Taking a look at my rental vehicle before driving it 400 miles back home.
Some thoughts and details
2018 Chevrolet Impala LT
The Good:
- Cavernous interior space
- Impressive build quality and road isolation
- Comfortable yet confident ride
- Powerful V6 - excellent passing power
- Enormous cargo capacity
The Bad:
-Stiff seats
-Ugly IP gauges
-Rearward Visibility Below Average
-Would benefit from 8 or 9 speed automatic used in other GM vehicles
Direct Competitors: Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus, Kia Cadenza, Nissan Maxima, Dodge Charger
Pricing as of 12/22/17
Base Price: $30,220
Destination: $875
Options: $1,095
MSRP: $32,190
Only optional equipment on this vehicle is the 3.6 Liter V6 Engine, which is a $1095 upgrade over the base ECOTEC 2.5 Liter I4.
Mechanical Specs
3.6 Liter DOHC 24 Valve V6
305 Horsepower
264 Lb-Ft Torque
6 Speed Automatic Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
19/28 City/Highway
Real-world driving conditions
Distance: 485 miles
Time with vehicle (from pickup to drop off): 12 hours
Temperature: 25-32 degrees F
Fuel Type: Regular 87 Octane
Type of Driving: Mostly highway
Recorded Fuel Economy: 26.7 MPG
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