2014 雪彿蘭 Impala LTZ
試車, 攝影: Sammy Chan
始於 80 年代的雪彿蘭 Impala 是一部最為保守不已的典型北美大房車. 或許, 鑑於它太過保守和不耀眼, 幾乎所有伺伏路旁專門捕捉超速駕駛者的警車千遍一律都是屬於 Impala 車款. 踏入 2013 年, 長期在大型房車爭鋸戰中扮演重要角色的 Impala 已以全新面貌示人, 從鵝蛋般口面走向尖削鍥形面孔, 且改走高檔豪華房車路線, 但相信 Chevrolet Impala 並不因其外形太過突出而會被警隊遺棄的.
[ 陣容 / 型號 ]
陣容方面, 新 Impala 四門房車共設三款不同型號, 分別為 LS, LT 以及 LTZ. 在這三款型號上, 標準引擎皆為 2.5 公升四汽缸, 但 LT 和 LTZ 可憑附加套裝而改配 V6 六汽缸引擎. 最先推出市場的亦是 3.6 公升 V6 引擎 $32,945 的 LT 以及 $39,645 的 LTZ. 稍後接著面世的會有 2.5L 的 LS $28,445, LT 的 $31,445 及 LTZ 的 $36,445.
再多半年之後, Impala 亦會多添設有 eAssist 科技的 2.4 公升引擎型號.
試車為 LTZ 型號, 並附加 $11,200.00 的 2LZ Preferred Equipment Group, $1,365 的 Comfort and Convenience Package, $995 的大芒導航系統, $880 高級音響系統以及 $420 二十寸輪鈴輪胎.
[ 設計 / 形狀 / 尺碼 ]
以巨大的銀鍍水箱氣霸和多層式的車頭冚來作為車首標記可說是 Impala 全新設計焦點所在, 也改寫了 Impala 向來予人平凡沉悶的形像. 氣霸兩旁下斜而橫的 HID 兼 LED 車頭大燈醒目有神 (HID 和 LED 車頭燈為 LTZ 型號標準裝置), 散發一股凜然氣勢, 並與闊大尾燈互相呼應, 而凝聚於兩者之間的車側上下腰線就更為新車作下了這個總結: 帶有濃厚東瀛氣質的美式豪華房車. 新車整體看來比前年輕化了許多, 事實上, 熱愛跑車的年輕人亦稱贊 Impala 做形酷似一部四門的雪彿蘭 Camaro 跑車, 足見其設計宗旨以及市場目標均已見成效.
在身形尺碼上, 全新 Impala 現已比前有所龐大, 軸距現已加長了 30 mm, 而車長和車闊均已比前大了 23 mm 及 3 mm, 後座乘客獲益最大, 造就了一個極為寬敞和舒適的道路行宮.
[ 引擎 / 波箱 / 機械組合 ]
四汽缸引擎不但已攻陷了平治和寶馬核心重地, 且也開始成為大形房車挑釁市場的試驗品. 全新雪彿蘭 Impala 破天荒引入了四汽缸引擎, 且不是一副而是兩副之多, Ecotec 2.5 公升及尚未發表的 Ecotec 2.4 公升. 全新 2.5 公升動力單位屬前衛式設計, 採用直接點火系統以及可變閥門計時科技等等.
已有多年歷史的 3.6L V6 亦擁有直接點火系統以及可變閥門計時科技. 不久前, 這台引擎已獲得了一番修改, 現今, 這台引擎又有進一步的發展, 但今次改良主要是集中於減低 NVH 及廢氣排放.
在動力輸出上, V6 已有十分出色的數據, 是次升幅輕微, 在 6800 rpm 時, 其最高馬力為 305 匹比前稍升了五匹, 扭力在 5300 rpm 亦微升至 264 磅呎. 全新的六前速自動波箱亦是所有引擎的標準裝置.
[ 性能 / 駕駛感受 ]
Chevrolet Impala 3.6L 的性能表現在最近舉辦筆者也有參與的 2014 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards 的大比試中表露無遺. 我們所作的測試顯示, 從 0 加速至 100 km/h, 其表現為 7.3 秒 (廠方數據為 6.8 秒從 0 至 60 mph), 而從 80 km/h 再度加速至 120 km/h 就更淩厲, 僅需 5.2 秒, 同場的測試當中, 就連平治的 E350 4MATIC Coupe 也需 5.4 秒, 對一部有 3867 磅重的 Impala 來說, 的確值得令人敬佩.
