2014 Chevrolet Impala Review and Road Test
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2013
- Before we dive in, it's important to know that for 2014 there are two Impalas. Say what? In a stroke of genius (honestly) GM decided to keep selling the old Impala as a fleet only model. This isn't the first time GM has done this, the Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a fleet only version of the defunct Saturn VUE. By offering a one car to the public and the other to rental and government fleets, one can logically conclude the used market will contain fewer white Impalas with tan cloth interiors over time. This can only be good for resale value.
The fleet-Impala continues on the ancient W-Body first used in 1988 while the new Impala rides on the same Epsilon platform bones as the Cadillac XTS and Buick LaCrosse. If you had hoped the Impala name would be tied to the RWD Caprice like it was in 1994, you aren't alone.
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I have a 17 Impala now with 64K on it. Never a problem. I didn't know about the headrest adjustment until I saw this. Always learning new things about it even today.
I'm 6'5" and test drove this car today. The front seat fits like a glove. I adjusted it as if I were driving. Then I sat behind the driver seat and my knees were touching and there was no head room. Not that I would be sitting in the back of my own car but just saying to give people an idea. Oh and the trunk is humongous. You could fit like 2 more people in there. The 4 cylinder really surprised me. I thought it was going to be like a honda civic power but no way. I don't see why anyone would get the 6 cylinder. Unless maybe you need the power but the 4 has plenty power to pull this sedan. I want one.
I'm 6'2 and I thought that the back had headroom, there also was a lot of leg room in the back, so I dunno what you're talking about.
flash012234 You would know what I'm talking about if you were 3 inches taller. By no means is the car small I'm just sharing my input for people that are my height because at 6'5" there really isn't many options for comfort. However for anyone who is 6'5" the impala is a great sedan if you are going american. I also fit well in the Kia Optima.
Peace
Not really, because my brother is around 6'6( so he is even taller), and he also fit fine with extra headroom... Is it that you are a little on the heavy side? Because none of my family has any problems sitting in the back of my dad's Impala...
flash012234 I'm 195 lbs. I wouldn't consider that heavy for my height but I also wouldn't think weight would effect headroom or knee room. Maybe my torso is longer than his, I don't know. All I can say is its still a great choice for a full size sedan for people our height. The other american sedans like the dodge charger and ford fusion had even less room in the back so those were definitely out.
Peace
Hmm... Well, I dunno... Because 195 is smack dab in the middle for a guy that is around 6'3 - 6'6, and thus that is average for our height... It may have just been coincidence with my brother... I'm just asking... Do you drive an Impala?
The impala is very impressive, what I like the most about it is the roominess, quiet ride and low price. You did an excellent job again explaining this car from head to toe and front to back. Keep up the good work and see you next time.
i just bought a 2014 ltz 36 000 thousand preowned its beautiful
I would like to explore this more but I haven't figured out a good way to make the comparisons fair and objective rather than subjective. If you have any suggestions, let me know.
This will be my first sedan to own in 2023.
Thorough review as always. I really appreciate showing the seat and trunk space, and the time you spend with the MyLink system. Showing the ride on that mountain road was great, too, it really gave a sense of the quietness and responsiveness.
The 2014 impala could be the best looking modern car GM has ever made, great interior, great specs, and above all,great value for money!
Gray Ash Metallic looks great with this car's new look. Inside and out it's beautiful.
I watch a lot of car revies for a lot of youtube channels, i do like ur practical and simplified way of reviewing , thanx a lot for these great videos.
It's also important to not compare 0-60 times from one publication to another because we're not testing on the same road surface, with the same equipment, etc. So it's difficult to say "the Impala is faster than X because Alex got 5.5 in the Impala and someone got 5.4 in car X." It is best to compare cars within the publication because we use the same procedure every time, so compare MotorTrend's numbers to their own numbers, our numbers to our own numbers. (Hopefully that made sense)
Great work Alex - liked the soft PIP during the drive segment.
Looking for a video on detailing the interior, specifically the dash. Any suggestions?
I loved it! It was a comprehensive review, and I got a great sense on the Impala (looks like a winner for GM). And, most importantly, you didn't say "of course" even once! Much appreciated! Keep up the great work Alex :) BTW: Were those roads in the Santa Cruz mountains. It was really a beautiful drive!
It gave it the Friday off, it was unseasonably hot and I would have melted. Unfortunately that meant the mic transmitter pack had to go in a pocket and I broke a connector when sitting. Back to the jackets next time (they are handy to stuff remotes and transmitters in.)
0-60 in 5.5 seconds?! Wow thats really damn fast for a big heavy FWD sedan especially since the official estimate is 6.8. Overall it's a very nice sedan. Probably the best sedan GMs had in a while. Great value for the money.
We use a 10Hz GPS based tester, the same as everyone else. Most publications that I have seen so far have used GM's estimated numbers which are much higher. Our 0-60 time in the Impala makes sense when you compare it to the similarly heavy and powerful Acura RLX (about the same time) and when you look at the Cadillac XTS's times and factor in the weight reduction for the Impala. (The XTS is about 6 seconds to 60 with the base V6.)
