how quick are 2012 Impalas?
GM claimed 6.6 second 0-60 times for the 3.6 liter Impala, so I'm guessing it should run somewhere around 14.7-15.2 in the quarter mile. Of course, manufacturers are pretty conservative in their performance estimates so you can probably knock .3 to.5 off both figures.
That makes it a reasonably quick large sedan.
That makes it a reasonably quick large sedan.
Staging Lane
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Carol Stream, IL
I rented one a few months back and it felt ok, but it absolutely paled in comparison with my GXP. My wife actually destroyed me at a stoplight on the way back from the rental place lol. Biggest complaint power-wise was when passing, downshifts were very slow and you had to rev the hell out of it to get any power. Below about 4500rpms its really wimpy. Suspension absolutely SUCKS, too. No handling prowess whatsoever. I'd rather buy a *gasp* Fusion 
Teching In
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Twin Cities, MN
I have a 2012 Impala LT as a long-term rental for a business trip I'm on. I wrote up my impressions in this thread at NAIOA. Short version: it's reasonably quick and the tranny is a godsend, but it's no SS.
Launching!
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: The Woodlands,Texas/New Orleans
I rented one a few months back and it felt ok, but it absolutely paled in comparison with my GXP. My wife actually destroyed me at a stoplight on the way back from the rental place lol. Biggest complaint power-wise was when passing, downshifts were very slow and you had to rev the hell out of it to get any power. Below about 4500rpms its really wimpy. Suspension absolutely SUCKS, too. No handling prowess whatsoever. I'd rather buy a *gasp* Fusion
