2009 Chevrolet Impala Consumer Reviews

Better Than Expected

Written by: craig on 10/31/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I traded in my '04 Grand Prix for a new '09 LTZ. I love it! It's got a lot more interior room & the trunk is HUGE. I have to lay down to get anything just behind the back seat. The headroom is great in front & back. I'm not as blinded at night now as the Impala sits higher. The acceleration w/ the 3.9 liter is great! I have nearly V8 performance & am getting V6 mileage. I'm averaging 20 mpg & that's w/ lots of city miles. The features w/ the radio are much better than in my old car. I can see why the police are starting to buy LTZ's.

Favorite Features

Good acceleration, sunroof, spoiler, stereo, stabilitrack, traction control

Suggested Improvements

body style is kinda' plain, offer a supercharged V6 version

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Happy with my 2009

Written by: James_C on 10/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Car rides better than my 2007 Impala. The stereo is better as well. Only complaint is (as someone else pointed out) the angle of the headrest is not as comfy as it could be. I drive very carefully and have been averaging 29-30 mpg city. Would recommend the car to anyone looking for a midsize sedan.

Favorite Features

Ride / XM radio.

Suggested Improvements

The ability to adjust the headrest would be good.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Very Nice Car

Written by: BigDaddy on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

One of the roomiest cars I have owned in a long time. I am as comfortable in this car as I am in my Silverado Pick-up. I am over 6' tall and it is one of the few cars I have been in that I can't reach the pedals with the seat all the way back. Dealership was great. For the price, warranty and dealer support you cannot beat it.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, Driver information system is amazing, even has tire pressure monitors! Bose stereo is fantastic. Trunk is huge.

Suggested Improvements

Not a flashy looking car, but hey, if that is important, buy a new Camaro for about the same price.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Car!

Written by: BB on 09/22/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Got the LT with luxury pkg. Love the smooth ride and handling. The interior looks great.Drove 600 mile trip the first week and go over 30mpg. The trunk space is awesome,esp. with the folddown rear seats. Can handle 4 golf bags. The Bose sound system is amazing,esp with the XM music. OnStar with the turn-by-turn option is wonderful,eliminates the need for GPS. Would recommend getting the upgrade package as it eliminates 90% of the complaints mentioned in the other reviews.

Favorite Features

leather interior, Bose sound system, fold down rear seats, trunk space, spoiler, OnStar system,including monthly diagnostic report via email, handling, mileage

Suggested Improvements

Took a 2 hour trip with another couple and heard that the back seat became uncomfortable

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Its not a Hemi

Written by: Mr Hurst Olds on 09/02/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I loved my 06 300C. It was one of my best cars,but gas won"t stay 2 bucks a gal. I looked at mostly GM cars and always liked the Impala,the SS would be great but I wanted better mileage. I read some of Edmunds reviews and I thought that some were critical of the interior. I believe that was because of buying the lower model. I am very happy with the leather seats and the way they sit. I have 18 inch wheels and the handling pkg {both std on LTZ} and car handles as good as my 300. It does have a little stiffer ride but you can't have both ways. The 3.9 V-6 has plenty of power for all my driving and the first tank of gas{mostly city with some hwy driving avg 23.5

Favorite Features

Looks Handling gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

None

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Comfortable and Well Built

Written by: Service Director on 08/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This car is put together very nicely. It has plenty of power and easily will get 31+ MPG with sensible driving,The car is excellent for quality and price.

Favorite Features

Its handling and comfort

Suggested Improvements

upgrade the wood trim in the interior with better quality material

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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10 Day rental

Written by: Ray on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.9L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Nice car - good power with nice interior overall. Head rests were to far forward and the chrome around the gear selector sometimes reflected sun in my eyes. I did hear a slight squeak near the windshield on the drivers side.

Favorite Features

Braking power

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the chrome around the gear selector. Change angle of head rests. Upgrade dash. The plastic wood looks cheap.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Enjoyable to drive!

Written by: A Kois on 08/15/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

They had to dig the car out of the back of the warehouse. I wanted a light interior color with a dark exterior. They came up with Red Jewel Tintcoat and tan leather interior. The color (when clean) is really pretty. It sparkles in the sun. I love it. I have Bose, heated seats and a moonroof. I enjoy it. I just wish the car had more chrome accents on it. The mileage is great and has pretty good acceleration for a small 6. I did not care about XM radio and let it lapse. How about HD radio? Steering wheel controls are great. Love the hands free phone and Onstar ability. One big negative is the headrest. It hits me in the middle of my head. They tried to adjust it but couldn't.

Favorite Features

without traffic, mileage up to 33+. Heavy xpressway traffic about 25 Color, Bose, Moonroof, handsfree phone, Onstar

Suggested Improvements

Better adjustment on headrests, HD radio, larger cup holders, glove box light, bigger light in trunk & engine area. More interior lighting. Chrome trim

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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I like it

Written by: blondbeard on 08/08/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We bought this car for my wife and for trips. It rides comfortable getting good gas mileage on highway over 30 mpg and seems to do well in town. I liked my oldsmobile better but had more power and less gas mileage. I like that we got column shift and did not have to waste space for area between seats. Has good passing power, comfortable for long ride. I would have liked key lock on trunk, but know it is more secure this way. My wife is happy with it traded in Buick Ranier, if she is happy I am happy. Love the trunk space!

Favorite Features

trunk space is great.

Suggested Improvements

key lock for passenger side and more cup holders.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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great ride

Written by: louis on 08/01/2009

Vehicle

2009 Chevrolet Impala SS 4dr Sedan (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have the ss model which is great. Plenty of room Nice seats and this car drives real Nice and handles the road as expected if not better. As for gas its good but you don't buy the ss model for gas mileage right. I really enjoy driving again. Oh and I drive all day at work. If you buy an impala get the ss you wont be disappointed.

Favorite Features

power and handling. interior works well

Suggested Improvements

sun roof on all impala ss models,and a lock for glove box with a light

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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