Great review - as always. I really like how you put seat space and trunk space into perspective. Could you please comment about headlights and how well/poor they illuminate roads at night. It seems no one talks about headlights in their reviews - aside from what they are (HID, LED, Halogen etc). Thanks...keep up the great job.
How do they drive in snow travel
LOL! I hope you understand it was meant only as constructive criticism. I love the level of non-judgmental detail you give to each of your reviews, aka, I get really tired of brand stereotypes regurgitated by less thoughtful reviewers.
You are correct, Chevrolet included the wrong window sticker with the car they lent us which explains a few things.
My mom has the same car and she loves it same color and everything we are a Chevy loving family I might end up getting one for my sixteenth birthday 👌
will you review 2014 chevy spark LT2
Alex Impala or Taurus which do you prefer?
I was wondering if you could do a review on the Nissan quest since I might buy one and want your opinion of it, And also what will your next reviews be? thanks
G'day Alex,
I too experienced the unresponsiveness on their computer. Do you know if this was fixed for the 2015 model?
Beautiful car yes yes now that's how you do it USA. Kick the competition in the pants yes Cadillac also thumbs up !! I don't care what anybody says really under 50yrs. Old you don't know any better Buick Chevey Cadillac are Boss it's been a long time coming so read them and we were weeeeeeep.
Great review, always enjoyed your work on TTAC.
The car you had looks like a 2LT with all the options ticked. That shouldn't be 42k - that's in the domain of the 2LTZ trim.
What is it with GM's infatuation with old fashioned door locks that are visible from outside?
Scott Lmdao. Are you sure that’s _just_ GM’s infatuation? It’s practical. If the battery dies you can manually unlock the door. GM is all about practicality and intuitiveness.
Great review
We have a request in for one, hopefully we will hear back soon.
Great job ! Nice review …. What road is that test on ?
LTZ trim with 'visible' exhausts and 20-inchers looks even better, to me the best looking FWD sedan in the market along with the Mazda 6. Nice professional review, perhaps exhaust sound under acceleration would make it a bit more soulful.
I think the 0-60 time of 5.52 is a little optimistic. Other road tests on this new Impala with the V6 was a time of 7.1 sec.
I agree; I don't know how he got 5.5 seconds.
Very informative video. Thanks!
I've narrowed my search down to the Impala or the Lacrosse. Can't decide. I know both are closely related... Your suggestion?
Hopefully you went with Impala. I'm a Buick guy & couldn't do stop/start of LaCrosse.
the one i test-drove rode harshly and noisily over the typical small town bumps in our local roads. the interior had a welter of squeaks and rattles even over smooth-appearing roads. a pity as it otherwise was library-quiet inside.
I'm guessing this was filmed in late June or July, since it was crazy hot and humid during those heat waves here in CA.
I'll think on it and see what I can come up with.
these cars are nice!!!! so fun to drive too!!!
No semi auto gearbox, pity. How does this shift?
the one i drove was disturbingly loose in terms of rattly/squeaky interior pieces shaking all over the place over rough bumpy roads. the standard 18" wheels with 50 series rubber are too big for the suspension to cope with, needs thicker rubber to take the edge off of those sharp bumps.
Hi Alex,
Always enjoy your extremely thorough reviews. I'm in the market for a large sedan and was curious as to your thoughts of getting a used Cadillac XTS (2014 Premium with about 13k miles) vs a new Impala 2LTZ? Both cars are almost identically equipped (with a few of the Cadillac extras totally unavailable on the Chevy, e.g. the HUD, uber-premium sound system, etc). If they can be had within a few thousand dollars of one another, is it worth to spring for the used XTS? Compared to one another, how is the drive & ride?
ChuckMcMuck I found the XTS a little disappointing for the price and I found the interior of the Impala a step behind the competition. I think tat the sweet spot is actually the Buick LaCrosse which has a much nicer interior than the Impala without being that much more expensive. The LaCrosse doesn't get all the features available on the Cadillac but will likely be a bit more reliable in the long run as a result.
Alex on Autos I actually test drove both the LaCrosse & Impala and while the Impala had more hard plastics, plastiwood, & a downmarket interior overall, I much preferred the Impala. I found the LaCrosse's cabin to be on the cramped side (and I'm only 5'6") and significantly lacking on interior storage compared to the Chevrolet. I think my concern between the Impala and XTS is I've read the XTS is a bit more sluggish and, counterintuitively, has a harsher ride.
ChuckMcMuck The ride *can* be harsher, depending on the model and the tire / wheel choice. The magnaride suspension equipped model will be smoother but the top end models with the low profile tires that don't have the dynamic suspension would be worse. Some other solid contenders to cross-shop would be the refreshed Chrysler 300 and the Kia Cadenza.
