2014 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2014 Toyota Avalon

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2014
  • People are sick of being bored. Customers want a little excitement for their hard earned money. We're not talking about feeling like a six-year-old at Disney, but something a little more exhilarating than standing in line at the DMV was sorely needed for both brands. Thankfully, Chevrolet and Toyota's full-size sedans both recently got a much-needed dose of vivacity.
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  • @FoodyTunes
    @FoodyTunes Před 10 lety +23

    People saying the Impala will not last long? It's one of the longest lasting vehicles in Chevy's line up, next to their trucks. I mean just look at how many 15 year old Impalas you still see on the road!

    • @NightRiderBUICK
      @NightRiderBUICK Před 10 lety +2

      Ricky Vang yeah none LMFAO Toyotas only make it to 300k kms max(I would know_ where as chevys can last over a mill if treated right

    • @FoodyTunes
      @FoodyTunes Před 10 lety +1

      I'm not denying Toyotas last long, all I'm saying is they both will likely be equally reliable and dependable, as well as long lasting.

    • @aohm-gq1sd
      @aohm-gq1sd Před 10 lety +4

      TheIMightyIndman like hell would freeze over before a Chevy would do million miles. Maybe a older Chevy could. Today all cars are fucken pist of shit.

    • @ShikataGaNai100
      @ShikataGaNai100 Před 8 lety +3

      +aohm7886 Well, my old man put 750K miles on a 1972 Toyota Celica. Top that, asshat!

    • @NightRiderBUICK
      @NightRiderBUICK Před 8 lety

      yup new cars arent made to last anymore..

  • @aaronrodgers77
    @aaronrodgers77 Před 9 lety +19

    I think they both look great! I think if you want a real cruiser, get the Impala, but if you want something more like a Lexus, the Avalon is the clear choice. Props to GM and Toyota!

  • @CodeXana
    @CodeXana Před 10 lety +50

    The Impala is definitely an improvement over the previous generation, however I find the Avalon to be much better in terms of style, refinement, material quality, value, and road presence.

    • @heisenburg6380
      @heisenburg6380 Před 4 lety +3

      The Toyota Avalon is much more reliable. The Chevrolet Impala will not go more than 60,000 MI without needing major repairs.

    • @DeeeBeee123
      @DeeeBeee123 Před 4 lety +6

      @@heisenburg6380 haha you're an idiot. My family owns 3 impalas. And mine has 160,000 miles on it with no major repairs. People are really clueless when it comes to cars. Impalas is one of general motors cars they put time into. Similar to the tahoe & chevy trucks. Not all American cars are bad. Misconception

    • @oscarh.v4951
      @oscarh.v4951 Před 4 lety +2

      @@DeeeBeee123 you're right

    • @montywazany799
      @montywazany799 Před 4 lety +5

      @@heisenburg6380 lol mine is about to hit 200k not even a scratch only oil changes and brakes

    • @Happytylermovieproducction
      @Happytylermovieproducction Před 4 lety

      Danny Style, should we bring Hyundai Azera in here to compare?

  • @joemartinez7630
    @joemartinez7630 Před 3 lety +10

    Fast forward to 2021 and Avalon is still going strong. Toyota has the best resale value and is known for lasting forever.

    • @AUDIS477
      @AUDIS477 Před rokem +1

      Fast forward to 2022 and Avalons are so cheap tou can almost get them for free

    • @the__black__box
      @the__black__box Před 11 měsíci

      didnt age well

  • @elijaha1134
    @elijaha1134 Před 4 lety +39

    The Avalon is one of my favorite vehicles! It’s so beautiful and it’ll last forever. We have a 2000 Avalon with 290k miles. Tell me how your impala will do that

    • @DeeeBeee123
      @DeeeBeee123 Před 4 lety +8

      I have an 06 impala with almost 200,000. Thats how 😎

    • @elijaha1134
      @elijaha1134 Před 4 lety +9

      Derrion Brumfield and that beats 290k? I don’t think math works that way.

    • @mikegreen3613
      @mikegreen3613 Před 4 lety +4

      @@DeeeBeee123 your full of shit. Chevy has had issues with their transmissions and had turned to Toyota and ford to help fix. Shop used GMs and you will see 90 percent of them have 100k to 120k because they have huge issues. Any company who has to sling shit like these are not actors is lying so how do you think they built their cars?

    • @mikegreen3613
      @mikegreen3613 Před 4 lety +4

      I had a 99 runner that lasted me 300k and 2003 Sequoia that died on me with roughly 369. My family work for Chevy for the longest time and since the bail out they are made like shit. They cut corners every chance they could and anyone who buys one will see it in time

    • @hitman-mq1wk
      @hitman-mq1wk Před 4 lety +5

      @@mikegreen3613 I have a 2007 Chevy impala and it has almost 200 thousand miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with it until Recently the transmission started to leak

  • @ubaldocami
    @ubaldocami Před 10 lety +19

    The Impala looks impressive....

    • @esenorteno
      @esenorteno Před 9 lety

      impressive to do what? it's big and bulky and the interior is cheap.

    • @ubaldocami
      @ubaldocami Před 9 lety +5

      OneAndyOnly This is my opinion sir, not yours

    • @esenorteno
      @esenorteno Před 9 lety

      Rafael Caminero GM wants you to think its impressive so you buy it, you have to try it out yourself first.

    • @blodg1
      @blodg1 Před 9 lety +1

      OneAndyOnly I agree 100%. Both are available as rental vehicles. Go ahead and drive them both for at least a week. You will find the Impala is more fun to drive and has more features for the money.

