New 2012 Chevrolet Impala

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Consumer Reviews

Consumer Reviews Summary

Overall Rating:

4.8/5

Value:

4.8/5

Exterior:

4.6/5

Interior:

4.4/5

Comfort:

4.6/5

Performance:

4.6/5

Reliability:

4.8/5

5 of 5 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

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2012 Chevrolet Impala Overview

Vehicle Overview
The Impala is Chevrolet's full-size sedan. Three trim levels are available: LS, LT and LTZ. Impalas compete with the Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon.

New for 2012
The biggest change for 2012 is the introduction of a new standard drivetrain that features a 300-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine can run on regular gas or E85 ethanol.

Other changes include subtle exterior enhancements like standard dual exhaust tips, a new grille and an updated rear look that includes a standard spoiler on LT models. Inside, LT and LTZ models add a leather shift knob, and the LT also gets folding rear seats. Carpeted floormats, Bluetooth cellphone connectivity and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls are standard.

Exterior
The Impala has a somewhat rounded shape for a sedan, with large, swept-back headlights as its distinguishing characteristic. Exterior features include:

Standard 16-inch wheels; 17- or 18-inch wheels available
Available fog lights
Available power sunroof

Interior
The available flip-and-fold rear-seat cushions reveal a covered storage area and include grocery bag hooks, and the rear seatback folds down to create an opening to the trunk. GM's OnStar communication system is standard, and the Directions and Connections service that gives audio turn-by-turn directions from an OnStar operator is free for six months. Interior features include:

Standard cloth seats, CD stereo, air conditioning
Available heated front seats, leather, Bose stereo, remote start
Seating for five or six, depending on choice of front seat

Under the Hood
The Impala has a standard 300-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 engine that drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. Mechanical features include:

V-6 features direct injection
Four-wheel independent suspension

Safety
Front and rear side curtain airbags and seat belt pretensioners for the front seats are standard. Latch child-seat anchors are found in all second-row seating positions. OnStar includes GM's Advanced Crash Response System, which makes crash data available to 911 centers. Standard safety features include an electronic stability system, thorax side-impact airbags for the front seats, antilock brakes, and traction control.

*Overview courtesy of Cars.com

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2012 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating:

4.8/5

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Value:

4.8/5

Exterior:

4.6/5

Interior:

4.4/5

Comfort:

4.6/5

Performance:

4.6/5

Reliability:

4.8/5

5 of 5 (100%) customers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

Two Most Recent Reviews:

Sporty, improved features

Overall Rating:

5/5

Value:

5/5

Exterior:

5/5

Interior:

5/5

Comfort:

4/5

Performance:

5/5

Reliability:

5/5

Reviewed by chev lover in
April 22, 2012

I love the new engine, performance and sporty look given to the Impala. Inhanced performance is a plus as well as fuel milage-love it!

I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: YES

Good family sedan

Overall Rating:

4/5

Value:

5/5

Exterior:

4/5

Interior:

3/5

Comfort:

5/5

Performance:

4/5

Reliability:

5/5

Reviewed by Chevy Hater in Bowling Green, KY
April 09, 2012

I bought this car a month ago because my father in law has the Chevy employee discount. I am a Ford guy at heart, but they wouldn't match the price so I bought the Impala. I have not been disappointed. Although the car is not overly fancy or as nice to look at as some of it's competitors, with the rebates and employee discount I really walked out with a heck of a deal. After driving it for a month I really like the get up and go this car has, as well as the refinement it has when punching the skinny pedal. The transmission shifts nicely, although sometimes it hunts for a gear a little to long for my liking. The front seats are spacious for a guy 6'3", but haven't had many backseaters so I can't say about the rear seat leg room behind me. The Bluetooth works well, and all of the controls are easy to reach and positioned well. The interior feels kinda cheap for a car in this class, but I also paid about 4 grand less so I don't complain to much. Overall I would buy this car again for the same price, but of money was no object I would upgrade to another in it's class.

I would recommend this vehicle to a friend: YES

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$25,760 to $30,300 MSRP*:

$24,730 to $29,088 Invoice Price*:

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EPA Fuel Economy (MPG):

18 City:

30 Highway:

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program.

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