The Monte Carlo is an exciting five-passenger coupe. The redesigned body is 1.2-inch shorter than before and it comes with OnStar standard. It's available in four different trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ and SS. It is powered by a 210 hp 3.5-liter V-6 or a more powerful 240 hp 3.9-liter V-6. The SS trim gets the 303 hp 5.3-liter V-8 that has Displacement on Demand technology. This allows the engine to shut off four cylinders when not needed. Each engine is controlled by a four-speed automatic transmission.For 2006, the Chevrolet Monte Carlo gets redesigned.