2012
Chevrolet Impala

Starts at:

$25,760

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Available trims

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4dr Sdn LS Retail

Starts at

$25,760

18 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LT Retail

Starts at

$27,285

18 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

6

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn LTZ

Starts at

$30,300

18 City / 30 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

New standard 300-hp V-6 with flex-fuel capability

New six-speed automatic transmission

Seats five or six, depending on configuration

Standard side curtain and side-impact airbags

Standard Bluetooth cellphone connectivity

The good & the bad

The good

Performance potential

Interior space

Gas mileage

The bad

Noticeable wind noise at highway speeds

Large blind spot

Steering wheel doesn't telescope

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Available cars near you

$11,995

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$8,749

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Chevrolet Impala base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 4/5
Combined side rating front seat: 3/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 4/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 4/5

Side barrier rating driver: 2/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

11.3%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 2/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

11.3%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

3 years / 36,000 miles

Corrosion

3 years / 36,000 miles

Powertrain

5 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)

Dealer certification

172-point inspection

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Most recent

By David Terry from Columbus Ohio

Owns this car

April 4, 2025

The engine wiring harness caught fire and now so it will

The engine wiring harness caught fire and now so it will not start just keeps lighting up at the dashboard. Still it doesn't even turn over and over and over.and qulity

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 3.0

Interior 2.0

Performance 2.0

Value 2.0

Exterior 3.0

Reliability 2.0

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By Noah Garcia from Tyler, TX

Owns this car

February 10, 2025

Before my grandpa passed away in September 2023, he had

Before my grandpa passed away in September 2023, he had it in his will to give me his 2012 Impala. I got his car as a Christmas present that year. Since then, I've enjoyed driving the old Impala. A car with 300 hp AND 30 mpg on the highway? Yes! Thanks, Grandpa, for your love of American cars! Thanks, Chevrolet, for making such

a great car! I love how roomy my car is, how great the audio system is, and how relevant the Driver Information Center (DIC) is! I highly recommend this car to anyone.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala is available in 3 trim levels:

LS Retail (1 style)
LT Retail (1 style)
LTZ (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 Chevrolet Impala reliable?

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Chevrolet Impala owners.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Impala a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Chevrolet Impala. 93.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5

Based on 131 reviews

Comfort: 4.5
Interior: 4.2
Performance: 4.6
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.3
Reliability: 4.6

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