    • @greenlime1997
      @greenlime1997 Před 8 lety

      +OneAndyOnly the interior is cheap? Have you stepped in one recently?or are you just a Toyota fanboy who can't get over the fact that a Chevy is better than a Toyota

  • @YOUGOTIT210
    @YOUGOTIT210 Před 5 lety +20

    Fast forward January 2019 - Chevy Impala being discontinued by GM do to poor sales, while
    Toyota Avalon keeps moving forward.

    • @chriscornelius2518
      @chriscornelius2518 Před 5 lety +3

      Possible impending class action suit against GM for head gasket issues. Wait to see, I'm willing to bet a secret replacement deal will be made, similar to the Honda van transmission of the mid 2000s

    • @abuelb
      @abuelb Před 5 lety +6

      @@TheLouke fast forward to 2040. That 2016 Avalon is still cruising on highways. Just like my 02 Celica, fast forward to 2019, it's still taking corners hard at 383k miles.

    • @Bartonovich52
      @Bartonovich52 Před 3 lety

      @ Bobby A
      BS. Most Toyotas over 20 years old have rusted into oblivion.
      I have a GM car a year older than yours that’s a daily driver in the rust belt. You see lots of them on the road.. not so many Camrys.

    • @weirdtemple1217
      @weirdtemple1217 Před 2 lety

      @@Bartonovich52 Where do you live? I see a lot of 90s Camrys, especially a lot of 20 year old Toyotas still running on the road, minimal ruspt, still in pristine condition.
      Where I live, granted depends where, I see some older GM vehicles like pickup trucks, Cavaliers, Saturn SL1s, and a few Escalades. Yeah I still see them on the road, but older GM in general? Not as common as Toyota, and some of them are rusted lot.

    • @mohamedshidane9155
      @mohamedshidane9155 Před 2 lety +1

      Same for the Avalon lol, it got discontinued.

  • @robertjakicic5878
    @robertjakicic5878 Před 6 lety +5

    2014 Impala LTZ owner here, 53,475 miles and other then going to the dealership for oil changes and tire rotations the car has been totally flawless. Not one warranty repair to date. The biggest surprise is i keep on getting complement on how awesome this car looks, The stance, the body lines one thing i know for sure you won't get that from anyToyota product.

    • @DIE2dayORelse
      @DIE2dayORelse Před rokem

      Just out of curiosity how has it held up? I have a 13 and it’s gotten very expensive since I got past 130k, repairs would’ve damn near totaled the car if I couldn’t do them myself, seems like a model to buy new imo

    • @demondmccray8582
      @demondmccray8582 Před rokem

      How is it after 160,000?

    • @Gravesfam
      @Gravesfam Před 11 měsíci

      I have a 15 2Lt with 68k on it. Runs like a dream

  • @tonytyson9115
    @tonytyson9115 Před 10 lety +4

    Yall Talking shit about the Avalon I bet it will last longer than the Impala...

  • @sherryevon9908
    @sherryevon9908 Před 5 lety +10

    I love my 2016 Impala LT. I was thinking about Avalon before buying the impala but the space was great for my money

  • @JAFF12NBA
    @JAFF12NBA Před 5 lety +14

    I own the two of them and I love them both but the Impala more

    • @debronsmedley931
      @debronsmedley931 Před 4 lety

      Have u had problems with the impala?

    • @JAFF12NBA
      @JAFF12NBA Před 4 lety

      @@debronsmedley931 no big problems i had an issue one time after filling it with gas started to choke then an engine light comes on so i took it to the dealer and within 2 to 3 days there got fixed the said a minor issue with a seal of some sort i dont remember has failed and caused this issue and the rest is good but also had a general problem with 20' wheels that the tires will blow if got in a pothole because the profile of the tire is so low

  • @jjgossip
    @jjgossip Před 10 lety +18

    If I need a full size sedan it will have to the the Impala. Beautiful American car.

  • @atlive1
    @atlive1 Před 9 lety +37

    BOTH CARS ARE GOOD, IT IS UP TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DECIDE WHICH CAR FITS BEST TO THE NEEDs...

    • @vegasbab.y3740
      @vegasbab.y3740 Před 6 lety

      atlive1 I would say the impala cause it’s bigger, has more power, saves around the same amount of a Avalon and is American.... ☺️

    • @SeanVedell
      @SeanVedell Před 5 lety +1

      @@vegasbab.y3740 The Avalon is built in Kentucky. How much more American do you need?

    • @mohamedshidane9155
      @mohamedshidane9155 Před 2 lety

      @@SeanVedell Still not American.

  • @penvon
    @penvon Před 4 lety +4

    One of these is still around & the other is discontinued...So guess who won? Lol

    • @penvon
      @penvon Před 4 lety

      Josh's Drawing Life Yup never really like the big grill on the Avalon,I even considered one recently but just didn’t want too so took a RAV4 Trail edition instead...Hope it lasts me for 10years because my next vehicle will be a retirement vehicle.

    • @mohamedshidane9155
      @mohamedshidane9155 Před 2 lety

      The Avalon just got packed lol

    • @penvon
      @penvon Před 2 lety +1

      @@mohamedshidane9155 To be replaced by the Toyota Crown…What replaced the Impala?

  • @redscarlett72
    @redscarlett72 Před 10 lety

    Were are you guys? It's close to the end of spring and you have snow?

  • @coureurdebois
    @coureurdebois Před 10 lety +9

    god that impala looks amazing.

  • @clonetrooper1116
    @clonetrooper1116 Před 10 lety +7

    I agree the impala is better but shopping by brand I feel like Toyota is a more premium and reliable brand over a Chevy which seems haphazard when it comes to reliability and the vehicles ability to hold up over time. GM continues to improve but for the price of the impala if u want a quality GM product I would pay for a Cadillac.

