2014 Chevrolet Impala vs. Chrysler 300S, Dodge Charger, Hyundai Azera, Kia Cadenza, Toyota Avalon 

The impala has one if the most attractive exteriors of any car I've ever seen, it's especially stunning in black

Impala was the best to me

I have to say, the Avalon is my favorite. It's luxurious, comfortable, reliable (like most Toyota vehicles) and beautiful.

The Impala looks incredible!

i have impala 2015 its had a high quality and strong engine

The Chevrolet Impala is the only one I would consider.

Drove the Ford Taurus, Impala, and 300s. Impala and 300s were close but I went with the 300s..Just more heart and character. Personal choice.

The Kia is the one to consider, its just perfect, and its so funny to see all these Kia haters speak without reasons!

ive rented a cadenza twice in the last yr and drove both of them from fl to nc and back..mostly on i95..one of the nicest experiences..i was very surprised at how quiet the car was..road wind was non existent. and a very smooth cushion ride..easy to work settings...mpg were avg 28..

I'll take the Impala, in navy blue....thanks :-) Its finally living up to what it should have been all along, THANK YOU Chevy!

The best ones are the Avalon and Impala imo. I wish Honda made a large sedan.

the most monotone, boring, lifeless narration on a car review

Cadenza for me, a nice under-the-radar car that turns heads. More reliable than American cars, better creature comforts. Lower price and very light.

Holy crap did he say over $40k for the Kia?? That is crazy. I wouldnt even pay 25k for a Kia. Toyota Avalon has been making affordable luxury for years and waay more reliable than other more expensive cars.

This guy's narration is about as exciting as it is to drive these cars.

This video feels like someone is reading from a magazine article word for word.

The Avalon interior is very slick and sick! I bought a 2013 dodge charger I'm happy with my purchase. All of these are very nice sedans!

I've sat in most, and the Kia Cadenza has the BEST most comfy seats!!! Impala is second place...

14 Impala blows all of these away.

"Hey, shit Bob, we forgot we had a video to do. We wrote this script right quick, will you voice it?" "I don't really have the voice for this stuff." "Come on. We won't make you do a single retake."

Hyundai Azera looks very elegant and modern design. FORZA HYUNDAI MOTORS!

The impala is the best looking car in there GM For the win

I wasn't expecting the Mpala to do as well as it did......but I wasn't expecting the Charger to do so lousy, either. "Four-door Camaro" might not be the right descriptor for the Chevy but it's easily the best looking car in the group inside and out.

The level of sarcasm and lethargy in this video is too much. lol.

The best one is Impala

Its really pathetic that people still think that KIA and Hyundai aren't making good cars. The Forte was a Motor Trend top pick, the Soul is an incredible value for a college kid, the Elantra GT is one of the nicest riding and looking hatchbacks you can buy, the Optima SX is incredible to look at and 274hp with all the features it comes with for under $26k is amazing, the new Genesis is one of the nicest luxury vehicles I've ever driven, the Sorento is a well equipped V6, awd SUV for under $29,500 which is extremely rare, and the Cadenza for $37,000 (without the $4,000) option pack you don't need is an amazing value. You'd have to be a complete idiot to pass up looking at them if you needed a new car.

"The Dodge Charger is a car for people who never plan on getting old. It's for people wanting to die with a Glock in one hand, and a jalapeno cheeseburger in the other.." LOL!

For me, the Impala is the overall best looking and designed vehicle in this segment. Some seemed displeased about the Ford Taurus not being in the segment, and while I agree it should have, as well as the Honda Accord because it is also in the full size sedan class now... I still would think the new Impala is an overall better designed vehicle than the boring looking Accord, and the card board box looking Taurus.

chevrolet impala is the best without a doubt

is the cadenza a good buy for 20k?

I like the Cadenza, but the Avalon is probably the best choice used today in 2022, because of it's reliability.

Also, I built and priced the 2014 Charger HEMI Max with AWD...damn what a beast of a car with SO much thrown in for a great value. By far the best of all of these cars in that price range.

