Is it the END of the road for the 2019 Chevy Impala?
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- The Chevrolet Impala is a full size sedan that has a very historical background. Under the hood of the 10th generation is a 3.6L V6 producing 305 HP & mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the inside the Impala offers plenty of room and all the technology you want while driving. Should Chevrolet gone in a different direction with the Impala? Find out all the details on why the 2019 Chevrolet Impala might be a great buy if you are in the need of a full size sedan.
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The Impala is one of the most reliable cars GM offers. The design is proven. It is a mistake to get rid of these full size designs. Not everyone wants an SUV.
Exactly
Malibu is the sister of this but less reliable
@@issavibez394they literally stopped the malibu . Chevrolet no longer makes a sedan . If you want a GM sedan you have to go with cadillac or buick
@@issavibez394 The little sister with braces and pimples LOL.
Impala drives good
Large Sedans are the best, ride and comfort for me.
they need to make the impala as a dodge charger competitor
I totally agree!
kenny8295 technically it is because it’s main Competitor is the Ford Taurus and the Chrysler 300 and the 300 is a Luxury Version of the Dodge Charger so if you really think about it, it’s basically a Competitor
Or a Caprice revival
kenny8295 put the corvette zr1 engine yeaa
Exactly
A mistake eliminating this. GM is on the wrong track.
They should be making RS and SS models again.. Im not a dodge fan
@@shaquille26able I'm hip to what you wrote. Dodge is ok, but there's something boy racer with it. Know what I mean? Punkmobiles! Am I making sense? Peace! ♐
Isn't it sad that blacking out a car is considered a package now?
yea very sad they literally took a aftermarket method and started charging people shit is crazy
@@tylercouture216 not to mention the praise these midnight edittions get considering all they are is black paint trim wheels and sometimes tint. Very low effort and doesn't really make the car look better... It just looks black-er
@@BigWheel. a total fuck you we just want extra money
@@BigWheel. I think it looks sportier and better. I agree with it being dumb to buy it tho. It'd be more fun to do it yourself after you buy it.
I remember back in the day, everyone wanted chrome wheels as the option. Now it's black wheels.
It is a damn shame that Ford and GM are killing off the passenger cars. As many other people have commented, not everybody wants a truck, SUV or crossover. In the long run they're going to regret killing off these cars. Great review though brother!! If you Zonk it, they will come!! (Loved the Field of Dreams reference!!)🤙🏻🤙🏻
Ford gave us the Modeo as a new Taurus (so people would buy them)
Not really a good alternative since it costs as much but lacks all basic features like front sensors and remote start.
Imagine a full op full size sedan American car with no remote start...
I LOVE impalas!
I have/had a 06, 10, and 14.
Kids destroyed 06 and 10. Nobody touches my 14!
But this 19 is gorgeous! I want another one. I want this one!
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
Not for 40k
Have you had any issues with the sensors? My Lane departure doesn't work :-(
@@PandasWeightloss did you turn it off?
I have a 2019 Chevy Impala Premier trim beautiful inside outside rides like a dream just a bit slow on the take off but other than that I would never give up my 2019 Chevy Impala for nothing every time I wash my car people ask me about my car I have had a dealership ask me if I want to sell it because there was a customer that was interested in my car cuz they saw it that day when I was having a oil change, no way. I put some money into this car, also by changing my rims put it more sporty and I'm going to be adding a sporty spoiler on the back of the trunk. I'm going to make my Impala look the way it would if GM had not got rid of it, and just make it more sportier looking even though it's a luxury sedan it looks like a sport car. People think I have money because I own one of them, but I don't. I love my car the only problem right now, is that it has a check engine light on there I have no idea why but the reading is telling me because of a faulty gas cap. I did change the gas cap two days ago, and the check engine light is still there what can I do about it? Any Ideas?
Discontinue the Impala?? Noooooo!! Refresh or redesign it. Have some fun with the car. Why didn't they make a SS in this new design,like a LS3? And make it rear wheel drive. If Chevrolet drops this model, I feel that there missing the boat
I totally agree with you Timothy!
RWD is a must! If they want it to be competitive with the Charger.
Lol they did... it’s called the Chevy ss
@@richelsontablet The Chevy SS is not an Impala. So actually, no they didn't.
I know the ss is completely different from the impala. Not cost effective for them to retool / redesign the impala with a rwd/ ls3 platform. Due to mpg, sell rate, price. A lot easier to just sell the ss. And they failed at that too. People want mpg and value , not ls3 , 50k , performance . The ss is a great car, maybe if gm let Holden design the impala ss it would be ok. But left to gm it would be a fail.
I remember the 1st time I saw one of these generation Impalas back in 14'. Definitely one of the best designs they've done. It would have been nice to see an SS or redesign. I hate how every car manufacturer in the US is cutting cars. They'll be back around tho, I can guarantee it.
