I have this exact model. Midnight edition 2019 I get a ton of compliments on the look of it. It gets really sharp by adding window tint. And Installing a halo wire harness to make the halo head lights come on with the daytime running lights. It’s a razor sharp looking car it does turn heads. I have children and man do they find it extremely comfortable and enjoy it.
This car was a gem when it came out 5+ years ago....exterior/interior were tops in many reviews. What a shame that GM/Chevrolet does not market this car! They should take this car and put it on a RWD caddy chassis if they decide to refresh it. Of course, they have it on the chopping block with the dive in car sales....but there are still people out there that don't want suvs.
We're one of those who don't want to buy an SUV! We'd definitely consider the Impala if Chevrolet moved it to truly compete with the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus, it needs a longer wheelbase and RWD.
Rob yes I am. Been a great car for the first 4000 miles. 0 problems. Lots of room for leg and cargo. The v6 is nice and smooth and powerful. Would recommend.
One of our personal vehicles is a 2001 BMW 740iL which was the original car we started filming these videos on. It's only a 282 horsepower V8 in comparison to the Chevy's 305.
I freaking love the style of the Impala Premier. The aggressive look to it and the fact that its in all black draws my total attention. I love the aggressive look of my '11 Cruze as well but the impala was always my first choice.
I really liked this vehicle a lot more than I thought I would, I'm sad GM is killing it off after this year. Would have been nice if they had a 2019 Impala on the fleet this year to give it a proper send-off.
This is such a good looking car especially this blacked out version, shame that its being discontinued, but they never even tried to advertise it at all, when I have the money i hope I can get one just like this one
I agree with you, we mentioned it when we featured the Dodge Charger a few weeks ago. I personally never paid any attention to the Impala before, but after driving it I really liked it.
I own a 2016 fully loaded/midnight edition LTZ2 version of this car and I absolutely love it!!!! I get so many compliments on it being a 'sharp looking' car. I will have this car for a very long time! :) Thanks for the review.
I am the original owner of a 1987 Buick Grand National 39000 original miles and some performance bolt ons,Those SS Impalas were nice and they run! My brother is a sheriff officer and he said those 94-96 police impalas were faster than the newer Crown Vics, LT1 power!
We're glad they haven't either! While we certainly prefer something with AWD during our winters, cars like this are what really excite us. Nothing drives the same way like a sedan.
I’ll explain GM as my neighbor explained to me years ago. When the doctor used to visit people’s homes. If the doctor pulled up in a Cadillac. You knew that you was going to pay. If he pulled up in a Buick. You felt good. You knew he was a good doctor and was going to not overcharge you. If he owned a Chevy, well… At least you had several other brothers and sisters.
Nice! We were asked very politely by GM not to take their cars on the track/drag after our Buick Regal video, but I'm sure the Chevrolet did nicely. It's a nice car, and impressive power for something that isn't performance-oriented.
Love the look and feel of this car. But if you do buy this car be aware of the 3.6l timing chain issues. Oil changes being done on time or early are a must for this car.
The gloss wood inside should have been matt wood. Shiny center consoles reflect the sun and blind a person while driving. When are manufacturers going to learn this?
We've had a few cars where this has been a problem on very sunny days. Only a handful of manufacturers are using a matte wood finish, or materials that aren't shiny in general.
Hi Nile, I find the Impala has great presence on the road being such a large car. The steering wheel styling generally resembles that of the 2006-2013 W221 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. I was curious whether you found rearward visibility in the Impala to be problematic. The Impala has a sloping parcel shelf that rises from the backseat towards the rear window. Some reviewers have commented that it impairs rearward visbility, while some owners say they get used to it pretty quickly and it isn't a problem with the rear view camera.
When it comes to reversing, the camera is definitely a must. We found that the sloped parcel shelf did reduce rear visibility, especially on the highway where it was harder to see traffic behind that was close because of it. It isn't the first car we've had this issue with, a simple solution for GM could be to offer their video rearview camera which is exclusive on Cadillac right now, but with Nissan rolling a similar system out on their vehicles, maybe GM will too.
This is a great car. Have had the Premier over 8 months now. If you don't like the car it's probably because you have your nose in the air. I had a Cadillac before this one, and this is a dollar for dollar wonder car. Thanks for the video.
One of the biggest myths is that you need AWD for winter driving. I’ve driven the mountains of BC for 25 winters and almost all of it has been with FWD or RWD.. when I was a poor student with cheap and worn all-seasons.. and now with the most expensive set of winter tires available. ...and who’s in the ditch, 90% of the time? A AWD or 4WD vehicle.. typically on the first straight stretch after they broke all four loose trying to pass a line of slower cars. Overconfidence in Motion.
