2013 Chevrolet Impala Review

2013 Chevrolet Impala
The 2013 Chevrolet Impala combines strong acceleration with surprising fuel efficiency, but poor seat comfort and shoddy cabin quality reinforce its rental-car personality.

The base 2013 Impala LS starts at $26,685 including an $825 destination charge. To see how the Impala's specs compare with full-size sedans like the Ford Taurus, Dodge Charger and Hyundai Azera, click here.

The system features hydraulic power assistance, but unlike many systems that make it easy to turn the wheel at parking-lot speeds, the Impala seems to offer less assist at low speeds, making the wheel feel heavy. The car is quiet, though.

Compared with newer Chevy sedans like the Malibu and Cruze, the Impala's cabin is shockingly outdated.

The Impala is the only new car that offers a front bench seat, which increases seating capacity to six. The Impala has 18.6 cubic feet of cargo room. The Impala's cargo area is free of obstructions that might snag luggage.

The Impala received an overall rating of four out of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests.

Fleet operators buy all kinds of cars, but of the Impala's nearly 180,000 registrations in 2011, around 73 percent went to rental, government and commercial fleets, according to R.L. Polk data, with rental companies making up 80 percent of all fleet registrations. Fleet buyers might be ambivalent about the new Impala, but for regular car shoppers, the replacement couldn't come soon enough.

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala ranks 8 out of 8 Affordable Large Cars. The 2013 Chevrolet Impala offers plenty of power and a large trunk. However, the Impala also disappoints test drivers with its uninspiring handling and basic interior.

The Impala’s 18/30 mpg fuel economy also earns positive comments from the automotive press. Inside, the 2013 Chevy Impala has some unique attributes within the class. If you’re shopping for a car with the latest tech features, the Impala may also disappoint.

With a new model just around the corner, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala gets just a few minor changes, including a new Luxury Edition package.

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala full-size sedan is offered in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ. Standard features on the entry-level LS include 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, keyless entry, cruise control, air-conditioning, a six-way power driver seat, full power accessories, a tilt-only leather-wrapped steering wheel, OnStar emergency communications, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack.

The top-of-the-line LTZ adds 18-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, heated mirrors, heated power front seats (eight-way driver, six-way passenger), leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and an eight-speaker Bose premium audio system.

A six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive are standard. EPA fuel economy estimates are 18 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined.

The 2013 Chevrolet Impala's list of standard safety features includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side-impact airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. The 2013 Chevrolet Impala offers a spacious passenger cabin with room for five. Opt for the available front bench seat and you have a sedan with seating for six, something that's a rarity nowadays. While the Impala's trunk offers a generous 18.6 cubic feet of cargo room, the fold-down rear seatback is optional and doesn't split 60/40.

The 2013 Chevy Impala's performance is something of a mixed bag.

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