Chevrolet Impala Model Years and History

The Chevrolet Impala heads into 2020 with a bit of a lineup shakeup. The LS trim has been dropped along with its 2.5L inline 4-cylinder Ecotec engine. This leaves only the LT and Premier trims with a singular 3.6L V6 engine option.

The Chevrolet Impala continues into 2019 essentially unchanged.

Chevrolet left the Impala mostly alone for 2018, though standard equipment now includes keyless entry and a rearview camera. The MyLink infotainment system is now standard on the LS and features an eight-inch color touchscreen display, while on Premier trim the system adds navigation.

Chevrolet left the Impala mostly alone for 2017. The LTZ trim is now known by the name Premier.

Chevrolet has updated the Impala for 2016 with a few new and helpful pieces of technology. Wireless charging has arrived, meaning that owners will be able to charge their phone or other wireless gadgets simply by placing them on a built in charging pad. Also new for 2016 is Apple CarPlay, which works with Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system to provide in car entertainment and app compatibility. New exterior colors round out the changes to the impala for 2016.

Following a complete redesign last year, the 2015 Chevrolet Impala receives few major changes. Among them, stop/start technology is now standard on the 2.5L Ecotec engine, which improves city fuel economy by nearly 5 percent, to 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Elsewhere, the 2.4L hybrid model with eAssist has been dropped from the lineup.

The 2014 Impala has been redesigned from the ground up for 2014. The largest sedan in the Chevrolet lineup, the Impala has bold new styling and a choice of several different drivetrains, including a new hybrid eAssist 4-cylinder. Chevrolet decided against retro styling for the Impala, instead giving it a thoroughly modern look with somewhat more aggressive styling than other competitors in its class.

The 2013 the Impala sees only minor changes. After a yearlong hiatus, the Luxury Edition Package for LT models returns , which includes heated front leather seating, passenger side power adjustability, an 8-speaker Bose audio system, heated power mirrors and more.

For 2012, the Chevrolet Impala gets several notable updates. Last year's standard 3.5L V6 and optional 3.9L V6 have been replaced by a new direct-injected 3.6L V6, which uses variable valve timing and makes 302 horsepower. It's linked to a new 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, a new grille has been added, along with new fog lamps, and dual exhaust tips are now standard across the line. The interior features new woodgrain trim and a new leather shift knob and new 16-inch wheels are available. Red Jewel Tintcoat has been dropped, but Black Granite Metallic and Crystal Red Tintcoat have been added (at extra cost). Luxury Edition Package has also been dropped from the line, as well as fog lamps on the LT model.

For 2011, Chevrolet's larger mid-size sedan gets FlexFuel capability for its standard V6, along with an extensive list of new standard equipment. On 1LT models, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity is now included, while LS, LT and LTZ models now all include six months of OnStar with the Directions & Connections plan and Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Bodyside molding is now included on all except fleet models, and a newly available Luxury Package adds heated bucket seats, a folding rear seat, upgraded Bose audio with XM, a dimming rearview mirror, heated side mirrors and a rear spoiler.

Big news for the 2010 Chevrolet Impala is the loss of the potent V8-powered SS model from the lineup. The LT trim level comes only with a 3.5-liter V6 -- the optional 3.9-liter V6 is no longer available. Elsewhere, a minor shuffling in trim levels and packages adds foglamps to the 1LT trim level, while the Convenience Package now includes Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, heated exterior power mirrors and more. Stabilitrak stability control is standard across the range.

For 2009, the Impala is carried over mostly unchanged, but it sees improved standard equipment, especially in the safety area. Thorax side airbags are newly standard across the model line, as are anti-lock brakes. Cup holders have been redesigned, Bluetooth hands-free calling connectivity is also newly available and dual-zone manual climate control is now standard. The high-performance Impala SS gets a new, flashier "flangeless" 18-inch wheel design and a revised rear spoiler, and for all Impalas there are three new exterior colors available: Aqua Blue Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic and Victory Red.

For 2008, StabiliTrak is now standard on the uplevel Chevy Impala models. The 2LT trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, while the SS now has 18-inch chromed aluminum wheels and the LTZ has 18-inch machined aluminum flangless wheels as standard. In addition, performance suspension comes with the LTZ trim. E85 flex-fuel ability is now standard with the 3.9L engine. All Chevy Impalas include XM satellite radio. Three new exterior colors join the 2008 palette--Gold Mist Metallic, Mocha Bronze Metallic, and Slate Metallic.

A few refinements make the 2007 Chevy Impala an improvement over last year's makeover, including the addition of GM's Active Fuel Management system to the 3.9L V6. This feature, previously only available on the 303-horsepower V8, idles cylinders at cruising speeds to conserve fuel. OnStar now comes standard on the Impala, and includes the new Turn by Turn navigation service.