Chevy Impala 2020 Review

Large sedans aren't nearly as popular as they used to be. We even thought that Chevrolet would discontinue the Impala after the 2019 model year. Yet somehow the Impala is soldiering on for at least one more year. And even though the number of trim levels and options diminishes for 2020, there's life yet in Chevy's big four-door.

This generation of Impala — introduced in 2014 — has always been a solid choice in the segment, offering a roomy interior, a spacious trunk, smooth acceleration and a ride quality that's plush without being overly soft and floaty. In short, the Impala does exactly what you expect from a large, comfort-oriented sedan.

Less likable is the Impala's ponderous handling and its overly sensitive steering, which gives it a tendency to wander in its lane on the highway. We're also not enamored with the thick front roof pillars that obscure your view around road curves. On the whole, the stay-of-execution 2020 Impala remains a solid pick, but competitors such as the Kia Cadenza and the Toyota Avalon are nicer overall.

Which Impala does MatoCar recommend?

The 2020 Chevrolet Impala is a full-size sedan available in two trim levels. The LT replaces the discontinued LS as the entry-level Impala. It has many standard features and a pair of option packages. Buyers who want the whole shebang can upgrade to the Premier model, which has two packages that further upgrade its equipment offerings. Both trims utilize a 3.6-liter V6 (305 horsepower, 264 lb-ft of torque) that sends power to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Standard features on the Impala LT include 18-inch wheels, heated mirrors, remote engine start, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air vents, a power driver's seat, faux-leather and cloth combination upholstery, a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker audio system with two USB ports, satellite radio and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

The Impala LT also offers two upgrade packages. The Driver Confidence package includes blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors. There's also the Convenience package, which brings heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and household-style power outlet.

Upgrading to the Premier adds 19-inch wheels, xenon headlights, unique exterior accents, ambient lighting, a power passenger seat, leather upholstery, a wireless smartphone charging pad, a navigation system, and an 11-speaker Bose audio system with a CD player. It also includes the LT's Driver Confidence package, plus heated front seats and the power outlet. A sunroof is available as a stand-alone option.

Feature suites for the Premier include the Premier Convenience package (adds ventilated front seats, a heated and power-adjustable steering wheel, driver-seat memory settings, and auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors) and the Premier Confidence package (includes 20-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and lane departure warning).