David Dawson
I agree. Once ExxonMobil wants $4.85/gallon the Impala will be resurrected.
@@ShieldsJustice yeah about that…
@@zofferz0
Was I wrong or what? 😂
I keep reading rumors online that a 2023/2024 Impala could return as an EV. We’ll see.
The middle of the steering wheel looks like 'Hey Arnold's' head. 😂😂
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The Impala is one of a kind full sized sedan. Whether for family or executives, there's no question on how comfortable and spacious they are.
100%
I know people are buying SUV's but you don't see the Japanese or Korean's getting rid of sedans and once the tastes switch back someone is going to have their pants down around their ankles and then what!
Klasse Act you are so very right!
I Disagree, Times, A They Are A Changin'!!
@@gregholman2930 I guess we'll see but would you bet against the Japanese or Koreans, not regarded as "unsmart" people in general, think about it👈🤔
No-one wants American made sedans due to reliability. A lot of, for instance, Japanese companies, have been making far more reliable sedans for a very long time. If someone wants a sedan most people think Honda or Subaru. If someone wants a truck or SUV, a lot of times they look to American companies due to reputation. Ford has done the smart thing. They understand the vehicle market. Plus, I mean it's a GM. The only thing that they have going for them is the C8. But as a first gen vehicle with brand new platform, especially from GM/Chevy, it's probably going to have a ton of problems.
Chris Guerrero I have a 15 impala with 80k miles on it now haven’t had 1 problem haven’t even changed the brakes yet
I truly believe Chevy has no clue what they're doing outside of the C8.
Then again, Chevy isn't a standalone company. GM owns it.... And if you know GM, they are allergic to new ideals.
Man you ain't lying. The Cruze is a mechanical nightmare, the equinox is ugly as hell, the Blazer came back overpriced and underpowered, the Malibu got beat with the same ugly sick as the equinox and they can't stop using the absolute cheapest parts on the industry
32poppa savage the impala has been named best large luxury car 5 years in a row by KBB......
they sold out to China lol.
@@devintolliver92 No way dude, the equinox and traverse are good looking cars. You are right though, the old cruze was a mechanical nightmare.
I just inharited a 2014 with 18,000 miles been in the garage for 10 years. Great looking car and even though it's 10 years old its like brand new.
far as I'm concerned, 1996 was the end of the road for the chevy impala
they should've made it a competitor to the Dodge Charger
XO Gold J.G.S. Yep
Charger is still the last standing American full size sedan. Car enthusiasts & law enforcement still love em.
The taurus SHO too their twin turbo V6 and awd is no joke if chevy made an impala with an LT2 or the cadillic ats v engine (sorry if im wrong) but isnt it a twin turbo version of the LFX 3.6 but configured to rwd
I have a 96 Impala SS . I'd trade it for a Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk any day
Had an 03 LS beater and loved it until it got rear ended and totaled. Would still be driving it otherwise.
This past May, I had the opportunity to drive a 2019 Impala LT with only 1200 miles on it, as a rental car in Dallas, Texas. Initially, when I made the rental car reservation, I requested a midsize SUV/CUV, but the rental car agency was out of that category vehicle when I arrived at D/FW airport, so they put me in the Impala instead. After a brief initial hesitation about driving such a large sedan, I found myself VERY impressed with the level of comfort, quietness, spaciousness, smooth ride, and great handling of this car, especially for a design that is 5 years old. The only downside I noticed was an initial hesitation in accelerating from a complete stop. I’m sure this is due to the older 6-speed auto transmission. The Impala even comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. I agree that GM should seriously consider keeping this vehicle and give it a mild refresh (LED headlights and taillights, digital instrument cluster, upgraded infotainment system, 10-speed auto transmission, mild hybrid system).
And this is coming from somebody who drives a 2018 Mercedes E400 Coupe as a daily driver.
For a week an half I rented a 2019 Black LT Impala with the black leather and sunroof let me tell ya that was a great comfortable car! I think Chevy should do a real good redesign on it and market it up well against Maxima and Avalon.
Rumor has it next generation might kill of the maxima in favor of the actually bigger Altima.
I agree man, I was trying to rent a mustang but they were out of stock. Then i got stuck with an impala and i was furious. a few days later, I WAS GLAD I GOT IT! It's comfortable!!
I rented both an 2016 impala and 2019 Chrysler 300 , I felt like the 300 was much better overall
same thing happened to me...
I also rented an impala for a few days and it was a real drivers car. I was so freakin impressed!
It’s sad to see all of these cars being discontinued. I guess in the future we’ll all be driving an SUV or a PU. Probably electric too. Old people will miss these big cruisers. Nice job Joe!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Old folk like my 90 yr old neighbor loves his RAV4! He traded in his Camry.
