2007 Chevy Monte Carlo SS
| HP/TQ | 303 hp, 323 lb-ft |
| ENGINE | LS4 5.3 Liters, V-8, 16 valves (OHV) |
| TRANS | Four-speed auto |
| DRIVE | Front-wheel drive |
What's New?
Mostly just cosmetic changes for '07, which shouldn't bother Monte SS faithful, including a few new colors and optional Rally Stripes. OnStar 7.0 is also standard as is XM Satellite Radio and a tire pressure monitor.
Advertised Perf
N/A
Base Price $28,240
Why buy?
Given the Monte's extensive list of options, ample head and legroom, and gigantic trunk-it is extremely easy to live with. And 28 miles per gallon and a 303hp aluminum block V-8 are nothing to shake a stick at--just don't think this thing will handle like your old F-body. Whether you are a NASCAR fan or just like the idea of a very practical, roomy two-door with decent performance, the Monte has plenty to offer.2007 Chevy Impala SS
| HP/TQ | 303 hp, 323 lb-ft |
| ENGINE | LS4 5.3 Liters, V-8, 16 valves (OHV) |
| TRANS | Four-speed auto |
| DRIVE | Front-wheel drive |
What's New?
Just like the Monte, the Impy gets OnStar 7.0, XM Satellite radio, a tire pressure monitor, and a few new colors for '07. Leather seats also become standard. The 303hp LS4 with Active Fuel Management (aka Displacement on Demand) and sturdy 4T65 tranny are untouched from last year.
Advertised Perf
N/A
Base Price $28,540
Why buy?
Inoffensive looks, excellent fit and finish, roomy interior, and plenty of creature comforts will help you convince your wife that this is the perfect family car, meanwhile you are fantasizing about mashing the accelerator to enliven over 300 horses. Expect the same good handling and acceleration as you would the previous generation of Impala SSs.2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
| HP/TQ | 303 hp, 323 lb-ft |
| ENGINE | LS4 5.3 Liters, V-8, 16 valves (OHV) |
| TRANS | Four-speed shiftable auto |
| DRIVE | Front-wheel drive |
What's New?
Crimson Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Shadow Grey Metallic, Purple Haze Metallic, and Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior colors have all been added for the new year. The tire pressure monitoring system, which came on last year's GXP, has been added to the whole line.
Advertised Perf
N/A
Base Price $29,315
Why buy?
The Grand Prix represents the upper echelon of Pontiac features and gadgets including Head Up Display, Active Fuel Management, OnStar, head curtain side impact airbags, LATCH child safety seat secure system, dual-stage frontal airbags, and dual CD/DVD slots with an eight-speaker Monsoon speaker system. Meanwhile the GXP badging grants the potent LS4, wider front-to-rear track design, forged 18-inch wheels, PBR brakes, performance-tuned four-wheel independent suspension, TAPshift, and a specially designed traction control. Performance, comfort, safety, and convenience put into one handsome package for just under $30K. Beat that Toyota!