  • @KNNYD
    @KNNYD Před 3 lety +2

    Till that Chevy starts breaking and rating at 100k while the Avalon will go for 300k+ with no issues. Fools

  • @jackdugas7849
    @jackdugas7849 Před 10 lety +31

    What about resale value? Toyota hands down

    • @brianharris8985
      @brianharris8985 Před 9 lety +1

      yasss

    • @thrashmaster4630
      @thrashmaster4630 Před 9 lety +1

      Resale value is a mute point._.Ill be keeping my Chevy Impala

    • @jdmtoyota7079
      @jdmtoyota7079 Před 9 lety +4

      True Toyotas are the most reliable and long lasting cars. Check out top gears toyota hilux video

  • @greenlime1997
    @greenlime1997 Před 9 lety +1

    What's the intro song?

  • @foxxmufasa
    @foxxmufasa Před 10 lety +6

    the avalon looks a bit better to me and i'm not a chevy fan but there's something about the impala that i would easily pick it over the toyota. can never understand y a 3.5 v6 should have under 290 hp

  • @elyasesfandieyar8290
    @elyasesfandieyar8290 Před 4 lety +3

    Impala has a bigger trunk to carry a tool box for repairs and problems. They didn't mention how much it will break down. Lol

  • @hemenkareamg6957
    @hemenkareamg6957 Před 7 lety +7

    Thanks for info but the problem is Reliability score.
    I do not trust chevy.
    I am a mechanic and when they bring chevy malibu 2016 with 13000 miles on it and it is leaking ingine oil!

    • @mikegreen3613
      @mikegreen3613 Před 4 lety

      Its sucks how GM lies to the consumer. Cars sell them selfs by being reliable not by actors saying they are " real people" who say the cars is awesome. They switched to a POS.

    • @Bartonovich52
      @Bartonovich52 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s actually worse with Toyota. Nobody will admit that that the car they payed more for less has all of the same mechanical problems plus rust out the ying yang.

  • @NintendoDudeWii
    @NintendoDudeWii Před 9 lety +33

    I own a Accord right now...but i have also owned a Pontiac Montana and a Dodge Caravan (both 2001-2003 models) and they're still running with over 300,000km ....American cars will last as long as you take car of them...Impala looks 10000x nicer!

    • @TheTruelakersfan
      @TheTruelakersfan Před 8 lety +14

      You can treat Japanese cars like shit and it'll still run 350,000 miles plus hmmm which is better ?

    • @wtDrake
      @wtDrake Před 6 lety +3

      "take care of your car" translates to paying to fix the piece of shit. Had a 2005 Montana and it was the worst most unreliable trash heap I've ever owned. AC went bad at 25k, rear wiper motor died at 32k, brake lines went out at 46k, awful mileage for a sub 200hp engine with a garbage 4 speed. I could go on with all the things that went wrong. Now I own a 2010 Acura TL and not one thing needed to be repaired at 140k miles. GM is just trash

    • @pyrophobia133
      @pyrophobia133 Před 6 lety +1

      how much money did you throw at it?

    • @MrHuck
      @MrHuck Před 6 lety +1

      I would go with the Avalon.

    • @tacuazinful
      @tacuazinful Před 5 lety +3

      BS detected, we all know Pontiac and Dodge are garbage, Pontiac doesnt even exist anymore!!!

  • @crenge
    @crenge Před 3 lety +2

    Toyota for the win,you see countless Toyota well over 200k,I rarely if ever see a Chevy over 200k and still go strong 💪

  • @IXBlackoutXI1
    @IXBlackoutXI1 Před 10 lety +10

    Chevy wants their products to break down so the consumer keeps coming back to buy parts. To bad GM was bailed out numerous times

  • @gsc76
    @gsc76 Před 8 lety +1

    I've driven both of these cars. The Impala wins hands down. It is really fast, much smoother over bumps and just feels like a more comfortable ride. It also looks nicer from the outside.

  • @CJ-wc6lf
    @CJ-wc6lf Před 5 lety +2

    It is a hard choice because the Avalon holds it's value better, and lasts longer. I guess since Impala is being discontinued with a lot of other GMs, parts might be hell to get in the future. Avalon, as far as now is continuing, and I don't think it will, since it is one of the fewer choices now for a sedan on a new car lot. Many sedans are being discontinued since people are now buying trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. I really like Impalas, and have a 2001 with 248,000 miles, and running good, but was meticulously maintained, and was easy with startups. I rented an Impala for a vacation, and hated to take it back. It was so unbelievably nice, and drove so well.

    • @cw4623
      @cw4623 Před rokem

      Go test drive an Avalon. Then the choice won't be so hard. It's a complete POS.

  • @vrvray4109
    @vrvray4109 Před 6 lety +3

    I have a 2014 Avalon limited hybrid with CVT and I love it 70k and no issues. Beautiful car in my opinon but I do like the looks of the Impala's.

  • @mohmah6887
    @mohmah6887 Před 10 lety +11

    2014 Ford TAURUS vs 2014 Chevrolet Impala

    • @nigahiga6400
      @nigahiga6400 Před 10 lety

      Ricky Vang What about the Taurus SHO? Performance wise it thrashes the Avalon with its EcoBoost V6.

    • @mikegreen3613
      @mikegreen3613 Před 4 lety

      Ford and Toyota work together on making better cars like Hybrids. The SHO is very nice but I'm not a fan of the body style.

  • @polustka
    @polustka Před 9 lety +2

    100% true comments regarding the Avalon which I own. I hate the telescoping steering wheel, if you are 6' and over the ride is not comfortable. If you pull back the seat so your legs are comfortable then you cant reach the steering wheel- your arms are literally fully stretch. When you reach the steering wheel comfortable the your legs suffer because the bend! Avalon interior 100% more luxurious that Impala, cant even compare that.

