2014 Chevrolet Impala - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow
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- Drive Time review of the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $39,510.
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Great outside styling, great inside cabin, great engine. This is one of the best full size cars built. Good honest review too!
The charger is. I love this car but it needs a v8 model
+Dukiny Gaming Again, Chargers have and always will have, suspect quality build. Again, what is the logic of a V8 when they have the Chevy SS or the Buick LaCross AWD?
Less than 10% of Chargers built have a V8 and the V6 Chargers are heavier, have less room, and are slower.
Got mine yesterday:) Awesome vehicle.
You can't go wrong with a GM car these days. They have all been reliable since New GM was instated. Love my '12 Acadia AWD. This new Chevy looks like a beauty. I really hope they offer AWD on this in the near future, I would consider it when the lease is up on the GMC.
Great review. I did test drive 3 of these 2014's. The LT and LTZ. Looks aside, Chevy stepped up the game for this model, but as usual, there are a couple irritating items none of which should deter sales for this car. The shiny exterior appliques between the windows should be a matte finish (may blister like the 07-08 Lacrosse’s). Plastic wood like interior trim could be better. Better road dampening from the front end would be good. Resale value? Hmm. Looks are nice, quality to be determined.
this is proof that if GM would only take heir time and develop vehicles rather than just slapping them together they could have serious cars...
I have the 08 Impala SS but I just don't want to trade the v8 engine for a v6 :(
But I love this car also.
Yes. My clients don't care for it but for TH-cam I think it's fun.
This isn't supposed to be a sport sedan. Americans don't want that. Most americans nowadays just want something big and comfy that gets decent gas milage. Also I noticed you mentioned the crown vic in your previous comment. That car was horribly underpowered despite having a rwd V8 setup. Either way I test drove the new impala and it felt sporty enough without having rwd. Test drive one and you'll be surprised.
sweet i want to trade my 07 impala lt for that and i like that it has push to start in it
That's my ride!
do you think gm should have went with the 3.6 in there pick ups
Steve the only thing I don't like about this car is that its Front Wheel Drive....that's my only gripe....i feel its size is reminiscent of the 98 impala and it looks manly....sigh...but that FWD....ugghhh
This car should be rear wheel drive, period.
The new Impala looks great but with such shoddy fuel economy it's not a game changer. The interior is chasing the Koreans in terms of quality but lacks vision. The steering wheel looks like it belongs in a pickup truck. This car should also be RWD and the fact that it isn't will preclude it from being bought up as a Police car as well.
The only thing I would change is the steering wheel. It looks out of place and ugly.
Hey Steve. I enjoyed your review but shook my head a little when you mentioned the "harsh ride". If your throw 20" rims on any car (no matter the tire brand) the lack of sidewall you trade off is going to give you a rougher ride due to less rubber and sidewall absorbing the road. I'd say the 18" or 19" rims are the way to go on this vehicle.
GM dropped the ball with the redesigned Malibu yet hit it out of the park with the Impala. The impala is a gorgeous design, the interior design has renewed my faith in GM
Wow, Chevy has done it. This is a beauty.
This Impala is second to none !
GM did a really good job ! Great great car
Great review! Can anyone confirm the exterior color of the reviewed car: Black or Ashen Grey Metallic? I'm planning on buying a 2 LTZ with Mojave interior.
It's Blue Ray Metallic.
Did you buy one?
I... see... an upsized... VW Passat Coupé... with a Chevy tag - not bad at all!!!
if someone wants a fast rwd sedan from Chevy they can buy an SS
Mohave Leather? does it come from the Mohave Desert?
Chevy has a nice round of new cars, they did a good job, and i'm a Ford guy!
Steve -- you thought the ride was a little jarring. I think a lot of car makers are guilty of trying to make any vehicle "sporty" when it doesn't have to be. This Impala is what another car reviewer said, "A Boulevard Cruiser designed for long distance." I like this Chevy looks. Yes, the classic big sedan is back, and this Impala will lead the way. I think the ones who want a V8 and RWD are stuck in the 60s.
