Originally Posted by Z28x

About the same as all those other cars mentioned. It is too bad the original 2010 RWD Zeta Impala was canceled. That would have really separated the 2 cars and probably boosted the Impalas average transaction price by $10,000.

Originally Posted by Geoff Chadwick

While the "midsize" vehicles have changed in size in recent years, the segment the Malibu is in is *extremely* competitive. Sure, the Impala is more overdue for a new model, but I think the Malibu is the more strategic vehicle that will get sales, as it appears the Impala is slated to become the "old fart mobile" in Chevrolet at this point. There is also a new Fusion on the way (I believe also a 2012), and we know from Ford's latest that they aren't pulling any punches, and the new Sonata looks to be doing well.

It also might have something to do with the Regal as well, depending on how all the chassis underpinnings go - perhaps swapping assembly line stuff about and halting production on some components that will be no longer necessary. For all we know, the Regal & 2012 Malibu will both only come with 4 bangers!

Originally Posted by 30thZ286speed

Thats sad if Impala goes in the "old fart mobile" direction. Impala should be the sport sedan of the line up

Originally Posted by Z28Wilson

I guess, except that Impala has never been what I would call a "sports sedan".