All-New 2014 Impala – Chevrolet Reinvents an Iconic Sedan

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04-04-12, 06:00 AM

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It doesn't have that rental car vibe to it. Steering wheel reminds me of the Geico gecko's head.

04-04-12, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411

The new 2013 Malibu just finished 6/6 against the Camry, Accord, Passat, Sonata, and Optima so curious how the Impala will fair against its competition

I saw that too - but keep in mind it was the Eco model and not the one they wanted for the test (assuming you're referring to C&D).

At first glance of the new Impala, I'm like - wow! Something that doesn't look like a turd! Let's just hope it drives as good as it looks.

04-04-12, 07:30 AM

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I'd drive it. Good job GM.

04-04-12, 07:44 AM

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Interesting. Plenty of ugly corporate-GM-parts-bin interior pieces, but that is to be expected. Some elements of the exterior look nice. V6 is a good one and the eAssist is a great option too.

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04-04-12, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax96

wow! Something that doesn't look like a turd!

i lol'ed

maybe their new marketing slogan?

04-04-12, 08:15 AM

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Looks good, but Chevy needs to get rid of the green button backlighting.

04-04-12, 08:21 AM

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Wow, that looks really good. Interior seems much better but yeah that two-tone treatment looks like a dash mat.

Seems Chevy is dropping their bowtie grill for a traditional one with slants.

Thing is, is it still a FWD Impala?

04-04-12, 08:25 AM

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The exterior, I don't know why reminds me of the second generation Infiniti M, not that it's a bad thing, I think it's a fine looking car though, the steering wheel is from the S-Class!

04-04-12, 08:33 AM

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IMO that's a nice looking impala

04-04-12, 08:53 AM

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Kudo's GM, but get with the times and go back to RWD, or even better, AWD.

I like the interior, except for the steering wheel. But I am sad to say Sorry GM, but you still got nothin' on the new 300C, or the Ford Taurus. Gettin' close...just not...quite...there...yet.

04-04-12, 08:55 AM

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Basically a nice-looking car (and a decent-looking interior/dash), but the roofline has too much of that humpback-whale, Mercedes CLS-stuff. That can rob headroom and block some visibility.

I'm afraid that, with current styling-trends, headroom and visibility are going to be the next casualties in many sedans, just as some ride-comfort was when the industry went to stiffer suspensions and lower-profile tires.