What? Underpowerd v6? Did you not hear him say that it goes 0-60 in 6 seconds. Thats a full second faster then the 90s rwd v8 impala. This thing is faster and better built then any impalas of the past. So what difference would rwd make?
Jesus-- 6 sec 0-60 time in a massive sedan with a naturally aspirated V6 channeled through a plain ol' torque converter automatic. I owned two SHOs from the 90s that weren't this fast with do-it-yourself shifters and exotic motors. Progress is amazing! :)
Chevrolet is the best in my opinion, im getting tired of VW's, BMW's, Audi's, Mercedes's, Dodge's, Ford's, etc...
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I have a 17 and totally love it. Smoothest and quietest car I've ever owned. I'm 61years old.
I'm 64 and I still have it.
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If you're waiting for me to be fashionable you'll be waiting a really, really long time.
I haven't been but now I'm so proud of American auto manufactures.
I'll take this over the Buick Lacrosse.
Get a Chevy SS than. Not everyone wants sport cars.
Get rid of the ghetto 20 inche wheels and get 20 percent better mileage and get caddilac ride quality.....
Looks pretty good.
I'm not a car guy...but I love the way the new impala's look and drive.
I'm impressed! As usual, great review Steve.
The only things missing here is rwd and an lt1 engine or the lt2
Buy a 1996 Impala SS.
Then I’ll see you in the rear view mirror of my V6 Impala LT.
Hey Steve, Harshness? It may be but you have the top 20 inch thin wheels on it. You should try what most people will buy, ones with the 18 and 19 inch tires. I test drove one twice with the 19 inch tires and thought it was very smooth and super quiet. Handled the rough stuff quite well. Harsh is what I would call the new Toyota Avalon's ride. All the newer cars are going away from float to a more composed and assured ride. Somethings gotta give. Nice review as always.
This car, the new Camaro and Stingray, and the new SS coming out soon really just make me go WOW, what a change in the quality of vehicles. Couple that with the good track ford has been on and the emerging Chrysler lineup and American autos are looking very good.
Why? Just because it's a V8? The new 3.6 Liter V6 gets 305 HP to the wheels ( 06-09 Impala SS got 303) while the avg fuel economy with the new 3.6 will be around 19-21 mpg city and hwy combined. while the V8 in the 06-09 only got 15-18 mpg combine. I know this because I bought a 2006 Chevy Impala SS when they first changed the body style from the 00-05 box look.. I then Test drove the fully loaded 2LTZ and its a more powerful car, rides better, and looks better with wayyyyyy more features.
When I saw this in person I honestly couldn't believe it was a Chevy. Huge improvement, I would buy one if I had the money. Btw I have read other reviews that say the 19s are the way to go. The 20's cut to much into the ride.
I see some resemblance to the Mercedes S-Class steering wheel. It seems odd but I still think it is better than the generic Opel wheel used through out the entire GM lineup for most vehicles.
Hey Steve. I enjoyed your review but shook my head a little when you mentioned the "harsh ride". If your throw 20" rims on any car (no matter the tire brand) the lack of sidewall you trade off is going to give you a rougher ride due to less rubber and sidewall absorbing the road. I'd say the 18" or 19" rims are the way to go on this vehicle.
A very good review, Steve! I think that 'rough ride' might result from the 20" wheels - I believe some of the lower models (LT & LS) have smaller wheels. It matters to me because I live in the Buffalo-Niagara area - land of rough roads. I'll also mention that the Impala can be had for less then $39K, which is Lexus ES territory. I priced one on thee Chevy website at $31K approximately - which is fine because most folks would think twice about a near $40K Chevy.
I would say redesign the back. It looks too big and stiff. They should have design the back with the looks of the Audi since the front looks similar to the Audi.
Hey Steve. I enjoyed your review but shook my head a little when you mentioned the "harsh ride". If your throw 20" rims on any car (no matter the tire brand) the lack of sidewall you trade off is going to give you a rougher ride due to less rubber and sidewall absorbing the road. I'd say the 18" or 19" rims are the way to go on this vehicle.
