2014 impala 不错# Automobile - 车轮上的传奇
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The re-engineered 2014 Chevrolet Impala isn't just new, attractively styled
and comfortable to ride in.
It's the first American-branded car in at least 20 years to be rated the top
new sedan by Consumer Reports magazine.
In fact, the Consumer Reports score of 95 for the new Impala was higher than
all other cars except the much higher-priced Tesla Model S hatchback and
the BMW 135i coupe. Neither of these is a sedan.
The full-size, five-passenger Impala also received the top, overall, five-
out-of-five-stars rating from the federal government for occupant protection
in safety crash testing.
These ratings illustrate how far the 2014 Impala is from its predecessor,
which scored a lowly 63 from Consumer Reports and earned an overall four out
of five stars in government crash testing.
One note: Consumer Reports does not have the new Impala on its "recommended"
buy list. Because the revamped Impala is so new, the influential magazine
does not yet have owner data to determine a reliability rating.
Additionally, the 2014 Impala is pricier than the 2013 model.
Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge
, is $27,670 for the base Impala LS with 196-horsepower, direct-injection
four cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission.
This is $985 more than the base, 2013 Impala LS, which came with a more
powerful engine — a 300-horsepower V-6. No four cylinder was offered.
Building a 2014 Impala with V-6 on Chevrolet's consumer website showed that
a V-6 buyer for the nearly 17-foot-long Impala must move up to the 2LT trim
version. So the lowest starting MSRP, including destination charge, for this
305-horsepower Impala with six-speed automatic is $30,895.
Unexpectedly, the federal government's fuel economy rating for combined city
/highway travel in the 2014 Impala with V-6 is lower than that for the 2013
Impala — 21 miles per gallon vs. 22 mpg.
Meantime, some competitors — notably the 2014 Ford Taurus large sedan —
have slightly higher fuel economy ratings from the federal government than
the corresponding four- and six-cylinder versions of the new Impala.
For example, the 2014 Ford Taurus with 288-horsepower V-6 is rated at 23 mpg
in combined city/highway travel by the U.S. government, or 2 mpg more than
the 2014 Impala with V-6. The 240-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder
version of 2014 Taurus is rated at 26 mpg compared with the 25 mpg rating of
the non-turbo four cylinder with 196 horsepower that's in the 2014 Impala.
Starting retail price for the base, 2014 Taurus SE with V-6 is $27,495,
while the base 2014 Taurus SE with turbo four cylinder starts at $28,490.
Another large sedan competitor, the 2013 Hyundai Azera, has a 293-horsepower
V-6 and a starting retail price of $33,145. The Azera comes standard with
luxury features such as leather-trimmed seats, navigation system and 10-way,
power driver's seat that are extras on the Impala and Taurus.
The test 2014 Impala was a 2LT version with standard direct-injection V-6.
Power came on smoothly during relaxed, everyday driving and passengers
scarcely noticed shift points.
But, when demanded, the 3.6-liter, double overhead cam, direct-injection V-6
produced power forcefully. Peak torque is 264 foot-pounds at 5,300 rpm
compared with 254 foot-pounds of peak torque at 4,000 rpm in the V-6-powered
Taurus.
Unfortunately, the power driving socked the fuel mileage, with the test car
averaging just 18 mpg in city/highway travel where the majority of driving
was in city traffic conditions. This translated into a lackluster 330-mile
range on a single tank of regular gasoline.
At times, the Impala seemed to coast after the driver removed the right foot
from the accelerator pedal. The car did not immediately slow the way some
European cars do when pressure is let off of the accelerator.
The Impala is well-insulated against exterior noise. Engine sounds were
muted much of the time, and passing cars and trucks were barely heard.
The 2014 Impala has an impressive ride. Passengers sit on well-cushioned
seats, and the test car felt agile and responsive to the driver. In sweeping
curves and corners, the Impala's body lean was minimal.
The new Impala is handsome, inside and out, and tastefully retains a certain
American look while appearing much more upscale than its predecessor. The
hood sits higher for a bold appearance, while side lines and proportions are
pleasing.
The interior is visually interesting. Plastic textured interior pieces on
the dashboard and doors give a quality look, and the swooping top piece that
extends from one side of the dashboard to the other defines an airy space.
One oddity is the small, extra piece that tries to jut over the middle-of-
the-dashboard display screen. Front-seat passengers noticed it and asked if
it flips up. It doesn't but appears to try shade the display screen. However
, this didn't always work in the test Impala.
And, some people disliked the rather thick middle section of the steering
wheel that seemed like an add-on.
Seating and trunk space are the highlights of the new Impala. There are
almost 46 inches of front-seat legroom compared with 41.9 inches in the
front seat of the Taurus. Even with the generous front-seat space, the
Impala's back seat legroom totals nearly 40 inches. This compares with 36.8
inches in the back seat of the Azera.
And, with 18.8 cubic feet of cargo room, the Impala gobbles up a good number
of suitcases, golf clubs and assorted grocery bags, though the Taurus' 21-
cubic-foot trunk is more commodious.
There has been one safety recall involving the 2014 Impala. In May, the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled a small number of
Impalas because brake lights might flash intermittently when the brakes were
not pushed and the cruise control might disengage. Chevrolet dealers were
reprogramming the body control module.