    • @ShikataGaNai100
      @ShikataGaNai100 Před 8 lety

      +polustka As an Avalon owner, I would agree with you...if you could post a single sentence in English.

  • @qatarialqatari8800
    @qatarialqatari8800 Před 10 lety +46

    AVALON is more reliable.

  • @TheMIkenet
    @TheMIkenet Před 9 lety +4

    I feel like im the only one who liked the 2012 avalon the most. I though that was a hell of a car and drove like a cloud, as well as being very quick! And im 18 so that says a lot for that car since apparently its for old people and idk why

    • @liberalweirdo7886
      @liberalweirdo7886 Před 6 lety

      Michael Burns no argument here I thought that Avalon was a lot more “stately” looking than this one. Not a fan of Toyota trying to be sporty. It didn’t work here IMO.

  • @CBtheMechanic_
    @CBtheMechanic_ Před 3 lety +2

    Have a Impala and hate it. Nothing but problems so I recently went out an bought an Avalon. Long term reliability is key

  • @DanielNgoTJK
    @DanielNgoTJK Před 9 lety +2

    Chevrolet must have payed a sh*tload of money so that the Impala will be ranked better than the Avalon. In terms of resale, and reliability, Avalon wins hands down.

  • @abdokl6828
    @abdokl6828 Před 3 lety

    Plz, which is better for tall people over 6ft tall?

  • @6joenc
    @6joenc Před 8 lety +1

    I had a 2001 Impala LS for 12 years and loved it. Lot of car for the money. Got 34 mpg on the road which is outstanding. Though I loved it the quality just was not there. Kept meticulous records and averaged $474 a year on mtce bearing in mind I did a lot of the work myself such as replacing the fuel pump in the tank and taking the dash apart and fixing instrument lighting problem. Got so I could Google " 2001 Impala and the mileage" and tell what going to break next. Bought a new Camry at the end of 2013 and have enjoyed the peace of mind. My wife has a 2005 Avalon for over 10 years and mtce has averaged $228 a year so you can see the quality. The Avalon gets about 30 mpg on the road and is a fine machine with a great ride. We plan on keeping it another 5 years. It has a much smoother ride than my 2014 Camry. I still love the stylish new Impala but I love quality more.

  • @christopherstjohn8705
    @christopherstjohn8705 Před 10 lety +6

    I would take the Avalon because of Toyota's build quality reputation. There is a saying "it takes a life time to build a reputation and only a second to tear it all down." With that being said GM is going to really have to convince.

    • @cw4623
      @cw4623 Před rokem

      You've clearly never test driven this Avalon. It's a complete POS. The worst build quality I've ever experienced in a car, much less a premium car. And this coming from me when I was determined to buy a Toyota/Lexus. Tested most of their models and "nope." The "Toyota quality" lie is the biggest scam. 😆

  • @gunm808
    @gunm808 Před 9 lety +4

    What about reliability and build quality? The target market you mention, seniors and what not, probably care about this above some of the performance and handling features you mention.

  • @jamesgjt
    @jamesgjt Před 10 lety +7

    in other word, it is Lexus ES vs Cadillac XTS

    • @carlosa.7913
      @carlosa.7913 Před 10 lety

      Cadillac only shares the platform and one engine with the xts, not everything like the lexus. You can actually tell the lexus is just a shitty toyota. You cant tell that the cadilac shares a playform with the chevy.

    • @c.h.taylor654
      @c.h.taylor654 Před 10 lety +1

      Carlos A. you're an idiot

    • @carlosa.7913
      @carlosa.7913 Před 10 lety

      Thats the best youve got? Your obviously the idiot here!

    • @holeong933
      @holeong933 Před 9 lety

      Carlos A. Of course you would favor the Impala JUST BECAUSE Chevrolet is American whereas Toyota is Japanese.

    • @carlosa.7913
      @carlosa.7913 Před 9 lety

      No, i favor the impala because it has a much nicer more premium interior, nicer looking exterior, and a more powerful more responsive v6.

  • @Rickiizthe1
    @Rickiizthe1 Před 6 lety +2

    The Chevy Impala is beautiful number one car All American baby!

    • @SeanVedell
      @SeanVedell Před 5 lety +1

      The Avalon is made in Kentucky by Americans. Even the one I have here in Canada is an American car. Oh ya, it's the one of the two cars here that will be running after 250,000 kms. Total cost of ownership is a factor none of these reviews even touch on and it's so important.

  • @joshuastanley9315
    @joshuastanley9315 Před 8 lety +4

    u made a great choice i like the chevy impala i want that for my college car

  • @franknmonica1999
    @franknmonica1999 Před 3 lety +5

    Let's revisit this video in about 8 years when the Avalon is still driving along coast to coast and the impala is somewhere in a junkyard

  • @mrirresistiblecs
    @mrirresistiblecs Před 9 lety +1

    I'll choose the Impala over the Avalon any day. But the top of the line Impala.

  • @huanweili7699
    @huanweili7699 Před 7 lety +12

    has been a tech for 25 years, i will tell you this, engine and interior parts on the impala will last no more than 40k miles. Parts will start to fail one by one.
    chevy, ford and chrysler are the worst most vehicles i see come in for parts replacement under 40k miles.
    junk!!!!

    • @liberalweirdo7886
      @liberalweirdo7886 Před 6 lety +1

      Kate Thao okay well finish your English lessons Kimono and then we’ll talk.

    • @montywazany799
      @montywazany799 Před 5 lety

      Lol mine have over 200k and still runs like a chap

    • @dmull6776
      @dmull6776 Před 4 lety

      My 2005 has over 263,000. It is a rusted out P.O.S., but I still like it.