Over my dead body I refuse suvs
@@gregholman2930 well not everyone gains wisdom with age just saying
I love the impala. I hope they keep it but make it RWD or come with a AWD I think that would make it a better car
I totally agree with you!
Actually, you are describing the Buick LaCrosse.
@@will2217 and the xts the other sister car. And they made a V sport with a twin turbo 3.6. Would have made a bad ass SS impala.
I’m driving an impala LTZ since 2014. So far i put about 120k miles on it. And it’s still running like a dream.
Plz Chevrolet don’t kill it.
moh409 me too.I have 2014 Impala LTZ here in Abu Dhabi with 93k kms driven and not even having a second thought to replace it. You won’t feel the fatigue of driving long distance, that’s how comfortable it is. Plus it’s so reliable that i haven’t encountered any trouble or replaced parts since bought. Safety wise is hands down, having 10 airbags if im not mistaken and all those tech stuffs that shes having. Such a sleeper car that can run 0-100kmh in 6 secs.BIG mistake for discontinuing this beast!
I love my 2010 Chevy Impala. Probably the best car that I have ever owned. I hate cross over vehicles. I don't want to own a big bubble on wheels lol
I really appreciate your input and perspective! Thank you so much for watching!
Yeah, I love mine too, 2012 Impala LT, 131,000+ miles! All my miles! Have had it since new, very reliable car
I used to work for Hertz around the time they changed the impala in 2014 and I'm still in love with this machine! Whether GM keep it going or not, I want this model impala! It's a great car for the fam and fun to drive 😃
Just picked up a 2019 impala premier for 17k cost me 20k flat after taxes,registration and insurance for 6 months. Has only 20k miles one it and I absolutely love it car was definitely a steal.
I immediately stop what I am doing when I see a Raitis rides video pop up on my feed. Got lots of support for you brother. Keep up the hard work.
I rented one for a week. Had a v6, got great mileage, comfortable, quiet, plenty of room. Large trunk. I'm looking to pick one up at a good price, n o.j w that sedans are passe.
Hate to see it go. Unfortunately the Malibu 2.0 is the reason they stopped making them as its quicker to 60 but I rather they kept this.
2019 Impala with midnight package. Note to self. “I usually buy low mileage cars around 4 years old. Don’t forget about this one in a few years when it’s time to buy.”
I had a 2016 Impala midnight LTZ for a month and it was a fantastic car.
The best parts are the seats. Most comfortable on the market.
The looks are super appealing
Driving is crisp and smooth.
Good power and can hit 140 mph fast.
Super quiet interior.
I had a girl pull up besides me in a brand new Dodge Charger RT , murdered out and looking sweet stop me and compliment my impala.
I was shocked because I’m a mopar man and her car was looking pretty perfect to me.
She asked me to trade cars slips.
Chevys are pretty bad these days but the Impala is by far the winner at GMC and I recommend it to anyone.
The bads?
Big tank expensive gas guzzler and that’s about it.
I own the 2018 Premier. Love it! Hate to see it go. Hope GM reconsiders its decision to discontinue it but it's not likely. Thanks for the review.
It is a great car! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
@@RaitisRides you're welcome, keep up the great reviews!
I was pretty impressed when I received one as a rental a few weeks ago. I had one for a week and put 3,000 miles on it roundtrip. It was a very comfortable car and it also got good gas mileage. I had a V6 and it was well equipped. I didn't care too much for the transmission though. Otherwise it was a nice car for long trips.
Like others have commented, they can send it off with a V8 and an SS badge.
I have a 2001 with 243000+. I've owned it for 14 years. Im driving it till it wont drive anymore.
D car21679 me too i own a 2001 with almost 85000 miles need some work now cause it's been sitting trying to save it for my daughter she graduate in 2020 i got it in 2010 its the limited edition all leather everything and original sunroof and spoiler too
2002 LS , 235k bought new , still going well 👍
They've had some real great opportunities to make this something great (hinting towards the retro influence). But they didn't. It began a family car but quickly became one of the quintessential hot rods of all time. Thats what really set "Implala" in stone. They should have made this an affordable but hot hotrod. They could have even gotten away with a turbo V6 with todays technology. Too bad. Great review. As always. 😎
It's the end of the road for a lot of cars, Ford too. Its crazy
The Bottom Line Is Profitability! As an employee, if you're not making money for the company it will soon be the end of the road for you too! It's Not Rocket Science!
@@gregholman2930 make a better car Camrys and Accords are selling like hotcakes
Question out of curiousity... How would you guys feel if ford killed off the mustang?
@@ChanMan-mm7fe Never Happen. Ford Prides itself on continuous production.
Honestly, in my opinion, this body style looks good, even after 5 years. I just wish GM cared about heritage as much as they claimed they did, and just send this car out on a better note, even at a loss (not like this nameplate hasn't earned them billions), and just give the damn thing a turbo, or supercharger to push this V6 to over 400hp.
