2014 Impala Looks Like a 4 Door Camaro!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ParisTNDude · 06-12-2013, 09:29 AM

...or, so says the July issue of Car & Driver. The magazine did a comparison test pitting the new Impala against a half dozen other 4 door cars of similar size and cost. In the narrative on the Impala they say, "...(it) steams along quietly and smoothly and looks like a four door Camaro." Hmmm..I went back and studied the pictures of the Impala and also saw them at our dealership, and can't find anything about the aesthetics of the Impala that comes anywhere close to the appearance of a Camaro. The closest thing to a Camaro is an eyebrow looking accent line over the rear wheels, that could remotely look Camaro-ish. The Impala has great stying but nothing like the Camaro.

Interesting, both C&D and Motor Trend tested the Impala against a group of cars in it's class and both gave it a second place finish. Motor Trend chose the Kia Cadenza to the first place spot and C&D chose the Toyota Avalon as the best in that comparo. Also, interesting is C&D placed the Cadenza 5th, quite a contrast to MT. I think Motor Trend gave Chevy another slap in the face by placing the Korean made car better than a GM product. I guess it proves the old adage: "different strokes for different folks".

Stew · 06-12-2013, 09:45 AM

I can MAYBE see a little Camaro in th front grill treatment, but that is it. As for the finish, IMHO 2 second place finishes is better than the teeter tottering, while 1 of each was able to apparently find more major issues with the one that one in the other rag, the Impala held fast as an excellent car. IMHO, the new Impala is best, most rounded non specialty car in the Chevy lineup and for the first time in a VERY long time I am truly impressed with the thought, precision, and excellence that went into a GM product. THe more I see of it, the more I realize that it is a no compromise entry into it's segment.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-12-2013, 10:01 AM

I'd buy an Impala over a Camaro.

ParisTNDude · 06-12-2013, 10:10 AM

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I can MAYBE see a little Camaro in th front grill treatment, but that is it. As for the finish, IMHO 2 second place finishes is better than the teeter tottering, while 1 of each was able to apparently find more major issues with the one that one in the other rag, the Impala held fast as an excellent car. IMHO, the new Impala is best, most rounded non specialty car in the Chevy lineup and for the first time in a VERY long time I am truly impressed with the thought, precision, and excellence that went into a GM product. THe more I see of it, the more I realize that it is a no compromise entry into it's segment.

I saw a metallic red one for the first time and on the way home had to stop at the dealership and have a close up look. I was very impressed, may even take an opportunity to drive one soon. Awesome looking car...wish it were rear wheel drive, but in it's class of cars, FWD is the norm.

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I'd buy an Impala over a Camaro.

Yep, many family oriented non-performance minded folks would naturally pick the Impala, especially those with small children, etc.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-12-2013, 10:11 AM

Not family oriented at all. I just find the Impala's design much better.

2010-1SS-IBM · 06-12-2013, 10:12 AM

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I'd buy an Impala over a Camaro.

Great, now we have Impala trolls....

Blk-Ice · 06-12-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Great, now we have Impala trolls....

FenwickHockey65 · 06-12-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Great, now we have Impala trolls....

Ah haha, yeah I'm a troll.

ShnOmac · 06-12-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010-1SS-IBM

Great, now we have Impala trolls....

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Just because someone likes something that you don't does not make them a troll.

Fen has been a outstanding member in this community for quite awhile... He is definitely not a troll.

Stew · 06-12-2013, 10:52 AM

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Ah haha, yeah I'm a troll.

LOL, You cannot like ANYTHING else Fen, even if it is made by the same company that makes the Camaro, you troll........

FenwickHockey65 · 06-12-2013, 10:53 AM

Good lord heaven forbid anyone like a car other than the oh-so-high-and-mighty Camaro.

Stew · 06-12-2013, 10:54 AM

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Good lord heaven forbid anyone like a car other than the oh-so-high-and-mighty Camaro.

You have angered the Gods, you shall be smited!

DesertCamaro · 06-12-2013, 11:05 AM

I saw a black one the other day, I thought it looked pretty good

ShnOmac · 06-12-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Good lord heaven forbid anyone like a car other than the oh-so-high-and-mighty Camaro.

I am going to ask the Mod's to close the general automotive section. There is no need for it because the Camaro is the ONLY car people should like.

06-12-2013, 09:29 AM	#1
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	2014 Impala Looks Like a 4 Door Camaro!!! ...or, so says the July issue of Car & Driver. The magazine did a comparison test pitting the new Impala against a half dozen other 4 door cars of similar size and cost. In the narrative on the Impala they say, "...(it) steams along quietly and smoothly and looks like a four door Camaro." Hmmm..I went back and studied the pictures of the Impala and also saw them at our dealership, and can't find anything about the aesthetics of the Impala that comes anywhere close to the appearance of a Camaro. The closest thing to a Camaro is an eyebrow looking accent line over the rear wheels, that could remotely look Camaro-ish. The Impala has great stying but nothing like the Camaro. Interesting, both C&D and Motor Trend tested the Impala against a group of cars in it's class and both gave it a second place finish. Motor Trend chose the Kia Cadenza to the first place spot and C&D chose the Toyota Avalon as the best in that comparo. Also, interesting is C&D placed the Cadenza 5th, quite a contrast to MT. I think Motor Trend gave Chevy another slap in the face by placing the Korean made car better than a GM product. I guess it proves the old adage: "different strokes for different folks". __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

06-12-2013, 10:01 AM	#3
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I'd buy an Impala over a Camaro. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-12-2013, 10:11 AM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Not family oriented at all. I just find the Impala's design much better. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-12-2013, 10:53 AM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Good lord heaven forbid anyone like a car other than the oh-so-high-and-mighty Camaro. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

06-12-2013, 09:45 AM	#2
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I can MAYBE see a little Camaro in th front grill treatment, but that is it. As for the finish, IMHO 2 second place finishes is better than the teeter tottering, while 1 of each was able to apparently find more major issues with the one that one in the other rag, the Impala held fast as an excellent car. IMHO, the new Impala is best, most rounded non specialty car in the Chevy lineup and for the first time in a VERY long time I am truly impressed with the thought, precision, and excellence that went into a GM product. THe more I see of it, the more I realize that it is a no compromise entry into it's segment.

06-12-2013, 11:05 AM	#13
DesertCamaro Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 785	I saw a black one the other day, I thought it looked pretty good