Lots of people feel they are invincible with AWD when they really aren't. Winter tires make a huge difference, and are required here in Quebec both from a legal perspective but also from the amount of ice and snow we ultimately get each year.
why no one mentions the best most stylish cadillac...the xts is beyond me... theres like no videos of the refreshed 2018-2019 cadillac xts and thats disappointing its a really amazing car
@@PRNTestDrive no, Impala SS. The bubbly looking Impala. I want to say 06 through 09 had a Impala SS version with the 5.3 LS4 v8. 00 through 05 had an Impala SS, with the supercharged 3800 v6. In 06, the 3.5, 3.9, along with the 5.3 was available in the Impala. After 09 I believe that the 3.5 and 3.9 was all available, with the 3.9 having the 300 hp. Thus the v6 having the same power as the v8. The difference is in power delivery. Obviously the difference in technology and finishing, is going to be vastly different, between an 2006 and 2018, but the driving experience (if the older car is maintained).
Looking at a 2018 Premier in the pearl white. Really wish they had an SS version of these. I have a supercharged Grand prix I'm trying to replace and it's not as punchy as that despite the higher horses. My GP was my first car and really wish Pontiac was still around to make a sporty version.
I think the closest you could get to a big sport sedan would be the Chevy SS, although it's different enough from this. I wish I had spent more time in the Impala, I was impressed with it. Too bad GM killed it off.
@@PRNTestDrive I want an SS but inflation has put that WAY out of my price range. They are selling for more used with 50k miles on them than when they were new sadly.
I have a 12' Impala LTZ and it rips, it certainly has a very dated interior for a 12' but it has all the necessities i need such as heated seats, remote start, and a good sounding bose surround sound. My channel shows my car.
unsafe. 3 young adults local to me were killed as they were t boned by an acadia in the middle of the night. if you have children I suggest you get them into a safer and more modern vehicle.
@@JakeDrives1 nah bro, i had an accident in my pala with a honda crv and his car was totalled few thousand later my impala is back on the road doing fine, not sure why you care dad how fast i be pullin bitches i got no kids and if i did they would be rollin in a murdered out boat bruh
I don't see how a 2012 Impala could be considered unsafe. The NHTSA gave the 2012 Impala a 4 star overall safety rating, mostly losing points for no active safety tech, that wouldn't really do anything in a side impact.
a weaker structure than a more modernly designed vehicle. I find the star rating to not hold up to it's initial rating after years gone by and vehicles twice as strong in the same size/weight class entering the field. I guess that's the way things go when we're looking at over ten years ago now since the design and build of the first Impala of that body.
Agreed! It sits about $6,000 higher than the top-end mid-size sedans we've featured, but misses out on things like a 360º camera, auto-opening trunk, premium leather seating, and other small features. Once you add those in, the $6k doesn't seem like an appropriate difference in price for a few extra inches of legroom.
I reached out to our Lexus dealer, we're waiting on the 2019 Lexus ES to arrive, hoping to be able to film that. Once we get rolling on that we'll be able to ask them about their used inventory to see if there's anything fun sitting around!
Solid car, I wish Chevy had been more pro-active with refreshing it and keeping it up to date. the interior sucks. the exterior has some awkward angles.. I'm really hoping they'll give us a next generation. who knows with the way sedans are going. Thank you Nile for going out of your way to make this review.
It was our pleasure! I'm really glad I picked it up, it had a lot more to surprise me than I expected. The interior design does need a change though, but we're still impressed by the fit and finish.
Only a thorough refresh away from another five years of sales success.. GM has kind of let this one wither on the vine. truly a shame! Keep up the great work. Thanks again :)
I think FWD is the only thing that would really keep us from buying one. It's a really nice car, and priced well. But FWD only in a winter climate isn't going to be fun. It's not the worst experience, but it's certainly a feature we want when the snow starts coming.
I had a 14' Cruze and now have a 17' Malibu.. I live in Syracuse NY, one of the snowiest cities in the country.. unless you're trying to overland in the snow, a FWD sedan (especially one as heavy as the impala) will get you through literally anything you need it to with the right set of snow tires. I've ran both of my Chevy's with and without snow tires, without they're intimidating in the winter but with snows I wouldn't hesitate to drive anywhere anytime (on road) even in the worst of blizzard conditions. it's not a NEED it's a peace of mind thing. Happy Motoring!
Chevy dropped the ball by discontinuing this model. With the smoothe ride but high end and rugged look of this vehicle they could have put a turbo V8 in a limited edition model and made a killing. They made an almost perfect car and then discontinued it.
GM has been pretty good with making awesome vehicles and killing them off, this was definitely one of them. I really enjoyed the time I had with this, and would buy one if a good deal came up. AWD would have been killer for it. It's too bad GM is focusing solely on crossovers, SUVs, and trucks.
The RWD might be hard to do for a final year, as they'd have to develop a new chassis, however they should be able to stick a V8 in this without much issue. Call it a special edition Impala SS with something the enthusiasts will appreciate as a farewell to the nameplate if they do retire it after 2019.
That’s fair. I felt it was a little bulky and not very pleasant to look at. Most manufacturers are making them slimmer while this was on the chunky side of the spectrum. All comes down to personal opinion though.
