How will the Impala improve itself to compete with the taurus?

chevydude26 · 05-09-2010, 03:09 PM

Because as of right now its a no contest...the exterior and interior need to be improved...

yeah you can techinically say the buick lacrosse can compete with the taurus...but thats a shame to even be saying that since buick's are supposed to compete with the mercuries.

SSOOCH · 05-09-2010, 03:15 PM

I think they need to re badge the G8 as an Impala SS

fielderLS3 · 05-09-2010, 03:46 PM

From what I've heard, the current Impala is going to continue basically unchanged until 2014.

So here is my prediction. The Impala is going to vegetate like the 2000-2006 Taurus to the point that they will feel compelled to drop the name, replace the Impala saleswise with the Malibu (think Fusion-Taurus), rename the Chevy version of the G8 something other than Impala (like with the Five Hundred), realize that was a big mistake, then re-rename the G8 Impala two or three years down the road.

In short, if history repeats, the Malibu will replace the Impala, and the Impala will become the G8. I'm saying this somewhat sarcastically, but wouldn't be surprised if most of this actually happens.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-09-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

Because as of right now its a no contest...the exterior and interior need to be improved...

yeah you can techinically say the buick lacrosse can compete with the taurus...but thats a shame to even be saying that since buick's are supposed to compete with the mercuries.

It'll need to be redesigned...it's not contest because one isn't even 6 months old and the other is 6 YEARS old...

There've been rumors flying since last year regarding this car. As of now...nobody who's allowed to say anything really knows what's going on for sure. :(

FenwickHockey65 · 05-09-2010, 03:58 PM

The next-gen Impala on Premium Epsilon-II (Cadillac XTS's platform) is due in either 2013 or 2014, I don't remember.

There were rumors that an updated Impala was being prepared for the 2011 model year, but I don't see that happening.

As for the people wanting the G8...why would you rebadge the VE Commodore when the VF is just around the corner?

chevydude26 · 05-09-2010, 06:24 PM

oh and how about a nice looking interior and a navigation screen option? and make it look manly too

mrray13 · 05-09-2010, 06:44 PM

That's why we didn't buy the wife an Impala, it looks dated. We bought the Malibu, even though it's a couple of years old, it still looks fresh. We looked at the Fusion and the Taurus, but couldn't get over the interior. Not the quality, but rather just the look. I really wanted a Buick, but the wife wasn't digging them either, lol.

A new Impala is needed, and I think 4 more years from now is too long. If not the whole chassis, update the look at least, and put the 5.3ltr back in the SS and bump it up a bit. Not a perfect remedy, but it might hold us over, lol.

*DGthe3* · 05-11-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chevydude26

Because as of right now its a no contest...the exterior and interior need to be improved...

yeah you can techinically say the buick lacrosse can compete with the taurus...but thats a shame to even be saying that since buick's are supposed to compete with the mercuries.

Why? Ford placed the Taurus along side entry lux cars. Buick didn't lower themselves. And Mercury doesn't really compete with anything anymore. Its probably going to be killed off soon.

I've heard conflicting reports about the future of the Impala. Some say it will stay fwd and be updated in several years. However, there are also reports of a large RWD sedan comming to Chevrolet showrooms in the near future. Possibly Impala, possibly Caprice.

Scrappy Doo · 05-11-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Why? Ford placed the Taurus along side entry lux cars. Buick didn't lower themselves. And Mercury doesn't really compete with anything anymore. Its probably going to be killed off soon.

I've heard conflicting reports about the future of the Impala. Some say it will stay fwd and be updated in several years. However, there are also reports of a large RWD sedan comming to Chevrolet showrooms in the near future. Possibly Impala, possibly Caprice.

Like the new police car that Chevy is making for 2011?

FenwickHockey65 · 05-11-2010, 12:21 PM

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Like the new police car that Chevy is making for 2011?

No, if we get a Holden-sourced RWD Zeta product, it'll be the Commodore. Caprice PPV is the WM Statesman.

ron10 · 05-11-2010, 12:23 PM

wish they would make the impala a muscle car like the old days.

5thGenOwner · 05-11-2010, 12:43 PM

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Like the new police car that Chevy is making for 2011?

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*DGthe3* · 05-11-2010, 02:30 PM

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No, if we get a Holden-sourced RWD Zeta product, it'll be the Commodore. Caprice PPV is the WM Statesman.

But chances are slim that it would actually be named the Chevrolet Commodore.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-11-2010, 02:40 PM

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But chances are slim that it would actually be named the Chevrolet Commodore.

Right, it'll be Commodore-based but wear a different nameplate, although I think Chevrolet Commodore sounds just fine to me.

05-09-2010, 03:09 PM	#1
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	How will the Impala improve itself to compete with the taurus? Because as of right now its a no contest...the exterior and interior need to be improved... yeah you can techinically say the buick lacrosse can compete with the taurus...but thats a shame to even be saying that since buick's are supposed to compete with the mercuries. __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

05-09-2010, 03:15 PM	#2
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	I think they need to re badge the G8 as an Impala SS __________________

05-09-2010, 03:46 PM	#3
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	From what I've heard, the current Impala is going to continue basically unchanged until 2014. So here is my prediction. The Impala is going to vegetate like the 2000-2006 Taurus to the point that they will feel compelled to drop the name, replace the Impala saleswise with the Malibu (think Fusion-Taurus), rename the Chevy version of the G8 something other than Impala (like with the Five Hundred), realize that was a big mistake, then re-rename the G8 Impala two or three years down the road. In short, if history repeats, the Malibu will replace the Impala, and the Impala will become the G8. I'm saying this somewhat sarcastically, but wouldn't be surprised if most of this actually happens. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

05-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	The next-gen Impala on Premium Epsilon-II (Cadillac XTS's platform) is due in either 2013 or 2014, I don't remember. There were rumors that an updated Impala was being prepared for the 2011 model year, but I don't see that happening. As for the people wanting the G8...why would you rebadge the VE Commodore when the VF is just around the corner? __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

05-09-2010, 06:24 PM	#6
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	oh and how about a nice looking interior and a navigation screen option? and make it look manly too __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

05-09-2010, 06:44 PM	#7
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	That's why we didn't buy the wife an Impala, it looks dated. We bought the Malibu, even though it's a couple of years old, it still looks fresh. We looked at the Fusion and the Taurus, but couldn't get over the interior. Not the quality, but rather just the look. I really wanted a Buick, but the wife wasn't digging them either, lol. A new Impala is needed, and I think 4 more years from now is too long. If not the whole chassis, update the look at least, and put the 5.3ltr back in the SS and bump it up a bit. Not a perfect remedy, but it might hold us over, lol.

05-11-2010, 12:23 PM	#11
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	wish they would make the impala a muscle car like the old days.

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