Thanks for your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
I have a 2013 Impala that I purchased about 3 months ago, and I've really enjoyed it so far!! I really like full sized cars and the V6 has plenty of power!!
Get a Taurus SHO. So much power😭
I had a XTS Caddy V6 & the power was lacking. My WRX feels much peppier although it has 35 less HP. I think the problem with the Caddy was it's lack of torque!
@@gregholman2930 Your WRX weighs less and is meant to be sportier/quick
@@jdm1039 Makes sense; I guess I was comparing apples to oranges. Thats for the schooln'!
I bought my 2014 LTZ after it came off lease with 36k miles. It just hit 93k and it’s a smooth, solid and responsive as it was seven years ago. Repairs have been minimal with a side detection module replacement and a door handle and lock actuator that was replaced under warranty. All in all, a great vehicle and like this guy, Raiti, I don’t know why GM is stopping production of this unit. It knocks it out of the park in some many categories.
Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!
It's still going to break down at some point I read the same old crap over and over and over these cars are not made to not break down
OMG Raitis I'm so happy you did a video on the Impala. I been waiting for this. I own the first new model which is the 2014 LTZ fully loaded. Black and chrome with 20 inch wheels. I hate to see this beautiful car go away 😥. I think they coulda tweak the model over the years like around 2017. I just might get another just because they not making another one. Thanks Raitis!
Why are they discontinuing the Impala?
This car was considered muscle car in the 60s, i was shocked when i saw after they made it fwd this car still put good number of sales in the first 3-4years
Just bought this exact car, just with a roof. This car is awesome. Only plan on driving to travel and out on town.
Congrats! You will love it Doug!
Dont know where these comments "zonking" the Impala come from. The car did well for GM but faced declining sales just like the rest of its competitors, the only other large sedan that come close to Impala sales is the Toyota Avalon which more than likely will now take the number one slot. Anybody who wants a good large sedan with a V6 for a reasonable should consider a used 2016/2017 Impala even a brand new one.
Yea those 2016-2018 impalas are cheaper then a new. 13-21k depending on model and mileage. Also I think the Avalon is discontinuing.
Do you think they'll bring it back in a few years? I really like this Impala style, might get a used one in a couple years.
My first car was a 1965 Impala. These cars have a great history.
You can say that again!
When I was 8 years old in 1968 my dad had a 1961 Chevy Impala 2 door coupe it was like a Bronx color with a 283 engine I wish they would bring it back.
I have a 2014 Ls, just hit 75k miles. Love my car love the aggressive look to it. I blacked out most the chrome on my silver impala with 2011 black camaro rims with 15% window tint all around. Do wish i went with the ltz for the power and just for the radio and size of screen is a bit dissapointing but i use a sony z ultra phone that fits perfect and use that as my nav and radio through bluetooth. I hope these impalas dont disappear.
Thanks for your input and perspective! I appreciate you watching!
This is the best impala review video i have seen to date and i have watched many of them. Great job.
Thanks for saying that I really appreciate it!
I like the 2014 and 15 when it came with Blue Ray Metallic and the Peanut butter color interior. Looked sharp with the 20 inch wheels. They should have made all wheel drive an option and made the SS version with the 3.6 twin turbo from the XTS V Sport.
Naw needs the V8
I have a fully loaded 2014 Impala and I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Best car I have ever owned! It is my third and probably last used Impala. My brother had a 1960 Impala Convertible mad it was pure class! Chevy needs to keep the Impala....GREAT CAR!
We’ve recently got pre approved up to 40K definitely looking into purchasing a new impala 🙏🙌🏻
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
They Should Do A 2020 SS(400hp) package b4 pushing it to the side
Thank u thank u Joe for this great looking and sounding 2019 Chevy Impala Premier Midnight Edition. I think it looks great and yes those blacked out wheel bits. Yes Joe your absolutely right I totally agree with u Chevy shouldn't discontinue the Impala. They should put a V8 engine in this and SS brand everything on it. Would absolutely love to see a 2019 or 2020 Chevy Tahoe Premier RST Edition with all the upgrades. Thanks Joe. Keep up the great work and reviews.
I rented this car in 2015 in Miami, I felt in love with it. They could send it to us here in Brazil...not a bad idea...thanks for the video Joe...take care..
Great review as usual. I was a little disappointed you didn't touch on the side body lines, especially the muscular body line over the rear quarter panel that lets you know at a glance that you're looking at an Impala and not a Malibu.
once gas goes up again in 2 years everyone will be wanting a sedan again. But now all the SUVS get the same MPG as sedans
You're beginning to see more gas alternative technology to fuel the SUVs. I can't imagine people going back to sedans. It's like going back to dial up in the early internet era. Or going back to a flip phone.
