The Chevrolet Impala, a full-sized car, is the flagship vehicle of the brand. It was among the better-selling vehicles manufactured in the country. Chevrolet built Impala for the model years 1958 to 1985, 1994 to 1996, and 2000 to 2020. With its capable engine and quiet ride, the car has always been a popular choice. If you want to get this iconic family sedan, here is everything you need to know about Chevrolet Impala:

About the brand

Chevrolet or Chevy is officially known as the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Company. It is one of the leading automobile divisions of GM based out of the country. This company was founded on November 3, 1911, by Arthur and Louis Chevrolet and William C Durant. The automobile brand manufactures and sells a massive range of vehicles, including subcompact vehicles to medium-duty commercial trucks in the country.

Trims and key features
The Impala is available in two trims—LT and Premier. Here are a few details about the trims.

Chevrolet Impala LT: This trim comes with tons of standard features such as front-wheel drive. Other exciting features are an 8-inch touchscreen display, Wi-Fi hot-spot, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, remote start, Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control, three USB ports, a sound system with six speakers, proximity keyless entry, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. The rearview camera is the standard safety feature in the LT trim. The exterior consists of automatic headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Chevrolet Impala Premier: The exterior of this Chevrolet Impala trim comes with rear parking sensors, dual exhaust tips, 19-inch alloy wheels, and HID headlights. The various safety features include a lane change alert, rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The car is also loaded with other features such as a 120-volt power outlet, navigation, leather upholstery, superior Boss Stereo with eleven speakers, wireless device charging, a heated steering wheel, and heated front seats. In addition to the driver seat, you get an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.

Optional packages
The brand has offered optional packages for each trim. The Driver Confidence Package of LT comes with a rear cross-traffic alert, a lane change alert, blind spot monitoring, and rear parking sensors. The Convenience Package for LT offers heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt power outlet, and many other features. For the Premier trim, you get upgraded and advanced versions of these packages. The Premier confidence package comprises the lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and adaptive and adjustable cruise control. The Premier convenience package offers ventilated front seats and a power-adjustable, heated steering wheel. A dual-panel sunroof is also included in this package.

Safety
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) awarded an overall five-star rating to the Chevrolet Impala. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) awarded this car a “Good” overall rating as far as tests such as moderate overlap front, rear crash protection, side impact, and roof strength are concerned. The IIHS also rated the sedan “Acceptable” in the small overlap front driver test. The headlights were rated poor, and the front crash prevention was rated superior. 

Performance

The sedan has a single V6 engine that offers superior power and energy for everyday driving and delivers a soft and supreme ride. Some experts state that the Impala is quite agile, particularly when taking corners. Using Impala for towing a trailer is not recommended by the brand. Some of the key specs are:

Transmission: A six-speed automatic transmission

Drivetrain: Standard front-wheel drive

Base Engine: V6 engine with a capacity of 3.6 liters, 305 horsepower, and 264 pound-feet of torque

Chevrolet Impala has a fantastic interior and some good exterior features. It can seat five passengers in two rows. To know more about features, pricing, and other details visit the nearest automobile dealership.