The sedans that form the Impala's competitive set have all been updated--some twice or even more--since the Chevy's last full remake.
The Toyota Avalon reappears in 2013 with a sleek new body and new connectivity features, a trick the Hyundai Azera pulled off for the 2012 model year.
The Ford Taurus gets a mid-cycle refresh in 2013, and adds a new turbocharged four-cylinder option for better gas-mileage ratings, as well as MyFord Touch controls for infotainment and accessory systems.
The Chrysler 300 just received an eight-speed automatic to go with its six-cylinder engine for 31-mpg highway gas mileage.
Meanwhile, the Buick LaCrosse--a cousin to the Impala--has an eAssist model, a mild-hybrid package that lifts fuel economy to as much as 33 mpg on the highway cycle, while also delivering a much more likeable shape and a richer interior.
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Dated in styling, safety, and comfort, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala still earns credit for interior space, highway gas mileage, and low prices. |
The 2013 Buick LaCrosse hits the mark for comfort, sophistication, and refinement in a large sedan—and its 36-mpg rating is icing on the cake. |
The image-building 2013 Chrysler 300 is handsome and classy, as well as a proper luxury car or a scorching muscle sedan. |
The 2013 Ford Taurus gets improved performance and is more of a technology and luxury flagship than ever--although its 'smaller inside' packaging continues to limit its appeal. |
The 2013 Hyundai Azera is still a good value, but now it offers real design appeal, confident performance, and a true luxury-car ambiance. |
The 2013 Toyota Avalon is more responsive and sophisticated than ever before, without giving up any comfort; and in the new Avalon Hybrid, 40 mpg has never been so serene. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $25,860 | $31,660 | $30,345 | $26,700 | $32,250 | $30,990 |
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| 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas V6 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
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| Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large | Large |
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| 4-Door Sedan LS Retail | 4-Door Sedan Base FWD | 4-Door Sedan Motown RWD | 4-Door Sedan SE FWD | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan XLE (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Buick Lacrosse | 2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Ford Taurus | 2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Hyundai Azera | 2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
