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LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
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The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Models with the base engine on offer do not hold a good record for acceleration.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Models with the base engine on offer do not hold a good record for acceleration. There is an optional 305 horsepower V6 engine on offer that is quicker than the base engine, but it suffers in the fuel economy section. However, the ride is comfortable and does not float on the road like other large cars.
As the LS variant comes with an array of standard features, there is no reason to go for the higher-priced upper-level trims. As per our recommendation, it is better if you stick with the base LS trim that comes with a sticker price of $26,860. If you want better performance from your sedan, you can go with the V6 available.
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Models with the base engine on offer do not hold a good record for acceleration.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes with a 2.5-liter Inline-4 engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Models with the base engine on offer do not hold a good record for acceleration. There is an optional 305 horsepower V6 engine on offer that is quicker than the base engine, but it suffers in the fuel economy section. However, the ride is comfortable and does not float on the road like other large cars.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes in three trim levels. They are the LS, LT, and LTZ. The LS represents the base variant and is priced at $26,860. The LT represents the intermediate variant and is priced at $29,110. The top-end LTZ is a mix of both the LS and LT and includes more or less all the features of both the trims along with an additional few.
Trim |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
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MSRP |
$26,860 |
$29,110 |
$33,880 |
Key-features |
18-inch steel wheels |
18-inch alloy wheels |
All features of LT and LS, plus: |
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Automatic headlights |
Heated side mirrors |
Bose Audio System(opt) |
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Keyless entry |
Dual-zone automatic climate control |
Navigation System(opt) |
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Cruise control |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
Leather upholstery |
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A/C |
My Link infotainment system |
20-inch wheels |
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8-way power-adjustable driver seat |
8-inch touchscreen display |
Adaptive cruise control(opt) |
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Full power accessories |
SD card slot |
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Trip computer |
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Bluetooth |
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6-speaker Sound system |
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CD Player |
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Satellite Radio |
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HD Radio |
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As the LS variant comes with an array of standard features, there is no reason to go for the higher-priced upper-level trims. As per our recommendation, it is better if you stick with the base LS trim that comes with a sticker price of $26,860. If you want better performance from your sedan, you can go with the V6 available.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is powered by a 2.5-liter Inline-4 cylinder engine that generates 195 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission powering the front wheels of the car.
This four-cylinder engine does not come with swift acceleration but is useful in traffic situations. The sedan touches the 60 mph mark in 9.8 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.1 seconds.
Model |
Chevrolet Impala LS |
Nissan Maxima S |
Toyota Avalon XLE |
Kia Cadenza Premium |
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MSRP |
$26,860 |
$31,290 |
$31,590 |
$35,100 |
Engine |
2.5 Liter Inline 4 |
3.5 Liter V6 |
3.5 Liter V6 |
3.3 Liter V6 |
Drivetrain |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Front-wheel drive |
Transmission |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
Continuously variable-speed automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
6-speed shiftable automatic |
Power |
195 hp @ 6300 rpm |
290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
268 hp @ 6200 rpm |
293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Torque |
187 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm |
261 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm |
248 ft-lbs. @ 4700 rpm |
255 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm |
0-60(mph) |
9.8 sec |
6.6 sec |
6.9 sec |
6.8 sec |
Quarter-mile |
17.1 sec |
14.4 sec |
14.7 sec |
14.6 sec |
Top Speed(mph) |
132 mph |
151 mph |
147 mph |
152 mph |
The Kia Cadenza is the most powerful car in the lot with a horsepower of 293. The Nissan Maxima falls in the second position, followed by the Toyota Avalon and the Chevrolet Impala. While all the cars in the segment come equipped with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, it is just the Nissan Maxima that gets left out because of its CVT transmission.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala delivers fuel efficiency of 21 mpg in the city, 31 mpg on the highway, and 25 mpg combined. The 2.5-Liter engine of the Impala delivers decent results but can be said to be the best. The Toyota Avalon has a bigger engine than the Chevrolet Impala but delivers astonishing fuel efficiency figures that are the same as that of the Chevrolet Impala.
