2018 Chevy Impala Safety Rating
If you’ve been comparing the 2018 Chevy Impala to other vehicles, it’s easy to see why Consumer Reports has named it the number one option in the Large Cars category. One of Consumer Reports’ many reasons for this distinction is the availability of advanced safety features for the Impala. Not only does Chevy offer some of the most innovative safety devices in the industry, but it does so at an affordable price; regardless of which trim level you choose - Premier, LS or LT.
2018 Chevrolet Impala Safety Features
The Impala has maximized all of the safety features you expect from modern cars, and even threw in a few extras. All of the following come standard:
- Front, rear, and head protection airbags
- Daytime running lamps
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Anti-lock brakes
- Rear view camera
For inexpensive upgrades, drivers can also add the following optional features:
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking (both city and highway)
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot alerts
- Rear cross traffic alerts
2018 Impala Crash Test Safety Ratings
The U.S. News Safety Scorecard aggregates safety data from other sources to come up with a comprehensive rating. They have awarded Chevy’s Impala with a 9.4 out of 10. None of the following large cars have received a U.S. News Safety rating as good as the Impala’s:
- 2018 Toyota Avalon
- 2018 Chrysler 300
- 2018 Dodge Charger
2018 Chevy Impala Safety Comparison
The newest Impala safety rating is so high thanks in part to its great features, and partially thanks to its phenomenal scores on crash test ratings. The IIHS rated the newest Impala as Acceptable on the Small Overlap Front Driver Test, and Good on every other test, including the following:
- Moderate Overlap Front Test
- Side Impact Test
- Rear Crash Protection
- Roof Strength Test
The NHTSA also awarded the 2018 Impala with high marks. The Impala scored four stores for the NHTSA rollover rating, and a perfect five-star rating for Frontal Crash and Side Crash. Overall, the Impala for 2018 received a perfect NHTSA score of five stars.
Test Drive a 2018 Chevy Impala in Phoenix Today
To get an even better understanding of all the new safety features in Chevrolet’s Impala (2018), take one out for a drive. You’ll be impressed by the driver assistance technology that went into this vehicle, and it will give you peace of mind that you and your passengers are safe. Test drives are available all throughout the Valley of the Sun. Find a Phoenix Chevy dealership location near you today!
