Test Drive 2010 Chevy Impala

If you are looking for a solid American car this could be it. Starting
at $24,290 and moving up to $30,000, the Impala is just a plain
vehicle. I'm not a fan of the styling or at least the stripped down
version I was driving, but the car had room and got good gas mileage. I
just thought there wasn't much car for what you were paying for
compared to others.

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[TheRoadcarreview]

Thanks for the insight. It's been over a year since this test drive was completed but a good add on to those that will be conducted here on.

As I recall it was a smooth ride, fairly quiet, great gas mileage for the size and the range was incredible.

[RightInTheEyeBall]

I just wanted to suggest you try out the LTZ model of this car if you get a chance. I noticed a signicant difference between the two. I actually didn't much care for this model, but really enjoy the LTZ.

[TheRoadcarreview]

@RightInTheEyeBall I'll see if I can find one. I've not been driving cars in the show for a few months because the weather has been so bad here. However I have managed to post three other shows for a different channel I work with... I did post them here. There are three tours of shops. Two of Vance & Hines Motorsports in Indiana and the other is of Shelby America in Las Vegas. Theroadcarreview

[MrWoodyissoawesome]

It has the two lights under the Rear View Mirror!

[notfarc1]

@TheRoadcarreview lee stop being an ass...sometimes simple is better

[MaestroTJS]

Unless I missed it, you didn't mention how the car rides over bumps and quietness, which I think are important considerations for people buying a car like this.

How did you feel it compared to other large cars in that regard?

[gene978]

The Lights are BUILT in the REAR VIEW MIRROR for extra front lighting. WHat is your take on the 2010 V-6 2.7 Chrysler 300 compared to the Impala? I cannot believe you're talking about a design that has been out since 2006 a bare bone version. Most reviewers use high end trimmed new car models. You pick a Fleet vehicle. THe price of this car was only 19K delivered after rebates. Great Deal for a family!

[TheRoadcarreview]

@cheezgrated I may be an unfair driver of the car. I enjoy performance cars and that is all I own. I enjoyed driving the Impala for business because of the gas mileage, size and fuel capacity. Would I own one myself? It really depended on what I was going to do with it. As a commuter nope,but as a standard business car yes I would, Personal car, not the model I drove. Antiquated in the standard features.  Not much there. But a good solid vehicle.

[cheezgrated]

@Zinizzle Have you actually driven an Impala? The pushrod 3500 doesn't need that many gears with its ample torque. It's also not as antiquated as you think, since it has variable valve timing to reduce emissions and improve economy. Fuel economy is on par with Toyota Camry V6, and not that far off from a Camry I4. DOHC and 24 valves would bring lots of horsepower way up in the RPM range, but the Impala is made to waft along in comfort. The 3500 and 3900 do that job well.

[ken060693]

@SecularTechnology wait, what? i said that the impala has pretty good power for what it is

[SecularTechnology]

THe appearance is so much better than the Charger it's not even funny. If I was a police officer I would go with the Impala.

[SecularTechnology]

@ken060693

No I have a '08 LT 3.5 and it's respectable power.