Different breed of vehicle. the Taurus is big power while the Impala is merely adequate. the Taurus is so out of date, besides the powertrain I hardly consider it competitive anymore against anything but itself. if that's what you really want I suggest you go and drive one. you will be astonished by the powertrain but the interior and up to date features are sorely lacking. I wouldn't hash out my money for anything but a pre owned one or MAYBE a lease depending on how the deal worked out.
I was stuck between a new impala and taurus sho myself.. I used to town a 2013 taurus limited but i never drove a sho.. Anyway i went with the new impala and love it.. As to the power of the impala, 305hp is a tad bit more than the previous impala SS at 303Hp... Also since ford is dropping the taurus they def wont be upgrading them ever now..
It definitely is. We're in a disappointing time in American/North American automotive history as manufacturers are abandoning sedans in droves. This Impala was really enjoyable to drive, I wish I had more time with it.
You always surprised do you not look at other reviews the impala has had good reviews since the new redesign its handsom and all but not my style I would get the caddy just saying good review as always
Often we try not to agree with what others think! There's only one case where I've pre-researched a vehicle on UA-cam before we filmed it, it was the 2018 M760Li and I watched the Doug Demuro video on it. Without that I wouldn't have know about the 3D 360º camera system, so that was a benefit. But I want our experience and expectations for a car to be as natural as possible, and outside influence can often be bad.
I just asked I been into cars since I can remember I always got motor trend, automobile magazine, car and driver any magazine about cars and I look at the UA-cam folk not all but I keeps my subscriptions 2 Motor Trend Car and Driver and Automobile Magazine. I love the automobile so where ever something is popping new or old I get into it see what I can see and what they working with
I'm not a big fan of to many smooth camera shots tho lol. seems to take the realness of the review away. I'm a reviewer myself and I like making my viewers sea sick while watching my videos lol
We're working to figure out a better way to film while maintaining the production time. Our older videos used a DSLR on a tripod & slider, now we're using motorized stabilizers with software stabilizing to try to reduce some of the hand shake.
Thats great. Well nothing wrong with having some steady shots in your videos. I guess its something you have to practice at with using those 3 axis gimbal systems. If I had one I'd probably be running everywhere with it saying HEY LOOK AT ME I HAVE A Cool Stabilizer everyone lol. Still the most important part of the video is the product and person on camera. Always remember your here to teach and entertain your viewers so they will come back.
Ok way better than the Taurus, smoother & more roomy than the maxima & more handsome to me, younger looking than the 300 & Avalon & well it'll definitely last longer than a dodge charger but the charger is a beautiful car.
The Charger does have a very aggressive look, plus FCA really gives you a lot of choice with that car. We were pretty happy with the Impala though, doesn't stand out or show off, but it does a good job of being a big car.
That is the question, right? The Chrysler 300 has a proper full-size sedan wheelbase, I believe it's 120.1 inches. It would have been nice if Chrysler had kept the SRT model though, really can't go wrong with a big power V8 sedan!
@@PRNTestDrive yes it's sad to see Chrysler only has 2 vehicles at the moment. I drive a 2003 Chrysler 300m special. It's put up with the Canadian winters and is my ol reliable
@@PRNTestDrive the exterior grew on me since when it first came out I thought it was an ugly ford taurus wannabe but that dash will never grow on me I would never buy a 300 because I dont like the drivetrain configuration
The SS didn't do very well in sales unfortunately. It wouldn't surprise is if GM axed this from their fleet, but then again GM does like to keep a heavy inventory to appeal to as many buyers as possible.
Interior style and luxury features are all over the place...Who approved that steering wheel??? Final sign off was done in the dark!! Our 2 generations of Optimas (2012EX Premium and 2017 SXL) give so much more and for so much less $! Just sayin'.
There's no doubt, it's the first thing we noted when we picked it up, it's missing some of the features that fully-loaded mid-size sedans are offering now, but that's the way GM does things. Want that 360º camera system on the Optima? Gotta get the Buick. Want those rear window sunshades? Gotta go up to the Cadillac.
I'm sorry but I owned a 2011 Sonata turbo limited (platform mate of the optima).. it's not even close or similar to the Impala. The Impala is a much more substantial and robustly powered vehicle compared to the inconsistent power of the optima 2.0t. the Kia's/Hyundai's are great in their own right but don't compare to the solidity and outright V6 consistent power of the impala or anything carrying the GM 3.6 for that matter. Just a different type and feel of vehicle.
@@PRNTestDrive Okay, i was just going by what i recall when considering this car. I don't like the wheels and front end of the car. Looks cheap. Inside of car still looks amazing. Thanks
What an overpriced pig, I bought the cheapest 4 cylinder model, no options, paid less than 22 k. Live in Chicago, no snow tires, performing just great thank you very much.
You don't know what you're talking about there Buckwheat. I've had Chevy farm-trucks (C60's), Pickups, etc. Had an '08 LTZ, & traded it for a CPO 2015 loaded LTZ, with the optional 20" wheels. The ones shown here are 19's, on this Midnight-Edition Impala. What do you drive....a Schwinn?
