Chevrolet Impala

The Chevrolet Impala was first introduced in 1958 as a sport trim package for the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air coupe and convertible, both of which were considered full size passenger cars. The 1958 Bel Air Impala was tremendously popular and the most expensive in Chevrolet's line of vehicles at the time. Despite poor economic circumstances, Americans flocked towards the visually stunning Bel Air Impala, designed with new curves, six taillights and the infamously large tail fin the largest wing or fin in production with the exception of the Cadillac. In 1959 the Impala was offered on its own merit, no longer being associated with the Bel Air name and included all the options, features and fun of a sporty muscle car. The earliest versions of the Chevrolet Impala provided a stylishly high performance vehicle, not quite equaled by any other car at the time. The Chevrolet Impala continued to be Chevrolets most wanted and most sold vehicle until the early '70s, when a larger chassis was introduced a new type of Chevrolet Impala was born. The energy crisis of the early 1970's quickly shifted the focus of automotive consumers from power, performance and flash to the undeniable need for fuel economy, reliability and safety in a full sized automobile. The redesigned Impala was lighter, more fuel efficient and provided ample cargo space and was once again an American favorite as both a family car and a fleet vehicle. The new Chevrolet Impala is available in four trim levels, including an SS version designed for sport car enthusiasts that comes standard with a 303 horse power motor and a technologically advanced sound and navigation system. The Impala truly changed with the consumer needs of the times and has remained a top selling automobile in the Chevrolet lineup. Now more of a full size luxury sedan than a sport coupe, the Impala has more than enough power to accommodate the size of the vehicle and is well equipped with luxurious features that encourage the driver to enjoy the incredibly smooth and stable ride.