Used 2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier Sedan.
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A great business car
NV Fisherman, Phoenixville, PA, 04/13/2018
2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
This car is pretty good. I own two Impalas (2017 and 2018). Great ride and handles the road beautifully. In Las Vegas they drive fast and aggressively. No problem with the 6 cycl Chevy. I realize that vans and SUVs are the rage now but there is nothing like a sedan in road handling ability. I can easily get four people in the car. Back seat is enormous and very comfortable. Electronics … are easy to use. On star and blue tooth work easily. I am not a young man but this is not a old fogies type of car with great styling.
2018 Impala Premier: Great!
Scott in Texas, San Antonio, TX, 12/25/2018
2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
Purchased the Premier to get the larger engine (don't waste time considering the smaller engine), the upscaled interior (leather, heated/cooled seats, etc.), and enhanced exterior (chrome trim and exhaust). Got mine with all available options except sunroof and without the extra-cost red paint. Absolutely love the car. Great acceleration and handling. Comfort is top-notch. Road noise is … minimal. All systems work as advertised. Feature by feature, the Impala Premier matches up with the much pricier competition in its class. Highly recommend getting one before Chevrolet stops making them due to the SUV/Crossover craze.
UPDATE: Two years after purchase and my 2018 Impala Premier is still great in every category: interior, exterior, and under the hood. No knobs nor buttons falling off, no paint nor trim deteriorating, and no engine nor transmission faults. What a shame Chevrolet has decided to stop producing this fine car due to the overall lack of demand for sedans of this size.
UPDATE: Now coming up on 4 years after the purchase. The 2018 Impala is still perfect in area of consideration. No problems mechanically, electrically, nor electronically (i.e. all the electronic "bells and whistles" features are working flawlessly). The quality items (knobs, upholstery, etc.) are also still in like-new condition. At this rate, I expect this 2018 Impala to last many, many years as dependable and comfortable transportation.
2018 Chevrolet Impala LT with Leather and V6
B P, Agawam, MA, 11/15/2018
2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
To get the V6 engine recorded I had to select the Premier selection. The LT only showed a 4 cylinder power plant. The car has been great. V6 is awesome and responsive. Sometimes the shifting isn't as smooth as I expect but mostly it is just fine. Very comfortable ride and handling is great. Some road noise on the highway which I was expecting a bit quieter at this level of vehicle
Fantastic Car!
Jim, Lanham, MD, 10/22/2017
2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
This car is phenomenal! My 2nd or 3rd Impala and this one is outstanding. Like all these new cars, the night lighting needs some improvement. GM has apparently given up on Cornering Lights and Night driving Lights which is a problem for drivers with aging vision. It is difficult to see the curb area at night in this car and it needs Night Driving Lights. OK, now there's no room for … the good stuff.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Chevrolet Impala Premier Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Smooth, quiet ride
- Pro:Spacious rear seat and trunk
- Pro:Sleek cabin with lots of technology upgrades
- Pro:Capable optional V6
- Con:Underwhelming performance and economy from the standard four-cylinder
- Con:Some interior surfaces feel cheap
- Con:Thick roof pillars hamper visibility
- Con:Less handling prowess than its main rivals
Which Impala does Edmunds recommend?
Now that the LS has keyless entry and start and Chevy's MyLink infotainment system, it makes for an appealing and affordable choice. However, the LT gets quite a few small interior improvements and access to option packages. In particular — due to the Impala's visibility issues — we recommend the Driver Confidence package and its active safety features. We also prefer the optional V6 since it's better suited to the Impala's size and big-car purpose.
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Chevrolet Impala Sedan
Driving
7.0The 305-hp V6 in the Impala makes more power than competitors, but instrumented acceleration is average. Its 3,881-pound weight (a few hundred pounds more than the Avalon) may be to blame. Still, the Impala's V6 is smooth, strong and plenty capable.
Comfort
7.5The Impala provides a pleasantly calm cabin that emphasizes comfort over performance. There's ample interior space. After hours of driving, we emerged no worse for the wear. Skipping the optional 20-inch wheels may further improve the ride.
Interior
7.0The Impala is competitive with other large sedans. The tasteful interior design is appealing, though there are still some disappointing plastics, particularly below the center stack.
Utility
9.0The trunk is positively huge, and at 18.8 cubic feet, it is only outclassed by the Ford Taurus (20 cubic feet). Inside the cabin, bins are adequate and the behind-touchscreen storage is unique. Rear LATCH anchors are easy to find, and there's plenty of room, even for rear-facing car seats.
Technology
The current incarnation of Chevy's MyLink system is easy to use and offers lots of connectivity features. A full suite of driver aids are available, but only on the highest trim level, and even on the LT trim basic aids such as blind-spot monitoring are optional extras.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2018 Chevrolet Impala in Ohio is:
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