@@gregholman2930 not really. Cars are more diverse in style that they'll eventually be trendy again, just maybe not as popular as before.
@ Greg Holman
Your analogy couldn’t be more flawed.
Most modern “SUVs” have basically no advantages over this car.. and certainly not ones to the level of comparing Model T internet to Dodge Challenger internet.
They aren’t any roomier (and dollar for dollar they are less roomier). They don’t have any more usable cargo space because everything above the rear seats blocks vision and becomes a projectile. They don’t have any more appreciable ground clearance. And for 99% of the people driving, AWD is not a necessity or even a convenience.
These “SUVs” are almost all FWD based on unibody car chassis with taller and more muscular sheet metal with an adventurous sounding name... that’s it!
The reason why they dominate is because everyone wants to exude the adventurous lifestyle and try not to have the soccer mom image. But because everyone is doing the same thing.. you still look like a soccer mom. Meanwhile my minivan went places most people wouldn’t take these SUVs.
All I wanted was a quiet ride, lots of room, and creature comforts. I have a 28 foot motorhome on a heavy duty dually chassis for going camping on backroads. I have a utility trailer I can tow for lumber or loads of firewood (both of which you can get delivered anyways). And I can rent a full size truck for less than $100 a day if I need to do a dump run or move furniture.
Still looking for that GTO 6.0 review Joe :) keep rocking it man
Ryan Montgomery I’m working on it my friend! They are tough to find!
@@RaitisRides I know Joe I'm just giving ya a hard time man.keep on rocking an thanks alot for all the great reviews an all you do man
I'd keep it and add either a turbo or super charger with optional all wheel drive. Maybe bump up the horse power to 350 or 375 ish with same numbers for torque. Its actually a very nice family cruiser as is.
Hey Raiti u do an amazing job reviewing cars I really enjoy watching all the cars you do, so much variety. I have a 2014 impala ls 2.5 the base model I honestly didn’t want to spend over 30k when looking I found mine at gosh Chevy in hemet ca, and I love it price was 27k and I got a lot of car. Most reviewers out there bash this impala but it’s a car that heavily underrated IMO, and believe it or not the 2.5 4 cyl is actually pretty good in this big sedan especially in mpg. Thanks again for this awesome review
Hi Mike! Thanks for letting me share this one with you! I really appreciate your kind words and support!
I got a black 14 ltz. Love it! I do wish they would have kept it around and offered the 3.6 TT like the V-Sport sister car except as an SS, maybe even in a 2 door. I would have loved it. I won't ever get rid of my impala! Shame on GM for moving most assembly/production to mecico!
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
Bought a black 2016 LTZ in October 2017. Had only 8000 miles on it, sticker was $40k and I got it from a dealer for $25k. Nicer than the Cadillac XTS. I de-badged the rear, blacked-out the bow ties, and put SS badging and a Magnaflow exhaust on it. Everyone is always asking about it and complimenting me. Scares the shit out of tuners at stop lights. Holds as much stuff as a small SUV. You're right, they should have offed a version with the 3.6 TT, but hey, you can always drop one in!
One day I'll have one of these beauties, blacked out just like the one in the video
Owned one over a year, still love it. I usually get sick of my cars after a few months.
Raiti's Rides in 1979, I had a 1974 Chevy Impala 2 Door Custom Coupe it was a two ton color dark green hard top light green inside was light green with vinyl interior seats with plastic covers 350 engine power steering power brakes power windows air conditioner AM&FM Radio with 8 track tape player. I wish they would bring it back but General Motors would have to make some modifications I also miss the dash board with the big numbers and I don't know why they stop putting the emblem flags which was the original emblem Raiti's Rides Thank You for posting.
That is so cool Robert. Thanks for sharing a page from your past.
I saw a lot more of these when I lived in Dallas, than I do now in LA. I actually really liked them & with Chevy now giving us about 20%-25% off of MSRP they make a lot of sense. I would've considered it if it wasn't going out. Great review.
Last of V6 sedan harrah. That's why I'm seriously looking, V6 for sure. Blue book on my Camaro, if a T4, take 1,000 off value. Still not proven, most T4's have been around 3-4 yrs. Who knows how they'll hold up over time.
Seriously looking into Impala since it is last full size & V6. Production was extended to January with the Caddy counterpart. Probably gonna buy one & trade in my 2018 V6 Camaro for short headliner cut too short and risky 8 speed (in the future). Only beef I have with Impala is flat black plastic on mirrors that I'll get painted by my body shop.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!
@@RaitisRides Bought one, V6, all packages in Pepperdust. I get the black plastic on mirrors from interior.They fold too.
@@patcurrie9888 Congrats! Did you get the midnight edition or premier?
@@revel9243 LT V6, with Ent Pkg, Confidence Pkg and leather. I don't need memory seats, power adjust steering, or moon roof. I also hate adap cruise control, wife's car has it.