I think their decision to kill off the Impala was one of my biggest disappointments last year. I really enjoyed driving this car and hoped to get into a 2019 before they discontinued it.
I have this exact model. Midnight edition 2019
I get a ton of compliments on the look of it.
It gets really sharp by adding window tint. And Installing a halo wire harness to make the halo head lights come on with the daytime running lights. It’s a razor sharp looking car it does turn heads. I have children and man do they find it extremely comfortable and enjoy it.
That's partly why we were excited to drive this vehicle, and how it ended up changing our minds quite a bit!
This car was a gem when it came out 5+ years ago....exterior/interior were tops in many reviews. What a shame that GM/Chevrolet does not market this car! They should take this car and put it on a RWD caddy chassis if they decide to refresh it. Of course, they have it on the chopping block with the dive in car sales....but there are still people out there that don't want suvs.
We're one of those who don't want to buy an SUV! We'd definitely consider the Impala if Chevrolet moved it to truly compete with the Chrysler 300 and Ford Taurus, it needs a longer wheelbase and RWD.
I'm 20 and I love this car
Glad to hear it! Full size sedans are still king in our books.
tiemishuu101 I’m 20 and I just bought a 2019 impala
@@JPTECH8 are you enjoying it ? I'm thinking of buying on too
Rob yes I am. Been a great car for the first 4000 miles. 0 problems. Lots of room for leg and cargo. The v6 is nice and smooth and powerful. Would recommend.
@@JPTECH8 nice. I'm also 20 and this will be my next car. So hard to find a midnight though
This car was a sleeper. Was surprised by the over feel and ride quality....best purchase I made in a very long time.
At 305 hp it's not bad at all! It's why I had to remind myself during the video that our 7 Series only made 282 hp when new.
Perpetual Radio Networks 7 series? What car? Oh I got u. That last body style. Mines is a 305 like this. Just last gen body.
One of our personal vehicles is a 2001 BMW 740iL which was the original car we started filming these videos on. It's only a 282 horsepower V8 in comparison to the Chevy's 305.
Perpetual Radio Networks do you feel a difference? I know your beemer is a V8.
@@PRNTestDrive how would you compare the Impala with the Charger or 300. I can't decide between this and a V8 hemi charger/300 as a daily driver.
I have the 2017 Midnight Edition. I receive compliments on this car every week. And I keep it clean inside and out.
Very nice! It's unfortunate that GM killed off the Impala, I ended up really enjoying it.
Cruising down the street in my 18
I freaking love the style of the Impala Premier. The aggressive look to it and the fact that its in all black draws my total attention. I love the aggressive look of my '11 Cruze as well but the impala was always my first choice.
I really liked this vehicle a lot more than I thought I would, I'm sad GM is killing it off after this year. Would have been nice if they had a 2019 Impala on the fleet this year to give it a proper send-off.
I'd love to see an Impala SS with the drivetrain of a Chevy SS sedan. That would be a car I'd buy for sure.
Don't joke.
Didn't they already offer that and not enough people were interested?
they gave the SS little to zero advertisement in North America. It was Huge hit as a Holden in AU , that is not made amylonger
This is such a good looking car especially this blacked out version, shame that its being discontinued, but they never even tried to advertise it at all, when I have the money i hope I can get one just like this one
I agree with you, we mentioned it when we featured the Dodge Charger a few weeks ago. I personally never paid any attention to the Impala before, but after driving it I really liked it.
I own a 2016 fully loaded/midnight edition LTZ2 version of this car and I absolutely love it!!!! I get so many compliments on it being a 'sharp looking' car. I will have this car for a very long time! :) Thanks for the review.
Glad to hear it! We're very disappointed that GM is planning to kill off the Impala, this was one of the few cars this year that truly surprised us.
I have a 1996 chevy impala ss in mint condition with 68k miles.. I wouldnt trade it for 2 of the new ones!! Great video as always tho.
Don't ever trade that in!
sweet car. my aunt had an 04'. loved it. interior is horiffic.. but the new one's are too lol
I am the original owner of a 1987 Buick Grand National 39000 original miles and some performance bolt ons,Those SS Impalas were nice and they run! My brother is a sheriff officer and he said those 94-96 police impalas were faster than the newer Crown Vics, LT1 power!
I got a 1996 that needs to be restored mainly body and paint I'll trade it for this 2018 impala
I own a LaCrosse but I've always liked the body style of the Impala.
It's a different look, and GM should get credit for not making the LaCrosse a badge-engineered Impala.
Great video - nice to see that sedans haven't been completely relegated to the back burner. Thanks for sharing! 😁
We're glad they haven't either! While we certainly prefer something with AWD during our winters, cars like this are what really excite us. Nothing drives the same way like a sedan.
