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2009 Chevrolet Impala Safety Review

February 21, 2009

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

airbags ... tire-pressure monitoring ... standard across the lineup
Car and Driver

enhanced antilock brakes and traction control
Cars.com

Five stars, front and side impact; four stars, rollover rating
NHTSA

Acceptable,” frontal offset impact; “good,” side impact
IIHS

The 2009 Chevrolet Impala receives strong, if not stellar, marks for safety.

Anti-lock brakes are newly standard on the mid-size Impala, as are thorax side-impact airbags. Dual front and side-impact airbags and OnStar emergency monitoring services also remain among the standard features. Every one of these Chevrolet 2009 vehicles includes child-safety seat attachments for the backseats.

The crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resulted in the Impala Chevrolet getting five stars for front-occupant safety in head-on and side impacts for models equipped with side airbags. Rear seat occupants fared slightly worse in this respect; NHTSA awarded the Impala Chevrolet four out of five stars here.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was less impressed with this Chevrolet 2009 model. In frontal offset crash testing, the Impala was given an "acceptable" rating, while side impact ratings were "good."

Conclusion

Safety isn’t good reason to choose the Impala over another mid-size sedan.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:airbags ... tire-pressure monitoring ... standard across the lineupCar and Driverenhanced antilock brakes and traction controlCars.comFive stars, front and side impact; four stars, rollover ratingNHTSAAcceptable,” frontal offset impact; “good,” side impactIIHS The 2009 Chevrolet Impala receives strong, if not stellar, marks for safety. Anti-lock brakes are newly standard on the mid-size Impala, as are thorax side-impact airbags. Dual front and side-impact airbags and OnStar emergency monitoring services also remain among the standard features. Every one of these Chevrolet 2009 vehicles includes child-safety seat attachments for the backseats. The crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration resulted in the Impala Chevrolet getting five stars for front-occupant safety in head-on and side impacts for models equipped with side airbags. Rear seat occupants fared slightly worse in this respect; NHTSA awarded the Impala Chevrolet four out of five stars here. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) was less impressed with this Chevrolet 2009 model. In frontal offset crash testing, the Impala was given an "acceptable" rating, while side impact ratings were "good." ConclusionSafety isn’t good reason to choose the Impala over another mid-size sedan. 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Edmunds: "functional and straightforward" Cars.com: "a distinct front-end look" Car and Driver: "overall look is pleasing enough" Kelley Blue Book: "a sleeker, more contemporary appearance" Most reviewers agree that the styling of the ...

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Other Choices:

Among the competitors to the Chevy Impala, the Dodge Charger is the sportiest and most attention getting, but its backseat is smaller, and with rear-wheel drive, it's arguably not as practical. The Charger R/T has a better-rounded performance-driving experience than the Impala SS, though. The Ford Taurus is the safety champion, with enviable crash-test results and Volvo-engineered platform, but like the V-6 Impala, it's not especially distinctive or fun to drive. Next to the rest of the models, the Impala doesn't particularly stand out for safety. The same goes for the Azera and Amanti, which have a lot of features for the money. The Avalon offers the most features in the class and especially rich, impressive materials inside. Everything considered, the competition to the 2009 Chevrolet Impala follows a wide range of styles, but they're all well-equipped models with spacious interiors.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By  RichardSS #1, Posted: 2/10/2009

    Chevy Impala

    I bought an 2009 Impala SS last December and I absolutely love it, too bad it not RWD.

  2. By Calabashe #2, Posted: 6/16/2009

    I miss the six tail lights. Its 40 years of tradition tossed out so that there isn't an instantly recognizable Chevy on the road today. (Save for the new Camaro)

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