Why the Chevy Impala is the Perfect Family Sedan

March 2nd, 2016 by

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You don’t often associate mid-size cars with “family vehicles,” but the 2016 Chevy Impala is doing plenty to buck that trend. The car delivers the same specs and capabilities as a significantly bigger vehicle, although the Impala is a lot more affordable (starting MSRP of $27,095) than those SUVs.

The Impala caters to families with their advanced safety system, abundance of technology, and sizable interior dimensions. If you’ve been seeking an adequate vehicle to fit your entire family but were turned off by the SUV and van options, the 2016 Chevy Impala may be a logical choice.

We don’t blame you if you’re a bit skeptical, so continue reading to understand why the 2016 Impala is the perfect family sedan…

Safety

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You’re going to want to keep your occupants safe, and the Impala’s design will ensure that you’re be receiving the maximum protections in the case of a collision. This sentiment has been confirmed by the Natinonal Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which handed the Impala a five-star overall vehicle score.

Besides the expected 10 standard airbags and the rear view camera, the Impala also offers a number of other safety features.

It starts with the StabiliTrak technology, which will allow your Impala to stay on course, even in the worse conditions. The car also includes a number of other technological safety features:

  • Forward Collision Alert
  • Side Blind Zone Alert (with Lane Change Alert)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

A six-month subscription to OnStar Guidance and OnStar Automatic Crash Response is included with the purchase of an Impala, assuring that help will be on the way in case of an emergency.

Technology

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Keeping your younger passengers preoccupied during a long ride can be easier said than done. Luckily, the 2016 Impala offers a number of technological features that will keep all of your occupants occupied, young or old.

With Chevy’s MyLink system (which can be accessed via the 8-inch color touch-screen), passengers will be able to seemlessly integrate their smartphone with the car’s stereo. You can also access a number of radio-streaming applications, like Pandora.

Of course, we understand if music isn’t enough to distract your children. Luckily, the Impala provides 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity. Whether the passengers are using their smartphone or a laptop, they’ll be able to access the internet at any point.

Roominess

The Impala offers a surprising amount of cargo room, especially when you consider that mid-size cars aren’t typically known for these attributes. This is especially important for families, as parents often have to haul of their children’s school supplies and sports equipment.

The trunk can hold up to 18.8 cubic feet of cargo, or you could rely on the 105 cubic feet of passenger volume to store your luggage. The interior is also roomy, offering ample amounts of head room (39.90 inches front/37.4 inches rear), hip room (54.9 inches/54.1 inches), and leg room (45.8 inches/39.8 inches).

What did we tell you? The 2016 Impala offers everything you’d expect from a much larger family vehicle: safety, technology, and interior room. Plus, the mid-size car starts at a very affordable price. When it comes down it, is there really any other option?

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