GM Announces Pricing for 2014 Chevrolet Impala

[FenwickHockey65]

Impala aims base four-cylinder at V-6 competition. Will it work?
www.GMInsideNews.com
November 23, 2012
By: Nick Saporito

Today Chevrolet announced pricing data on the upcoming all-new 2014 Impala. The all-new full size sedan is slated to go on sale in very early 2013 and will wear a base price of $27,535 after a hefty $810 destination charge.

According to Chevrolet, the base price will give buyers the Impala's Ecotec 2.5-liter four-cylinder; defying the rest of the Impala's competition, who in almost every instance use a V-6 for base pricing. Impala will, however, offer GM's well-know 3.6-liter V-6 as an option on LT and LTZ trims. The V-6 will bring the base Impala price up to $30,760, just shy of $1,000 more from the Ecotec 2.5-liter in LT trim. So, for most buyers the V-6 may be an easy decision. Upping to the LTZ trim nets a price of $34,555 for the 2.5-liter or $36,580 in V-6 form.

The new Impala is bringing several segment firsts, such as adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance technology, cross traffic alert, and 10 standard airbags. The 2014 Impala will also debut the latest variant of Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen and natural voice recognition, which we speculate is being borrowed from Cadillac's CUE system.

Expect the new Impala to begin arriving in dealerships in early first-quarter 2013. Production of the car will take place at GM's Detroit-Hamtramck and Oshawa, Ontario assembly plants.

2014 Impala Pricing Breakdown (inc. destination charge)

2.5-liter LS	$27,535
2.5-liter LT	$29,780
2.5-liter LTZ	$34,555
3.6-liter LT	$30,760
3.6-liter LTZ	$36,580

Base Price Comparison (inc. destination charges)

Impala 2.5 LS	$27,535
Taurus SE V6	$27,395
Toyota Avalon Base V6	$31,785
Dodge Charger 3.6 V6 Base	$25,490

[johnstarnes]

I just wish the front and back did not have such a VW-vibe to them.

[dslay04]

Looks like most people will buy the 3.6L v6. Only $1k extra over the 2.5

[mjd1001]

Looks like most people will buy the 3.6L v6. Only $1k extra over the 2.5

Only in LT trim, as an LTZ, it is much more of a difference than that.

I also still think most people will go for the 2.5. I'm not sure why, but in the family car segment where a V6 and 4cyl is offered, a VAST majority of people take the 4 cylinder.

My only hope is, while i'm sure GM wants to push people to higher trim levels, that the LS doesn't come with ugly 16" steel wheels or hubcaps. With the dissapointment that the Malibu is to many people, GM really needs a decent car for under $30,000 that families that want some rear legroom can have.

[Dovetonsils]

Interesting that even with this brand new car, GM is going with the old 2.4L for eAssist. I wonder if there is some reason that eAssist can't be ported to the 2.5L. Maybe the way the 2.5L engine is laid out, or GM doesn't think the investment required to bring it to the 2.5L will pay off in the buy rate.

[gopedxr7]

I hate it when GM introduces a car without offering all engine options right away. They did this with the G6 and the Malibu.

I think I am going to be the only person to miss the old impala. It's like the last of old GM cars

[Shotgun]

They appear to really be trying to push this car upmarket with the LTZ pricing. Hope it does well. Sadly, the current generation Impala LTZ can usually be driven home for about $25,000 OTD. Guess the jump shouldn't be a surprise, though. After all, this new Impala is light years better than the 25 year old W-body that it is replacing.

[kevinahcc20]

Sitting alongside the new Impala the price spread may make the Malibu look tastier by comparison.

[dreadnaught1181]

So the new Impala is going to start at higher base price, nearly 100 h.p. less (when comparing base engines) and only a 2 mpg highway advantage compared to its cross town rival Taurus. Without the possibility of AWD, correct?

This is going to be interesting.

Has GM released any spec sheets for the new Impala? All I see on Chevy's website concerning the Impala is a press release and nothing else.

[bmwboy2007]

Looks like most people will buy the 3.6L v6. Only $1k extra over the 2.5

I would hope so. I can't imagine a 4 cylinder engine in a car this size.

[BlackGTP]

I hate it when GM introduces a car without offering all engine options right away. They did this with the G6 and the Malibu.

I think I am going to be the only person to miss the old impala. It's like the last of old GM cars

And I think every time there is a new car launch someone makes the same comment, then someone points out that most car companies do this. Then the argument devolves into name calling and somehow turns to the endless "all cars should have fog lights" argument.

[Beau Tie]

Only in LT trim, as an LTZ, it is much more of a difference than that.

I also still think most people will go for the 2.5. I'm not sure why, but in the family car segment where a V6 and 4cyl is offered, a VAST majority of people take the 4 cylinder.

My only hope is, while i'm sure GM wants to push people to higher trim levels, that the LS doesn't come with ugly 16" steel wheels or hubcaps. With the dissapointment that the Malibu is to many people, GM really needs a decent car for under $30,000 that families that want some rear legroom can have.

Luckily the new Malibu isn't a disappointment to most people, but rather a hit. Luckily GM has another hit along with the Malibu. Both are indeed best in their respective classes.

[Beau Tie]

I would hope so. I can't imagine a 4 cylinder engine in a car this size.

We are not running 4 cylinder engines with 87hp like back in the days of the chevette. Most 4cyl engines have more power than most v6 engines and many v8 engines back in the day. Not to mention the cars weigh less today.

[Dr. Show-Me]

An LTZ for >$36k should prove interesting. I don't know if the US market is ready to spend nearly $40k for an Impala.

[bmwboy2007]

We are not running 4 cylinder engines with 87hp like back in the days of the chevette. Most 4cyl engines have more power than most v6 engines and many v8 engines. Not to mention the cars weigh less today.

""Most 4cyl engines have more power than most V6 engines and many V8 engines"

... seriously? What is that statement based on?