2020 Chevrolet Impala review
Chevrolet Impala highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride
- Spacious trunk offers plenty of cargo space
- Standard V6 engine is powerful
Cons
- Lethargic handling
- Visibility is lacking due to thick roof pillars
- Low-quality plastics make the interior feel less than premium
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 28 highway, N/A combined
Pricing for current inventory
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A spacious and stylish choice
The Chevrolet Impala is an American classic. 2020 marked its final year of production, but it was a very strong year to end on. This Chevy is a large car with tons of presence, a powerful engine, huge amounts of space, and high levels of luxurious comfort within. The two trims are loaded with exciting features, perfect for the discerning city driver looking for a sophisticated ride. You'll love the space, feel, and wealth of options available on this car. Read this 2020 Chevrolet Impala review to find out why you should add it to your shortlist.
All Chevrolet Impala years
What is new for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala?
- The LS trim has been discontinued for 2020.
- The LT trim now comes with Flex Fuel Vehicle as standard equipment.
2020 Chevrolet Impala trims
LT:
Includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, eight-inch touch screen, six-speaker sound system, remote start availability, Bluetooth®, dual-zone automatic climate control, rearview camera, three USB ports, and more
Premier:
Adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, 11-speaker premium Bose stereo, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, and more.
Chevrolet Impala photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Chevrolet Impala
1. Extremely spacious
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is extremely generous with space, which plays a big part in its reputation as a vehicle that offers high levels of comfort. The base LT trim offers 105 cu-ft of passenger volume and 18.8 cu-ft of trunk volume. The front leg room measurement is a very generous 45.8-inches, with 39.8-inches for rear passengers. All-in-all, plenty of room even when all five seats are filled.
2. Comfortable ride
As well as being vastly spacious, the 2020 Chevrolet Impala is comfortable in other ways. The cushioned seating ensures a pillowy ride and even the base cloth seats are high-quality. Speaking of seats, driver and passenger lumbar support comes as standard with this vehicle, as well as an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat and optional heated front seats.
3. Plenty of features
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala has two trims and even the LT base trim has lots to offer. It comes with satellite radio, Bluetooth®, remote start availability, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-speaker sound system, an eight-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, and more.
4. Powerful base engine
There's a single-engine option for the 2020 Chevrolet Impala: a hefty 3.6 L V6 offering 305 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque. That's more than enough power for both city and highway driving and should afford you plenty of confidence on the road. It's also a lot of fun on road trips and for those weekend drives where it's just you and the open road.
5. A refined look
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is undeniably handsome, all smooth lines and slim, cool headlights. It offers just five exterior colors but they're all classics to match the tone of the vehicle itself: Black, Cajun Red Tintcoat, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, Silver Ice Metallic, and Summit White—look out for the one that will look best on your driveway. The interior also boasts a plush look with plenty of soft touch points.
Similar vehicles
If you're interested in the 2020 Chevrolet Impala, you should also check out these similar vehicles from Previous generation years.
The 2017–2019 Buick LaCrosse is big and beautiful, with a powerful V6 engine and luxurious interiors. The base trim offers plenty of standard features—including an eight-inch touch screen, USB ports, and keyless entry—and it has decent fuel economy for a large car. The 2017 Buick LaCrosse achieves an EPA-estimated 25 combined mpg with the 3.5L engine.
Other features of the 2017–2019 Buick LaCrosse include:
Back-up camera
HID headlights
Universal garage door opener
A sleek sports car, the Ford Mustang features athletic handling, which makes for a fun drive. 2017 ushered in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity for those wanting to connect devices to their car, and the vehicle received a whole new look in 2018. The 2017–2021 base model offers a 300-hp V6 engine, 4.2-inch display, keyless entry, and alloy wheels.
Other standard features of the 2017–2021 Ford Mustang include:
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Brake assist
Steering wheel controls
This midsize vehicle boasts a comfortable, upscale cabin, good cargo capacity, and a variety of engines across five trims. The 2017–2020 Ford Fusion base four-cylinder engine achieves 175 hp for a quiet, refined drive. If you're curious about those shopping bags or your sports gear, there's 16 cu-ft of trunk volume. This is a solid option for plush city driving and commuting.
Further features of the 2017–2020 Ford Fusion include:
Auto-off headlights
Keyless start
Daytime running lights
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Impala an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Impala 3rd out of 13 among Fullsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Impala is $488, compared to an average of $495 for Fullsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Impala owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Fullsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Chevrolet Impala, compared to an average of 14% for Fullsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Chevrolet Impala features and specs
Premier 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
305
Torque (ft-lbs)
264
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
111.7"
Overall length
201.3"
Width
73"
Height
58.9"
Leg room
F 45.8"/R 39.8"
Head room
F 39.9"/R 37.4"
Front tires
P245/45R19
Rear tires
P245/45R19
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
100/1000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Chevrolet Impala FAQ
This depends entirely on what you are looking for. The Impala is a large car, while the Malibu is midsize. The Impala has a single powerful engine, while the Malibu's engine choices are less powerful but there are more of them. The Impala has a spacious trunk and luxurious interiors, and the Malibu is comfortable with solid infotainment features.
The last Chevrolet Impala LTZ trim was produced in 2012. The LT was the midrange option for this vehicle, while the LTZ was the most luxurious trim. As well as a handful more features like heated mirrors and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, the LTZ also added leather seats, heated front seats, and a premium sound system to what the LT offered.
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala offers one engine—a 3.6 L V6 engine with 305 hp—and this achieves zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds (according to the manufacturer, when new). This makes it a great vehicle for highway onramps, passing farm machinery, or just getting on with your day.
More about the 2020 Chevrolet Impala
Color options
Exterior colors:
Black
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Interior colors:
Jet Black
Interior details
The base trim of the 2020 Chevrolet Impala comes with Jet Black cloth seating as standard, while the Premier has Jet Black leather upholstery. The interior is extremely roomy, with 45.8-inches of leg room in the front and 39.8-inches of leg room in the rear. Additionally, the dark interior looks sleek and attractive with several soft touch points.
Child seat details
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala can fit three child seats. It includes two complete sets of LATCH connectors for the rear outboard seats, and a single tether and lower anchor for the middle seat.
Performance
The 2020 Chevrolet Impala has a FWD six-speed automatic 3.6 L V6 engine which achieves 305 hp and 264 lb-ft of torque for both trims. It can reach zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds, according to the manufacturer when new—meaning it's no slouch when you put your foot down. In terms of fuel economy, the V6 engine achieves a respectable EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined.
Year comparison
2013–2020 Chevrolet Impala (Tenth Generation)
Chevrolet streamlined the look of the Impala for the tenth generation, giving it sculpted side panels and sleek lines all over to create a sport-sedan image in order to compete with other cars in its class. Inside, the front seats became bucket seats while the rear seats are comprised of one comfortable bench.
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