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The Bottom Line:
The cabin of the 2009 Chevrolet Impala isn’t the most refined place to sit, but it’s roomy and comfortable.
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cabin materials are serviceable
the slightest hint of aggression will rock you out of your comfort zone
wind rush and tire roar both intrude slightly
seats have firmer cushions and increased lumbar support
remains comfortable after ... hours and hundreds of miles
SAFETY | 7 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
enhanced antilock brakes and traction control
Cars.com
Five stars, front and side impact; four stars, rollover rating
NHTSA
“Acceptable,” front impact; “good,” side impact
IIHS
In major crash tests, the 2009 Chevrolet Impala receives a mix of top marks and merely acceptable ones.
Standard safety features now include anti-lock brakes and thorax side airbags for front occupants. Returning equipment on all Impala models includes dual front and side-impact airbags, as well as tire-pressure monitoring and OnStar emergency monitoring services.
Crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration result 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 fare slightly worse in this respect; NHTSA awards the Impala Chevrolet four out of five stars here.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is less impressed with this Chevrolet 2009 model. In frontal offset crash testing, the Impala receives an "acceptable" rating, while side impact ratings are "good."
Conclusion
The Chevrolet Impala hasn’t received top crash-test scores, but it now comes with a full roster of standard safety features.
