The New Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet impala is an elegant medium sized vehicle. It is known for its sturdiness and huge cargo capacity. It has been remodeled over the years; moving from a fiery car to a family friendly vehicle.  Its 2020 model comes with a nice interior and a sleek exterior. Its safety and mechanical inventiveness makes it a leading mid-sized car.

Basic Specifications

With a base MSRP of $27,000, the Chevrolet Impala is priced at an affordable price.  This model features a superb cargo capacity of 18.8 cubic feet, a total height of 58.9,” and a length of 201”.  The front head room is 39.9” with leg wriggle space of 45.8”and back leg space of 39.8”.  The impala fits 5 people comfortably, which makes family travel great.

Specifications

There are many special features in the Impala.  The starting model has a 3.6L DOHC engine that has 305 horsepower.  Its horsepower size ranks well compared to other cars in its class.

The motor has variable valve timing; a popular addition that improves the efficacy of the engine by adjusting the motor settings based on external conditions.  Additional features include safety chips like Stabilitrak, forward Collision warning, side blind zone, lane departure alert, traffic alert and more.

The lead feature; Stabilitrak is a system that serves as collision detection by keeping the car stable when it drives on the road.  Forward collision alert controls the front of the car and warns the driver in case of a possible collision.  Lane departure warning keeps drivers from drifting during driving because its smart system helps maintain stability of the car.  Finally, it comes with 10 airbags to ensure safety if any of these features fail.

Competition

The impala stands out against its competition (i.e. Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon and Nissan Altima).  The impala outranks the Avalon in safety with its 5 star ratings and the “best buy” ranking from Kelley Blue Book.  It also beats the Avalon by fuel efficiency and horsepower but it does not beat the Ford Taurus.

Fuel Efficiency

For family cars, fuel efficiency is a very important factor to consider.  The impala runs on 22 miles per gallon which is not that bad. It is considered as above average fuel efficiency.

Pros And Cons

The impala has gotten good ratings from multiple review sources.  It receives as high as 9.2 stars out of 10 because of its improved ultra-modern technology and its safety specs.  Another plus is its cargo capacity which is quite large.  Some car buyers complained that the car is too small for larger sized families.

When looking for a mid size vehicle, you should definitely consider the Chevrolet Impala.  To get a better feel of the vehicle, head to a Chevrolet dealership close to you and take it for a test drive.