2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 3.6L V6 | Full Rental Car Review and Test Drive
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- This is my review of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier. There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say thank you for watching this video. Please comment below and share your thoughts on the new Impala or just take a second and say 'hey'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers.
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► About this car:
MSRP: ~$36,220
Year: 2017
Make: Chevrolet (Chevy)
Model: Impala
Configuration: Premier
Engine: 3.6L V6 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
Horsepower: 305 @ 6,800 rpms
MPG: 18 city, 28, highway
Tank Size: 18.5 gallons
Color: Black
Wheels: 19" machined-face aluminum wheels (standard)
Seats: 5 (2 in the front, 5 in the back)
Towing Capacity: 1000 lbs (ummm don't tow your boat with this)
► My thoughts:
+ I don't like the location of the electronic parking brake. It should be by the push button start or gear shift.
+ Very difficult to see out the back window. Using the back up camera is a must.
+ Super comfortable seat. Great arm rests.
+ Chevy charges you an additional $40 for a "front license plate bracket". Uncool Chevy, very uncool.
+ You can add a sunroof for an additional $1,050. Not bad, I'd do it.
►About this Rental:
Rental Car Number: 42
Company: Enterprise
Days Driven: 2
Miles Driven: 146
►Other Reviews ("the critics"):
Edmunds: 4.7/5
Cars.com: 4.9/5
Kelly Blue Book: 9.1/10
Autoblog: 5/5
►Safety Ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (www.nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety: 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash: 5 out of 5
Side Crash: 5 out of 5
Rollover: 4 out of 5
Available Recommended Safety Technology (either standard, optional, or not available):
+ Rearview Video System: Optional
+ Forward Collision Warning: Optional
+ Lane Departure Warning: Optional
►Safety Ratings from the Insurance Institute on Highway Safety (www.iihs.org)
(1) Crashworthiness (scores are good, acceptable, marginal and poor):
+ Small overlap front: Not rated
+ Moderate overlap front: Good
+ Side: Good
+ Roof strength: Not rated
+ Head restraints & seats: Not rated
(2) Crash Avoidance & Mitigation:
+ Front crash prevention: Superior
+ Headlights: Not rated
(3) Child Seat Anchors Ease of Use: Acceptable - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Such an underrated car! I wish Chevy's marketing team would advertise this instead of focusing mainly on the malibu and silverado.
+Erick Y. Agreed. Sadly, Chevy is no longer going to make the Impala after 2019. I'm sure they'll be something similar under a new name, but I'm still sorry to see it go.
Erick Y. Yaaaah ikr it’s sad how they don’t pay attention to the impala, it’s like they have no respect for it, but it should get 100% respect for its v6 and luxurious interior, this should be considered as an luxury sedan... what do you think?
100 Rental Cars wait they are dropping it. Whyyy ugh this makes me sad and mad. I’m just going to buy both 2011 and 2015 to satisfy my hunger for luxury at a very low cost but not to cheap.
Good, mate. I wish you well with your quest. The Impala is dope! ♐
Right I know the impala is more expensive than a Malibu but a lot smoother than a Malibu I wish Chevy wouldn't underestimate this car this is top of the line of there car's
I have a 17 Impala with 35K on it. It's never asked for a thing. Smooth and quiet just how I like cars.
Nice!!!
35k is nothing. Talk to me after you reach 100k miles
@@imadtanouticonta I now have 56K on it and just now had a turn signal light burn out. That's it.
the impale is always a 5/5 in my book no matter what version and I also like all that space
+Colleen Rudder A perfect score? No way! ...I do agree that it's a really nice car though. Sounds like you may own an Impala?
I know I'm stuck with the 2015 Chevy Malibu ahh
It's missing a few things that a fully loaded one has. It's nice. The midnight edition looks good also.
Currently Manifesting this car I am a owner of it soon☺️‼️
Nice review! The Impala seems like a pretty neat vehicle in it's class. It is beginning to show it's age a bit, but overall it seems like a solid car.
Your review was very concise, yet extremely informative. I reviewed a used Chrysler 300, and this vehicle seems like a pretty direct competitor.
From one car reviewer to another, keep up the great work, sir! 👍🏽
+DriveAndBeDriven Thanks! I appreciate it. Post a link to your review here. I'd love to see it.