Impala 在操控和乘坐方面亦已向上提升一格, 事實上, 其所提供的駕駛感受已完全沒有美國車子的特色, 卻有東瀛房車的感覺及有德國房車的操控趣味. 在車評人試車大會上, Chevrolet Impala 原來也可圈速得非常投入, 車身雖然龐大, 但掟起彎起來之時卻判若兩人. Impala 所用的 Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS 245/40R 20 亦應記一功.
[ 安全和科技設備 ]
Impala 亦用盡各種時下最高科技來提升本身性能及安全指數, 包括:- Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control 全速應變式恆速操控系陣– 利用雷達科技感應及監察車前交通狀況進而調節車速更可在繁忙塞車時自動慢車靜止至再度加油, 第一次應用在雪彿蘭產品上. 但試車並沒有裝置另需 $1780 的 Adaptive Cruise Control.
- Collision mitigation braking – 亦利用雷達科技來感應及監察撞擊意外風險繼而警報駕駛者, 更可自動煞慢車子來制止意外發生, 也是第一次應用在雪彿蘭產品上.
- Forward collision alert 前向撞擊警報– 利用攝景器的前向撞擊警報防護系统無疑是一項創新的駕駛輔助和防撞系统, 利用一對猶如人類雙眼的監視攝錄器進行對自車與前車或前方大形物件距離的全面監控, 作出適當的應變如警示駕駛者, 自啟煞制系统, 油門輸送控制更至在某些情形之下完全將車子制停下來. 在前向撞擊警報的監察之下, 與前車, 行人或障礙物的踫撞機會便會大大地降低以至完全避免.
- Lane departure warning 偏離遁跡警報系統– 一遇偏離遁跡時便利用前擋風玻璃上的攝錄器來警報駕駛者.
- Side blind zone alert 盲點警報系統– 利用雷達科技來監察左右盲點駛近車輛, 透過外望鏡 LED 警報燈警示駕駛者.
- Rear cross traffic alert – 也是利用雷達科技來監察車後行車道左右兩方駛近車輛的另一種盲點警報系統, 在繁忙停車場上最有用武之地.
- Rear vision camera 車後攝錄觀景器.
- Ultrasonic rear park assist 超聲波倒車泊車輔助系統.
內廂 (一)
內廂看來就應是雪彿蘭為全新 Impala 投入最多精力之處, 且也是筆者所花精神最多的地方, 單看本人精心策劃的 panorama 內廂照便足以為證. 錶板設計完全脫胎換骨, 舊款帶有佳士拿品牌的格調而新車則比平治還更有平治氣味!
平治今次還可在 "情調照明 ambient lighting" 學問上向雪彿蘭取經, 雪彿蘭為 Impala 引入一種名為 "bleed-through" 的夜間情調照明營造出非常出色的效果, 也是其它車廠所難以比擬的.
內廂 (二)
經過全面改良的新一代 MyLink 資訊娛樂系統 infotainment system 亦應用在全新 Impala 上. 透過其易用易明, 智能手機式介面, MyLink 現已演變成為可高度過人化以及可容納多項新程式的系統. 雪彿蘭 MyLink 亦贏取了由 CNET 新聞從業員選出的 2013 Best-of-CES Award in the Car Tech category.
試車所擁有的 "Comfort and Convenience" 附加套裝也是令人十分討好的設備, 其中之軚環電熱功能就更是我最喜愛的裝置, 不但就手方便, 且也很快見效, 平治於這方面也相形見絀.
