I just traded my BMW 3 series for this car. I am so happy with my decision. I will NEVER have another German or Japanese money pit in my driveway EVER again. This car is AWESOME!
This is a beautiful Impala. I have a feeling that many years down the road this will be an impala that people will want to restore and cruise on a summer day just like the ones of old today.
Nope. The RWD V8 Chevy SS sold less than 1/10th of the FWD Impala. The Charger does sell more.. about double... but for all of its muscle car pretensions it’s heavier, less comfortable, more expensive, and slower than the Impala in V6 trim while V8s represent a handful of sales as most interested in pure performance will go for the Challenger, Camaro, Mustang, or a European sports sedan.
I stopped in at the dealership today for some free burgers and sodas at their Memorial Day sale. I got my first look at the new Impala and I am really truly impressed with it. It is so much better than the boring old one. I got inside a LT and checked it out. The inside is also a vast improvement over the previous one. I am not a Chevy guy but I am really impressed with what they have done to the Impala. Might add it to my list of new car possibilities.
I totally agree. I've had my fill of imports. I was once told by a Mercedes dealer that the part that I needed wasn't even a part that was on an American car. I told him that I such a honor to have a European problem. I said " You know my family had European problems. That's why we live here now!" Second Chrysler now and couldn't be more satisfied. I haven't needed to replace as much as a light bulb in 8 years now and it doesn't cost me $500.00 for an oil change or $1800.00 for a tune-up.
It really doesn't. The 3.6 is powerful enough to move the car out in the 6-6.5 second range. Pretty good for a full-size 3800lb car. Maybe you prefer a v8 but it doesn't NEED one.
I can respect that, Not everyone likes everything. It is kinda bulky but what won me over is that when I test drove one the other day it handled remarkably well for such a big car.
I'm in love with american cars and it was such a pain to see something like cobalt, old focus..etc on the road coz they are so badly built/designed that you don't have to be a rocket scientist those can only do harms to companies already struggle with building cars that people willing to pay to have. Kind of glad to see they are improving and truly hope they will continue to improve.
"I personally wouldn't want to put down my cold, hard cash to have one as a daily driver" You do not comprehend the subtle excellent that is the W-Body Impala.
I was blessed to see this exact car (model and color and options) last weekend at the dealership while I was getting my Camaro serviced. Bravo Chevy!!! Seriously, if I was in the market for a family sedan, I would have purchased the vehicle. Beautiful Car!!!
I've owned a 2006, 2010, and (currently) a 2011 Chevrolet Impala and all have been very reliable and good value for the money. In a couple of years (finances permitting) I'd love to own one of the new ones.
Rode I'n my cousin 2014 just like this one and it's nice. He traded in his 2012 camero for this and now I know why the screen is huge in this car seats look amazing . The car look every bit of a 40,000 car in impressed . Makes my 02 trans am look very old when compared to this car interior
UPDATED JANUARY 2023: My IMPALA is now 6 years old. Only Oil Changes and Tire Rotations. It just turned 21K yesterday. No trouble so far and living in the North East the car is outside year round. Looks inside and outside like the day I bought it still. I owe a few thousand (thanks to Covid 19 extending payments for 6 months) I just found out a feature I didn’t know the car had this morning by using VOICE control to call out Music Stations, Without my Android plugged in. I bought the Red Tint coat Option paint in LT Trim with the PANO roof and a few other options the sticker was over $36K I paid $25K July of 2017. Don’t think you can’t haggle more then just a few thousand. Made me kind of upset the day after I bought mine they brought out the one I really would of wanted the sporty model in Black with the upgraded appearance package and a few other options for $2K more.
just rented one for 4 day and drove from sf to SD and back. really nice highway cruiser. what's up with interior compartment? i can not find any enclosed one which can fit a iPad around driver seat... this is a minor fail.
Toyota is into cutting corners as well on their materials. Honda is by far the best overall quality in the Japanese market. Their cars are very well built & put together & they're praised on their superior build-quality, engineering & very strong & durable engines. I have a 2004 Acura TL with 170k miles & it literally drives like it has 5k miles on it. Has never had one problem, EVER! Never replaced anything.
I should clarify that I'm not saying the impala shouldn't have a V8. But rather it no longer requires one. That doesn't mean a big v8 wouldn't be nice. I think they should eventually offer a bigger engine option.
Yeah, I can surely understand where you are coming from. The 96 Impala SS is a much loved car. That big, RWD, V8 powered sedan formula is quintessential Americana! And I'm not much of a fan of the look of the new Chevy SS, I actually think the old Pontiac G8 looked cleaner and more aggressive.