I’ll explain GM as my neighbor explained to me years ago. When the doctor used to visit people’s homes. If the doctor pulled up in a Cadillac. You knew that you was going to pay. If he pulled up in a Buick. You felt good. You knew he was a good doctor and was going to not overcharge you. If he owned a Chevy, well… At least you had several other brothers and sisters.
Haha!
Thanks for the review. The Impala smoked the Chrysler 300 in a drag race video here in youtube. Just saying ;-)
Nice! We were asked very politely by GM not to take their cars on the track/drag after our Buick Regal video, but I'm sure the Chevrolet did nicely. It's a nice car, and impressive power for something that isn't performance-oriented.
Man it gets down trust me, i have one. I smoke most turbo4 and alot of v6 cars
Drop it in sport mode and it's a different animal. Hate the button shifting tho
That's Pretty:) Nice In Depth review buddy!
Glad you liked it, thanks! We're always happy to have our minds changed when driving something.
Love the look and feel of this car. But if you do buy this car be aware of the 3.6l timing chain issues. Oil changes being done on time or early are a must for this car.
Good to know!
The gloss wood inside should have been matt wood. Shiny center consoles reflect the sun and blind a person while driving. When are manufacturers going to learn this?
We've had a few cars where this has been a problem on very sunny days. Only a handful of manufacturers are using a matte wood finish, or materials that aren't shiny in general.
It's GM, what do you expect?
Good engineering?
My girlfriends honda does this too. Its super annoying.
Hilton they want a crash so then you have to buy new
If your window tint is dark enough you'll be fine
The tattoo on his left arm that say ''You will never walk alone'' is Great:() smooth car :()
Glad you like both, thanks!
Hi Nile, I find the Impala has great presence on the road being such a large car. The steering wheel styling generally resembles that of the 2006-2013 W221 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. I was curious whether you found rearward visibility in the Impala to be problematic. The Impala has a sloping parcel shelf that rises from the backseat towards the rear window. Some reviewers have commented that it impairs rearward visbility, while some owners say they get used to it pretty quickly and it isn't a problem with the rear view camera.
When it comes to reversing, the camera is definitely a must. We found that the sloped parcel shelf did reduce rear visibility, especially on the highway where it was harder to see traffic behind that was close because of it. It isn't the first car we've had this issue with, a simple solution for GM could be to offer their video rearview camera which is exclusive on Cadillac right now, but with Nissan rolling a similar system out on their vehicles, maybe GM will too.
The steering wheel is a updated version of the impala and caprice from the 80s
My favorite Dream Car that I love driving and would like to own one day
I really enjoyed this one, I'm glad I had a chance to try it out even if it was for a short period.
This is a great car. Have had the Premier over 8 months now. If you don't like the car it's probably because you have your nose in the air. I had a Cadillac before this one, and this is a dollar for dollar wonder car. Thanks for the video.
We were really impressed with this car. Has a lot going for it, we hope GM doesn't kill it off as some of our commenters have pointed towards.
sporty!!! can't wait to get my hands on such
We'd be happy to drive one of these also!
One of the biggest myths is that you need AWD for winter driving.
I’ve driven the mountains of BC for 25 winters and almost all of it has been with FWD or RWD.. when I was a poor student with cheap and worn all-seasons.. and now with the most expensive set of winter tires available.
...and who’s in the ditch, 90% of the time? A AWD or 4WD vehicle.. typically on the first straight stretch after they broke all four loose trying to pass a line of slower cars.
Overconfidence in Motion.
Lots of people feel they are invincible with AWD when they really aren't. Winter tires make a huge difference, and are required here in Quebec both from a legal perspective but also from the amount of ice and snow we ultimately get each year.
why no one mentions the best most stylish cadillac...the xts is beyond me... theres like no videos of the refreshed 2018-2019 cadillac xts and thats disappointing its a really amazing car
GM didn't seem to make them available on the press fleets, looking back at the vehicles on the fleet they might have had 1 but that was about it.
Miss impala
So do I, I wish I had spent more time with this one when I had it.
Looks great I wish it was Rwd
I think a lot of people would agree with you on that!
Hey Jay, as for power. Have you test driven a 9th generation SS, with the 5.3 v8? If so, how do you feel about the difference in power delivery?
Not sure who Jay is, but we haven't driven any version of a Chevy SS unfortunately, it might be something we can find down the road though!
@@PRNTestDrive no, Impala SS. The bubbly looking Impala. I want to say 06 through 09 had a Impala SS version with the 5.3 LS4 v8. 00 through 05 had an Impala SS, with the supercharged 3800 v6. In 06, the 3.5, 3.9, along with the 5.3 was available in the Impala. After 09 I believe that the 3.5 and 3.9 was all available, with the 3.9 having the 300 hp. Thus the v6 having the same power as the v8. The difference is in power delivery.
Obviously the difference in technology and finishing, is going to be vastly different, between an 2006 and 2018, but the driving experience (if the older car is maintained).
Looking at a 2018 Premier in the pearl white. Really wish they had an SS version of these. I have a supercharged Grand prix I'm trying to replace and it's not as punchy as that despite the higher horses. My GP was my first car and really wish Pontiac was still around to make a sporty version.
