When Chevrolet redesigned the Impala from the ground up in 2013 for the 2014 model year, the golden bowtie had high hopes for the tenth generation. Chevy said in a press release it will “impress its customers,” but the increasing demand for crossovers and the poor reliability of the Impala spelled the exact opposite.
2020 is the final model year for the Impala, which isn’t planned to receive a successor anytime soon. Adding insult to injury, the U.S. configurator for the 2020 Impala reveals that pricing increases by $3,600 for the entry-level LT grade.
That’s right! There’s no LS available any longer, and General Motors has also discontinued the Ecotec four-cylinder engine over sluggish sales. The 2.5 was good for up to 197 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque.
At $32,495 including destination charge, you have a whole lot of alternative with better reliability, more equipment, and a badge that’s not associated with poor build quality. The Avalon stands out in the crowd, but it’s almost $4,000 more expensive because Toyota can charge that kind of money over their reliability record.
The Impala comes standard with a 3.6-liter High Feature V6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, let down by the six-speed automatic transmission co-developed with the Ford Motor Company in the early 2000s. It’s an unimpressive powertrain once you realize drive is channeled to the front wheels, translating to understeering on-road dynamics.
As for the most shocking thing about the Impala, the Buick LaCrosse is $30,495 in the United States. Read that again, then remember how much more you get as standard in the luxury sedan. Buick also offers factory discounts worth up to $7,600 in the case of the all-wheel-drive Avenir grade.
Because LT and Premier trim levels account for most of the sales, we’re not surprised by the changes brought to the Impala range for 2020. The tenth generation will be discontinued next year as General Motors prepares to halt production at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant, which also spells the end of the Cadillac CT6 in this part of the world.
That’s right! There’s no LS available any longer, and General Motors has also discontinued the Ecotec four-cylinder engine over sluggish sales. The 2.5 was good for up to 197 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque.
At $32,495 including destination charge, you have a whole lot of alternative with better reliability, more equipment, and a badge that’s not associated with poor build quality. The Avalon stands out in the crowd, but it’s almost $4,000 more expensive because Toyota can charge that kind of money over their reliability record.
The Impala comes standard with a 3.6-liter High Feature V6 rated at 305 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, let down by the six-speed automatic transmission co-developed with the Ford Motor Company in the early 2000s. It’s an unimpressive powertrain once you realize drive is channeled to the front wheels, translating to understeering on-road dynamics.
As for the most shocking thing about the Impala, the Buick LaCrosse is $30,495 in the United States. Read that again, then remember how much more you get as standard in the luxury sedan. Buick also offers factory discounts worth up to $7,600 in the case of the all-wheel-drive Avenir grade.
Because LT and Premier trim levels account for most of the sales, we’re not surprised by the changes brought to the Impala range for 2020. The tenth generation will be discontinued next year as General Motors prepares to halt production at the Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant, which also spells the end of the Cadillac CT6 in this part of the world.