ChevroletImpala just received more aggressive looks, due to the addition of new exclusive trim level. The so called Midnight Edition is actually a special edition blacked-out package, inspired by a concept vehicle shown at SEMA last year. The car will be available for order this summer and will add all the premium characteristics of the new redesigned Impala.
Exterior
In terms of exterior styling features, the first thing to notice about the Midnight Edition is that it is all-black. Even Chevy’s badges have been blackened out. The Jet Black exterior is accompanied by body color mirrors.
In addition, the alloys are in the size of 19-inches and are machine-faced with black accents. Black grille and surround, front and rear black bowtie and black rear spoiler are also a necessity.
Interior
There isn’t any official picture of the interior, but Chevrolet says that its theme is Jet Black, so we expect exclusive black leather upholstery and black interior elements. The difference with the standard model here are the sport pedals.
Impala Midnight Edition can be ordered with a choice of two powertrains. The standard one is the 2.5L iVLC, which features stop/start technology and produces 195hp (145 kW) and 253Nm (187 lb-ft) of torque. The other one is the 3.6L V-6 that is claimed to be the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in the segment, generating 303 horses (226 kW).
Pricing and Trim Levels
This Impala special edition will have a limited production in the 2LT trim level with the standard 2.5L engine. Otherwise the package can be purchased on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels and costs between $995 USD and $1,595 USD.
There are many different fuels besides gasoline out there with each one of them having advantages and drawbacks. In the recent years, however, compressed natural gas (CNG) has become a popular type of fuel due to several advantages – it is cheap, it does not pollute the environment and it provides almost as much power as gasoline. The drawback? It’s the CNG tank as there may be leakages and other problems.
This is not the case with the tank of the CNG-powered 2015 Chevrolet Impala. The car boasts a tank that is so safe and so strong it can survive bullets and fires that come from different directions. Chevrolet has achieved this level of endurance and safety by adding a large piece of cast aluminum that protects the tank valve and connection from certain side impacts and sheet metal plates on either side help protect it from loose objects in the trunk or rear seat. Chevrolet has also exposed the tank to pressures higher than 3,600 PSI, which is the normal value and then other extreme situations, exceeding US federal regulations and CNG industry guidelines. In addition to that the tank has undergone long-term structural integrity tests equivalent to 15,000 pressure cycles and hydrostatic burst tests of up to 8,100 PSI. This is what the tank also had to endure:
The industry-standard Bonfire Test confirms the CNG tank’s pressure relief valves are operational and help prevent the tank from rupturing in a fire. In addition to placing the tank about four inches above a steady 800-degree Fahrenheit fire, General Motors’ engineers added trunk, back seat and underbody fires to test the pressure relief valves’ ability to sense heat on all sides of the tank. And the tests were done at two different fuel levels.
In the Penetration Test, the tank is filled to its service pressure and is shot with a 7.62 mm armor piercing bullet. In order to pass the test, the bullet has to pass completely through one side of the tank without exiting out the other side. The goal is to have the tank maintain the bullet hole only as the weak structural point, without rupturing.
Front barrier, side impact and rear impact crash tests were conducted on the Bi-Fuel Impala. Some aftermarket CNG-conversion kit manufacturers conduct only a barrier test.
The all-steel, trunk-mounted tank holds about 7.8 gallons of gas, enough for the driver to cover about 150 miles of driving after which the car automatically and seamlessly switches to gasoline. The Bi-fuel Impala, which is also a 2015 “Green Car of the Year” finalist, is the auto-industry’s only manufacturer-produced full size sedan in North America that runs both on CNG and gasoline. The CNG system is covered by a 5-year, 100,000-mile limited warranty, whichever comes first, and can be serviced at Chevy dealerships in both the USA and Canada.
The CNG-powered 2015 Chevrolet Impala can be ordered now. The car will ship by the end of this year.
Chevrolet has unveiled the 2015 Impala, which is expected to hit the market in the summer with pricing starting from $27,735 (including an $825 destination charge) for the entry level LS model. The top-of-ragen LT trim level with six-cylinder engine is priced at $30,960.
2015 Chevrolet Impala will come with a start/stop system as standard on 2.5 liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine – 195HP (145 kW) and 253Nm (187 lb-ft) of torque. It will enable the sedan to return an EPA-estimated 22 mpg US in city, 31 mpg US on the highway and 25 mpg US on combined cycle. There is only one more engine in the range – a premium 3.6 liter six-cylinder with estimated at 303HP (226 kW).
Other new features include a heavy-duty starter and advanced algorithms which consider the “cabin temperature, humidity, battery charge and other factors when deciding if the engine should come to a stop”. There are also new engine mounts that “provide the greatest isolation possible from the cabin”.
