Overview & Reviews

Now into its third year of production, the Impala soldiers on as Chevrolet's bread-and-butter family sedan. Minor upgrades this year include standard dual-zone air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo and LATCH child seat tether anchors. A leather-accented 60/40 split bench seat will be available later this year on LS models, and two new exterior colors have been added.

• Six-passenger seating availability, good crash test scores, torquey V6 engines.

• So-so styling, wallowy suspension,low-buck interior.

User Reviews:

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  Recommend buy- Impala - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By EvansImpala - April 25 - 10:00 am

  Extremely pleased with the Impala. I purchased the vehicle in Feb of 01, mainly as a pleasure vehicle. I owned a 96 Impala and can say that short of the acceleration of the 96 Impala, the remake has exceeded my expectations. On a recent 1500 mile trip with full load of luggage driving at average speed of 65mph, mileage was calculated at 31.5mpg. Smooth ride, smooth acceleration, quite, and just about the right size for ease of handling in tight spaces. I would recommend a buy of this vehicle to anyone. Traction control works fine, stereo sounds great. Only repair problem which was fixed in one day by dealer was side air bag sensor was defective.

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  Great Car! - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By ColnelJ - April 25 - 10:00 am

  I really like this car. Only problem is break rotors - Chevy needs to change suppler - Had a 97 Monte Carlo with 97,000 miles and never touched the breaks.

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  So far, so good. - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By Nipper - March 13 - 2:00 am

  3.8 engine - smooth, quiet, and responsive. Brakes - excellent. Transmission - smooth as silk (Chrysler, take note). Solid. Styling just different enough to generate excitement, but not goofy-looking like an Aztec. Heard many positives about this 3.8 engine; now I see why. Better legroom than most. Looked very seriously at the Accord and Camry - thinking about resale - but to say those cars are not in the same class is an understatement. Dozens of features that I will enjoy that are not engineered into or offered on those two. Trade-in isnt everything - the total driving experience counts for a lot.

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  Happy Owner - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By Lew - January 31 - 5:53 am

  When my lease was up on a 1999 Lincoln Continental, I decided to try the new Impala LS. I liked the luxury appointments such as sunroof, leather/heated seats, digital information center as well as the roominess. The 3.8L V6 has ample power and excellent fuel economy. The Impala is as roomy as my Continental and every bit as comfortable; at about half the price and cost of ownership. Outside of Corvette, this is probably the best overall value from GM. Great job, Chevrolet!!!

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  Enjoyable - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By imp8020 - January 29 - 2:00 am

  My Impala is a pleasure to drive. Ive had 5 people in the LS w/ plenty of room. It has a decent ride, but could be a lil softer w/ those nice expansion joints on highways. It has nice "get up and go" power, as well as ample passing power. I have taken the car on trips to Ohio from MD, and get great gas mileage. And very little discomfort after a 3-4hr drive. Overall, Im very satisfied w/ the vehicle. With the price, you cant kick all the extras you get.

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  17,000 miles and still love the car. - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By garnes - January 29 - 2:00 am

  Very solid feeling car. Rides as smoothly as much larger cars. (I have an Aurora too) Trunk at 18.6 cubic feet is incredibly large - blows all sedans away except maybe a Town Car. Seats are very comfortable - no comparison with any other car in this price range. The interior is quite handsome too. The all cast iron 3.8 V6 is basically indestructable. Oh yeah - the mileage is unbelievable for a car this size. It gets better mileage than lighter imports in this price range. It has a very high safety rating too - again better than most anything including the imports. Yeah, I love this car. No problems. Great value.

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  Tough to beat - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By SUV guy - January 29 - 2:00 am

  A very pleasant surprise. Virtually all areas of the Impala rate (by me) very high. Ride, handling, creature comfort, engine response are all top notch. Fit and finish were flawless on delivery. Impala may have a lot of competition in the $30K area, but this car sells in the 23K to 25K range. A real no brainer for anyone without money to burn.

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  Reliable Car - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By Bobber - January 15 - 3:52 pm

  I bought the car in 2002 new. I now have 112,000 miles on it. I live in Iowa and drive on pavement, gravel roads and even farm fields. This car runs like a Swiss watch. I have the 3.8 engine and highly recommend its excellent combination of torque and fuel economy. This car is heavy so it feels extemely solid in snow, ice or rain yet is still will average close to 30 miles per gallon in highway driving. The car has a huge trunk and it it does a great job of transporting my young family of four with all our assorted luggage and toys. Traction control, ABS, Airbags, and the cars solid feel all give me a sense of imense safety when taking my family on the road. A value leader!

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  Best Car I Have Ever Owned - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By LINDA TRANBERG - December 27 - 4:55 pm

  This vehicle has been the most reliable vehicle Ive ever owned. It drives and handles wonderfully. I have a bad back and in this vehicle I am able to go long distances without any problems. Ive had this car 3 years and cant wait to buy another.

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  Bad Tranny - 2002 Chevrolet Impala
  By john mattioli - December 27 - 1:30 am

  Had Tranny trouble with 7,800 miles dealer has car for 1 week says could not get part from G.M.. Called cusmter service for help got no help or return phone call.