  • @AaronSmith-kr5yf
    @AaronSmith-kr5yf Před 3 lety +1

    The best car here is the 2014 Lexus ES350, buy one at about $40,000 with mid level options, it has smaller 17" wheels that, what do you know ride fucking better than the 18" or 19" top trim level Impala/Avalon wheel options. Of course used I still think the ES350 is a better buy than the Avalon for several reasons, a 2014 Impala has that POS GM 3.6 V6 which is notorious for throwing its timing chain after 5-6 years.

  • @MyerShift7
    @MyerShift7 Před 3 lety +1

    And the Avalon wins! Can't beat Toyota reliability.

  • @matthewlivezey4304
    @matthewlivezey4304 Před 10 lety +1

    We have the 2013 Avalon Hybrid (Limited). Looked at the Impala, Taurus, Fusion, MKZ and LaCrosse, ect.. All were very comparable and think they are all quality vehicles. We are seeing 40 MPG real world driving (check MPG EVERY fill-up). MPG was the decision maker on the purchase.

  • @F90Dk
    @F90Dk Před 9 lety +1

    You guys should do a comparison test the new avalon and the Nissan maxima

  • @Lacaras21
    @Lacaras21 Před 8 lety +21

    Wow, all I'm seeing in the comments is a bunch of gripe about Chevrolet's longevity. I guess it's just my experience, but every Chevy I or anyone in my family has owned has lasted damn near forever. I really think it has more to do with how you treat your car than who made it.

    • @realaudioreviews
      @realaudioreviews Před 7 lety +3

      Lacaras21 Toyota lasts longer no matter how you treat it

    • @vegasbab.y3740
      @vegasbab.y3740 Před 6 lety +1

      Lacaras21 yes exactly what I say about Chevy if you treat it like a Toyota, it will last longer people treat them like shit because of a few people saying that it doesn’t last long, well they’re just mad because they spent a lot of money on it and drove the shit out of them so that’s why people try to complain and say Chevy car don’t last long because it’s the people who got them and treated them as a Lambo

    • @edwardx4979
      @edwardx4979 Před 5 lety +1

      @@realaudioreviews As a former Toyota repair tech, Toyotas are mostly reliable, but like anything on this planet it depends on how one treats or takes care of the vehicle...I remember one time there was a customer complaining to the service manager about how people kept saying Toyotas would never break down, and he bought a Toyota because of it and now it's going to cost him to repair the vehicle blah blah blah. REMEMBER, there's a reason why there's service shops for Toyotas; they are not immune to breaking down...just like any other vehicle.

  • @JSC178
    @JSC178 Před 10 lety +1

    I drive a 2010 Toyota Avalon, and the ride is superb. The 2011-12's were so uncomfortable. I test drove a 2013 Avalon a few weeks ago, and the comfort level rivaled my 2010. I really want to like the new Avalons but there's just something about the look that bothers me, I can't put my finger on it. I spotted a 2014 Impala last night and the thing looked amazing. Gotta go take it for a test drive!

    • @maraudamemes
      @maraudamemes Před 9 měsíci

      bro the 2011 that i have is so comfy fym bro

  • @Toyota4Life
    @Toyota4Life Před 10 lety +3

    Avalon for the smart buyer. More reliable, better built more efficient, weighs a lot less, its engine is one of the best engines Toyota ever made. Not to mention the Impala is on the verge of silly looking. Its HUGE and the rear end is ugly

    • @NothingNowhere4
      @NothingNowhere4 Před 10 lety

      lmao. so says mr Toyota for life . an unbiased opinion here folks. lol!!

  • @patcurrie9888
    @patcurrie9888 Před 4 lety +1

    Impala for the win, roomy, quiet and better ride, even more HP. If you take care of your car it will take care of you.

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před 5 lety

    I’ve Bought my 4th Impala this one the LT with Pano Roof and Red Tint Paint (extra cost beautiful) almost 2 years ago (2017) and it gets better and better. What sold me after test driving 4 others cars right before (Loaded Civic, New Camry Loaded, New Sonata Limited, and Loaded Malibu) was the Looks, the Size, Quietness, Ride comfort, Handling, and the MYLINK with Google Maps, and Waze Android Auto, 4G LTE Hot Spot, Messaging by voice and using Google with no input except Voice all for less money than all the cars I drove before. I knew there was a Great Deal to be had with the demise of large sedans. The sticker Same as Sonata, Camry, almost as much as Malibu was $34K and I offered $25,500 and lifetime power train warranty. Less than the Civic Sticker, and I signed and had the car less than 2 hours. My only regret 2 years later was I should of opted for the Safety package it was merely $600 more at the time. I would of had to wait for them to locate a car and this was in stock with 2 base White models and a fully loaded Premier in White. The looks I got and still get from ALL AGES and the MPG is great! Did I mention AUTO START from my smart phone or key fob? Did I mention you can see how others are driving your car if you lend it out?

    • @AutoGuide
      @AutoGuide  Před 5 lety

      That's great! Seems like the Impala was a smart choice for you. Thanks for watching!

  • @passion830217
    @passion830217 Před rokem

    The guy introducing the Avalon was obvious biased against Impala. He only mentioned that Avalon's rear legroom was about half inch shorter than the Impala's, but what he did not tell you was that the Impala has a gigantic advantage in the front legroom, 3.7 inches more exactly. The Impala is a real large car, but the Avalon is not.

  • @Zinizzle
    @Zinizzle Před 10 lety +10

    I'm looking for reliability, quality, and resale=TOYOTA. Avalon has that Japanese fit and finish/attention to detail and quality, all while being almost entirely US, and that interior is stunning. The Chevy looks cheap and bulky, and a cheap interior that looks to be assembled by kindergarteners.