The powertrains are the reason for the Impala’s responsive driving experienceIn addition, a MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-link rear suspension underpin the Impala, with an isolated front cradle and hydraulic ride bushing that help deliver a smoother, quieter ride. All models that are being offered include an electric variable-assist steering system thank to which the car is more fuel efficient.
2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel CNG is going on sale this summer as promised. The car was introduced last year and is the industry’s only manufacturer-produced full-size sedan in North America that can run on both compressed natural gas (CNG) and gasoline. The car is offered in either an LS base trim or a higher-equipped LT trim. This Chevrolet was created in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the OPEC Oil Embargo – The National Summit on Energy Security.
The vehicle is available only with a 3.6L hardened engine with hardened valves and valve seats. This will deliver more wear resistance and durability with the CNG fuel system. The CNG tank is mounted in the trunk. It has an equivalent capacity of 7.8 gallons of gasoline, which means that it is expected to offer approximately 150 city miles of range on compressed natural gas. Gasoline and compressed natural gas combined will offer an expected range of 500 city miles.
Natural gas is one of the cleanest-burning fuels currently available. The vehicles that run on CNG produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline-powered cars. In addition, it will also help customers reduce fuel costs next to the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions.
Primarily, the Impala runs on CNG. When the fuel tank is depleted, the system automatically and seamlessly switches to run on gasoline. Those who want to change fuels while driving can do so by simply pushing a button on the dashboard. This button utilizes LED light to indicate when CNG is being used.
2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel CNG has a starting price of $38,210 USD.
General Motors is going to build 2015 Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel CNG vehicle which is going to operate on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG). The model is expected to hit the showrooms in the summer of 2015 and it is created in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the OPEC Oil Embargo – The National Summit on Energy Security.
In addition, the bi-fuel Impala is an example of utilizing affordable technology with the aim of minimizing the oil consumption and saving consumers money at the gas station. The use of natural gas is always associated with cleaner energy source when compared to petroleum, and in addition it costs much less than the latter.
To be more precise, the CNG vehicles usually have 20 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline-powered cars. 2015 Impala Bi-Fuel is going to be equipped with factory-engineered powertrain that switches from CNG to gasoline. Its total range is expected to be up to 500 miles.
In addition to the Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Spark EV and the upcoming Cadillac ELR, the new 2014 Chevrolet Malibu is now going to be equipped with a start-stop technology as a standard. Thanks to it, the vehicle is expected to achieve a fuel economy rated at 25 mpg city/36 mpg highway.
2014 Chevrolet Impala is going to be equipped with full-speed-range adaptive cruise control. This new feature will considerably decrease the number of repeated stops and starts during every day driving.
In fact, this 2014 Impala is the first Chevrolet vehicle which will offer this technology. The latter addresses the continuous task of braking and accelerating via a cruise control system that in turn allows the driver to maintain a driver-selected following gap with the vehicle ahead.
This full-speed-range adaptive cruise control system utilizes forward-looking radar, which allows the driver to choose the three gaps at which to follow the car ahead. These gaps are adaptable to the selected cruise speed. Therefore is ensured a larger distance between the cars at a higher cruise speed. In addition, the system automatically accelerates and stops the vehicle up to moderate levels in order to maintain the chosen gap.
Furthermore, the Adaptive Cruise Control still needs driver’s full attention to the road condition, because when needed he or she can override the system and manually accelerates or stop. This new technology addition to the Impala can dramatically decrease the workload and stress associated with the everyday task of car following.
Two other features include in the car, will provide help in order to avoid or reduce the damage caused by crashes. The firs one is Forward Collision Alert, which signals when the driver is approaching a vehicle in front of them too quickly or if they are following much too closely.
The second is the Crash Imminent Braking that is offered with the ACC package and can intervene to automatically apply the brakes. Other available features on the Impala include Lane Departure Warning, Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Vision Camera, and Ultrasonic Rear Part Assist.
2014 Chevrolet Impala was revealed almost a year ago and now it comes with an announced pricing for the US market. The flagship sedan began driving off the line at Oshawa Assembly today and it is on its way to Chevrolet’s showrooms which will be available later this month. In addition, it has also been announced that the Impala will be manufactured at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant and the production will begin in May.
More importantly, the model includes several new features such as Adaptive Cruise Control and crash-avoidance technologies like Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert, and ten standard airbags.
In addition, company’s latest MyLink radio debuts in the 2014 Impala. This entertainment system features a customizable eight-inch color display screen and adopts natural voice recognition – which is the first to be met in a Chevy.
