LT is a trim level found across the Chevrolet lineup on its cars, trucks and SUVs. LT isn't an acronym for something like “Luxury Touring” on newer models. According to a Chevrolet representative, it’s simply a code for higher-optioned trim designations. LT trims commonly have features and pricing that rank in between the base LS models and the higher-end LTZ, Sport or SS models. Some cars have two, three or even four levels of LT, named 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT, with each package having progressively more features.
Let’s take a look at the Impala’s 1LT and 2LT trims: Compared to the base LS, 1LT gives you 16-inch cast-aluminum wheels, remote start, standard floor mats and an instrument cluster with additional gauges. Stepping up to the 2LT gets you a more powerful engine with active fuel management, stability control, 17-inch wheels, dual-outlet exhaust and fog lamps.
There are also more options as the trim package is elevated; for example, stability control isn’t available on the 1LT — not even as an option — but comes standard on the 2LT.
Pricing for each of the Impala’s trims are below. When you’re researching a vehicle on Cars.com, you can find a list of all available styles/trims in the Vehicle Summary, titled “Rebates, Payments, Prices.”
LS — $21,310
1LT — $21,920
2LT — $24,595
LTZ — $26,885
SS — $28,290
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Luxury Touring. LS is Luxury Sport (I believe.).
Well, its still always good to know what comes with the package either way.
I think the S in LS is not sport, but standard.
Since it does not have anything sporty changed on the vehicle.
So basically this guy who made the article didn't answer the question. Get to the point. We know what it offers. He is asking the acronym, what is it SHORT FOR?
I had a 78 Camaro Typle LT and the LT stood for Luxury Touring. Might be the same for today. SS stands for Super Sport. I'm not sure what the others are.
Sorry, sometimes we look a little too deep into the question. LT isn't an acronym for anything on the new models, it's a code for a higher-optioned trim designation. I double checked with a Chevrolet representative just to make sure.
Honda has it the best - DX, LX, EX-Nav, EX-L, EX-L-Nav, SE...
Get the trim and no options available. Makes it for easy shopping.
At least in the old days,the letters meant something:SE Special Edition,GT Grand Turismo,GTA Grand Turismo Automatic,SS Super Sports,LE Luxury Edition,R/T Road and Track,VIP Very Important Person,GS Gran Sport,2+2 Seats 4......GM now seems to have lost its mind,and just names things for the heck of it.Aveo? What does that mean besides gutless,tiny,not that economical rollerskate from Korea?
GT = Grand Turismo?
You mean Grand Touring or Gran Turismo?
Great article. Have been through several sites asking about the meaning of LS, LT and LTZ. This article answers my question, and did not send me to an adversiting site. I also believe that some of the older cars the acromyn did stand for something but today it is just a code.
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So, I recently bought a used 2006 Impala LS. An entry above referred to the LS as the base model. Where does that leave the Impala model that has no trim designation at all? There is a model that simply says "Impala" on the trunk,with no letters after.
well, since you would be touring in luxury with the LT package...there ya go...good enough for me..
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I guess the question was focused more on what does it abbreviate for, instead of what comes in it.
Something like DX means Deluxe.