I remember when I first got the chance to see and feel this exact model in person, I told myself, there is no other option but to get the fully loaded model. It seems as though every other buyer had the same sentiments because all I see on the road are LTZ models. #BRAVOChevy
I would opt for the entry level, cause at the price of the loaded one I can get into a more upscale brand and skip the options.
it's a bit off a retro design based on those old two spoke steering wheels, with a bar going across the middle
I would opt for the entry level, cause at the price of the loaded one I can get into a more upscale brand and skip the options.
Steve -- will you look into the Kia Cadenza? The primary competitor to the Chevy Impala. I really like this Impala by the way...
I think only the top trim is rated at 21 mpg...the. Other trim v6 s get 22
They should bring on the steering wheel from the Malibu! Seems like that'll be a lot easier.
I would have to say you are my Favorite reviewer... Straightforward, no fluff, basic facts, honest opinions. Keep up the good work!
Agreed.
love the exterior but the interior......might want to redesign that.
GODDAM, I love that interior
That. Is. So. PRETTY! And that's coming from a proud Ford owner!
I want at least 330hp.... besides that the car is cool.....
Finally! A Steve Hammes original of Chevy's new Impala... :)
EPA Estimates are 19 city/29 highway. 21 combined.
Are there gonna be a V8 impala in the future?
Also.... what about the new caprice?
+AL-Count مررعب Maybe, but not this generation. For now, if you like Chevy, get an SS.
I think ima wait till the ss comes out...
LOL! Damn. Why you gotta clown steve like that?
would rather have a true full size 1968 Impala..
The true full size Impala that has less interior room and cargo space thanks to a large longitudinally mounted engine, a huge transmission tunnel, an annoying driveshaft hump, an intrusive solid rear axle... and is slower because it’s heavier and they lied about horsepower numbers (google SAE Gross vs SAE Net)?
Cooler? Yeah.. but definitely not something you’d want to daily in the 21st century.
Hello Steve, Thanks for the review. I'm curious if you are familiar with the 2.5 liter 4 Cyl. engine. I know this car comes with this engine as well and I tend to feel that the 4 cyl. will struggle with this car. Also what was the color scheme you reviewed?
Right not that good on the engine with the 4 cylinder 6 cylinder is more like it but it is your choice which it good to have options
FINALLY and thank you Steve
They need an 8 speed. The ram 1500 with the v8 and 8 speed gets this gas mileage
+Dukiny Gaming Why the 'need' for 8-speed and a V8? I've never understood that logic. This V6 at six speeds gets more HP and better gas mileage than the early 90s V8 powered, rear wheel drive Impala everyone loves.
No it does not... lol.
Maybe an eco diesel does. But we all know how that turned out.
well done chevy
I love impala and charger the impala need a v8 rear wheel drive love everything about the new impala ltz
+kelvin oliver Won't get rear wheel drive because it's a large family car, near luxury, and this group of buyers don't need, or want RWD. If one wants RWD, they can get an SS, or for AWD, a Buick LaCrosse.
+John Smythe true
Great review!
Best reviews!
+1
Sorry....another FAIL. Why drive a boring Impala (stupid name) when you can drive an Aston Martin aka Ford Fusion? Gm ran out of style 20 years ago, and still lags behind in mpg, suspension, etc. I'll take a Fusion without hesitation or Focus ST. Hey GM, you CEO's should be paid $0 for putting out week old trash...
tigerbalm an Aston Martin aka FORD FUCK FUSION I AM LAUGHING
Lol... the reason why it has Aston cues is to try and hide that it’s a fucking bottom-rent Mondeo!!
Oh yes yes.. a full size car in the British Isles where you live in a squalid flat for £19,990 a month and can only get up to negative 5 MPH on the M40 where the guy with the DB11 is like “oi!!... that piece of rubbish looks loik me car! Fookin’ ‘ell!”
This time around Chevy got it right with the all new impala better styling, better cabin, and over all better ride well done gm hats off to you. Great review Steve honest and straight to the point