Automotive News, Media & Press - 2014 Impala

I think it looks awesome, love the rear.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/04/2014-chevrolet-impala-debuts-all-new-design/


http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/731/medium/14Impala_004.jpg

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/731/medium/2014-Chevrolet-Impala-016.jpg

That is a GREAT improvement over the current, dull look the Impala has. Bravo, GM Design Team.

Very nice (except the steering wheel - ick), but the lack of a manual transmission option means it's a no go for me. Looking forward to the 2013 Fusion M6/Turbo4 for my next potential daily.

so who stole hyundais design team?

so who stole hyundais design team? :lol:

I saw the 1st pic and thought, "Man, that rear sure does remind me of the AZERA and ELANTRA." and then I saw your response! It's mostly the rear that resembles those Hyundai models, but I think overall, it looks quite similar to the GENESIS sedan. Hopefully it won't cost as much.

Not impressed personally.

Now thats ugly!!!

Ok ive got it. The ass end was a hyundai, the front is a bastard accord, and the interior is random bits of malibu and cheesy.

I like it. I mean it's a four door family sedan so of course most two door sport coupe/fast car/sports car enthusiasts (as one might find on a message board such as LS1 Tech :)) might not care for such a vehicle in general but I think it's an awesome improvement inside and out and shows that GM/Chevrolet really is moving in the right direction. :nod:

Not sure if I see as much Hyundai as I do Infiniti M:
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/data/731/medium/2014-Chevrolet-Impala-016.jpg
http://www.tammyjeff.com/images/infiniti/m4504.jpg

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http://yourmotivational.com/uploads/4172.jpg :D

The rear/trunk profile seems very Buick to me. Overall the first thing i thought of was it reminded me(it's overall profile) like the new Taurus. I like it overall.

It looks good, but it just looks like any other sedan. That's the problem with car now-a-days. They all look too similar. No distinction.

Now thats ugly!!!

+1, not feeling it, looks kind of disproportional. However, the interior looks pretty good and the 3.6 V6 seems like it might scoot alright

Looks to me like just a variation on the current crop of Buicks ...

Looks good imo! The interior looks really nice :) & I see that its got the CUE technology? Hopefully GM puts this in pretty much all their cars.. Now that would be awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnFO9oSYFb8&feature=uploademail

Have to say I'm actually sort of impressed. I think its a little too tall just like the Taurus but over all I'm really liking this car. Too bad power is still to the wrong wheels, maybe they can do AWD on the SS like Ford does with the SHO.

I guess I'm one of the few old enough in this forum to immediately think of the 1967 fastback Impala. I like it and it looks way better than most of the stuff coming out of Asia nowadays. I also like the fact that Chevy is getting away from the split grille which was becoming too common.

I guess I'm one of the few old enough in this forum to immediately think of the 1967 fastback Impala. I like it and it looks way better than most of the stuff coming out of Asia nowadays. I also like the fact that Chevy is getting away from the split grille which was becoming too common.I noticed the old Imp in the video... One of my brothers had a '67 and I see precisely NO resemblance beyond the bow tie. You could probably, except perhaps in height, fit this new car inside the 67 dimensionally. Not having seen any specs, I can't be sure, but it looks smaller even though it looks larger than the last rendition. I like this one, but it's no '67.

I do like the new exterior. Personally, I think the rear end looks dull, a bit too common with Audis etc.

I like it.

My boss has an 06 and prefers it over the 2014.

:shrug:

i hope you mean on looks alone because i'm willing to bet this new one will be a more comfortable, better car overall than the previous generation.

Still a step up IMO. Yeah, the design is a bit derivative...but not unattractive. And still better looking than the current Malibu. Looks like it will be a solid car.

I think it's nice actually. Looks better than the Buicks, and better than the previous Impala, and better than the new Malibu. I definitely thought the old Malibu looked better than the old Impala, so the tables have turned now IMO.

Most sedans within the same size class share some similar visual cues that are popular to their respective era. This is nothing new and not a good nor bad thing, it just.....is. If you want a car that stands out as being drastically different from the crowd, then you shouldn't be shopping for affordably priced mid or full sized new family sedans. If your goal is to be bold and noticed, then stick to exotics, low production sports cars, top tier luxury cars, and/or classics.