I have the 2017 Premier in silver. Love this car for the same reasons, it's size and ride. There's an option that gives you an AC plug in the back, and wireless charger for your phone in the cubby below the center dash. I never have to plug my phone in.
+Mark DeRoller Honestly, I rarely like cars in silver. I'm sure why. But I do agree the black looks nice on the Impala. And thanks for the info on the other options! I'm slowly learning just how many ways there are to configure these cars. Sometimes to combinations are endless. Anyway, thanks for the great comment.
I subed to you, nice review
+Oceanic Flight Excellent! And thanks!
Do you think you'll be able to get your hands on a 2018 GMC Terrain?
+Oceanic Flight Hmmmm maybe. Give me a few weeks, I'll see what I can do.
Look good !
On higher equipped models you get a few more options. A heated steering wheel, and a standard AC outlet on the back of the center console, and the Adaptive Cruise Control.
There are some great comfort and convenience items as well that you may not have had on that model. For example, memory settings for the Drivers seat, including Mirror settings. These are tagged to the Key Fobs for Set 1 and Set 2, as well as an exit setting. As for your visibility issue out of the back window, I really have not noticed a problem. As you said you get a back up camera, and between the camera and mirrors that self adjust when backing up it's not a problem. Which is another convenience setting. You can have the Mirrors dip down when you back up to help you see curbs and bumpers as you back up. As soon as you put the car in Drive they pop back up to your preset settings or where you last had them set.
I have a 2015 LTZ and after 40K miles I can honestly say I have zero regrets with the purchase. For a little while I was driving 3K a month and this car is a dream to drive.
The car has a very quiet ride compared to the previous model Impala.
+Ron Brumble Thanks for the great comment! I have seen the automatic tilting mirrors feature in a few other models. It's super helpful. I'm glad it's also available on the Impala. And I am a bit sad that Chevy has decided to stop making the Impala. Hopefully they'll put some of this cars best features in whatever they decide to produce next (which hopefully will be electric). Have you made any videos of you car? I'd love to see it and compare it to this model.
My Daughter is the TH-camr, not I. I'll Mention it to her.
I know they have a 2018 version out and there is still talk of 2019. But anything after that is speculation and they really aren't saying much. I hope they keep it running but you may be right. I just hope they don't wait another 15 years to kick a new one out.
+Ron Brumble There's gonna be a 2018? Well that's good to hear. The short article I read only listed all the models GM was going to stop production on.
And bah! Pick up your cellphone and post a short video. I'll watch it for sure. Cheers!
Ron Brumble the Ac outlet also comes in the lt
Great review. Once drove the Impala with the 4cylinder and another time more recently with the V6 - this is much needed to be as standard as the 4cyl. is asking for a turbo. The interior room in this large/full-size car is ridiculous and much appreciated when using it to haul people or things. thanks much and look forward to the next video!
Thanks TJ! You're right, it is pretty large inside. What are you driving these days?
100 Rental Cars Last rental was a dark blue metallic 2017 Impala now I've purchased a 1998 Lincoln Continental. Really liking it too. So for the moment rentals are reduced, however I will probably still have one now and then when a few more of my friends and I travel together.
+TJ HAMMERSLAND Oooh, I like the metallic color. And a '98 Lincoln? Sweet. Post a video of it. I'd like to see it.
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+Eduardo Arcelay Thanks?
The key is for the doors in case battery dies, not for ignition. I got 20s on my 14 ltz. Looks real nice
The 14 ltz steering wheel is 100 percent power too...
I rented one of these back on 2014 when this styling first came out. I have a 2010 Impala. Wanted to see what the new ones had to offer. They gave me a 4cyl Impala LS but I was truly surprised how good the pickup was. I liked expect for that weird hump in the back between the rear window and seats. It's ashame GM is planning to discontinue the Impala. My 2010 has been very reliable for owning her for 6 years with close to 200k miles on her. I am looking at a Camry now these new Impala's are just a little too big. Good review
+Jasper DiLincoln 200,000 miles? Whoa, that's incredible. What's your secret? And yeah, I was sad to hear they're phasing out the Impala too; however, I'm sure we'll vet something very similar from Chevy. As for the Camry, I think it's a good choice. It's not a "sexy" purchase...but it is a fun car to drive. Same with the Corolla, which is going to be my next review.