Two things. If you're an "oldster" looking for what might be your last car, why would you want the Toyota, which the reviewer said had an uncomfortable, punishing ride? For me, that would exclude the car from my list right away. And I think they made a mistake by not including the Buick LaCrosse in the test.

i bought avalon xle 2015 today .. and m happy ,, nice car and blowing interior.!

I drove all these cars and went with the Cadenza! All were great, but the Cadenza blew me away. Felt like a much more expensive car.

omg this is exactly how i envisioned this article in my head when i read it in the magazine! love this.

for some reason i like the kia and i just brought one today fully loaded it reminds me of a jaguar good job on this one kia

Man the Toyota looks like a a lexus HS from the back

This Video is like the equivalent to the dreaded "wall of text".. It felt like one long session of having some old dude talk your ear off in a drab, monotone, disembodied voice.

I agree gman. The Chryslers are essentially chassis twins and share many drivetrain components. I feel it is rather suspect that C & D went OUT OF THEIR WAY NOT TO INCLUDE THE TAURUS. Apparently they can't shake them down for more ad dollars at this time, that would be my guess. I own a 2011 SHO, it has more driving excitement in one hand than many of this group...and those wonderful massaging seats are unbeatable...but C & D could not include the better car out there...pity.

The Avalon was the BEST.

Hey don't buy Japanese cars! You better buy and support American cars because our American people need more jobs here.

"Ready to Die with a Glock in one hand, and a Jalapeno cheesburger in the other"

I own a 300s and it's by far the best vehicle on that list. Drives great with the 8 speed transmission, best speaker system, great style with the black accents, and mean looking.

You can tell this guy is reading. This is a bad video.

I'll drive a kia.

They had a whole marketing campaign telling us how to pronounce "Hyundai like Sunday." Yet even car reviewers say Hund- I.

I'm 27, my dad is 62, we both drove all of these...The Toyota is the most boring of all of them, providing absolutely no driving enthusiasm and a dash that reminds you "ya this is your 5th Toyota dude". The SS was very impressive but the inside is still an overgrown Malibu and the plastic everywhere trying to be super sporty isn't. The Charger is the most nostalgic but it, like the 300 desperately need an overhaul and the seats/gauges are cheap looking and feeling. Neither of us minded the seats though. The Azera had bad steering and we felt a lot more bumps. The Cadenza was a much better ride. For us it went; 1) Cadenza, 2) SS, 3) Charger, 4) 300, 5) Azera, 6) Avalon

The video was very informative, with a bit of humor. My choice would definitely be the Impala. The Korean cars have a long way to go, but getting better. The Chryslers are a dated design in need of a big change. Toyota, still boring without any direction on where the car company is headed. Good review. Keep it up.

Cadenza for ever ! ! ! ! We All Love kia Cadenza High speed Car

Avalon wins hands down. Never thought the Avalon would look that sexy inside and out

Now I know how i'm going to die. With a Glock in one hand and a jalapeno double cheeseburger in the other behind the wheel of my car.

300 BY FAR!

Looks goes to the Kia and Hyundai.

We're replacing our 2005 Maxima in a few months and after doing much homework the Avalon checks all of our needs and wants more than any other car, even in this test. Perfect looks, ride, bells and whistles, quite luxury cabin, size( bigger than Accord, Mazda 6, Camry . Etc, smaller than Impala, 300, Charger,Taurus Etc), and priced much less than any Mercedes, BMW, Infiniti , Lexus or the Cadillacs which we dream of having(XTS and CTS) but have priced themselves far from our pockets! Unless a great deal comes along , we will be buying our first Toyota(never ever thought I'd be saying that lol!)!

i freaking eats frosted flakes while watching this lol

Cadenza has more space better looking interior ,looks luxurious drive like too has better info and nav system!and 100k warranty all the American cars has not enough room and worst materials inside interior...Avalon is old people's car

the charger is in its own league, it's a 4 door muscle car

Because this shootout is about FULL SIZE cars. The Impala doesn't cost $45K either. It costs between $40-41K for an ignorantly loaded LTZ, and just over $30K for a well appointed LT2 (mid-range trim).

When I cant fall asleep I like to put this video on and let the music and narrator bore me into a deep sleep.

Impala all the way. If youve ever been in one the interior is beautiful! It looks like something you would gwt in 75k car not 35k!

