Next-Gen MyLink System Debuts in 2014 Chevrolet Impala

November 27, 2012 By

Industry-first technologies provide intuitive, customizable driver experience

When the 2014 Chevrolet Impala goes on sale next spring at Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA., it will do much more than reinvent the brand’s flagship sedan. It will be the first with Chevrolet’s next-generation MyLink infotainment system, designed to be easy to use, highly customizable and capable of linking up to 10 devices.

The system represents Chevrolet’s first use of natural language voice recognition that allows customers to safely place calls, enter destinations, browse media, play music and control other functions simply by telling the vehicle what to do. There are no key phrases to remember and no need to look at a screen. In addition to the touch screen, MyLink also can be operated via large, clearly labeled knobs or through integrated steering wheel controls.

Another first for Chevrolet is that the system can store up to 60 favorites including radio stations (AM/FM/XM), contacts, destinations, music and other media – a convenient feature, for example, for those who travel to the same destination regularly and want to save locations such as hotels and restaurants.

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Chevrolet Announces Pricing for the 2014 Impala

November 23, 2012 By

New sedan offers added content and technology starting at $27,5352014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

The all-new 2014 Impala, Chevrolet’s flagship sedan, will go on sale this spring with a starting price of $27,535, including an $810 destination charge.

Impala was America’s best-selling full-size sedan in 2011, with sales of more than 171,000, which made it one of the 10 best-selling cars in the United States

“The 2014 Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold styling that will turn heads for years to come,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “With Impala’s unmatched combination of safety systems, we’re confident that the 2014 Impala will meet the needs of our Corry, Erie, Warren and Jamestown area drivers.”

“We’ll build on the success the Impala nameplate has generated over its history,” said Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet marketing. “We’ve added sophisticated design features, more technology and safety equipment, while conserving Impala’s current strengths like spaciousness and comfort.”

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Front Bench Takes a Back Seat

September 28, 2012 By

 Three across front seating in passenger cars kicks the bucket

The 1937 Chevrolet Coach with a front bench seat

The 1937 Chevrolet Coach with a front bench seat

When the 2014 Chevrolet Impala arrives next year it will put to rest a fixture of automobiles since the days of the horseless carriage – the front bench seat. The outgoing  Impala is the last passenger car in production in North America to offer three-across front seating, an option that that ends with the introduction of Chevy’s redesigned flagship sedan.

The passing of the front bench seat into automotive history is expected to transpire without notice from many car buyers. Only one in 10 Impala buyers chose the $195 option last year on the LS and LT models. For many of today’s car buyers, front bucket seats are the norm – a trend that General Motors designers expect will continue.

“A lot of people prefer bucket seats because they’re sporty, even in models that aren’t sports cars,” said John Crotty of Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. “Our customers also appreciate having the center console as a convenient place to store their phone and other personal items.”

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2014 Impala Engine Gets a High-Tech Lift

September 17, 2012 By

New computer-controlled valvetrain technology improves fuel efficiency

 2014 Chevrolet Impala Intake Valve Lift Control

Drivers of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala coming early next year to Crotty Chevrolet Buick in Corry, PA. can get improved fuel economy over the competition due in part to a new advanced valvetrain technology on the Ecotec 2.5L four-cylinder engine.

Chevrolet’s redesigned flagship sedan uses new Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC) technology that enables variable intake valve lift, duration and timing over a wide range of engine operation. When the technology operates in low-lift mode, the engine pumps only the air it needs to meet the driver’s demand. The system switches to high-lift mode at higher speeds or under heavy loads, providing the full output capability of the engine.

“Intake Valve Lift Control works so seamlessly drivers aren’t likely to notice it at all,” said Mike Anderson, GM global chief engineer for Ecotec engines. “What they will notice is a fuel savings of up to one mile per gallon.”

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2014 Impala Focuses on Crash Avoidance From All Angles

June 29, 2012 By

All-new large sedan will feature several Chevrolet-first safety technologies

2014 Chevrolet Impala 360 Degrees of Safety

2014 Chevrolet Impala 360 Degrees of Safety

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the latest addition to Chevrolet’s passenger car lineup and provides first-ever safety technologies for the global brand.

Unveiled earlier this year at the New York Auto Show, the Impala leads the full-size segment with 10 standard air bags and boasts numerous active safety systems. While passive safety systems, such as air bags and seat belts, protect occupants in the event of a crash, active safety systems are designed to prevent a crash in the first place through the use of sounds, visual warnings and automated actions.

“Our customers are looking for state-of-the-art safety when buying a vehicle,” said Robert Crotty, VP for Crotty Chevrolet Buick. “With 2014 Impala’s unmatched combination of safety systems, we’re confident that the 2014 Impala will meet the needs of Northwestern Pennsylavania and Southwestern New York area drivers.”

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