Looking for a safe midsize sedan with an abundance of passenger and trunk space? The 2017 Chevrolet Impala might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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BRYN MACKINNON: I'm Bryn MacKinnon from Edmunds. And this is an Edmunds expert rundown of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala. Back for 2017 essentially unchanged, the Chevy Impala is still a big, comfortable sedan that's certainly worth a closer look. As you'd hope for from a big stately sedan, like the Impala, the ride is good and definitely suited for long highway trips. It isn't a sporty as some rivals, but that's not a deal breaker. The optional V6 engine is the one we'd go with since the standard four cylinder isn't very powerful. And the difference in fuel economy between the two engines is relatively small. One of the most appealing aspects of the Impala is its large interior. You can easily seat four adults in there with room to spare. It also has a big trunk, lots of storage for small items like cell phones, and good available tech like Chevy's MyLink system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The bottom line is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala is an impressive mid-size sedan with a lot to like. There are several strong options in this category. But we recommend keeping the Chevy on your list if you're shopping for something with a lot of space and comfort to go along with it. We also recommend taking a look at the Chrysler 300, the Toyota Avalon, and the Ford Fusion. For more expert rundowns, go to the Edmunds YouTube channel and subscribe.
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala has some hefty heritage behind its name, and has had a range of personalities since its introduction in 1958: from glamour ride to taxicab to the muscular, slightly sinister Impala SS of the mid-1990s. It's a name that means something, even if no one can agree on what that meaning is exactly.
Here's the current Impala incarnation: a big, sleek-ish, front-drive four-door sedan with a handsome smiling face. It's the best Impala that Chevy has made. Do we wish it was still rear-drive? We do.
Of all the current Impala's virtues, the first is that it's as big on the inside as it is on the outside. Built around the same ?Epsilon II? architecture as the Cadillac XTS and Buick LaCrosse, the Impala's rear compartment has room to stretch out or use the floor as a putting green (but probably not both at the same time). There's also a cavernous truck that will swallow up to 18.8 cubic feet of anything.
Next on the list of good Impala things is the car's velvety ride. GM has significantly upped its suspension-tuning ability the last few years and the Impala is a good example of this prowess. Even fully laden, this big sedan's ride is comfortable without being floaty, and controlled instead of harsh when gliding over bumps. There may be no better new American car for a transcontinental road trip.
Like a proper 21st century big car, the Impala also carries a full load of tech. Only the base LS trim Impala lacks an eight-inch touchscreen to control the entertainment and information systems. Smartphones will plug in through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. And there's a buffet of safety tech available, too. Lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring and forward collision warning systems are all available. Beyond that, the Impala has received top marks in government crash tests.
Chevrolet offers the Impala in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels, a variety of packages for added comfort, convenience and tech, and three different engines. The base engine is GM's 2.5-liter four-cylinder Ecotec, producing 196-horsepower, and two versions of the 3.6-liter V6, one tuned for regular gasoline and making 305 horsepower and the other a bi-fuel version that makes 260 horsepower on gasoline and 230 on compressed natural gas. All are paired with six-speed automatic transmissions.
Fuel economy numbers are modest. The four-cylinder Impala is EPA rated at 25 mpg combined (22 city/30 highway). The regular V6 comes in at 22 mpg combined (18 mpg city/28 highway).
Size up all the Impala variations here on Edmunds and let us help you find the Impala configuration that's perfect for you.
2017 Chevrolet Impala Overview
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala is offered in the following submodels: Sedan. Available styles include LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A), and LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A). Impala models are available with a 0-liter gas engine or a 0-liter flex-fuel (FFV) engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Impala comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Impala comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $39025. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) is trending $5726 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5726 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33299.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) is 14.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $36760. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) is trending $9097 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9097 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $27663.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) is 24.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $28415. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $7970.8 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7970.8 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $20444.2.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is 28.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32820. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $7772.7 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7772.7 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $25047.3.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is 23.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $32205. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $5815 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5815 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $26390.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is 18.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $31775. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $6758 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6758 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $25017.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is 21.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29510. The average price paid for a new 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is trending $1389 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $1389 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28121.
The average savings for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) is 4.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) 2017 Chevrolet Impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Impala featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Chevrolet Impala? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Chevrolet Impala and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Impala a 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Impala.
Vehicle Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Review I've had the 2017 Premier for a few weeks now. Traded in my 2014 impala 2LT for an upgraded version. Its the same car as before only much nicer interior. I'm not impressed by infotainment and leather, I want them but thats not why I got another Impala. I got it because it drives like a dream. Acceleration at low speeds is very good, at highway speeds it awesome. It handles like a performance car when cornering. Its interior is very quite which make driving any distance a pleasure. Cargo space is excellent and my passengers in the back seat are amazed at how much room they have and how comfortable it is. I've watched the maintenance reviews from other drivers and its been a solid car. Gas mileage is what you would expect for a full size sedan. If you like bells and whistles, wifi, infotainment, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel and side mirrors, if you can't live without usb ports and a 120 volt outlet in the back seat well this car will not disappoint you. Did I mention the Bose sound system and oh its got a "secret" compartment that I can lock behind the infotainment center that seems to impress everyone that sees it. Seriously, its a great car that doesn't disappoint.
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Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala safe? The 2017 Chevrolet Impala earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
MPG
2017 chevrolet impala LT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 25 combined MPG 22 city MPG/30 highway MPG
2017 chevrolet impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, flex-fuel (unleaded/e85) 22 combined MPG 19 city MPG/28 highway MPG
2017 chevrolet impala LS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 25 combined MPG 22 city MPG/30 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Chevrolet Impala?
Available Chevrolet Impala 2017 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Chevrolet Impala 2017 Trims: LTPremierLSLTZLT FleetBaseLT w/2LTLS Fleet w/1FLSSLT w/1LTLS FleetLS w/1LSLTZ w/2LZ
Exterior Colors: Silver Ice MetallicBlackSummit WhiteBlue Velvet MetallicMosaic Black MetallicPepperdust MetallicIridescent Pearl TricoatAshen Gray MetallicWhiteCrystal Red Tintcoat Gold Mist MetallicChampagne Silver MetallicNightfall Gray MetallicCajun Red TintcoatGraphite MetallicSilverstone MetallicAmber Bronze MetallicDark Silver MetallicGalaxy Silver MetallicImperial Blue MetallicSiren Red TintcoatSlate MetallicVictory RedBordeaux RedRed Jewel TintcoatWhite Diamond TricoatAutumn Bronze MetallicPrecision RedSandstone MetallicBlue Ray MetallicBlue Topaz Metallic (Late Availability)Cyber Gray MetallicGlacier Blue MetallicMocha Bronze MetallicRainforest Green MetallicRed Rock MetallicArctic Blue MetallicBlack Granite MetallicBright WhiteDark Jade Green MetallicLaser Blue MetallicMedium Bronzemist MetallicNavy Blue MetallicSandrift MetallicSilver Topaz MetallicSport Red MetallicSuperior Blue MetallicSuperior Blue Metallic
Interior Colors: Jet Black leatheretteJet Black leatherJet Black/Dark Titanium leatheretteEbony clothJet Black/Dark Titanium leatherEbony leatherJet Black/Dark Titanium premium clothMedium GrayGray leatherNeutral clothNeutral leatherGray clothJet Black/ Dark Titanium leatherJet Black suedeJet Black/Light Wheat leatherJet Black/ Dark Titanium leatheretteJet Black/ Dark Titanium premium clothJet Black/Brownstone suedeJet Black/Mojave leatherJet Black/ Dark Titanium suedeNeutralLight Oak