| 規格 SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Model: | Chevrolet Impala LTZ |
| Base Suggested Retail Price: | $28,445 |
| Price as Tested: | LTZ $39,645 plus options= $43,405 |
| Transport Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings | |
| City | Highway | Combined: | 11.1 | 6.9 | 9.2 L/100 KM |
| Technical | |
| Engine Type: | 3.6L DOHC V6 DI |
| Engine Displacement: | 3564 cc |
| Peak Horsepower: | 305 @ 6800 |
| Peak Torque: | 264 @ 5300 |
| Fuel Required: | Regular |
| Vehicle Emissions Certification: | Tier II - Bin 4 |
| Transmission: | 6AT |
| Limited-slip Differential: | No |
| ABS/Traction Control/ESC: | ABS / Full function Traction Control / StabiliTrak ESC |
| Drivetrain: | FWD |
| Suspension: | Front: MacPherson strut; twin-tube dampers with gas-charged valving; 28.5mm hollow direct-acting stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushing. Rear: Multilink with coil springs and stabilizer bar; gas-charged twin-tube dampers |
| Steering: | Electric variable-assist rack-and-pinion(belt-driven) with Pull Drift Compensation |
| Brakes: | Split, dual-circuit four-wheel-disc with power assist |
| Tires: | P245/40R20" All Season Tires |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Wheelbase: | 2837 mm |
| Length: | 5113 mm |
| Curb Weight: | 1723 Kg |
| Passenger Volume: | 2973 L |
| Trunk/Cargo Capacity: | 532 L |
| Fuel Capacity: | 70 L |
| Towing Capacity: | 454 Kg |
| Payload Capacity: | 428 Kg |
| STANDARD EQUIPMENT - KEY FEATURES (Exterior/interior colour/list and brief description of major standard accessories and features) |
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| Mechanical: -2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder DI with VVT -6 Speed automatic transmission -4 Wheel antilock disk brakes -Power steering with variable assist, -Single outlet stainless steel exhaust with hidden, turned down tip Safety: -Dual stage front airbags with automatic airbag suppression for front outboard passenger -Head curtain and seat mounted side-impact airbags for front and rear outboard seat positions -Knee airbag, front seats -Seat belts – 3-point, all positions with seat belt pretensioners, driver and front passenger -Stabilitrak (R) - electric stability control system -Full function traction system -Automatic headlamp control -LATCH child seat anchors -Child security rear door locks -Electronic immobilizer -Trunk entrapment release handle -Battery run down protection -Security System - Audible, visible, theft alarm system, programmable content theft horn and lamp activation -6 Month OnStar(R) Directions and Connections with automatic crash response, turn-by-turn navigation and 5 year RemoteLink app key fob services Exterior: -Halogen headlamps -Outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding mirrors -Black mirror caps -18" Steel wheels -P235/50R 18” All season blackwall tires -Body colour door handles -Variable intermittent wipers Interior: -Air conditioning with air filtration system -Power windows with driver side express up/down -Power door locks -Remote Keyless Entry, includes panic alarm button -Noise Cancellation System -Power outlets, 3, auxilliary, 12 volt -Cruise control -Bluetooth(R) for phone -Colour touch AM/FM stereo radio with CD player -6 speaker system -USB port -SiriusXM Satellite Radio (TM) including first 3 months service -Armrest, rear centre -Assist Handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard -Rear window defogger -5 Passenger seating - premium cloth, front buckets and floor console -Head restraints, 2-way adjustable front and rear -8-way power front seats with power lumbar support -60/40 Split folding rear seat -Driver information centre with compass display -Manual tilt and telescopic steering column -Steering wheel with audio controls -Illuminated visor mirrors -Lighting, interior with theater dimming, delayed entry/exit, glovebox and trunk -Carpeted floor mats |
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| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED AS TESTED (Prices of these options) |
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| Preferred Equipment Group 2LZ: $11,200.00 Includes: 3.6L DOHC V6 DI VVT, dual outlet stainless steel exhaust with bright tips, remote vehicle start, rear cross traffic alert, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, ultrasonic rear park assist, rear vision camera, side blind zone alert, LED Daytime running lights, high intensity discharge headlamps, 19" Aluminum wheels, P245/45R-19" all season tires, power sliding/tilt panoramic sunroof with sunshade, Power heated outside mirrors with turn signal indicator and ground illumination, chrome exterior accents, keyless access, keyless push button start, MyLink(TM) - personal media connectivity by Bluetooth(R) to vehicle audio system with voice activated technology, dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration system, innovative storage behind 8" screen, 5 Passenger seating - leather appointed, front buckets and floor console, heated front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, leather wrapped shift knob, cargo net Comfort and Convenience Package: $1,365.00 Includes: Ventilated front seats, memory seat - driver side, heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescopic steering column, auto-dimming ISRV mirror, driver side auto-dimming exterior mirror, universal home remote, premium carpeted floor mats, carpeted trunk mat Colour Touch Navigation System: $995.00 Premium Audio Package: $880.00 -Bose(R) centerpoint surround sound premium speaker system, 120 Volt power outlet 20: Aluminum Wheels: $420.00 Includes P245/40R-20 all season tires |
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| INNOVATIVE / UNIQUE / EXCLUSIVE / UNUSUAL FEATURES | |
| -Made in Canada -An eight-inch touch screen with concealed, lockable storage behind it. -360 degrees of active safety features include 10 standard air bags, along with available features including full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist. - Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control – Radar technology senses traffic in front of the Impala to adjust the vehicle speed, including stopping the vehicle in heavy traffic and accelerating again. It is the first application in a Chevrolet. |
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| ADDITIONAL VEHICLE NOTES | |
| Warranty: 3 years/60,000 km New vehicle limited warranty 5 year/160,000 km Powertrain component warranty 5 year/160,000 km Roadside assistance coverage Courtesy transportation included 2 year / 40,000 km scheduled lube-oil-filter maintenance |
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