2013 Chevy Impala Aims to Shed Fleet Car Stigma With Camaro Style: 2012 NY Auto Show
With a bold new design taking inspiration from the Camaro, Chevy is hoping to inject some much-needed passion into its front-drive full sized sedan. And the Impala will need it.
Despite being the top seller in the segment, the all-new Hyundai Azera has plenty of curves and tomorrow Toyota will unveil a new version of its Avalon that company reps call “stunning.”
With a swoopy new look with some actual design, the 2014 Impala, unveiled today at the New York Auto Show, will come standard with 18-inch wheels with optional 19 and 20-inch sizes. Other style highlights include LED daytime running lights, embossed Impala badging and plenty of chrome.
Three engine choices include a base 2.5-liter with 182 hp, an eAssist mild hybrid with 182 hp and a big 3.6L V6 with 303 hp. With the hybrid, Chevy is targeting a 35 mpg rating “or more” says Chevy marketing boss Chris Perry.
Technology highlights on the new sedan include items normally only found on luxury cars like full-speed cruise control, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, blind spot alert and even a system the will apply the brakes for you if the vehicle detects a crash is imminent.
GALLERY: 2014 Chevy Impala
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What is "full-speed cruise control" vs cruise control?
GM continues to go backwards without rear wheel drive or even an all wheel drive option and no v8 who do they think will buy one. They continue to build cars that no one wants, why do you think most police cars are Dodge challengers!