DETROIT - GM Certified Used Vehicles, announced a new nationwide rate incentive program for consumers on select GM certified used vehicles, including the Chevrolet Impala and Malibu, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Buick LaCrosse, according to http://www.gm.com.

The new rate incentive offer is effective through Jan. 2. Well-qualified buyers are eligible for GMAC 4.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 48 months, or GMAC 5.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 60 months on select GM Certified Used Vehicles purchased from participating GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers.

Well-qualified GM-certified customers can receive GMAC 4.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 48 months on 2003-2008 GM- certified used models of Chevrolet Impala and Chevrolet Malibu, Buick LaCrosse, and Pontiac Grand Prix. Or, well-qualified customers can receive GMAC 5.9 percent APR financing for terms up to 60 months on 2003-2008 GM-certified used models of Chevrolet TrailBlazer and TrailBlazer EXT; GMC Envoy, Envoy XL, Envoy XUV, Envoy Denali, Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban and Tahoe; GMC Yukon and Sierra vehicles at participating GM Certified Used Vehicles dealers.

The monthly payment at 4.9 percent APR financing for 48-months is $22.98 for every $1,000 financed. The average example down payment is 10 percent. The monthly payment at 5.9 percent APR financing for 60 months is $19.29 for every $1,000 financed. The average example down payment is 10 percent. Some customers will not qualify. This offer is not available with other offers. Buyers must take delivery from a participating GM-certified used vehicle dealer by Jan. 2.

"Consumers have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of high-quality certified used vehicles at affordable financing rates," said Paul Pejza, manager, GM-certified used vehicles. "GM-certified used vehicles give customers tremendous peace of mind and value, due to the rigorous 117-point inspection and reconditioning process, one of the industry's best overall warranty programs, and financing rates typically offered only on new vehicles."

All GM-certified used vehicles are supported by a fully transferable five-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty with no deductible, 24-hour roadside assistance and courtesy transportation, a three-month/3,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty extension, a three-day/150-mile customer satisfaction guarantee.

Consumers can go to http://www.gmcertified.com, to learn more about GM-certified used vehicles, locate the closest GM-certified dealer, or search the industry's largest available certified pre-owned inventory, with 70,000-plus vehicles.