Originally this generation was planned to be on Holden's RWD architecture and assembled on the same line as the Camaro. That all went south during GM's bankruptcy. Now it's just another huge FWD car and sure to maintain it's fleet special status. It will make a nice car for our parents or grandparents. I'll keep my G8 or take a 300 or Charger instead.

so who stole hyundais design team?I just spit my coke all over my computer screen Lmaof!:jest:

so who stole hyundais design team?

Hyundai is the design thief. Sonata was a copy of a Toyota Solara. You are accusing the wrong compay of design theft. Looks like the Lacrosse to me. Same platform last I read up on the car.

Fucking FWD. It looks ok at least

I like plain cars......

It looks almost like an SUV thats squished to a car profile. I honestly hate the look.

Why the hell do I have to look at Chrysler for a decently designed full sized car? To me, the 300 has no competition.

GM still has a rwd Chevy sedan in the mix, they need an Impala regardless of what gearheads want to beleive, fwd sedans with good fuel economy sell. The current dated car sells like crazy, and that isn't just because of fleet sales either.

Isn't GM supposed to release info later this month on the next gen Nascar? Rumored to be a rwd sedan?

FWD is still retarded, come on GM more RWD vehicles already......
I like the way it looks though.

I can tell that later on in life when I want a RWD somewhat cushiony GM, I'm going to have to buy an old at that point used CTS-V.:lol:

What was their reasoning again to make the new Caprice available to only law enforcement? Do government fleet vehicles not need to meet some standard that would make selling it impracticable or something?

FWD is still retarded, come on GM more RWD vehicles already......
I like the way it looks though.

I can tell that later on in life when I want a RWD somewhat cushiony GM, I'm going to have to buy an old at that point used CTS-V.:lol:

What was their reasoning again to make the new Caprice available to only law enforcement? Do government fleet vehicles not need to meet some standard that would make selling it impracticable or something?

every time they do... no one buys them.

GM still has a rwd Chevy sedan in the mix, they need an Impala regardless of what gearheads want to beleive, fwd sedans with good fuel economy sell.They don't need this Impala anymore than the last. They need the sales, but the car could be nicer or at least more appealing. RWD would do wonders.

The current dated car sells like crazy, and that isn't just because of fleet sales either.Did you know that more than 50% of current Impala sales are fleet purchases? Sounds to me, the real reason it sells so well is fleet sales. The new one will start at over $26,000(projections estimate over 32,000) and that will make it a hard sell to people who already have a LaCrosse, Taurus or 300.

GM is so far behind on this car, a completely new model is either going to help them aside from fleet sales, or sink the car entirely. The reasons it sold so well are simple and obvious. #1, it's cheap. Thanks to the 1980's engineering, costs were kept low(much like its fuel economy). #2, because it's cheap, fleets have enjoyed making that purchase over much nicer cars. Now that it's nicer too, fewer fleet sales is almost a certainty.

Avg consumer cares more about gas mileage then drivetrain layout. And, why wouldn't they? I feel the same way about my DDs. My STS is 300hp and FWD....is it great? Nope. But it does fine and I like every single mpg I can get. (Bout 23). The average consumer is NOT performance oriented.

They don't need this Impala anymore than the last. They need the sales, but the car could be nicer or at least more appealing. RWD would do wonders.

Did you know that more than 50% of current Impala sales are fleet purchases? Sounds to me, the real reason it sells so well is fleet sales. The new one will start at over $26,000(projections estimate over 32,000) and that will make it a hard sell to people who already have a LaCrosse, Taurus or 300.

GM is so far behind on this car, a completely new model is either going to help them aside from fleet sales, or sink the car entirely. The reasons it sold so well are simple and obvious. #1, it's cheap. Thanks to the 1980's engineering, costs were kept low(much like its fuel economy). #2, because it's cheap, fleets have enjoyed making that purchase over much nicer cars. Now that it's nicer too, fewer fleet sales is almost a certainty.

95% of the car buying public could give two craps about it being RWD. The majority of the car buying public is more worried about space, fuel mileage and all weather performance, all of which FWD dominates.