    • @liberalweirdo7886
      @liberalweirdo7886 Před 6 lety

      Zinizzle the Chevy from the outside has a much more premium look than the Toyota idk what you’re looking at

  • @fgeiger41
    @fgeiger41 Před 10 lety +1

    Both are nice but id def go for the impala as long as the quality control is up to par with Toyota

    • @ShikataGaNai100
      @ShikataGaNai100 Před 8 lety +1

      +freeman Geiger Well, it ain't, so...

    • @fgeiger41
      @fgeiger41 Před 8 lety

      ShikataGaNai100 both are ranked about the same.

  • @thrashmaster4630
    @thrashmaster4630 Před 9 lety

    I mean seriously, has ANYONE ever seen an Avalon and said, "Man that's badass!"?? Exactly. Lol

    • @Neno8403
      @Neno8403 Před 9 lety +2

      And you are still sitting on ZERO "likes" five days later. Fuck off, princess!

    • @thrashmaster4630
      @thrashmaster4630 Před 9 lety +1

      Khemistry who gives a shit you fuckkkin stupid fuckkk. KKKhemistry, Lol. What a fuckkkin stupid name.

    • @BDoOC99
      @BDoOC99 Před 9 lety +2

      I have. I always make a double take whenever I see a newer 2013+ model in the streets. It is beautiful imo.

  • @jeepthing98
    @jeepthing98 Před rokem

    Imagine paying $42,000 for that Chevy Impala. The Avalon will be trouble free and still worth something after 150k miles meanwhile the Impala will be falling apart or crushed.

  • @SmacSA
    @SmacSA Před 10 lety

    Will we get the Avalon in Aus?

    • @DanielNgoTJK
      @DanielNgoTJK Před 9 lety

      I don't know, they discontinued the Avalon in 2005, but I'm not sure if they will make it return.

    • @DeeeBeee123
      @DeeeBeee123 Před 4 lety

      @@DanielNgoTJK the Avalon is not discontinued....

  • @elijaha1134
    @elijaha1134 Před 6 lety +1

    That’s insane. The Impala does not deserve “the win” Toyota is an over all better car, and it’ll last longer, smh

  • @LeviStutzman
    @LeviStutzman Před 10 lety +1

    Just because Toyotas have a good reputation doesn't mean the Avalon will last longer. Chevy increased their quality building in this Impala. They went after the luxury market and have a totally different model here. I think both are 170,000+ mile cars, but are you really going to have a car that long? Most people will get to 100,000 or 120,000 and be ready for a new car anyways.
    Besides, the old model of the Impala were legendary rental cars, so they were good for putting alot of hard miles on them.

  • @joeb2588
    @joeb2588 Před 9 lety +11

    Toyota reliability, competition over.

    • @Bartonovich52
      @Bartonovich52 Před 3 lety

      Lol. Rust, and unintended acceleration.

    • @joeb2588
      @joeb2588 Před 3 lety

      @@Bartonovich52 yah, never proven. NASA couldn't even find fault in Toyota's design. However, Ford, Audi and others had unintended acceleration and those problems were found. The rust issue was many years ago.you can't even say that exists any longer.

  • @markderoller7645
    @markderoller7645 Před 7 lety

    When I was shopping for a full-size car I couldn't get past the Avalon styling. Bought a 2017 Impala Premier/LTZ when Chevy was offering 20% off MSRP. Silver with black interior. I did not get the radar cruise control as it requires those black plastics inserts in the front grill; I preferred the full chrome grill. The Impala optional 20 inch wheels are nice, but terrible for Upstate NY Winters. I had to get snows and wheels from Tire Rack. One thing I really appreciate and others may not care, I never have to plug in my phone, I use the wireless charging pad and bluetooth.

    • @bottomlinereviews6798
      @bottomlinereviews6798 Před 7 lety

      GM really has a long way to go to prove reliability.

    • @markderoller7645
      @markderoller7645 Před 7 lety

      Random CZcams Watcher Hi, they had a 20% promotion on 2017s in December when I bought mine, and on 2016s last Summer.

  • @randywilliams5042
    @randywilliams5042 Před 5 lety +3

    Impala for me nice car.

  • @TheLoudthunder
    @TheLoudthunder Před 6 lety +1

    Which one has less road nose

  • @gaae2000
    @gaae2000 Před 5 lety +1

    A Toyota can take you around the world w/no problem. A Impala, well....will break apart.

  • @ed_1969
    @ed_1969 Před 10 lety +5

    The engine/trans combination in the avalon is great. I i've the same combination in my 08 camry and it's surprisingly fast. The reason is the first 3 gears are geared to pick up speed fast so it makes the car feel faster. Yes the Chevy has more power but it's also heavier.

    • @DIE2dayORelse
      @DIE2dayORelse Před rokem

      The power delivery on the Chevy is less linear too, I feel uncomfortable driving it slow and fast it’s either tons of power or barely any

  • @thomasluggiero3413
    @thomasluggiero3413 Před 3 lety +1

    Impala the win? How about 6 year cost of ownership and reliability!? Toyota the winner

  • @davidrandall1143
    @davidrandall1143 Před 10 lety

    I think you are forgetting the MR2 turbo. Motor Trend did a 52 car test to see what car offered the Bang for the Buck and it came out the winner. The Supra was not the only fast Toyota.

  • @a.bishop615
    @a.bishop615 Před 10 lety

    One thing domestic cars will always beat import cars in is STYLE. American cars simply have a certain character, or soul that just can't be found anywhere else. Although all cars were boring for a while, cars like the Impala, SS, etc. are bringing that back.

