Description: Mid-Size Coupe
Base MSRP Range: $20,330 - $26,330
Invoice Price Range: $19,212 - $24,882
Where built: Canada

As a sleek and sporty two-door coupe, Monte Carlo rides on the platform of Impala and carries the same mechanical components yet follows a different track for exterior styling and interior features.

Like Impala, everything is new for 2006 although trims and powertrains match Impala. Monte Carlo LS and the LT appear with GM's new 3.5-liter VVT V6 for 211 hp and a top-tier LTZ version has the new 3.9-liter VVT V6 for 240 hp. Monte Carlo SS soars with a 5.3-liter DOD V8 sparking at 303 hp. All three engines for Monte Carlo tie to GM's Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed automatic transmission. Monte Carlo SS comes with FE4 sport suspension tuning and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped by Goodyear Eagle RS-A performance tires.

Safety systems expand with standard anti-lock brake system (ABS) plus dual-stage frontal air bags and optional new seat-mounted side-impact air bags.