Jasper DiLincoln same we had ours for 6 years too but the age is actually 7 for the car itself, but it’s reliable haven’t had any problems what’s so ever but except when it needs a tune up, when it needs a tune up, it really needs it cause you can feel it as you drive down the road at 25mph but other than that it’s been perfect. And I’m looking forward to getting a performance chip for it too to make it way faster and save a lot of Gas*
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The rear camera is there to look behind on the ground while reversing. Not high into the sky thru the window.
19 inch wheels 🤔
I currently have 16in wheels on another Chevy Impala year. Honestly I'm happy because I get to put bigger than normal Tires that help with traction in the winter. Great for off road area too living out in the country side.
I want one I prayed for it 🚨🙏 and I believe he said guaranteed
I had a 2007 impala...liked it 6 mnths traded bc transmisson...wireing issues...and window motors were horrible....
2011 malibu now...NO ISSUES 2ND YR OF OWNING.
I would personally take a Malibu Premier but this one is also nice!
Nice :)
+Michael Coffey Thanks!
Welcome :)
As I recall, Consumer Reports gave the Impala a very high score. I believe it was a 94. That's unusually high. A Tesla received a score of 100, but later lowered that score dramatically for reliability issues.
+Ron LHeureux Makes me wonder why Chevy has decided to discontinue the Impala. Seems like everyone loves it...consumer reports included. Maybe it's not selling well?
"Old persons car"
Notice when people say this, its a fullsize Sedan?
Impala, Taurus, 300.
Alot of middle to older males drive these.
+Oceanic Flight Agreed and, honestly, all three of the cars you listed are good cars. Wait...do they still make the Taurus?
100 Rental Cars yah I think they do, but what’s wrong with people liking a certain car... I’m 15 and I love the Impalas I just have high expectations, and I have high respect for the 300 but idk about the Taurus it’s really high and weird looking to me but I would just have to see how it feels to me...
Perhaps you're correct in your world, but I found your remark very much mistaken by you. I know that there are youngbloods who drive Town Cars, for example, and pimp them out to their liking. TCs are also regarded as old man's vehicles and yet it depends on who owns it and their mindset on it. ♐
The Corvette is an old man’s car, now.
The Baby Boomers desperately trying to hang on to their youth.
Meanwhile.. I’m a generation and a half younger and I always liked big comfortable cars. You appreciate comfort far more on a daily basis than you can appreciate speed, acceleration, and handling. The Impala is plenty fast enough for day to day.. more so than most of the ubiquitous and depressing crossovers you see.
GM should add a Sport Mode on the Impala just like Ford did for the Taurus so did Chrysler for the 300
@CHEVROLET MAKE A IMPALA SS.....DAMN IT!!! (BASE IT ON THE 94-96 SS)
My 2017 Chevy Impala was completely dead. And wont even start with jumper cables. And the hear shifter was not in park for several hours. Would that matter
Well that sucks. Thankfully it's still under warranty. What did your dealer/mechanic say was wrong?
VVT helps with gas mileage and performance. Bunch of different manufacturers use VVT to help with those 2 and emissions as well basically. It's just another technology like direct injection, turbo charging, super charging and etc. I like the impala in the class that it is in. For a full size sedan I find it a great crusier. I find the rear visibility to not be an issue IMHO
Thanks for the info on the VVT. As for the rear visibility, you're probably just a better driver than I am. I never feel like I have good spacial awareness when I drive big cars like this. I can't tell where the actual front of the car is and the back. Plus I have kids, so I'm always worried about hitting toys/bikes, etc.
Ben Dunn just imagine the impala with the VVT turbocharged. Just think how much horsepower it would have, I would say 380 possibly 400 but I don’t think it’s gonna be 400hp
That was dangerous buddy
This car really beats any thing the Japanese are putting out right now.
I do love me an Impala. Too bad it's fallen out of favor with Chevy. 2019 looks like it'll be the last year for Impala.
Never understand corporate decisioins.
I’m getting one of these fa sho. I love impalas
Agreed. Damn good car. Too bad 2019 will likely be it's last year.
Okay alright okay alright alright
I lease my 2014 Impala ltz champagne silver metallic. Ended up putting a little more miles on her then I wanted too but (60,000) overall the car perform without any problems, none, zip. Everyone is to Focus on crossovers , SUVs and pickups. There outselling the full size car 10 to 1 and that is why a good car like the Impala is no more. Ended up buying a fully loaded 2017 Malibu premier (why) rebates were way better, sticker was $36,300 pay under $30,000 couldn't get that kind of deal on the Impala. By the way, the Malibu is the same height same width and only 7 inches shorter and length then the Impala.
