- sedan 50,356
- 313 below average
- 16,664 fair
- Newark, CA
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- 313 below average sedan 50,356 gasoline black automatic
2014 chevrolet impala review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Originally launched as a 1958 model, the impala name boasts a long, storied history. Though of late it was often dismissed as a mediocre rental car, the impala is back with a vengeance, sporting a sophisticated design, high-quality interior and spot-on driving dynamics. chevrolet is now calling the five-passenger impala a full-size sedan, though it was previously classified as a midsize. The 2014 impala is front-wheel drive and shares gm's epsilon platform with the buick lacrosse, buick regal, cadillac xts and chevrolet malibu. three engine choices range from powerful to practical. General motors' familiar direct injection 3. 6-liter v6 is the beefiest of the bunch, with 305 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque. A 2. 5-liter ecotec inline-4 makes 196 hp and 145 lb.-ft., while a 2. 4-liter inline-4 with gm's eassist mild hybrid system is good for 182 hp and 172 lb.-ft. All variants use gm's 6-speed hydra-matic transmission. The v6 will roll off the assembly line first, followed 2. 5-liter 4-cylinder, with the eassist version expected a few months after that. epa fuel economy ratings for the v6 are 19/29 mpg city/highway. By way of comparison, the old impala got an epa-estimated 18/29 mpg with its standard 3. 5-liter v6 and 17/27 mpg with the bigger, 3. 9-liter v6. better aerodynamics help the 2014 impala with fuel economy, in part aided by new wind blockers positioned in front of the tires, which look like mud flaps put on the wrong way. Efficiency is aided by new electric power steering that draws energy only when the steering wheel is turned. a quiet ride is one of the 2014 impala's strong suits. Top-of-the-line impala ltz trims with the v6 engine can also be equipped with full-range adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation braking and brake pre-fill. With this technology, the impala will automatically keep a safe distance from the car in front while cruising, and will slow down or even stop itself if a collision is imminent. chevrolet hopes the impala will end up in more driveways, not just in rental car lots. An optional ls package 570) adds foldable rear headrests, a cargo net and rear park assist. (all prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices and do not include destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) impala lt is available with the 2. 5-liter inline-4 29,785) or the 3. 6-liter v6 30,760) and includes cloth upholstery with vinyl trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, chevrolet's mylink infotainment system with 8-inch color touch display and lockable storage behind the screen and 18-inch painted alloy wheels. Options for the lt trim are plentiful, including a convenience package 940) with remote start, auto-dimming mirror, universal home remote, premium carpeted mats and a rearview camera. The advanced safety package 890) adds forward collision, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and side blind zone alert. The premium seating package 945) includes heated faux suede front seats, power passenger seat and cargo net. A premium audio package 1140) upgrades to an 11-speaker bose surround sound system with additional ambient interior lighting, a120-volt power outlet, rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels. Navigation 1,095) also includes keyless access and ambient lighting. A power sunroof 1,050) can also be added to lt models already equipped with one of the aforementioned packages. impala ltz with the 2. 5-liter inline-4 34,555) or the v6 36,580) includes perforated leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, eight-way power driver's and passenger's seats, push-button start, rearview camera, rear park assist, hid headlamps with led daytime running lights, exposed dual exhaust pipes with bright tips and 19-inch alloy wheels. Impala ltz comes standard with the safety features found in the lt advanced safety package. Options on the ltz include a comfort and convenience package 1,035), which adds ventilated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, memory power steering column, seats and mirrors; auto-dimming rearview and driver's side mirrors. Navigation 795) must be paired with the comfort and convenience package. The bose premium audio system 700) is also available. A rearview camera is optional and can help the driver spot a small child when backing up. Collision mitigation braking, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning and side blind zone alert are optional. walkaroundthe design of the 2014 impala is nothing like chevrolet's done before. It oozes sophistication and quality, attributes that don't easily come to mind with the outgoing generation. The front grille is stretched horizontally, giving it a broad, unique look while keeping chevrolet's signature dual-port look. Round headlamp bezels are evocative of german luxury cars. Fog lamp housings are short and wide, nearly mimicking the shape of the headlamp housings above. from the side, a high, deep belt line cuts straight across from the top of the wraparound headlamp housing to the rear door handle. A sharp arcing character line starts in the rear door, flows high over the rear fender, and straight into the top of the rear tail lamp lens. Bright trim around windows and across rocker panels on the ltz model add class, and optional 20-inch wheels give the impala an almost show car-like quality. Standard 18-inch wheels on lt models and 19-inch alloys on ltzs still look good, if not quite as impressive. the wide, horizontal theme continues in back. Tail lamps start tall on the outer edges and narrow as they point inward. They have a raised detail that are not only visually interesting, but serve as aerodynamic aids to keep air flowing off the vehicle, rather than around it. Small touches like these help with fuel economy and with reducing wind noise in the cabin. The rear bumper is big and beefy, and exposed exhaust tips on ltz models have a chrome-like finish with an almost rectangular shape. interiorthe cabin of the 2014 impala is attractive and comfortable, with very good fit and finish and materials quality. the center stack is well laid out and has many controls without using an overwhelming number of buttons. Climate control knobs are large and easy to see, with the temperature digitally displayed inside the large circular dials. there's lots of storage space for drinks, accessories and snacks. A little cubby in front of the center console storage fits a mobile phone. Door pockets will fit an average-sized water bottle perfectly. seats are roomy, supportive and comfortable. Front passengers have lots of knee and legroom thanks to a pushed-back glove compartment and instrument panel. Front legroom is 45. 8 inches, a 3. 5-inch increase over the old impala. Concave doors give more space, sometimes too much depending on the size of the driver or passenger. Smaller drivers might not be able to reach the armrests with their hands properly on the steering wheel. rear passengers have plenty of space, too. Concave seatbacks reduce cramping around the knee and leg area, and foot room was adequate. Legroom measures 39. 8 inches, 2. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ CD Player✔ Air Conditioning✔ Remote Start✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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