Chevrolet’s year model 2014 Impala has made a noteworthy
turnaround, according to Consumer Reports it earned the top spot overall for
all sedans – stealing a position held strong by Japanese and European models
for at least the last 20 years.
The American sedan went from the bottom of its class in
Consumer Report ratings, where it scored too low to be recommended (under 65
points) to earning an "Excellent"(95) CR Recommended worthy score. Not
only did the sedan manage to test high in its own class but highest amongst the
top-rated vehicles Consumer Reports has tested.
"The Impala's performance is one more indicator of an
emerging domestic renaissance," said Jake Fisher, director of Consumer
Reports automotive testing. "We've seen a number of redesigned American
models-including the Chrysler 300, Ford Escape and Fusion, and Jeep Grand
Cherokee- deliver world-class performance in our tests."
Engineers at CRs found that the Impala was comparable to a luxury
sedan, with a cushy and controlled demeanor, while delivering surprisingly
agile handling, capable acceleration, and excellent braking. Additionally, the
Impala was found to also corner well for a large car with prompt turn-in
response and controlled body lean. “Steering is nicely weighted; it's light
enough for parking maneuvers and provides decent feedback. When pushed to its
handling limits, the Impala proved secure, responsive, balanced, and easy to
control.”
The cabin was also redone to be more spacious, have easy to
use control and comes with generally high-quality materials and trim. It has a
comfortable and roomy backseat area and the trunk is huge.
Unfortunately because this Impala is too new for CR to have
reliability data, it can't be CR
Recommended. To be CR Recommended, a vehicle
must perform well in CR's battery of tests, have average or better reliability
in CR's Annual Auto Survey, and perform well in government and
industry crash
tests.
“Overall, Consumer Reports found the Impala is competitive
with cars that cost $20,000 more, including the Audi A6 and Lexus LS460L, as
well as the recently reviewed Acura RLX and Jaguar XF.”
If you are looking for a quality American sedan, this is it.
Get one before someone else beats you.
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