Model |
Chevrolet Impala LS |
Nissan Maxima S |
Toyota Avalon XLE |
Kia Cadenza Premium |
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MPG (City) (mpg) |
21 |
19 |
21 |
19 |
MPG (Highway) (mpg) |
31 |
26 |
31 |
28 |
MPG (Combined) (mpg) |
25 |
22 |
25 |
22 |
Fuel Capacity (gallon) |
18.5 gal |
20.0 gal |
17.0 gal |
18.5 gal |
Range (City/Hwy) |
389 / 574 miles |
380 / 520 miles |
357 / 527 miles |
352 / 518 miles |
Clearly, the Toyota Avalon is the most fuel-efficient car in the segment in spite of having a V6 engine on offer. Apart from the Impala, all the other cars in the segment come with a V6 setup. The Impala with its 4 cylinder engine occupies the second position, followed by the Kia Cadenza and Nissan Maxima.
The interior of the Chevrolet Impala can accommodate 5 passengers in total, combining both the first and second row of seats. Apart from the presence of few plastics here and there, the Impala’s cabin is otherwise upscale.
Cloth upholstery comes as standard along with the power driver’s seat. The 2014 Chevrolet Impala comes with a cargo capacity of 18.8 cubic feet, which can be enhanced by folding down the second-row seats whenever needed.
Model |
Chevrolet Impala LS |
Nissan Maxima S |
Toyota Avalon XLE |
Kia Cadenza Premium |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
39.9/57.9/45.8 |
38.5/56.3/43.8 |
37.6/58.2/42.1 |
40.0/58.3/45.5 |
Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in) |
37.4/56.9/39.8 |
36.4/55.1/34.6 |
37.9/57.0/39.2 |
37.8/56.5/36.8 |
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
18.8 cu. ft. |
14.2 cu. ft. |
16.0 cu. ft. |
15.9 cu. ft. |
Leather upholstery and heated front seats come as standard from the LTZ trim. The seats are comfortable and the larger wheelbase makes better legroom inside the cabin. In terms of cargo space, the Impala beats each of its rivals and secures the first position in the segment. The second position is occupied by the Toyota Avalon with 16 cu-ft of storage capacity. Some of the major interior features include:
The infotainment system of the Chevrolet Impala consists of HD Radio and 6-speaker audio system. Other standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, Satellite Radio, USB port, and an OnStar Telematics system.
The list of optional features includes an 11-speaker Bose Sound System, Bluetooth audio streaming, and an 8-inch touchscreen system. Some important infotainment features of the Chevrolet Impala are as follows:
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala rolls on a set of 18-inch steel wheels with front and rear performance tires. In the front are equipped the Automatic headlights that activate automatically in poorly lit or dark areas without the driver’s manual switch. Other exterior features include heated side mirrors, keyless entry, or sunroof, but they make their presence on the higher end trims while the keyless entry comes as standard on all the models starting from the base.
Model |
Chevrolet Impala LS |
Nissan Maxima S |
Toyota Avalon XLE |
Kia Cadenza Premium |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
N/A |
3550 lb. |
3461 lb. |
3668 lb. |
Length (in.) |
201.3 in. |
190.6 in. |
195.3 in. |
195.5 in. |
Width (in.) |
73.0 in. |
73.2 in. |
72.2 in. |
72.8 in. |
Height (in.) |
58.9 in. |
57.8 in. |
57.5 in. |
58.1 in. |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
5.4 in. |
Wheelbase (in.) |
111.7 in. |
109.3 in. |
111.0 in. |
112.0 in. |
In terms of curb weight, the Kia Cadenza ranks the heaviest in the segment. It is followed by the Nissan Maxima and then by the Toyota Avalon. In terms of overall length, the Chevrolet Impala however impresses us with its lengthy design. The ground clearance stats are not available for a majority of sedans. Some major exterior features include:
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala has been through the crash-tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). It has earned an overall rating of 5-stars, which includes 5-stars in frontal crash and 4-stars in rollover tests. Even in the test conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS), the Impala has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ in the majority of crash tests. Some of the safety features that come equipped with the 2014 Chevrolet Impala are as follows:
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is a good car in the affordable large sedan segment. Though the engine is not the quickest, it performs decently and in any instance does not make it prove underpowered. The interior is made with plastics, but the cabin is much upscale in its class. The infotainment system takes time to respond and can be said to be sluggish. The area where the Impala shines is its cargo capacity. It has a decent fuel economy, though its rivals with bigger engines deliver a similar economy. Overall it is a good package for the price point.