General Motors is offering a virtually new 2006 Chevrolet Impala in order to compete with the hordes of midsize-to-large sedans currently offered on the market. Changes include new engines, a new interior, and new styling as well as standard side-curtain airbags, standard OnStar, and improved fuel economy. There’s some nasty torque steer, and somehow GM didn’t get the memo on stability control – at least when it comes to outfitting the Impala with this necessary piece of technology. Given the improvements and price – against similar vehicles such as the Mazda 6, Honda Accord V6, Mitsubishi Galant and others, the 2006 Chevy Impala’s sticker price is generally about $1,500 less – a $1,000 rebate or the low interest rate sweetens the pot considerably, and makes the Impala a serious player.