A Better 2006's Model: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo for 2007

The 2007 Monte Carlo is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the coupe market segment. The LT is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Monte Carlo which include LS, LT, and SS. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Stop and Go

The Monte Carlo LT is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Monte Carlo comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Monte Carlo LT are 72.90 inches wide by 196.70 inches long. It sits 55.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 110.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $21,015, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,859. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2007 Monte Carlo is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 2007 Monte Carlo gets 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The 2006 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Monte Carlo LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.