Overview & Reviews

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala gets a new 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic transmission along with slightly revised front and rear styling. All Impalas also now feature Bluetooth and a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard, while the LT's standard equipment list loses foglights but gains a rear spoiler, flip-and-fold rear seat and leather-wrapped shift knob along with a sunroof option.

• Available six-passenger seating
• Large trunk
• Strong and efficient engine.
• Simple controls

• Generally outpaced by the competition in most respects.
• Lackluster handling
• Cheap interior materials and construction
• Bland styling

User Reviews:

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  Could not ask for better value - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By savantrep - March 10 - 11:58 am

  I recently purchased my first LTZ- a 2012 model after searching high and low for that perfect mix of performance, comfort and style. This car has it all. The 302hp engine is awesome as well as the ample room (Im a tall guy).

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  Excellent LTZ - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By kmw8770 - February 7 - 8:42 pm

  Own a 2012 Impala LTZ loaded with every option. Solid build structure, very roomy, many features and great value. The fact that the 2012s & 13s have GMs new direct injected V6 engine and a six-speed auto make them that much better then the 11s. 302hp and on a trip back from southern PA to upstate NY averaged 30 mpg! Love the Bluetooth for phone, Bose sound system, XM satellite radio, heated seats etc. Love the car and plan on keeping it for a while, or at least until I can afford a 2014+ Impala LTZ.

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  Great Car! - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By cj7123 - November 26 - 1:31 pm

  If you need something to change in every year of a car, then this isnt the car for you. If however, you want a safe, comfortable and reliable car, this is it. It has many creature comforts from heated seats to satellite radio and sync. We are getting 30 mpg with the new engine and transmission! So, if you need "bling" you might want to look elsewhere, but if you want a strong, reliable car with descent gas mileage for thousands of dollars less that the other cars they compare the Impala to, look no further!

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  Great car for Much Less than Competitors - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By jimmyjames76 - October 30 - 12:52 pm

  We bought a 2012 Impala LT as a certified preowned car with 11k miles, so my review perspective is a little different than someone buying new. We looked at a lot of cars: Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Chevy Malibu, Chrysler 200, etc. We liked this car the best. It rode and handled better, had more power, a larger interior and trunk, remote start, and by far the best pricing. So far its been an amazing car. Its a great blend of comfort, size, performance, and economy. The cars Edmunds recommends instead of this car are MUCH more expensive for the same miles/year. Like $8-10k more. So yes, you could get a better car, but I dont believe you can for the money. This is an excellent car.

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  2012 Chevy Impala LT - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By hmnijj - March 17 - 1:04 am

  This car is a great long distance traveling car just dont go up in the mountains. The car doesnt handle very well but thats were you get the smooth ride from. One thing Chevrolet definantly needs to work on is the transmission. The transmission takes a good second-second and a half to shift to the correct gear when your stepping on it. Once again, do not take this car in the mountains when theres only a two way road and you need to pass someone. You have to get used to it that the transmission will lag so you have to step on it a bit earlier. But once it gets into gear, it does pull pretty good. The car seems to be overpriced when compared to the Charger which is a better car.

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  A Perfect Car - 2012 Chevrolet Impala
  By smoothoperater - November 13 - 10:23 pm

  My 2012 Impala is one of the best driving cars I have ever been in. It has plenty of power, rides very smooth and Handles great. The Onstar system gives more accurate directions than Cars with onscreen navigation systems. I drove a lot of vehicles including some imports before buying. The Impala rides and drives as good or better than them. No it doesnt have a fancy display screen but the Onstar system works better. It also is easier to get in and out of than smaller cars.