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I would be sad myself about the Impala's demise, but in light of the SUV, CUV craze, I'm surprised it has lasted this long. I bought a '17 Impala, it was the roomiest, best sale priced that was a good fit for me. They still make an '18, so get one while you can. The platform is getting old, but at one time was good enough for Cadillac...lol...and it tellingly did not get a refresh like the Cruze and Malibu did.
The Malibu may grow in size, but for now the end of the Impala will mean the end of the V-6 in a passenger sedan and the end of the largest passenger room, etc. in an affordable Chevy. You'll need to spend way more for a Cadillac to get similar dimensions and performance once the Impala is gone. But, I can't argue against trends and customer preferences.... Not to worry though, it may return again at some point as a rebadged Cadillac, or perhaps they have plans for the Impala nameplate as another CUV of some kind...lol. |
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The difference between the Epsilon II & P2XX platforms is considerable though, so at this point my money would be spent on a LaCrosse.
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I'm really curious to see what sales numbers have been for the last three months once they are available in a couple of weeks.....I think the mentality is that if the Impala is gone, it will just mean another SUV or CUV sale of some kind in it's place...we'll see....I recall some saying the Impala may last until 2020 or 2022, but I doubt it. |
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Incidentally, my parents own both an Impala and a Sonic.
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06-25-2018, 02:31 PM | #5452 |
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Engine production forecast has Impala listed through at least 2021.
Honestly, with how good this generation Impala is, I wouldn't have a problem with GM pulling a W-body and just producing the thing until sales completely bottom out. The engineering and tooling has to be paid for at this point.
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07-06-2018, 08:28 AM | #5456 |
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Agree with Martin, that doesn't really look like a Caddy profile
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07-06-2018, 08:36 AM | #5457 |
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Cadillac grille, Cadillac headlights, Cadillac taillights...if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...
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Ok looking at those shots I see it. From the 3/4 angle, elevated angle and side profile I didnt see it that much
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07-06-2018, 08:44 AM | #5459 |
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Granted it's just a patent drawing but those ridiculously small mirrors/stalks make me think this may be a concept previewing the actual product.
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