Sad to see GM dropping some of these great Cars. Could of put a Small V8 in this , update bumper to bumper , something special .
Drove on Impala from LA to Palm Springs back and forth, easy to drive, gas tank is big and feels comfortable
Should’ve been rwd then I’d buy one. Nothing like the old Chevy I have
J M AGREED!
And A SS!!
I got a 17 Chevy SS Rwd.. People seem to think its an Impala SS.. People are always telling me "o I didnt know Impala's still come in SS trim".. They real are vastly different vehicles but people see SS, they think Impala
r w d is great for some regions. maxima is a fun sporty car f w d. should keep Impala and ditch Malibu.
I always loved this most recent gen of Impala. They were super reliable too!
As a teen i do prefer an suv just because i also have to pick up three of my younger siblings but this sedan i wouod definitely conside my grandma has a 2000 chevy impqla and it still runs great. Im rlly considering this.
When the dodge chargers came back out it was over for the impalas. But I can say that I love the ss versions of the impalas as I own a 04 and it runs like a charm.
I appreciate you sharing your input and perspective! Thank you for watching!
The biggest single failing of this car was not in its design but in its marketing, IMO. The car's well-liked by owners, reliable, safe, and functional. But it never really had a pronounced presence and I am willing to bet many people buying full-sized sedans don't even realize it is still made. Further, especially given the higher tier trims get pricy fast, they could have updated the car on slightly shorter intervals, made several add-on options standard with the higher trim levels, and added some additional visual differentiation between trims beyond just the wheels IMHO.
You hit the nail on the head Zac!
@ Zac Paul this is true . I have 2014 Impala LTZ here in Abu Dhabi and not even having a second thought to replace it. You won’t feel the fatigue of driving long distance, that’s how comfortable it is. Plus it’s so reliable that i haven’t encountered any trouble or replaced parts since bought. Safety wise is hands down, having 10 airbags if im not mistaken and all those tech stuffs that shes having. Such a sleeper car that can run 0-100kmh in 6 secs.BIG mistake for discontinuing this beast!
Love these big sedans and I have rented the Impala, very comfortable ride.
I am so glad that I could share this one with you!
I love the Impalas i had a 2008 very roomy i also loved the 2014 but from 2017 to 2019 its a masterpiece sleek beautiful luxury car. Hoping to buy one in next three months if there any to be found. I just came across your channel and you explains everything to the T. Going to be looking at other videos of yours.
I saw this car is it a nice car I would be getting it used
LOVE Impalas😊💗 I have had three. Comfortable , quiet , smooth ride, and lots of room!
I have hauled ladders, and replacement windows for my house in my car!
Mine has a great sound system.💗
The front wheel drive is great in the winter. I live up a steep hill, and we get snow, and ice in the winter!
It also has an adjustable lumbar support. I have back problems and my back never hurts when I’m driving.😊💗
That’s pretty sad 😔 very nice looking car
I thought these only came with the 4 bangers. Nice to see the VVT V6 here. Probably can get this for 35K with some discounts. At that price point its a pretty good value. Transmission is nothing special. But definitely the best looking Chevy sedan that GM has had in recent years. Way better looking then the Malibu. But I can see why they are axing it. They are pretty rare cars and I hardly see them in the wild.
I love the Impala. I have a 2009 and I'm going to buy another one soon. I'm going to catch a certified preowned vehicle. I don't have the money to purchase brand new. That 3.6 Liter motor is classic. Very solid. It is a shame that they are going to discontinue this model though. I'm keeping my next one until the wheels fall off. Great review!!
Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate you sharing that great ownership perspective!
I bought a 2017 Impala Premier dark blue loaded in 2016 and loved it. So I bought another just a few weeks ago, a 2020 Premier, black, loaded. Even more awesome !
I fully support your opinion on the v8 rear wheel drive impala. A month ago when I was in the market for a new vehicle, if it was an option, that's where I would have landed.
Thanks for sharing that!
Watching this video as I sign for my 2020 Impala 😂
I just purchased a 2019 Premier v6, absolutely best car i've ever owned. I truly believe Trucks and Suv's are overrated. This car has everything you could ask for and more.
My first Chevrolet sedan! Nice review Joe.
Petition to bring back the impala SS!!!! drop a N/A 6.2, RWD and a more aggressive muscular body style hell if they used the cadillac ats v engine in the current impala the twin turbo 3.6 LFX but either configured the engine to FWD or impala designs rwd. awd
. if chevy revised the impala SS for atleast 1 year I bet their sales in GM would go up. true chevy fans have been waiting almost 40 years for a real impala SS. I may be a chvey fan boy at heart but even I can admit when GM makes a mistake
dont get me wrong I love the supercharged 3.8/LS4 but RWD would have been a better platform thats where gm went wrong
That would be hot Luis!
