2016 Chevrolet Impala – An Impressive American Sedan – Consumer and Car Exam
Good grades: the 2016 Chevrolet Impala has impressive styling, both inside and out. Its sleek, modern, beautiful styling no longer says “rental car special.” Interior room, ergonomics, and comfort are cavernous. The quality of materials in the Impala are not cheap and flimsy like GM cars of the 1990’s–they’re very nice, and the seats in the Chevy Impala–both front and rear–are very comfortable with lots of room for passengers to stretch out and relax. The trunk is also extremely large, with enough room to gobble up plenty of gear on a long road trip. The stereo system in the 2016 Chevy Impala also sounds fantastic. Even if you don’t use it, you are treated to a nice, quiet ride.
Engine power on the 305 hp, 264 lb-ft. of torque, 3.6L V6 engine is strong and well tuned for the six-speed automatic transmission, and the overall driving dynamics (as well as the build quality) do not disappoint. Braking and handling are also exceptional on the Impala.
Bad Grades: there’s very little to complain about here: the rear blind spots might be too much for some, especially shorter adults; also, the starting price of the Impala may be a bit much for some prospective shoppers: the 2LT trim has a starting MSRP of $30,435, while a base Impala starts at $27,095. The price goes up even more from there, and there are many people not wanting to spent that kind of cash on an Impala.
Final Grade: The Car Exam gives the 2016 Chevrolet Impala a solid “A” grade. It’s one of the best-driving and impressive American sedans Consumer and Car Exam has ever tested, and it’s a job well-done by Chevy and GM. If reliability is just as impressive, GM has a real winner on its hands.
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