I was pronouncing your name my way. So? And thanks for the compliment. It speaks highly of your worth. This new Impala is a great looking car, and along with GM reliability, should be better than anything else in the class. And Chevy's current lineup is pretty strong. The Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Camaro, Impala and Corvette are all excellent. The trucks go without saying... the best trucks. Chevrolet calls it "im PAL uh", not "im PAWL uh". Maybe we should listen to them.
I sat in this car at the dealer recently and didn't like the cramped feeling to me. Im pretty tall at 6ft4 and a solid 230lbs. Hit my head getting in. The headroom was really lacking imo. Not too many options for space out there rite now.
They did a good job on the front end. But I'm not feeling the taillights - what's up with the dull grey? Someone in the aftermarket will make an improved LED version.
The 59, 66 and 67 were among others without the three lenses on each side. but I could live with them since they were quality production models and not crap.
I'm just a fan of how they did the 96 impala SS. They took a big family sedan and made it a powerful rwd, corvette driven, car. Don't get me wrong I love the LS3 engine from recent years under the hood but I want my Impala to bark and get sideways down the road. Yeah its more efficient but I think GM need to provide more Muscle for our money. As a matter of fact the new 2014 SS rwd car, I love the drive train but would much have rather seen that under this impala body.
I travel a lot with my work. We rent cars from Enterprise as we have a national account. I am always very happy when I get to drive the Malibu's as they are very well done cars. The 2.5 litre engine has ample power, and they are truly a joy to drive. I can only hope Chevy has put as much fun into this car as they have the Boo. I watched as these guys produced the biggest pieces of shit known to man backin the late 70's and most of the 80's. They have finally gotten their act together.
I really do not like the bling bling could have toned that down. Also should consider changing to paddle shifters instead of the GM part from the Frankenstein bin to build GM cars with. Almost everything GM is old and from some other car. Anyway the car looks good. Just wondering if the extra time they took to launch this car was worth the wait. I will have to test drive this when I go pickup my Ford Fusion Titanium. Also was considering the BMW 328i, just for the driving dynamics.
The interior was horrible also. The center console would shake violently by just touching it. Wasn't even held into the floor well. Wow. Headliner was falling down at 40k. We take very good care of our vehicles too. No excuse for a car to have all these issues at such low mileage. But then again, look at what you're dealing with. Anyway, my mom finally listened to me & traded her Envoy for a 2012 Acura MDX. She hasn't regretted her decision.
Folks, I work at a Chevy dealership and have just had the chance to drive and check out one of these new Impala's...at 5:00 he comments on seat comfort, and I will tell you right now and it is NOT TRUE...the seats, like those in the cruze and volt are HARD, and very thin. The padding is poor/thin, and very cheap feeling. Headroom for tall people is compromised as well due to the very low roof line....check all your options before making a purchase.
Looks nice but most new models do too. I had a restored 58 Impalla in my shop recently and it was still powered by the original 348 cubic inch V8 with factory 3-2bbl carbs. Still a great looking car. I wonder if this model can last as long?
As great as American cars have become, I still wouldn't purchase one over a foreign brand vehicle. When it comes to reliability, they have a proven track record. But I'm almost tempted to reconsider after seeing this new Impala....
GM back in the game baby....with the new 2014 stingray and all new Caddy Ats...ohhh and up and coming redesign CTS....they will be killing!!!! I'm a big fan obviously!!!!
The front end and rear lights look a lot like the '80-'85 Impala where the rear quarter panel curves look like a '65 with all the modern design. Interior looks cool but that steering wheel looks out of date. Can't wait to see them on the road.
I dislike that rocker-switch on top of the shifter that is the manumatic but Chevy did a vastly better job with this car than they did with the Malibu. And this time, there is a V6, and a potent one at that. Worth every dollar it costs over the Malibu as far as i'm concerned.
I doubt it maybe one with high milage from what i have seen chevy actually holds a decent value i been looking at some silverados and tahoes and the prices are still a little high am talking about some 2009 models and 2010 by the way.
He ment it's nothing like the 00-13 impalas, because those were bland and cheap. This impala may still be fwd but you have to see it in person. It's a really nice car.
No. You gotta wait for the SS sedan for that. The last Impala SS there was had a huge V8 engine and a suspension that couldn't handle it, so clearly Chevy doesn't wanna make that mistake again.
I have a friend who has a 2002 Accord sedan with 345k miles & it also drives new. It has never had one issue either. My aunt who drives a 2009 GMC Acadia, has had nothing but problems since day one. Her interior is falling apart also, which is no shock to me. I tell them to STOP buying American. They're finally listening. She is looking to trade the Acadia for an Audi Q7. My mom had an Envoy that was HORRIBLE. It was the worst car I've ever seen with reliability issues.
LOL, its in the middle of its class. I'm in the market for this segment, and this car is not expensive at all. Even at 42k with all options its still cheaper than almost everything in its class.