13:08 I suddenly have the urge to buy an impala.
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I own a 2017 and just came back from a 3,300 mile trip and the car is amazing.I urge anyone to test drive one and you will love it.I bought the LT and I believe the color is cayenne red which is just crazy beautiful with the 305 hp V6 and it is absolutely a monster and the interior is crazy comfortable and beautiful . I call it my little spaceship as the interior wraps around you from the doors to the dashboard and the Instrumentation is very user friendly.The front end is one of the most beautiful front ends and puts most designs to shame so I hate to see this person say he doesn’t like this or that I love the steering wheel of mine it’s steers like a go cart and has what’s called progressive steering and it performs like most V-8s I have played with quite a few v6 and v8s and taught them a lesson as the performance is crazy and the throttle response is the same . I hope they never get rid of this car.The one thing is that I never thought being a mechanic for over 40 years that I would ever buy a front wheel drive and still owning my first car a nova super sport with v8 and 4 speed all restored but I am truly Impressed and I am begging GM please do not stop production of this car...jk Florida.
Is is my favorite car design ever, Idk how people say it looks generic it looks conpletly unique to me
Glad I have my 17 Impala. It now has 41K on it and has never had a thing go wrong with it.
That is awesome Michael! I appreciate you sharing some of your ownership experience!
Listen I love your work keep them coming.ps you have those nike sneakers and nike socks.. that's what we do in the bronx .😁😁😁
Thanks brother!
@@RaitisRides thanks for responding again we love your work .. no zonks for your videos😁
Big mistake
Btw, I like the way you analyze vehicles.
Hahaha I loved the candy corn bit with the center console tray! That I was pretty damn funny XD
Thank God I have the last model year and I love it!
I had to rent an impala for a road trip a while back, loved it. Easily one of the best looking sedans to me. It’s classy but also has a little American muscle look to it lol. Sad they’re going away
I totally agree with you! I had the same experience!
What A Nice Looking 2019 Chevy Impala there-So sad that Chevrolet is phasing it out
You are so very right!
So many comments here, I forgot if I commented earlier here. Sometimes I am busy, and don't have time to watch all the videos and comment.
I had a black 2006 Impala SS with intimidating Flowmaster exhaust. That car was a blast to drive, but the transmission went around 40K miles, along with previously having problems with the shifter linkage preventing me from shifting back into park, and removing my key... twice. The engine was babied and not abused, with Mobil1 extended life synthetic oil from day one.
At that time, I didn't have the extra money to get the transmission fixed and have a car to use, and found it easier to get a new car, and downsized to a 2011 Chevy Cruze RS with less than half the horsepower. It was nice, and I have grown to like a smaller car, albeit lack of power, but it was the worst car I ever had. Hasn't been running since for about 3 years, and finally getting rid of it. My 2000 Chevy Impala LS was much more reliable, my best car I had, even more than my Buick GN. Before I got that, and realized I could have gotten a big loan from my 401K account, my good friend had a pristine, low mileage 1996 black Chevy Impala SS with Flowmaster exhaust
Never abused, not hacked up, nice window tint, and always clean and polished...
Anywho, back to this car. It could have been the perfect new and last Impala SS. The replacement of the 5.3L V8 in my 2006 SS with the 3.6L V6 had the same horsepower output, with less torque. Still, adequate, but maybe a V8 with about 400 HP like the Camaro would be nice, but they came out with the short lived Holden based SS, which did the job as the final SS.
This car in Premier Midnight Edition is very night, for what it was, a refinement of my 2006 SS. It was about the same size, but somehow, compared to mine, sitting in the driver's seat made me feel like a kid, and even more room in the back seat, a few more inches legroom. And the gignormous trunk. And the se rwt storage compartment behind the radio. I would gave to watch the video again, to nitpick details, but I pretty much liked everything about it, if I was going to get another car like this. But now I would pick a Camry XSE or TRD, or Maybe a Honda Accord Sport 2.0T over it. But it had the GM DNA Darth Vader mean look from the Buick GN. It could have gone with less chrome exterior. The only major things I would have done is put the Flowmaster Exhaust and legal smoke window tint. Even with FWD, it had that traditional GM muscle car feel and ride, and old school king of the road persona. But I have defected from GM for good, and if I had the money, I would get the Toyota Supra over the C8 Corvette if I went there.
Still, I really like this car as described, but like my SS, don't trust the Impala, and even that nifty secret compartment I'd something went wrong, and I couldn't get it open.
*Quickly watched the video again. Yes, so much room in the back. Interior nicely done. The rear seat 120 volt or 12 volt outlet can easily accommodate several dual USB adapters. And the trunk is huge! This car would make a great cab or Uber Black with the classy posh appointments, amble rear seat room, and huge trunk. I think if I had the money, if they still had one of these, I might lease it, and drive it as my last hurrah to GM, and move on to simethi g else after the lease, it if it had problems, and I had to turn it in.
