I’m going to say that Consumer Reports is right when it states that the previous-generation Chevrolet Impala, built between 2006 and 2013 was a very bland car (visually), and that the 2014 model is a huge improvement in the image department.
Having tested the car, the publication remarks that it is not only more interesting to look at, but also drives and rides much better. They are keen to point out that it is considerably more comfortable than its direct rival from Toyota, the Avalon sedan.
This newfound plushness comes courtesy of a stylish new interior clad in soft materials, decent seats all of which are carried along on a front-wheel drive platform the Impala shares with a bunch of GM stablemates – Cadillac XTS, Chevy Malibu and Buick LaCrosse. When it comes to handling, CR calls it “reasonably athletic with good steering,” and the 3.6-liter V6 isn’t bad either, at least in terms of performance, serving up 303 hp at a fairly high 6,800 rpm.
We won’t reveal more here, as then there would be no reason for you to scroll down and watch the video, as it is conveniently placed below.
By Andrei Nedelea
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