1996 Chevrolet Caprice and Impala SS Resource Guide
1996 Caprice/Impala SS - Competitors
Caprice Classic competes in the large-car segment. The comfort, safety and luxury appointments of the full-size, rear-wheel-drive Caprice Classic make it a popular entry in this segment. The size, durability
and safety features of Caprice Classic have also made it a popular choice among law enforcement agencies and taxi services.
Overall sales of large cars have declined since 1980 due to economic conditions and a shift toward mid-size sedans and minivans. The large-sedan and wagon segment constituted 7.3 percent of the automotive
market in 1994 with 498,256 units.
Caprice Classic competitors in the large-car segment are:
- Ford Crown Victoria
- Mercury Grand Marquis
- Chrysler New Yorker.
Impala SS competes in the sport sedan segment. Its chief competitors are:
- Chrysler LHS
- Ford Taurus SHO.