Introducing new levels of comfort and technology, the 2014 Impala features 10 standard air bags as well as a host of available safety technologies such as forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala represents the 10th generation of one of the industry’s most enduring and popular nameplates. It has been America’s best-selling full-size sedan since 2004, with total sales of more than 169,000 in 2012.
“Chevrolet has historically dominated the full-size sedan segment. I am confident with the new Impala, we will recapture the number one spot,” said John Stadwick, President and Managing Director of General Motors Middle East Operations.
“The 2014 Impala will not only further strengthen Chevrolet’s reputation in the region but also set a new benchmark for efficiency, refinement, infotainment and driving confidence,” added Stadwick.
The 2014 Impala’s V6 engine will be the most powerful naturally aspired engine in the segment. The car also receives a responsive electric power steering system and enhanced suspension that provides customers with a confident driving experience.
Inside, the vehicle offers ultimate comfort in a quiet environment with spacious front and rear legroom, generous storage and smartphone-influenced connectivity with MyLink, Chevrolet’s new infotainment system.
Advanced safety technology
The 2014 Impala offers one of the most comprehensive collections of standard and available safety features in the segment. It employs advanced technologies to help avoid crashes. Visual and audible alerts, depending on the alert feature, help drivers identify potential crash situations and even intervene when a crash threat appears more imminent. The alerts are designed to identify potential threats with sufficient warning to give the driver time to react and make changes.
The available safety features and benefits include firsts for Chevrolet and Impala:
Forward collision alert: Camera technology detects a possible crash threat and alerts the driver, giving him or her time to stop and/or change course.
Lane departure warning: A camera-based lane detection system warns the driver of impending lane changes. The camera, mounted near the inside rearview mirror, identifies traffic lane markings and provides audible alerts.
Side blind zone alert: Using radar sensors on both sides of the vehicle, the system “looks” for other vehicles in the blind zone areas of the Impala and indicates their presence with LED-lit symbols in the outside mirrors.
Rear cross traffic alert: Based on the radar sensors of side blind zone alert, it warns the driver of vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking spot – including angled parking. Visual and audible alerts are triggered if moving vehicles are detected.
Rear vision camera with dynamic guidelines: With a display in the center stack infotainment system, the camera provides a view of objects directly behind the Impala, while the dynamic guidelines provide a reference that helps make parking and other maneuvers easier.
Ultrasonic rear park assist:Uses sensors in the rear bumper to detect objects directly behind the vehicle and alerts the driver.
The advanced, crash-avoidance technologies complement the Impala’s occupant protection features, including 10 standard air bags:
– Dual-depth frontal passenger air bags with passenger sensing system
– Driver and front passenger side-impact air bags
– Driver and front passenger knee air bags
– Rear outboard side-impact air bags
– Head curtain air bags with rollover sensing for front and rear outboard positions
– Safety belt pretensioners
– Child seat restraint system
Impala also employs systems that enable greater vehicle control, including standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, all-speed traction control, four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS and electronic brake force distribution, which ensures optimal braking force at both axles for maximum stability under heavy braking.
The 2014 Impala arrives in showrooms in June and is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models. In the United Arab Emirates, prices start at AED 105,000 for the LS and AED 129,000 for the LTZ model.