The re-engineered 2014 Chevrolet Impala isn't just new, attractively styled
and comfortable to ride in.
It's the first American-branded car in at least 20 years to be rated the top
new sedan by Consumer Reports magazine.
In fact, the Consumer Reports score of 95 for the new Impala was higher than
all other cars except the much higher-priced Tesla Model S hatchback and
the BMW 135i coupe. Neither of these is a sedan.
The full-size, five-passenger Impala also received the top, overall, five-
out-of-five-stars rating from the federal government for occupant protection
in safety crash testing.
These ratings illustrate how far the 2014 Impala is from its predecessor,
which scored a lowly 63 from Consumer Reports and earned an overall four out
of five stars in government crash testing.
One note: Consumer Reports does not have the new Impala on its "recommended"
buy list. Because the revamped Impala is so new, the influential magazine
does not yet have owner data to determine a reliability rating.
Additionally, the 2014 Impala is pricier than the 2013 model.
Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge
, is $27,670 for the base Impala LS with 196-horsepower, direct-injection
four cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission.
This is $985 more than the base, 2013 Impala LS, which came with a more
powerful engine — a 300-horsepower V-6. No four cylinder was offered.
Building a 2014 Impala with V-6 on Chevrolet's consumer website showed that
a V-6 buyer for the nearly 17-foot-long Impala must move up to the 2LT trim
version. So the lowest starting MSRP, including destination charge, for this
305-horsepower Impala with six-speed automatic is $30,895.
Unexpectedly, the federal government's fuel economy rating for combined city
/highway travel in the 2014 Impala with V-6 is lower than that for the 2013
Impala — 21 miles per gallon vs. 22 mpg.
Meantime, some competitors — notably the 2014 Ford Taurus large sedan —
have slightly higher fuel economy ratings from the federal government than
the corresponding four- and six-cylinder versions of the new Impala.
For example, the 2014 Ford Taurus with 288-horsepower V-6 is rated at 23 mpg
in combined city/highway travel by the U.S. government, or 2 mpg more than
the 2014 Impala with V-6. The 240-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder
version of 2014 Taurus is rated at 26 mpg compared with the 25 mpg rating of
the non-turbo four cylinder with 196 horsepower that's in the 2014 Impala.
Starting retail price for the base, 2014 Taurus SE with V-6 is $27,495,
while the base 2014 Taurus SE with turbo four cylinder starts at $28,490.
Another large sedan competitor, the 2013 Hyundai Azera, has a 293-horsepower
V-6 and a starting retail price of $33,145. The Azera comes standard with
luxury features such as leather-trimmed seats, navigation system and 10-way,
power driver's seat that are extras on the Impala and Taurus.
The test 2014 Impala was a 2LT version with standard direct-injection V-6.
Power came on smoothly during relaxed, everyday driving and passengers
scarcely noticed shift points.
But, when demanded, the 3.6-liter, double overhead cam, direct-injection V-6
produced power forcefully. Peak torque is 264 foot-pounds at 5,300 rpm
compared with 254 foot-pounds of peak torque at 4,000 rpm in the V-6-powered
Taurus.
Unfortunately, the power driving socked the fuel mileage, with the test car
averaging just 18 mpg in city/highway travel where the majority of driving
was in city traffic conditions. This translated into a lackluster 330-mile
range on a single tank of regular gasoline.
At times, the Impala seemed to coast after the driver removed the right foot
from the accelerator pedal. The car did not immediately slow the way some
European cars do when pressure is let off of the accelerator.
The Impala is well-insulated against exterior noise. Engine sounds were
muted much of the time, and passing cars and trucks were barely heard.
The 2014 Impala has an impressive ride. Passengers sit on well-cushioned
seats, and the test car felt agile and responsive to the driver. In sweeping
curves and corners, the Impala's body lean was minimal.
The new Impala is handsome, inside and out, and tastefully retains a certain
American look while appearing much more upscale than its predecessor. The
hood sits higher for a bold appearance, while side lines and proportions are
pleasing.
The interior is visually interesting. Plastic textured interior pieces on
the dashboard and doors give a quality look, and the swooping top piece that
extends from one side of the dashboard to the other defines an airy space.
One oddity is the small, extra piece that tries to jut over the middle-of-
the-dashboard display screen. Front-seat passengers noticed it and asked if
it flips up. It doesn't but appears to try shade the display screen. However
, this didn't always work in the test Impala.
And, some people disliked the rather thick middle section of the steering
wheel that seemed like an add-on.
Seating and trunk space are the highlights of the new Impala. There are
almost 46 inches of front-seat legroom compared with 41.9 inches in the
front seat of the Taurus. Even with the generous front-seat space, the
Impala's back seat legroom totals nearly 40 inches. This compares with 36.8
inches in the back seat of the Azera.
And, with 18.8 cubic feet of cargo room, the Impala gobbles up a good number
of suitcases, golf clubs and assorted grocery bags, though the Taurus' 21-
cubic-foot trunk is more commodious.
There has been one safety recall involving the 2014 Impala. In May, the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recalled a small number of
Impalas because brake lights might flash intermittently when the brakes were
not pushed and the cruise control might disengage. Chevrolet dealers were
reprogramming the body control module.