Three direct-injection engine choices will be available: a 3.6L V-6, a newly designed 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L four-cylinder with fuel-saving eAssist technology. The latter is estimated to deliver up to 35 mpg on highway driving. All of the above mentioned engines are matched to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The starting price of 2014 Chevrolet Impala begins at $27,535, including destination.
Chevrolet’s flagship sedan – the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is set to go on sale next year’s spring. Being America’s best-selling sedan in 2011, the upgraded model shows off new sophisticated design features, more technology and safety equipment, ad at the same time keeps current strengths such as spaciousness and comfort.
A technology highlight here is the latest MyLink radio. The in-vehicle entertainment system adds an eight-inch color display screen which is entirely customizable. The system also adopts natural voice recognition.
Other new features in the 2014 Impala are the Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert. For the safety of the occupants, there are added ten standard airbags.
Furthermore, three direct-injection engine choices will be available: a 3.6L V-6, a 2.5L four-cylinder and a 2.4L four-cylinder with fuel-saving eAssist technology that is estimated to deliver 35 mpg. Here all of them will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The trim line will include three levels – the LS, LT and LTZ. The starting price of the new 2014 Chevrolet Impala is $27 535.
It’s official: Chevrolet are going to have a V8 RWD performance sedan back in it’s fleet. It will be called the Chevrolet SS and, as a class, will slot right above the Impala. It will also provide the base for Chevrolet’s NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar which is set for a debut at the 2013 Daytona 500.
“As a passionate race fan and performance enthusiast, I am thrilled that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel-drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that is closely linked to the performance sedan that will be available for sale,” said Mark Reuss, president of GM North America. “The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends beyond the track. I am personally looking forward to driving it.”
Not much to think about here, except that name – the SS. Back in the days, Chevrolet used to label their performance edition with a Super Sport designation. First appeared in 1957 on a Corvette prototype race car, it stuck on and became a synonym for power, performance and exclusivity. The firs production car to come with an SS edition was the 1961 Impala – only 453 were ever made and all of them had their chassis and suspension revised, power brakes (big deal back then), a tachometer on the steering wheel column and some flashy wheels. One of the Last SS models to come from Chevrolet is the 2010 Camaro. Now, when the upcoming V8 rear-wheel-driven, sedan is a full-blown SS, one has to wonder if it lives up to it’s name. Also, Chevrolet should consider coming up with a new name if they are going to make a hardcore version of the SS (SS SS) would be kind of redundant.
The production Chevrolet SS will start as a MY 2014 with production starting late in 2013, so there will be more updates to come. In the mean time catch a glimpse of the camouflaged NASCAR Chevrolet SS provided by the company itself.
Chevrolet has just introduced their new model 2014 Chevrolet Impala, which offers new look at the iconic sedan and delivers expressive style, fine interior, innovative technologies and exciting driving experience.
The new model will go on sale in early 2013. And although it is designed on already familiar, but yet award-winning global platform, 2014 Impala is to introduce new levels of comfort, refinement and technology.
As one can effortlessly see, there is an all-new exterior design, which represents the new direction of Chevrolet’s design philosophy. The car features sleek proportion, sculpted body sides, standard 18-inch wheels and projector-beam headlamps, with HID headlamps and LED daytime running lamps standard on LTZ models.
Furthermore, there is a range of three direct-injected engines offered: the well known 3.6L V-6 engine, the new 2.5L four-cylinder one and a 2.4L four-cylinder with eAssist. The latter delivers enhanced performance and efficiency.
How about the interior of the 2014 Impala: of course it can not be other than absolutely modified one. It now has flowing design and integrated center stack that incorporates an available eight-inch touch screen display with available Chevrolet MyLink.
In fact, Chevrolet MyLink technology includes Bluetooth audio streaming and available navigation among many other features.
Chevrolet Impala (2014)
In terms of safety standards, in the vehicle are featured active safety equipment with 10 standard air bags and OnStar, full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist.
To go even further into details, the new Impala has long, low proportion wind-swept profile. It can be equipped with range of 18-, 19- or 20-inch wheels. Observed from the front, one easily sees the low-profile projector-beam headlamps – or HID headlamps and LED daytime running lamps on LTZ. They sweep around the corners and frame a wide grille.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is built on the brands emblematic dual-cockpit interior. As you can view on the pictures below, the designer have put a greater attention to the details. In addition, they have included upscale features.
The new 2014 Impala is obviously all about comfort and refinement. This is due to the stronger body structure, designed to foster a quieter passenger environment and an enhanced feeling of quality. The stiffer architecture also offers refined ride and handling, which results bigger feeling of control and comfort.
In addition to all this, there is featured a comprehensive package of sound-absorbing, sound-suppressing which makes the 2014 Impala Chevrolet’s quietest full-size sedan.