I would love to review that 2006 with the Flowmaster exhaust! Thanks for sharing your awesome input as usual!
@@RaitisRides I wish I still had that Impala SS. I hardly pushed it, and took care of it, but that transmission gave out. It supposed to be heavy duty, especially since I didn't abuse it, it was coming up for time to service it, but should not have failed. The other problems I had was that shifter linkage I mentioned twice, and changing the battery. It was so hard to do that by yourself, or even two people, and I shorted out the fuse box trying to get the clearance to change the battery, and my car sat in to
the shop for a month because they didn't have the fusebok at the dealership, or the supply center, they had to have a new one made...
It was otherwise a good, solid old school type car, albeit FWD, with really nice, easy to clean wheels. The 5.3L V8 had lots of power. But the Flowmaster mufflers gave it a whole new character that turned heads, scared people on remote startup, which I had fun with, and intimidating to other cars at the stoplight, but also made silly boys with their trashed rice rockets want to challenge me at the traffic lights. Smh. I remember when my Buick GN was almost brand new, and some GIs in a 2974 orange 454 Pontiac T/A pulled up a half car length behind me at the stoplight one night. When the light changed, I heard them stomp it, but I totally smoked them off the line. By the time they caught up, we were taking different turn offs. I drove my mom's 74 Buick LeSabre with the 455 V8, and that thing had power, but the GN had the incredible bottom end off the line, and could smoke the tires for 50' with a 3500 lb. car with a 231 V6 turbo and automatic transmission. That 455 was fun, but not eve a 4 barrel carb like the GS, and no sport suspension, but I know what it was like.
My Smog era 1977 Buick Regal 2 Dr with the 350 was a 170 HP slug, but could be fixed up if you knew how and had the money. I was in high school, so the only thing I did was flip the air cleaner cover fir that cool intake sound, old school style, until my friend helped me put in an aftermarket 4 barrel carb and 4" chrome open air cleaner. That car also had the chrome Buick GS wheels. I should have kept those, but got those Dukes of Hazard Style Genetal Lee wheels that made it looked cool, and ironically the same wheels that came on the 1984 to 85 Buick GN. I also had a then custom stereo zi saved up put in. It was a Sanyo bipamped high output 8 Track system, with those rear shelf Jensen Triaxial 6 x 9 rear deck speakers that were the thing back then. That car was the envy of my classmates and band peeps.
My GN had a custom stereo that blew everyone away. That was before the car stereo craze really took off. It was this cool Pioneer Centrate system, that looked like a mini VcR with flip down front door with motorized cassette transport for the cassette and cool LED lights and LCDs for the display, with Pioneer 120 watt amps, and a matching EQ with the auto volume adjust thstvus niw available in lots of car stereos. The only thing I didn't get was the powered aluminum plate subwoofer and an aluminum Kleenex sized box, because I didnt have a place to put it. That stereo sounded nice, but broke down later, so I had to replace it with a nice Alpine deck.
Great vid I wish they would do a refresh just adding a turbo and all wheel drive option to the existing set-up. I'd buy a 2020!
Thanks for reviewing this great looking Chevy impala.
I was able to test drive the 2014 model the 4 cylinder, and the V6. Both drove pretty smooth, decent handling, quite ride , but a little to pricey for the Fwd V6.
I'm a big fan of large 4 door car's it would of been nice if they would have made this a rear wheel drive car, plus a little more aggressive look like the Dodge Charger.
I got a black 2017 impala.....Impala are very sexy cars#FACTS
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and input! I appreciate you watching!
Got my door sills today for my 2019 LT V6. I could barely see them on the car you showed.
I'm a sedan guy myself and was hoping to see a new chevy impala.
Gonna buy one!
Not a bad car, but Chevy has an image problem. They need to have a redesign with a more international flair., I think the KIA Stinger looks much nicer. The Impala looks awful heavy looking.
The Stinger is cramped inside compared to the Impala.
itsjustme
It looks beautiful. And heavy is what it’s supposed to be, it’s a full-sized sedan. And it is a lot more stylish than a KIA Stinger.
Owned a 2008 impala that gave me nothing but trouble. That experience soured me on the car forever.
I am sorry to hear that Joel!
REAL PRO AT THIS ENJOY YOUR REVIEWS I agree with ALL your points pertaining to this vehicle...its 2022 NOW but THIS is on my radar now since RAM CONTINUES to procrastinate about when or if the Dakota will arrive ( hopefully similar to the ram and NOT the Ridgeline. would have wanted as you pointed out rear wheel or even AWD would have been nice
No rear wheel drive,,,anemic v6 eng, and no SS ,it was dead on Arrival" DOA" from the start.