Toyota wins again, haters gonna hate.

Here's the deal C&D, voiceovers: bad, talking while driving: good. Bring back Csabe Csere! He was always so interesting!

I would take the impala. Easily the most striking car right next to the 300.

Are we still pronouncing Hyundai 'hun-dai'? It's Hunday.. Like Sunday.

we all know we came here to see the toyota!!

yea i do. my uncle and grandpa both have chevy trucks early 90's model's and they still run very well. my mom just got a 2013 ford escape it has already broke down and had a recall my cousin also just got a 2013 ford explorer it also has just broke down and had a recall everyone has there own opinion i guess but i think its more then obvious that chevy make a more quality vehicle over all just compare how many older model chevys you see on the road compared to older fords.

I started to watch this video then realized I'm in my mid 20s. Quality cars but I'm not ready to admit that "getting old" is a real thing yet.

HA! Sorry thought they were comparing the SS with the others...the Impala is a complete joke driving it...hahaha ya, wow. Terrible car, especially over a genuinely surprising and very well done Cadenza

The dodge charger and tje chrysler are too ugly

I just grew old watching this.

He almost sounds sarcastic lol

If you drive them all you'll buy the Toyota.

Hyundi Azera is the best.

I think the impala is the best looking by far & I know the parts (if ever needed) would be easy'er to get & less expensive. In my opinion.

Excellent report on cars that most families need. :) Breaking longer videos up by having more than one person do the audio might be good, regardless of who is speaking. Still excellent video. :)

Some people don't buy cars for the brand. You're comparing two different cars there - someone may buy that Kia for the larger leg room, head room, trunk space, more features, and not want to pay for the high maintenance fees usually associated with German cars.

If I had to buy one from this group, it would be either the Impala or the Cadenza.

I think this video is great. I have been a fan of Car and Driver for 10 years. I heard about car and driver when i was in high school

The perfect bedtime story. Goodnight, internet.

The channel should be called "CAR AND SLEEPING DRIVER"

He's not boring, as I don't get moved by someone's tone but rather the details of the product.

The Kia out handled the Toyota, yet they LOVE the Avalon. Even non car magazine Consumer Reports prefers the Impala. The most disappointing thing about C&D is they have yet to change their love of Toyota.

Good video... but IMO it would be better if the cameraman kept it IN FOCUS at all times! Perhaps you need a cameraman who knows how to operate the focus control properly.

i had my fair share of GM cars and i switched to kia cadenza and very happy with it

the only good thing about this video is the early 1900s piano music

Impala is hand down best car out of all of them!

Bought a 14 azera perfect car luxiours quiet cabin and engine and smooth ride love it

I dont understand that they are so obsessed with the Kia Cadenza? Its the best Cadenza and is a 40,000 dollar car. The other cars are within the 25,000-30,000 Cars? Of course the Cadenza is going to be the best. I say Chrysler group did a great job. They dont really understand how nice those cars are!

Why C&D block the video in some countries? ! Very strange!

A true car enthusiast loves any car. Stop being 12.

I hate how 30% of people don't get the sarcasm here...

What? The Chrysler 300S has boxes by Dr Dre? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

The 2014 Dodge Charger was by far the sexiest car they showed.

Just check out the blotches of missing paint on all those gm cars and trucks sure makes you want to buy one right away

I'm glad the steering wheel in the "Hunday" point's up rather than down. Its so annoying when the steering wheel is in the roof.

True they all had V6's, but only the 300 and Charger has V8 and RWD options. Impala does not look like a 4-door Camaro. It is more square-ish and muscular, whereas the Impala looks more slim down

I love the way the new 300s feel. Especially if you get the 8 speed transmission. Even if you get the 3.6 v6 its an amazing engine. An award winning engine might I add. Not very sold on Kia or Hyundai. I feel like there could have been more contenders in this video. Looking forward to drive the sweet looking impala next week!

Them 1996 impala SS's have a real presence on the road, I still admire the look of those cars if they are in great condition.

Impala First, Kia Cadenza second and Toyota Avalon Third, Hyundai Azera 4th, Chrysler 300 fifth, Dodge Charger sixth.