Of course, there is no second thought that in the interior is included anything else but premium materials such as high-quality fabric, Ultrasuede and perforated leather appointments. For instance, the seats are bolstered for greater support and the rear-seat head restraints fold to improve rear visibility.
Chevrolet Impala Interior (2014)
Moreover, the new 2014 Impala offers employs advanced technologies in terms of safety and security:
Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, which uses radar technology and senses traffic in front of the Impala to adjust the vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again;
Collision mitigation braking, which is again a radar technology detecting a possible crash threat and alerts the driver. If the driver does not appear to react quickly enough or doesn’t react at all, this feature intervenes and applies the brakes in an effort to avoid the crash;
Forward collision alert is a camera technology, which detects a possible crash threat and alerts the driver, giving him or her time to stop and/or change course;
Lane departure warning is again camera-based lane detection system that warns the driver of impending lane changes.
Side blind zone alert is using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle, and “looks” for other vehicles in the blind zone areas of the Impala and indicates their presence with LED-lit symbols in the outside mirrors.
Rear cross traffic alert, which is based on the radar sensors of side blind zone alert, and warns the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking spot – including angled parking.
What has to be additionally mentioned is that the Impala is being offered with three powertrains, which all feature fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight components.
For instance, the Impala’s Ecotec 2.4L engine works with the eAssist system and delivers electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is estimated at 182 horsepower (134 kW) and is expected to achieve 35 mpg on the highway.
Secondly, the Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines and is developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is estimated at195 horsepower (145 kW).
Thirdly, the Output for the 3.6L V-6 is estimated at 303 horsepower (226 kW).
All of Impala’s engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmissions.
The powertrains are the reason for the Impala’s responsive driving experienceIn addition, a MacPherson-strut front suspension and four-link rear suspension underpin the Impala, with an isolated front cradle and hydraulic ride bushing that help deliver a smoother, quieter ride. All models that are being offered include an electric variable-assist steering system thank to which the car is more fuel efficient.
The 2014 Impala will be offered in LS, LT and LTZ models.
2014 Chevrolet Impala Specifications
Overview
Model:
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Body style / driveline:
front-drive, front-engine, four-door, five- passenger sedan
EPA vehicle class:
full-size
Manufacturing location:
Detroit-Hamtramck, Mich.; Oshawa, Ontario
Key competitors:
Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Nissan Maxima, Toyota Avalon, Hyundai Azera
Powertrain
Type:
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4 w/ eAssist
Ecotec 2.5L DOHC I-4
3.6L V-6 VVT DI
Displacement (cu in / cc):
145.4 / 2384
150 / 2457
217 / 3564
Fuel delivery:
direct injection
direct injection
direct injection
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):
182 / 134 @ 6200 (est.)
195 / 145 (est.)
303 / 226 @ 6800 (est.)
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
172 / 233 @ 4900 (est.)
187 / 253 (est.)
264 / 358 @ 5300 (est.)
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Transmission:
six-speed automatic
six-speed automatic
six-speed automatic
Chassis
Suspension (front):
MacPherson strut
Suspension (rear):
multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Steering type:
electric variable-assist rack-and-pinion
Turning circle (ft / m):
38.8 / 11.75
Brakes
split, dual-circuit four-wheel-disc with power assist
Wheel size and type:
18-inch steel and aluminum, 19-inch aluminum, 20-inch aluminum
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala full-size sedan will debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show which is going to take place next month. Chevrolet is also going to exhibit a transformed version of the 2013 Cehvrolet Traverse crossover utility vehicle. The only information that we have about those models are these two exclusively released teaser pictures, showing just a little peace of the vehicles. The new Impala model will further empower Chevrolet’s passenger car lineup by offering consumers a full-size sedan. In fact, Impala has been one of Chevrolet’s best-selling models since 1958. The all-new version of the Impala builds on that heritage.
On the other hand the refreshed 2013 Chevrolet Traverse was designed to deliver to families a new gathering space. It includes elements of style and refinement both inside and outside. It is also going to offer new and industry-exclusive safety features. Moreover Traverse model is among the safest vehicles on the road today. In this 2013 model, Chevrolet has added to the Traverse industry’s first front center air bag, which is engineered to protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes. What basically happens is that the air bag deploys in milliseconds and inflates between the driver and front passenger, providing added protection for both front occupants. Furthermore, the new edition of the crossover offers a wide variety of improvements in terms of ride and handling, interior materials and exterior styling.
Chevrolet Impala just received more aggressive looks, due to the addition of new exclusive trim level. The so called Midnight Edition is actually a special edition blacked-out package, inspired by a concept vehicle shown at SEMA last year. The car will be available for order this summer and will add all the premium characteristics of the new redesigned Impala.
It’s official: 