I think the closest you could get to a big sport sedan would be the Chevy SS, although it's different enough from this. I wish I had spent more time in the Impala, I was impressed with it. Too bad GM killed it off.
@@PRNTestDrive I want an SS but inflation has put that WAY out of my price range. They are selling for more used with 50k miles on them than when they were new sadly.
Great video. I was the same way, always judged the impala as a basic rental car. Guess it isn't a 1 trick pony. Nice job again
We're always happy to have our minds changed, and this is an episode that really shows that. Thanks for watching!
I have a 12' Impala LTZ and it rips, it certainly has a very dated interior for a 12' but it has all the necessities i need such as heated seats, remote start, and a good sounding bose surround sound. My channel shows my car.
unsafe. 3 young adults local to me were killed as they were t boned by an acadia in the middle of the night. if you have children I suggest you get them into a safer and more modern vehicle.
@@JakeDrives1 nah bro, i had an accident in my pala with a honda crv and his car was totalled few thousand later my impala is back on the road doing fine, not sure why you care dad how fast i be pullin bitches i got no kids and if i did they would be rollin in a murdered out boat bruh
I don't see how a 2012 Impala could be considered unsafe. The NHTSA gave the 2012 Impala a 4 star overall safety rating, mostly losing points for no active safety tech, that wouldn't really do anything in a side impact.
www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/02/3_killed_in_onondaga_crash_were_headed_to_occ_dorms_after_picking_up_man_from_wo.html
a weaker structure than a more modernly designed vehicle. I find the star rating to not hold up to it's initial rating after years gone by and vehicles twice as strong in the same size/weight class entering the field. I guess that's the way things go when we're looking at over ten years ago now since the design and build of the first Impala of that body.
RWD Impala anyone.
If my 12' was RWD, i would cream my pants, i wouldnt want any other vehicle with performance it already has.
RWD and extend that wheelbase into proper full-size sedan territory and now we're talking!
Nice ride. Next door neighbor has one. Just price it accordingly. 45 grand, you're swimming in deep water.
Agreed! It sits about $6,000 higher than the top-end mid-size sedans we've featured, but misses out on things like a 360º camera, auto-opening trunk, premium leather seating, and other small features. Once you add those in, the $6k doesn't seem like an appropriate difference in price for a few extra inches of legroom.
I also dislike the Steering Wheel. But the car is really nice.
It's not like Chevrolet has gorgeous steering wheels in their other cars either, but this one is award-winningly terrible.
Any updates with that Lexus LS430 or LX570 or GX470 or RX330?
I reached out to our Lexus dealer, we're waiting on the 2019 Lexus ES to arrive, hoping to be able to film that. Once we get rolling on that we'll be able to ask them about their used inventory to see if there's anything fun sitting around!
that sound awesome!!!!! I cant wait for those videos
Solid car, I wish Chevy had been more pro-active with refreshing it and keeping it up to date. the interior sucks. the exterior has some awkward angles.. I'm really hoping they'll give us a next generation. who knows with the way sedans are going. Thank you Nile for going out of your way to make this review.
It was our pleasure! I'm really glad I picked it up, it had a lot more to surprise me than I expected. The interior design does need a change though, but we're still impressed by the fit and finish.
Only a thorough refresh away from another five years of sales success.. GM has kind of let this one wither on the vine. truly a shame! Keep up the great work. Thanks again :)
Go back to rear wheel for that icon car.....n V8
Seems like this is the general feeling from our commenters! GM should take note!
Es un buen carro deben volver a ponerlo en las calles dentro de unos años.
I agree with you, GM killed it too early.
That motorized cubby-hole cracked me up! I give it 2 years before it breaks.
Oh yeah! That's going to be going in for service often.
Guess again Girls. I've got a 2015 loaded LTZ with the optional 20" wheels. No issues yet!!
I've had mine for 4 years and cubby hole has never failed.
Im amazed for a car like this its fwd
I would pick the infiniti Q50 over the cheve eyes closed its a no brainer
I think FWD is the only thing that would really keep us from buying one. It's a really nice car, and priced well. But FWD only in a winter climate isn't going to be fun. It's not the worst experience, but it's certainly a feature we want when the snow starts coming.
Dude, a Q50 is a luxury sport sedan, it compete with the Cadillac ATS.
I had a 14' Cruze and now have a 17' Malibu.. I live in Syracuse NY, one of the snowiest cities in the country.. unless you're trying to overland in the snow, a FWD sedan (especially one as heavy as the impala) will get you through literally anything you need it to with the right set of snow tires. I've ran both of my Chevy's with and without snow tires, without they're intimidating in the winter but with snows I wouldn't hesitate to drive anywhere anytime (on road) even in the worst of blizzard conditions. it's not a NEED it's a peace of mind thing. Happy Motoring!