Alex on Autos Thanks Alex, I appreciate your opinions. My first choice would be the new Genesis, but they're almost impossible to find comparably equipped around the $35k mark, new or used.
im confused why it doesnt have sport mode
Does it have blue tooth
Thank you for the infotainment skip in the video. I don't really care about Bluetooth, maybe someone will. GM soft suspension, numb feeling as usual. Great looking car
Please vw touareg review
Headlight intensity can be measured by using a light measuring device at a normal headlight distance and testing the intensity of the light at that measured distance. Perhaps 100 yards and placing a light meter at that distance? Then you can compare cars at that class listing the residual light intensity at that distance. The higher the score, the better the headlight.
the '68 Impala had real chrome inside and still looks great 50 yrs later back when cars were quality
I like the steering wheel with the bow tie and a smile. It's a theme with Chevy as their grills have a bow tie and a smile. With a bow tie and a smile you can go almost anywhere! How Dale Carnegie of them!
Looks like we filmed on 7/28/13.
Look beautiful
.....and so are E-class and 5-series in Germany. Whats your point?
How tall is this guy? The car looks freaking huge next to him.
My question for this vehicle is how is it at driving at night does the head light really light up the road
eyeswideopen23 Valid question. I rode in an Impala that was rented and this was the driver’s concern too that the high beams weren’t very different from the low beams and lighting on the road from the halogens that come standard could be much better. I think you should opt for the optional HIDs for better visibility at night in the Chevrolet Impala.
Yes, I usually drive the cars on the same roads in the Santa Cruz mountains for the sake of comparison. Looks like the "of course" electro-shock therapy has worked!
i agree
please review the eassist model
same car different engine
How do you guys measure your 0-60 times? Just wondering because your 0-60 time was a lot faster then other reviewers times.
nice
How reliable is it?
It's good acutely I have 2015 with 80000 mile without any problems
@@user-lm6tr9sx4h I’ve got a 2014 ltz with 70k no issues but again I keep up with everything and if something needs to be fix I fix it I think this will be a good car
this is the base LT Model thats why it looks all basic on some stuff, LT has memeory seats and other features
It's not contrasting piping, it's contrast welting!. By the way ultra-suede is the most durable fabric known.
I agree that it is subjective and don't have any suggestions. : (
Maybe that is why no other journalist comment on lighting.
That be nice to have ..
"Only 6 feet tall"
dude, nobody sits up and extended like that. the majority of people will be fine.
This car is an LT not an LTZ....base price is not close to 42k
Don't like the back of this car. Doesn't match the rest of the car
Fender blisters always the end of a design series.
That's the first thing I said and that was the first and only reason I went with the Malibu instead. I don't know what they were thinking. It's a design disaster akin to the indent on the Buick Regal.
If this had awd I'd buy it
I have the FULLY loaded ltz 2014 impala with White Tricoat paint, I think all the down grade ones are shit So the only way to go is fully loaded and I love my impala
Well Its not a LTZ model then, has to be a LT1-2 or possibly LTZ level1 LTZ-2 level has a sunroof standard.
midsize at best if u want real full size see '68 Impala
I’m about to sell my 1981 z28 and pick up one
Don't sell the '81 Z28
17:41 could have been an accident.
Why does he get in the trunk? lol
why would you have a manual mode so poorly conceived? manual modes in it's competitors are much better executed
Very ugly rear end. But I like the rest of the car
I'm so tired of this guy referring everything to the Cadillac Cue. The impala and Cue are attracting two whole different cars. The impala isn't even there to replace the Cue. Sure the touch screen may be lagging, sure the plastic may feel cheap, and maybe the GPS or head space isn't as great as the Cue. But there's a saying called "You get what you pay for". As used cars go the 2014 impala goes for 24-28k depending on the features, then the Cue goes for about 30k-45k depending on the features. Most people who have the money will go for the Cadillac, it's just a better luxury brand name. Chevy is building cars for a more affordable price that look nice. You are comparing a luxury car to a new type of family sedan which is not fair in comparison, any person with half a brain would know there's going to be some flaws with the cheaper model. I personally got to drive the impala and loved it. Although I settled for the 2014 Malibu LTZ, just cause it's cheaper, a little smaller, gets better mileage, but still has the nice leather and features of the impala.
Chevy and Cadillac are about the same can't tell much difference in them really the question is is what you can afford hell you can get a nice Ford for heated and ventilated seats all cars are about the same it have similar features on them anyway
This car is in desperate need of a big v8 and rwd
Mr dark man It isn’t. Anyone that wants a RWD Impala with a V8 should look at the Chevy SS.
Not really.
The Charger has a V8... and only 10% of sales have the V8 option. Of those V8s... most of them aren’t daily driven so you need a daily driver in addition to it.
The other 90% are V6s which are heavier, less roomy, and slower than the Impala-which itself is faster than all but the handful of fastest V8 cars of the 20th century. With over 300 HP.. tire traction is your main limiting factor for launch and by the time it isn’t you are up to insanely fast speeds.
Weeeeeeeeeeeep
I'll take the "live on" fleet enema...please
Still a Rental car...
I have one....piece of Shi&&&!! Wont start! Never know if the piece of crap we'll start check throttle stable Trac disengaged starter disengaged brand new car.... nice looking car while it's sitting on the side of the road and wont start
Damn Alex you gained a few lbs.
What a crap car all round.
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