Ive lasted as long as I have with my 2017 impala instead of upgrading because of the horrible back window that it has.
YET now that I need to upgrade to another car Im feeling that I have to just put up with it now 😒. Cause the impala has so many features that other cars dont have. Hard to find another better. Driven malapus, mustangs, echos, 🤷♀️🤷♂️
I've never heard anyone call the Impala an old person car. Just a 'broke man's car', especially with the 2000-2005 gen. But I couldn't care less. I've always loved the Impalas.
Yes send me the car
She worked at Sally's Kate winters I was planted on like plotted on🤕😮💨😔
If the impala would’ve had a V8 i think they’d sell a bit more.
ashton3002 you have no clue what you’re talking about. It doesn’t sell no more because of the suv market dominating. People want suvs crossovers not sedans.
That’s the only reason why it declined in sales. Stop pretending a v8 sells so well, matter in fact a v8 sells worse than any other engine choice out there.
Remember he Chevrolet ss sedan , had it all rear wheel driven over 400hp v8 totally
Failed
These days you can get equal power numbers out of a v6 and even a 4 cylinder at lower cost and lower prices and even more so lower mpg numbers vs a v8.
Why? This thing goes 0-60 in barely over 6 seconds. That means it’s faster than 99% of V8 cars made last century.
Fuel efficiency is a huge consideration which means even V6s are disappearing.
Yeah.. there’s a market for V8 sedans.. but it’s very small. V8 Chargers and 300s aren’t the volume sellers for Chrysler.. and the Chevy SS and Pontiac GTO were DOA.
I scare the hell out of my impala. That red light above the stair wheel, goes off 4 or 5 times A-day..
Mine has a phone charger in it, what you called the ashtray..
my 2017 chevy malibu is nicer and cheaper than that car. Mine has a sun/moon roof, really nice 18" rims, all leather and technology packages and more. The screen is nicer and the back looks nicer. Not to mention the cars pleasing looks. The chevy malibu also gets insane gas mileage. So if you're looking into getting an impala, I would urge you to go check out the Chevrolet malibus.
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Thats a female car
I don't own a Malibu, but I think they are nice vehicles. However, the Imala's V-6, and the full leather interior with extreme space, really puts the Malibu in its place relative to its big brother. I own a 2019 Impala, and it is the best vehicle I've owned to this date. I'm 55.
Yeah.. the Malibu definitely doesn’t have the space or the comfort.
Bartonovich52 my Malibu has crazy space. I fit 5 teenage guys in it all the time and they sit comfortably most of the time.
I understand who done it Aliyah Q .
She made him leave
High-End Plastic. LOL
Like any car has these days, even in the higher segment!....so your point is pretty useless lol
No v8 makes this car 🗑
+A Great Beats A V8? Yowza that's a lot of power for a "family sedan". Well, you kinda got your wish, because Chevy is discontinuing the Impala...I guess they heard you and threw it into the 🗑.
I’m going to miss the impala but my mother is giving me hers and when these go extinct again, I’m gonna make a lot of money 💰 for my impala
Optima SXL way better than this car do your self a favor test drive both spoiler alert you'll get the Kia
This Impala has always sold poorly and is largely sold to fleets. It appears it will soon disappear because of lack of demand and new 2018 mid-size sedans will offer much better economy and handling while being just as roomy.
If you want an older vehicle design like the Impala, the Buick LaCrosse clone is a better buy, as are the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger for driving enthusiasts.
Good to know. This is a really nice car, so I blame Chevy. They should have done a better job showing everyone just how nice this ride is. And as for the 300 and Charger, what do you think of them? The 300 is a little big for my taste and I dislike how little headroom there is (especially in the back seat). The Charger is fun...but I don't think I'd want it as my everyday car. How about you?
stan marcus the reason being, is because people want the v8 back in it, not the 4-cylinder option
or when someone bought the car In to get overnight service the dealership should have been renting the impala out instead of so many Malibu's and cruze's that way people maybe would known how nice the impala was
Ugliest steering wheel I've ever seen. 👻
+Damien McGrath Ever? I don't know, I drove a Mitsubishi Mirage last week that was pretty bad.