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2010 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Family Friendliness: 7.4

Recommended: Not Yet Driven

Specifications apply to this model only.

What it Is: A low-priced full-size sedan.
Who it's For: Families who need no more than two LATCH points, but want a sedan.
What's Hot: A traditional American sedan that's comfortable to drive.
What's Not: Only so-so crash test scores from the IIHS.
How It Got Its Score: The Impala didn't do too well in IIHS crash tests. The LTZ's engine also gets worse fuel economy than the LS and LT.

The 2010 Chevrolet Impala is a full-sized sedan in the classic American sense. The LTZ offers a bigger and more powerful engine than the LS and LT models, along with additional standard features such as leather upholstery. However, unless you're truly power hungry, we'd skip the LTZ's bigger engine for the LS or LT's smaller, more fuel-friendly V-6. Premium features are few, limited mostly to leather upholstery and a few other fairly common luxury items.

Family sedans don't get much more traditional than the 2010 Chevrolet Impala. With a big back seat and huge trunk, there's plenty of room, regardless of how old your rear seaters are. The two outboard LATCH positions leave plenty of room in the center for a third person, and the big trunk can hold plenty, even if you have a stroller. The biggest drawback to the Impala is its age. Introduced in 2005, the current Impala is nearing the end of its product cycle, which shows in its relatively mediocre showings in IIHS crash tests. A new Impala will likely be available in a year or so, at which time it will be more competitive against newer cars like the 2010 Ford Taurus. For now, its low price makes up for some of its other drawbacks.

Specifications

Price


MSRP $29,630
Destination $825

Mechanical

Engine Size


3.9 liters
Engine Type V-6
Horsepower 230 hp
Torque 236 lb.-ft.
Fuel Regular Unleaded
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic

Fuel Economy

EPA City


17 mpg
EPA Highway 27 mpg
EPA Combined 21 mpg

Utility

Vehicle Type


Large Car
Family Friendliness 7.4
Doors Four
Seat Rows Two
Passengers Five
LATCH Positions Two
Cargo Space 18.6 cu. ft.

Safety

NHTSA Driver Front


5 Stars
NHTSA Passenger Front 5 Stars
NHTSA Driver Side 5 Stars
NHTSA Rear Passenger Side 4 Stars
NHTSA Rollover 4 Stars
IIHS Front Acceptable
IIHS Side Good
IIHS Rear Marginal
Stability Control Standard
Traction Control Standard
Brake Assist Standard
Side Airbags Thorax and Curtain
Collision Avoidance Not Available
Active Cruise Control Not Available

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