GM sold roughly 175,000 Impalas last year, 175000 x .50 = 87,500 units to the general public - if I'm using your logic correctly. In December 2011 Toyota stated they sold roughly 3200 Avalons per month (3200 x 12 = 38400). GM sold more than twice that to the general public with their dated Impala -which is actually based off of the 97.5 wbody platform and is 100% different from the 80s version you refer to (I actually have an 80s version and a 98 one).

95% of the car buying public could give two craps about it being RWD. The majority of the car buying public is more worried about space, fuel mileage and all weather performance, all of which FWD dominates.

GM sold roughly 175,000 Impalas last year, 175000 x .50 = 87,500 units to the general public - if I'm using your logic correctly. In December 2011 Toyota stated they sold roughly 3200 Avalons per month (3200 x 12 = 38400). GM sold more than twice that to the general public with their dated Impala -which is actually based off of the 97.5 wbody platform and is 100% different from the 80s version you refer to (I actually have an 80s version and a 98 one).HAHA...you use the Avalon as a comparison?!? You must work on Obama's budget staff, because that's the only way that comparison works!!

If you're going to compare against Toyota, try looking at the Camry sales. Slightly higher.....

Not liking it... at all

Still no V8, still no manual trans, and still FWD....FML

What happened to GM re-releasing the Caprice?? it was supposed to take over the Impala spot I thought, and IMO it looked WAY better!

Not liking it... at all

Still no V8, still no manual trans, and still FWD....FML

What happened to GM re-releasing the Caprice?? it was supposed to take over the Impala spot I thought, and IMO it looked WAY better!

Do you live under a rock?

CAFE and fuel prices are rising.

Take rates on manuals are astonshingly low on appliance vehicles, even in base Corvette's. LS1 F-bodies were under 50%.

This is a mass market people mover. FWD is the industry standard. Of the 20 people sitting around me in my office. I can think of 3-5 that have a RWD vehicle.

RWD Holden based Chevrolet is coming.

We need to judge this car on what it is. A high volume family car aimed at Accord/Camry/Avalon/Taurus for all intents and purposes.

Avg consumer cares more about gas mileage then drivetrain layout. And, why wouldn't they? I feel the same way about my DDs. My STS is 300hp and FWD....is it great? Nope. But it does fine and I like every single mpg I can get. (Bout 23). The average consumer is NOT performance oriented.My reason for thinking RWD would do wonders is particularly based in the overall package here. A car like this is bound to sell to fleets(who largely don't care about drive wheels or economy in a vehicle this size) and old folks(60+ is probable). People that age grew up with RWD vehicles and remember certain things, like comfort, vehicle response, ease of repair. Right or wrong, that's how old folks are. My parents are up there in age and probably won't drive much longer. Each has their own vehicle. Both are RWD and neither wants another FWD, which mom actually got 2 of in the 80's. Dad has never owned a FWD for his own driver and surely never will.

So anyway, I just think the market for this vehicle will be mostly old folks and fleets. If it were RWD, even "gearheads" would probably pick it here and there.

95% of the car buying public could give two craps about it being RWD. The majority of the car buying public is more worried about space, fuel mileage and all weather performance, all of which FWD dominates.95% of the car buying public doesn't matter... That's about the percentage of buyers not even considering the Impala today. FWD "dominates" those categories for obvious reasons. #1, most FWD vehicles don't get V6 power, let alone V8 power. Sure, many can have V6's and some can have V8's, but 4cyl power plants dominate and with that, economy is included. The 1997 Corvette can see the economy of many V6 powered cars even today. V8's and RWD can indeed be efficient.

There aren't enough RWD vehicles to compare where space is concerned. Even Cadillac is downsized. When real full size cars were made in America, no FWD dominated in that category.

All around performance isn't even on the mind of most buyers. That said, RWD cars still shatter the performance of FWD in general and can even be easier to handle in inclement weather, provided the driver knows what he or she is doing.