Chevy dropped the ball by discontinuing this model. With the smoothe ride but high end and rugged look of this vehicle they could have put a turbo V8 in a limited edition model and made a killing. They made an almost perfect car and then discontinued it.
GM has been pretty good with making awesome vehicles and killing them off, this was definitely one of them. I really enjoyed the time I had with this, and would buy one if a good deal came up. AWD would have been killer for it. It's too bad GM is focusing solely on crossovers, SUVs, and trucks.
I wish for 2019 sense they are discontinuing the impala that they went nuts by putting a v8 in it rear wheel drive and like 400hp
The RWD might be hard to do for a final year, as they'd have to develop a new chassis, however they should be able to stick a V8 in this without much issue. Call it a special edition Impala SS with something the enthusiasts will appreciate as a farewell to the nameplate if they do retire it after 2019.
For the life of me I don't understand this steering wheel gripe with this car. I guess I just look for a steering wheel to perform it's normal task.
That’s fair. I felt it was a little bulky and not very pleasant to look at. Most manufacturers are making them slimmer while this was on the chunky side of the spectrum. All comes down to personal opinion though.
At first i thought it was ugly but now I actually think it looks pretty good in the car
How would you compare this to the Taurus SHO?
Would love to drive the Taurus, but unfortunately we haven't had the chance to, so we couldn't really say.
Different breed of vehicle. the Taurus is big power while the Impala is merely adequate. the Taurus is so out of date, besides the powertrain I hardly consider it competitive anymore against anything but itself. if that's what you really want I suggest you go and drive one. you will be astonished by the powertrain but the interior and up to date features are sorely lacking. I wouldn't hash out my money for anything but a pre owned one or MAYBE a lease depending on how the deal worked out.
I was stuck between a new impala and taurus sho myself.. I used to town a 2013 taurus limited but i never drove a sho.. Anyway i went with the new impala and love it.. As to the power of the impala, 305hp is a tad bit more than the previous impala SS at 303Hp... Also since ford is dropping the taurus they def wont be upgrading them ever now..
It is sad knowing this line is stopped.
It definitely is. We're in a disappointing time in American/North American automotive history as manufacturers are abandoning sedans in droves. This Impala was really enjoyable to drive, I wish I had more time with it.
Can you review the 2019 Buick Envision
It’s on our list of vehicles to feature! We’re hoping GM has one on their winter fleet this season.
Yay!
who even cares.. move to china if you want to own that crap. GM employee's from the 1900's are rolling in their graves.
@@JakeDrives1 Hush up. Go somewhere else with that..
You go somewhere else. Buying a Chinese built "American" car. shame on you.
You always surprised do you not look at other reviews the impala has had good reviews since the new redesign its handsom and all but not my style I would get the caddy just saying good review as always
Honestly, no. I can't stand most other car reviewers.
He doesn’t have to agree with every other car reviewer lol
Often we try not to agree with what others think! There's only one case where I've pre-researched a vehicle on UA-cam before we filmed it, it was the 2018 M760Li and I watched the Doug Demuro video on it. Without that I wouldn't have know about the 3D 360º camera system, so that was a benefit. But I want our experience and expectations for a car to be as natural as possible, and outside influence can often be bad.
I just asked I been into cars since I can remember I always got motor trend, automobile magazine, car and driver any magazine about cars and I look at the UA-cam folk not all but I keeps my subscriptions 2 Motor Trend Car and Driver and Automobile Magazine. I love the automobile so where ever something is popping new or old I get into it see what I can see and what they working with
Motor Trend is probably my favourite UA-cam automotive show, followed by MotorWeek, and Cnet on Cars. Those are the three big budget channels I watch.
I'm not a big fan of to many smooth camera shots tho lol. seems to take the realness of the review away. I'm a reviewer myself and I like making my viewers sea sick while watching my videos lol
We're working to figure out a better way to film while maintaining the production time. Our older videos used a DSLR on a tripod & slider, now we're using motorized stabilizers with software stabilizing to try to reduce some of the hand shake.
Thats great. Well nothing wrong with having some steady shots in your videos. I guess its something you have to practice at with using those 3 axis gimbal systems. If I had one I'd probably be running everywhere with it saying HEY LOOK AT ME I HAVE A Cool Stabilizer everyone lol. Still the most important part of the video is the product and person on camera. Always remember your here to teach and entertain your viewers so they will come back.
Ok way better than the Taurus, smoother & more roomy than the maxima & more handsome to me, younger looking than the 300 & Avalon & well it'll definitely last longer than a dodge charger but the charger is a beautiful car.
The Charger does have a very aggressive look, plus FCA really gives you a lot of choice with that car. We were pretty happy with the Impala though, doesn't stand out or show off, but it does a good job of being a big car.
I still prefer my full-sized car over these small compacts 🤷🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
I agree! It’s a shame GM killed this off.
This car's saying isn't going to age well, I can already see that.
It might not. Most of GM's sedans from the 2000s haven't aged well at all.
