This Chevrolet Impala has been on the road since the 2006 model year and there's no replacement in sight until the 2014 model.Chevy Impala is a large front-wheel drive sedan, one size up from Malibu.
Despite a spacious cabin and comfortable ride, the 2011 Chevrolet Impala is outdone by most competitors. The Chevy Impala's practical strengths contribute to its mainstream appeal: a smooth ride, a quiet cabin, room for up to six, a large trunk and a solid safety record. Not exciting but wholly serviceable, the Chevy Impala is decent transportation for most.
The 2011 Chevy Impala is a full-size four-door sedan offered in three trim levels: base LS, midrange LT and top-drawer LTZ. LS models are equipped with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, cruise control, keyless entry, air-conditioning, five-passenger seating, six-way power driver seat, tilt-only steering wheel, full power accessories, Constar and a six-speaker CD audio system with satellite radio and auxiliary audio jack.
The top-of-the-line LTZ adds a larger V6 engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, "luxury-tuned" suspension, eight-way power driver seat and the LT's Luxury package content.
The front-wheel-drive Chevrolet Impala LS and LT models include a standard 3.5-liter V6 producing 211 horsepower and 216 pound-feet of torque, while the LTZ is equipped with a 3.9-liter V6 that generates 224 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
Both overhead valve engines are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, while the Chevy Impala's competitors typically offer more sophisticated six-speed automatics. With less power, however, the Chevy Impala manages estimated fuel economy at 19 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined.
The 2011 Chevrolet Impala performs well in safety testing, and is equipped with standard antilock brakes, traction control, stability control, OnStar telematics, front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags. In government crash testing, the "Chevy Impala" earned the highest possible five-star rating in frontal and side-impact crash tests.
A quick tour of the Chevy Impala's cabin offers a good illustration of the strengths and weaknesses of its aging design. There's seating for up to six passengers -- something that's increasingly rare in modern sedans -- with the 40/20/40-split front bench that's offered as an option on LS/LT models.
Chevrolet’s front-wheel-drive Chevy Impala brings a classically comfortable ride and big value to the table, but the 2011 model can't compete with the likes of the Ford Taurus, Toyota Avalon or Hyundai Azera in refinement.
The biggest asset in the Chevy Impala's portfolio is the copious interior and cargo room to be found inside. Fuel economy is a credit, too--despite a four-speed transmission, the Chevy Impala can pull 29 mpg in highway driving, according to the EPA.
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