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Watch: Chevy Impala - an impressive American car

We are talking about the Chevrolet Impala. Yes, really, the Chevrolet Impala. Stop laughing. We're being totally serious.

Forget the Impala you may have rented a little while back. This car is nothing like that generic snoozemobile. A truly impressive automobile, the new Impala is bigger, more stylish and a much better performer. It looks good both inside and out.

With an available V6 performance is more than respectable, the steering and brakes feel good and the ride quality is easily up to luxury car standards.

The backseats are slightly tighter than the S-class's but the Impala makes up for that with much more front-seat legroom. No, the seats won't give you a massage, but the Impala does offer an optional panoramic sunroof and hi-tech active cruise control.

That's a lot of car considering that prices for an upper end Impala LTZ start at around $35,000.

OK, now wipe that smirk off your face.

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