19 is supposed to be the last year for the Impala
It's the unfortunate reality that people aren't buying sedans the way they were 15 years ago.
hoping for a long overdue refresh. I see these cars all over the road and I know there's still a market for them if they made the car relevant again !
i rly hope they don't axe this :/
same! needs a refresh for five more years of solid sales! people will buy these if they make It relevant again. great car!
JakeDrives accurate
Chrysler 300c or this Chevy Impala
That is the question, right? The Chrysler 300 has a proper full-size sedan wheelbase, I believe it's 120.1 inches. It would have been nice if Chrysler had kept the SRT model though, really can't go wrong with a big power V8 sedan!
@@PRNTestDrive yes it's sad to see Chrysler only has 2 vehicles at the moment. I drive a 2003 Chrysler 300m special. It's put up with the Canadian winters and is my ol reliable
300c is older but is a real full size plattform, with longitudinal engines and rwd
Those 300ms are really nice, we'd love to feature one on the show!
Ahhhhhh I am looking for a 300M! I want one REALLY BADLY and they are so cheap now in America, it's my perfect first car!!
I like the exterior but hate the interior Im 47
Both grew on me, especially the exterior. It's too bad GM killed it off, it sold better than the Chrysler 300 which we're driving this week.
@@PRNTestDrive I dont like the dash in the newer on at all if I wanted to drive a space ship Ithats what I would have bought
@@PRNTestDrive the exterior grew on me since when it first came out I thought it was an ugly ford taurus wannabe but that dash will never grow on me I would never buy a 300 because I dont like the drivetrain configuration
They will discontinue the Impala in 2019. So sad they couldnt make something better like a v8 coupe Impala. At leas I got my 78.
They do look up the chevy SS
The SS didn't do very well in sales unfortunately. It wouldn't surprise is if GM axed this from their fleet, but then again GM does like to keep a heavy inventory to appeal to as many buyers as possible.
Black cars make tires look sad. Tire dressing eats away rubber.
Fair enough
Nice design chevy make it SS RWD
The last time Chevrolet tried to market a sport sedan it didn't sell well.
Interior style and luxury features are all over the place...Who approved that steering wheel??? Final sign off was done in the dark!! Our 2 generations of Optimas (2012EX Premium and 2017 SXL) give so much more and for so much less $! Just sayin'.
There's no doubt, it's the first thing we noted when we picked it up, it's missing some of the features that fully-loaded mid-size sedans are offering now, but that's the way GM does things. Want that 360º camera system on the Optima? Gotta get the Buick. Want those rear window sunshades? Gotta go up to the Cadillac.
Got that 360 view and sunshades (2017 SXL) and harmin Kardin 630 watt surround!
I'm sorry but I owned a 2011 Sonata turbo limited (platform mate of the optima).. it's not even close or similar to the Impala. The Impala is a much more substantial and robustly powered vehicle compared to the inconsistent power of the optima 2.0t. the Kia's/Hyundai's are great in their own right but don't compare to the solidity and outright V6 consistent power of the impala or anything carrying the GM 3.6 for that matter. Just a different type and feel of vehicle.
Yeah...but its a Kia🤣🤣🤣
the 3.6 for the impala is detunned
Could have some potential for aftermarket power.
@@PRNTestDrive based on a tune make and few after market parts I'm saying the most you can get to the wheels would be 280
Compared to more recent years 14,15,16,17 , this version is butt ugly
We assume you mean the 2014-2018 model years are the ones that are ugly, as they're all the same generation.
@@PRNTestDrive
Okay, i was just going by what i recall when considering this car. I don't like the wheels and front end of the car. Looks cheap. Inside of car still looks amazing. Thanks
GM meaning G for =Ghulam ,M for =Murtaza, my name 🤗😎. MG mean M for Murtaza ,G for Gujjar ,I want viza USA
Hope you can some day!
Thanks
What an overpriced pig, I bought the cheapest 4 cylinder model, no options, paid less than 22 k. Live in Chicago, no snow tires, performing just great thank you very much.
Keep in mind this fully-loaded price is in Canadian, and it's highly unlikely anyone would pay full retail price on this car.
mpg ? you make?
Chevrolet SS was better
SS is a true sports sedan !
They were trash and didn't sell. Do your research
ALEX MALEAN maybe so but they were a hell of a lot more impressive than this overgrown Malibu ever was
Agreed. Never liked Malibus
Terrible interior.
Can't win em all!
No thanks, Chevys are pieces of trash, actually all Chevys are, cheap plastic parts and poor design
They last though !
You don't know what you're talking about there Buckwheat. I've had Chevy farm-trucks (C60's), Pickups, etc. Had an '08 LTZ, & traded it for a CPO 2015 loaded LTZ, with the optional 20" wheels. The ones shown here are 19's, on this Midnight-Edition Impala.
What do you drive....a Schwinn?
GM kills everything it touches
I think their decision to kill off the Impala was one of my biggest disappointments last year. I really enjoyed driving this car and hoped to get into a 2019 before they discontinued it.