[USA] Chevrolet Impala 2014

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Press Release :

All-New Impala – Chevrolet Reinvents an

Iconic Sedan

Designed to deliver bold style, interior

refinement and enhanced efficiency

NEW YORK – Chevrolet completes

the transformation of its North American passenger car lineup with the

introduction of the all-new 2014 Impala. The redesigned flagship sedan builds on

the strong heritage of the Impala nameplate by offering expressive style, a

more-refined interior, easy-to-use technology, and what is expected to be an

exhilarating driving experience.

"The 2014 Impala re-establishes this

iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold styling that will turn

heads for years to come," said Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. "The

team has also delivered the comfort, safety, fuel efficiency and technology that

will strengthen Impala's leadership in the highly competitive full-size sedan

market."

The all-new Impala goes on sale in early 2013 as the 10th

generation of one of the industry's most enduring – and popular – nameplates.

Impala was America's best-selling full-size sedan in 2011, with sales of more

than 171,000, which also made it one of the 10 best-selling cars overall in the

United States, along with Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze.

"This all-new

Impala delivers on our promise that every new car that wears the Chevrolet

bowtie will embody the pioneering spirit that has defined the brand for more

than a century." said Chris Perry, vice president, global Chevrolet marketing.

"With the striking new design and the right mix of comfort, technology and

efficiency, we have recaptured the magic that attracted millions of consumers to

the Impala nameplate for decades."

Designed on an award-winning global

platform, the 2014 Impala introduces new levels of comfort, refinement and

technology. Highlights include:

• All-new exterior design that represents the next evolution of
  Chevrolet's design vocabulary. It features a 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
  
• A range of three direct-injected engines, including a 3.6L V-6, new 2.5L
  four-cylinder and a 2.4L four-cylinder with eAssist, that deliver enhanced
  performance and efficiency
  
• All-new interior with flowing design and integrated center stack that
  incorporates an available eight-inch touch screen display with available
  Chevrolet MyLink
  
• Chevrolet MyLink, which includes Bluetooth audio streaming and available
  navigation among many other features, is controlled via a touch screen on the
  eight-inch display
  
• Quieter environment with a greater emphasis on comfort – including
  active noise cancellation with four-cylinder powertrains
  
• 360 degrees of active safety features with 10 standard air bags and
  OnStar, along with available features including 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.
  

Design details

The 2014 Impala brings a new

aesthetic to Impala that honors the cues that have helped distinguish the

classic nameplate for decades.

"Our design team was challenged to create

a new classic, but that didn't mean relying on nostalgia," said John Cafaro,

director of North America passenger car exterior design. "This is very much a

contemporary car, with design elements, craftsmanship and attention to detail

that complement its advanced technology and performance."

The Impala's

long, low proportion has a wind-swept profile that suggests motion, while the

range of 18-, 19- and 20-inch wheels is tailored to the body to provide that

"just right" stance. At the front, low-profile projector-beam headlamps – or HID

headlamps and LED daytime running lamps on LTZ – sweep around the corners and

frame a wide grille, while a power dome hood conveys performance. The LTZ's LED

daytime running lamps provide a contemporary visual statement, along with

function.

Sculpted coves in the body sides add to the Impala's design

drama, with a signature cue in the rear fenders that acknowledges classic Impala

designs. The long greenhouse area enhances the sleek look of the car while

maintaining excellent visibility.

The 2014 Impala builds on Chevrolet's

signature dual-cockpit interior with greater attention to detail and upscale

features – seen in everything from the wraparound flow of the instrument panel

into the door panels and the available ambient lighting, to the soft feel of the

materials and the premium appearance of the seats' stitching.

The

instrument panel integrates a new instrument cluster with a standard 4.2-inch

color display with reconfigurable features for the driver information center.

The eight-inch touch screen with concealed storage behind it is matched with the

available Chevrolet MyLink system.

Comfort and

refinement

The 2014 Impala's comfort and refinement are rooted in a

stronger body structure, designed to foster a quieter passenger environment and

a greater overall feeling of quality. The stiffer architecture also enabled

engineers to tune the ride and handling more precisely, for a greater feeling of

control and comfort. A comprehensive package of sound-absorbing,

sound-suppressing and even active noise cancellation (on four-cylinder models)

contributes to the 2014 Impala being Chevrolet's quietest full-size sedan

ever.

Premium materials throughout the interior and details such as

high-quality fabric, Ultrasuede and perforated leather appointments, complement

the quiet environment and give the Impala a substantive look and feel. The seats

are bolstered for greater support, and the seat cushions are designed to deliver

a firm, premium feel that is just as comfortable on a 500-mile drive as on a

five-minute excursion. The rear-seat head restraints fold to improve rear

visibility when driving without rear passengers.