GM sold roughly 175,000 Impalas last year, 175000 x .50 = 87,500 units to the general public - if I'm using your logic correctly. In December 2011 Toyota stated they sold roughly 3200 Avalons per month (3200 x 12 = 38400). GM sold more than twice that to the general public with their dated Impala -which is actually based off of the 97.5 wbody platform and is 100% different from the 80s version you refer to (I actually have an 80s version and a 98 one).http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-04/gm-targets-new-impala-at-retail-customers-not-rental-companies.html <~ Not even 30% of Impala sales were to the GP, just so we know. I knew it was over 50%, but decided to get some details to see just how much over... I didn't expect 71%, to be honest. The same article says the expectations will drop to about 95,000 units with the new model, as the price will be much higher and the target now will be the GP.

80's engineering meant that the basics, underpinnings, etc. were designed in the 1980's... The Impala itself was redesigned in 2005... but the chassis didn't change much. Until the late 90's, Impala was RWD and that's nothing like today, but the engineering was there already. There are significant changes available today, not made in the 80's.

The Avalon has never been a real contender against anything in its class here in America, where sales are concerned. I doubt Toyota has sold even 5k in any given month, here in America. The Chevrolet Impala holds the ALL TIME annual car sales record, at over 1,000,000 units(1965). From that to where it is today... not so great.

The Impala starts at $25,760and is rated @ 18/30mpg ... Avalon starts @ $33,195 and is rated at 19/28mpg... The Imp LTZ starts at $30,300... about 3 grand less than Avalon base model. So, the Impala costs thousands less and has better highway mpg with a more powerful engine... I wonder which one might sell better? What do you think? :eyes:

The Chevrolet Impala holds the ALL TIME annual car sales record, at over 1,000,000 units(1965). From that to where it is today... not so great.


Totally irrelevent. Almost all foreign makers had little presence, and nearly no manufacturing capability on this continent. GM had near 60% market share. Today they are in the 20's.

I like RWD as much as the next person, but for the vast majority of people shopping for new cars, it is not important. To some in areas with large stretched of poor weather, it is preferred. If you are building a vehicle in which some people adamantly want FWD, most others really dont care, and you want to sell a lot of cars the choice is obvious.

Not liking it... at all

Still no V8, still no manual trans, and still FWD....FML

What happened to GM re-releasing the Caprice?? it was supposed to take over the Impala spot I thought, and IMO it looked WAY better!

The cars coming from Australia have been a huge disappointment in the appearance department, IMO (GTO, G8, civil serivce Caprice). Only good thing about them has been the V8/RWD configuration. This Impala looks better than those cars IMO, and better than the old Impala. If it was a V8, A6 setup with RWD, it would probably be the top contender for my next daily driver.

Totally irrelevent. Almost all foreign makers had little presence, and nearly no manufacturing capability on this continent. GM had near 60% market share. Today they are in the 20's.It isn't relevant in terms of todays auto market, but it is relevant overall. Name recognition goes a long way on a car, particularly a car done right. You may note: I wasn't looking at it as a real comparison. It is, however, about the same as comparing the current Impala to the Toyota Avalon.

I like RWD as much as the next person, but for the vast majority of people shopping for new cars, it is not important. To some in areas with large stretched of poor weather, it is preferred. If you are building a vehicle in which some people adamantly want FWD, most others really dont care, and you want to sell a lot of cars the choice is obvious.GM found out in the 1990's that most people actually do like RWD cars. They stopped with all but the Corvette for awhile, but there are some Caddy's and the pre-dead Pontiacs and the Camaro is back and the ATS is coming. Who really prefers FWD? People who've never had a RWD, that's who.

GM found out in the 1990's that most people actually do like RWD cars. They stopped with all but the Corvette for awhile, but there are some Caddy's and the pre-dead Pontiacs and the Camaro is back and the ATS is coming. Who really prefers FWD? People who've never had a RWD, that's who.

Cadillac is competing with Lexus, Infiniti, BMW, and Mercedes. RWD is the standard in that market. This Impala is not trying to make inroads there. It is a mass market people mover.

I agree with you completely on the merits of RWD. It just is not likely to make a return in this segment.

This is much the same reason that Charger was not offered with 2 doors. Not enough people would buy it to make it commercially viable. All of us that post here, are far from your "average" car buyer. The things we value in a vehicle are not enough to drive the majority of the market.

I also stated that a RWD Chevy is coming. They just won't be expecting to sell them in the quantities of this Impala.