- Mileage: 161,975
- Engine 6 Cyl
- Ext. Color: Beige
- Trans: Automatic
- Int. Color: Tan
- Drive: 2WD
- Location: Memphis, TN
Dealer Comments
The Chevrolet Impala is a modern capable mid-size sedan with a look and especially a name designed to push the nostalgia button for a certain generation. The most significant styling cues on the 2002 Chevy Impala are the headlight and taillight clusters which use a unique combination of round lights clearly visible from behind trapezoidal covers. It's an aggressive look for a Chevy sedan so you'll easily spot an Impala in traffic. The Impala is noticeably roomy inside with 122 cubic feet of interior volume. Interior space was gained by designing a high roofline with more vertical sides carefully rearranging the rear bulkhead and moving the seats slightly outboard. From the driver's seat you get the impression that the car is huge inside likely because you sense a notable distance to the right-side passenger. At first glance the individual seats look flat like semi-benches but when you sit in them they provide good support for your thighs and your back. They feel like bucket seats. It's easy to orient yourself inside the Impala. Controls are logical work smoothly and are easy to see. They follow the function of those in the smaller Malibu but they're bigger. New for 2002 are individual temperature controls for the driver and passenger. The interior of the Impala has more total interior volume than the Dodge Intrepid the Ford Taurus or the even the full-size Ford Crown Victoria. The Impala's rear seating position is comfortable and relatively high which makes it easy to get in and out. There are three shoulder belts in the rear as well as LATCH child-seat tethers. The headliner is nicely padded. Chevy says this design will pass the federal head injury requirements scheduled to come into effect for all cars in 2003. Driving Impressions The new Impala feels like a big luxury car even compared to a Ford Crown Victoria or Toyota Avalon. The Crown Victoria seems unrefined when you drive the two back-to-back. The Toyota feels bland by comparison. The view out of the Impala is good and particularly helpful are the small quarter windows that split the rear pillars. The creases on the hood give a good perspective for judging where the front of the car is handy for parking a big car in compact spaces. Handling is surprisingly quick and sharp. One reason is the use of a huge aluminum engine-cradle subframe isolating vibrations while allowing for a more rigid structure. A monster dashboard bulkhead made of light and strong magnesium adds to rigidity giving the car a robust feel. The engine cradle and dashboard structure lock the steering shaft down rigidly so there are no excess wiggly movements. Chevy says a new link between the steering column and the steering gear contributes to better on-center feel at the wheel. The base model benefits from a strut brace in front as well as anti-roll bars front and rear. This tpe of hardware is usually found only on sports sedans. Braking is smooth and steady and we applaud Chevy's decision to use discs at all four wheels even on the base model. Summary The Impala delivers excellent value among mid-size sedans with decent handling immediately recognizable design cues and a long list of amenities. It honors the heritage of the original Impala without reviving the old car's excessive bulk. For a younger generation who never knew the older car Impala will mean something entirely different. This is a must see vehicle! Best price around. Quality vehicle. So what are you waiting for. We offer Guaranteed Credit Approval no matter your circumstance! Check us out for more pictures and information.