Safety

technology

The 2014 Impala offers a comprehensive suite of standard

and available safety features. It employs advanced technologies – including

radar – to help avoid crashes. Visual and audible alerts help drivers identify

potential crash situations and even intervene when a crash threat appears more

imminent.

The available safety features and benefits include firsts for

Chevrolet and Impala:

• Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control – Using radar technology, this
  feature senses traffic in front of the Impala to adjust the vehicle speed,
  including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again. It is
  the first application in a Chevrolet.
  
• Collision mitigation braking – Another Chevy first: Radar technology
  detects 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 – Camera technology detects a possible crash
  threat and alerts the driver, giving him or her time to stop and/or change
  course.
  
• Lane departure warning – A camera-based lane detection system that warns
  the driver of impending lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside
  rearview mirror, identifies traffic lane markings and provides audible
  alerts.
  
• Side blind zone alert – Using radar sensors on both sides of the
  vehicle, the system "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 – Based on the radar sensors of side blind zone
  alert, it warns the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking
  spot – including angled parking. Visual and audible alerts are triggered if
  moving vehicles are detected.
  

These advanced crash-avoidance technologies complement the Impala's

other safety features – including 10 standard air bags and

OnStar.

Performance and driving experience

Impala's

three powertrains all feature fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight

components.

Impala's Ecotec 2.4L engine works with the eAssist system to

provide 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.

The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines

developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. It is estimated

at195 horsepower (145 kW).

Output for the 3.6L V-6 is estimated at 303

horsepower (226 kW).

All of Impala's engines are matched with six-speed

automatic transmissions.

The powertrains are the force behind Impala's

responsive driving experience, which is tuned for a spirited, yet comfortable

performance. 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 feature an electric

variable-assist steering system that helps save fuel by drawing energy only when

the steering wheel is turned.

The 2014 Impala will be offered in LS, LT

and LTZ models, with assembly at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck, Mich., and Oshawa,

Ontario facilities. Pricing will be announced later.

Founded in 1911 in

Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business

in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4million cars and trucks a

year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature

spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on

Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Topic Spies : [uSA] Chevrolet Impala (Spy)

Beh non è affatto male, benchè la fiancata sia tormentata.

È la conferma del nuovo family feeling Chevrolet. Chissà se verrà adottato anche in Europa.

Modificato 4 Aprile 2012 da Touareg 2.5

[ilfato]

Ha un nonsoche di c5

[Stefano73]

Rispetto all'attuale IMPALA (mi pare usatissima dalla polizia usa) c'è un abisso a livello di design, sarebbe da vedere in una vista di fiancata 3-4 posteriore....sembrerebbe interessante come sezioni meno come proporzioni-volumi, un altra bella berlina dopo cruze e nuova malibù e vedo che giustamente il mercato le sta premiando.

Il frontale ricorda vagamente quello della camaro ed è un bene, ma mi chiedo hanno già abbandonato il family-feeling doppia calandra che caretterizza anche la nostre dawrolet?

[Touareg 2.5]

Primo messaggio aggiornato con nuove foto. Beh che dire... sembrerebbe proprio che le case americane abbian voglia di osare un po' di più rispetto al passato.

Il risultato può esser discutibile, ma non è pessimo. Sembra una Koreana (Samsung) .

Adoro lo scompartimento segreto .

[fonzino1]

Ha un nonsoche di c5

Sono daccordo

[alettone75]

non mi dispiace affatto, unica nota stonata è quel posteriore un pò gonfio.

[Jack.Torrance]

Devo ammettere che mi piace parecchio.

[Stefano73]

Primo messaggio aggiornato con nuove foto. Beh che dire... sembrerebbe proprio che le case americane abbian voglia di osare un po' di più rispetto al passato.

Il risultato può esser discutibile, ma non è pessimo. Sembra una Koreana (Samsung) .

Adoro lo scompartimento segreto .

Beh i coreani in quei segmenti stanno dettando legge come design....quindi giusto ispirarsi un pò, come immaginavo il posteriore non è proporzionatissimo in effetti sa un pò di C5 ma citroen è meglio perchè ha una coda non così sviluppata come questa chevi.

Anche in altre viste trovo veramente riuscitissimo il frontale

[Cosimo]

Solo io la trovo un cassone sproporzionatissimo? Ha il culo di una geisha..

Modificato 4 Aprile 2012 da Cosimo
ortografia canaglia

[8coibaf]

Il posteriore mi sembra un misto di fari Audi con la barra cromata della Granturismo