  • @fazlkarimkhan5244
    @fazlkarimkhan5244 Před 10 lety +2

    Both Are Stylish Cars

  • @sohrabi947
    @sohrabi947 Před 5 lety +5

    Longevity is really depends on how you keep the car! I will go with impala !

  • @weirdtemple1217
    @weirdtemple1217 Před 4 lety +1

    Well I had an Avalon, it was rear ended, and I ended up renting an Impala hahahaah

  • @edwardx4979
    @edwardx4979 Před 5 lety +2

    5:21, dude's driving in the wrong lane like he's in Europe while the other guy is in the American side lane at 6:17! Lol 😄... unless the road is one way with two lanes 😳

  • @rantanamo
    @rantanamo Před 10 lety +1

    Why does AutoGuide seem to have the weirdest reviews that are almost universally contrarian to every other auto mag out there?

  • @jlostracco
    @jlostracco Před 10 lety +10

    That impala steering wheel has to be the ugliest I've ever seen!

  • @anncokafor
    @anncokafor Před 9 lety +5

    ...traveling sales people. Lmao. That's me. I need something comfortable, that's good on gas, and can handle many miles on it. I'm thinking about getting the Toyota Avalon hybrid. I really like the new exterior styling.

  • @NOLAItsNotOva
    @NOLAItsNotOva Před 10 lety

    I equally like both. I like the tech features you can get in the impala and I like the high quality feel of the avalon. However, I don't like the Impala's back. It looks disproportional to the front. I also don't like the steering wheel. I'm kind of iffy about the center stack of the Avalon and again the back doesn't match/go well with the front to me, but fits better than the Impala

    • @NDSautomotivePR
      @NDSautomotivePR Před 10 lety

      In videos you see the steering wheels design and you say that ugly. I thought the same thing. When I saw the car in person and got inside my perspective changed. It's actually a comfortable steering wheel. Feels really soft also

  • @Tophairybutt
    @Tophairybutt Před 9 lety +11

    Sorry, but the Impala loses strongly against the Lexus-like Avalon. If the decision were based on just the exterior appearances, the Impala should be taken for a make-over, its that ugly. What's up with that grill? The rear portion of the sides of the Impala look as if they are an after-thought in design. Interior quality is pure Chevrolet Amerikan, but maybe when the worlds largest GM factory opens in Communist China next year, perhaps the quality will improve. The V-6 in both cars run very strong, but the 3.6 of the Impala seems almost as if it's out of balance somehow. Lots of vibration in the upper rpm range during acceleration at highway speed. The Avalon's V-6 is liquidly smooth. Comparing both interiors, the Avalon seems to have taken the materials straight from Lexus. The Impala's bulkiness and overweight, almost motorhome-like size and weight, actually make driving the Impala a chore on a long distance trip. There is a lot of body-roll, like a 1958 Buick Roadmaster. The Avalon on the other hand is more like driving a detuned Lexus IS350, with the driver wishing the trip could take longer.

    • @liberalweirdo7886
      @liberalweirdo7886 Před 6 lety

      George McKean Christ talk about ridiculous. One rides like a caprice the other rides like an IS?? Not at all likely and idk what cars you’re looking at but the impala is clearly better looking managing to be both bigger and sportier. I can give Toyota the nod on the dashboard although they picked an especially ugly color for the impala interior

    • @Aiden-et5po
      @Aiden-et5po Před 5 lety

      If u think that granny panty equivalent car called an Avalon is designed better then that impala u are insanee

  • @Barobran92
    @Barobran92 Před 10 lety +1

    Whats with the stupid looking grille in the Impala, is it an accessory or something? The normal grille looks way better.

    • @mak450
      @mak450 Před 10 lety

      that's the grille for the active cruise control if I'm not mistaken

    • @mgl455
      @mgl455 Před 10 lety

      Yeah, That Hideous Grille Is Only With The Adaptive Cruise Control

  • @Doobie1975
    @Doobie1975 Před 2 lety

    I didn't like this era of the Toyota Avalon's as much as the previous Avalon's, I wish there was more of a rear overhang on these cars like the previous generations.

  • @alwayne5932
    @alwayne5932 Před 4 lety +6

    The most car the most comfort but there’s only one thing I would stay away from that impala because there’s no reliability in that am just saying the Avalon is everything and there should be no comparison 😂😂

  • @d.akhtar9080
    @d.akhtar9080 Před 7 lety +2

    ahh but compare that resale value tho...

  • @ralphnortham1314
    @ralphnortham1314 Před 9 lety +1

    Well done GM

  • @royaltylw5347
    @royaltylw5347 Před 6 lety

    I hate both dash, but prefere the impalas. But we all know which will save you money in the long run, Avalon.

  • @kippaseo8027
    @kippaseo8027 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank God they don't have that dork with the really bad speech impediment doing either of these reviews. However it is bad enough that these dudes have thick Canadian accents. I don't care for the stiff ride of the Avalon and I do like the Driving Experience of the Impala better however the durability and reliability of the Impala are questionable. I've had more than a few rental Impalas that were played with squeaks, rattles, and broken interior Plastics

  • @Bakheet97
    @Bakheet97 Před 9 lety

    The impala feels more luxurious inside and out than any other competitor, a better ride, more space in the inside, more comfortable, and " I " think a better looking. Well it may be kinda heavier, but it does have the best horsepower than the other competitors. After all, it wasn't meant to be a sport car. It was meant to be the car you ever wanted in life for you and for your family. But I agree, it may not last longer than the Avalon, but it isn't the old Chevy anymore.

