After releasing the first official pictures Chevrolet has released a video on the restyled Impala. Initially the American saloon will be offered in three different engines: a 2.5-litre with 195 hp and 253 Nm, a 3.6-litre V6 with 303 hp and 358 Nm and a 2.4-litre four-cylinder with eAssist mild-hybrid system with 182 hp and 233 Nm of torque.

This last engine is combined with an electric motor, which keep fuel consumption to a minimum, travelling up to 15 kilometers on the motorway using only 1 litre of petrol. As for the transmission, all engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to a much more graceful design, compared to previous version, the interior has been revamped by using the new leather for upholstery and soft touch plastics. This mix offers stylish yet comfortable interiors. Among the various technological systems we find: Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Brake System with Collision Alert and Chevrolet MyLink system with 8-inch touchscreen display.

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These are the first spy-shots of the long awaited 10th generation of the Chevrolet Impala. The historic Chevy model debuted in its first incarnation as far back as 1958, whereas the current version debuted on the market in 2006, and since the latter was not a huge step forward in comparison to the previous one, we agree it’s definitely time for a change. Possibly a radical one. Judging by these excellent shots though, it seems like the good people from Chevy share the same opinion as the mule, even with that heavy camouflage on, looks way more sporty than the current version, also thanks to those grille inserts that somewhat remind us of the Camaro.

Moreover, there is also a sneaky, very interesting close-up shot of the interior that shows quite a dramatic improvement over the current model, with a stitched dashboard, aluminum accents and a pretty large LCD screen right in the middle.

As for now, there are no official info in regard to the engine range that will equip the new model, although it is rumored that a 3.6-litre V6 will definitely be part of the list. Good chance the new turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine developed by GM will find its way in the new Impala’s line up. Hybrid powertrains are also in the cards, but they will probably become available after the commercial launch. The production of the model should begin in January of 2013.

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Former NASCAR and Indy Car mechanic Paul Stender, a.k.a ‘Farmer Paul’, is back. The man responsible for the 350 mph (563 km/h) school bus and the jet powered port-o-potty recently showed up at an event in Indianapolis with a Chevrolet Impala with no less than a missile engine strapped on the top of it.

As you will see in the footage, the car did not take off the ground, of course (it’s an Impala, after all) but it managed to entertain the crowd with some donuts on and off the track and with that massive jet engine sitting on its roof spitting fire all around. Good job Paul.

via | Autoblog.com

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