  • @markmaynard8105
    @markmaynard8105 Před 5 lety +1

    Definitely on the General Motors Payroll........ Chevrolet will never ever be as good as Toyota..... all vehicles are good when they are new but when the miles pile up that's when Toyota shines. On the Chevys shit start tearing up. Also must add 10 years pass by and you want to sale the Toyota re sale along higher. So it's a no brainer...Toyota rules.

  • @schxn
    @schxn Před 10 lety +1

    The Lexus ES is pointless since it's a more expensive Avalon. I'd pick the Impala.

    • @schxn
      @schxn Před 10 lety

      Yes but it has a different engine and more differences to the XTS. The Avalon and the ES have only $5000 difference and both have the same exact engines. Personally, I actually like the Avalon's design over the ES. I say Lexus should just discontinue the ES because its not needed and its the only FWD Lexus sedan.

    • @speedkar99
      @speedkar99 Před 10 lety

      Xavier Mangubat The Lexus ES is an Avalon with a better build quality, sound deadening, and a much better suspension setup, and therefore ride quality. It appeals to a different niche who value name brand recognition and want true premium luxury sedan as opposed to "near-luxury". I'd pick up one used for the same price as the Toyota.

    • @BDoOC99
      @BDoOC99 Před 9 lety

      Sean Mangubat Lexus would not agree with you on discontinuing the ES. The ES and RX models are their best selling models.

  • @conlazymeo
    @conlazymeo Před 10 lety

    FINALLY!!!

  • @SenorSwagBuns
    @SenorSwagBuns Před 9 lety +3

    Tbh even if the impala is worse in your opinion, American all the way gotta support ourselfs not over seas

    • @penvon
      @penvon Před 9 lety +2

      Do you have an American made TV or an American made phone or computer? If you're going to support the automakers,you got to support everything else.

    • @SenorSwagBuns
      @SenorSwagBuns Před 9 lety +1

      penvon Apple is American in my eyes still so yes i would have an American phone. And im not sure if element is made in america, but there is no American tv brand currently up so i cant buy one and support us that way. But theres a pretty big diffrence between a 30 thousand dollar car and a 300$ tv.

    • @DanielNgoTJK
      @DanielNgoTJK Před 9 lety +2

      SenorSwagBuns Just because it's American doesn't mean you have to support crap. (My opinion 100%). But on the other hand, I do support the Fusion because it's a great car overall.

    • @SenorSwagBuns
      @SenorSwagBuns Před 9 lety +2

      Daniel Ngo I know not to support crap but there is alot of american cars that are not crap and people just call them crap cause there foreign car supporters.

    • @DanielNgoTJK
      @DanielNgoTJK Před 9 lety

      SenorSwagBuns You're right about that, but I must say that even though that the 2014 Impala is doing great at keeping GM in business after the bankruptcy, with great features like multi zone heated seats, there are some cars with a little more zing than it. And it's not really right to say a car's a winner when it's almost last at the full size sedan list.

  • @Rtvoll
    @Rtvoll Před 10 lety +33

    Love the Toyota guys crying bias. The Toyota has a nicer interior and thats it. The impala won hands down.

    • @kirbyswarp
      @kirbyswarp Před 10 lety +2

      Not even. I was disappointed by its interior. Too much plastic everywhere.

    • @aohm-gq1sd
      @aohm-gq1sd Před 10 lety

      kirbyswarp Chevy has more plastic then what a Toyota has. You should look at the ass end of the stupid Impala it uglier then the front end of the Toyota Avalon.

    • @aohm-gq1sd
      @aohm-gq1sd Před 10 lety

      I have to say I do like your Saab picture. I actually like the old Impala way better then This one. I agree with that statement that people are completely biased about cars these days. Its a car it will break down eventually.

    • @kirbyswarp
      @kirbyswarp Před 10 lety +2

      asth7886 The Impala is way nicer than the shitty Avalon. Have you sat in either? Impala is the winner.
      Speaking of the front end on the Avalon: Carp. It looks like a fish.

    • @kirbyswarp
      @kirbyswarp Před 10 lety +1

      Pug In A Mug Or a pug...

  • @Alex-yu4fl
    @Alex-yu4fl Před 8 lety +17

    Impala looks wayy better than the Avalon. Avalon looks like a grandma car and the Impala looks quite sporty, ive been in both and you can hardly feel any bumps on the road when inside the Impala, as for the Avalon doesn't compare!

  • @sherkitagibson1445
    @sherkitagibson1445 Před 8 lety +3

    Avalon

  • @depravedchristian6029
    @depravedchristian6029 Před 9 lety +5

    The only GM car I will ever own will be a Cadillac.
    The Impala isn't a bad looking car at all, but the Toyota WILL ALWAYS hold its value WAY longer. The Toyota is also proven to be extremely reliable unlike the Chevrolet.

  • @habeebs1992
    @habeebs1992 Před 6 lety

    Lol at my shop I got 4 impalas outside waiting to be fixed and since I have start as a mechanic I have only had Toyota’s come in for just oil changes or even break but that’s it and they have the my most reliable v6 ever so I would say Toyota is the better car Chevrolet has to many electrical problems and they rust really fast especially the sub frame. I work on chevys on a delay basis they can’t take a beating in the conditions in my city.

  • @kevinisenzo7945
    @kevinisenzo7945 Před 4 lety

    I like my '17 Impala Premier. But I bought mine for $48k ... Canadian

  • @EddieDexterStewart
    @EddieDexterStewart Před 2 lety

    The interior of the Avalon looks designed for old people. I prefer the more exciting Impala's interior.

  • @jayhod21
    @jayhod21 Před 10 lety

    the toyota is such a good car but the impala in general performs better and feels more upscale and fits my taste. I want it. thirsty engine tho. *sigh*