The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala won’t just usher in a new generation of Impala models hoping to regain its former glory, but will also feature first-ever safety technologies from the American automaker.
The
list of active safety features that the 2014 Chevy Impala will come
with is impressive, hoping to prevent a crash in the first place.
Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control utilizes radar technology in
order to sense ahead and adjust the vehicle’s speed accordingly and is a
Chevy first. Collision mitigation braking is also another first for the
automaker, equipping the Impala with the technology to detect a
possible crash threat and alerts the driver. If there’s no reaction from
the driver, the feature intervenes by applying the brakes in effort to
avoid the crash.
Forward
collision alert takes advantage of camera technology to alert the
driver visually and audibly of a potential crash situation, while lane
departure warning is a technology that has become popular amongst many
new car models. Other safety features to help prevent accidents on the
new 2014 Impala include side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert,
rear vision camera, rear park assist, and hill hold/start assist.
Lastly,
another Chevrolet first is the brake pre-fill feature. When the vehicle
detects a possible crash threat, the system will increase the hydraulic
pressure in the brake lines, anticipating the driver’s hard braking.
This helps quicken the response time and shortens stopping distances and
is included with 20-inch wheels on higher models.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala will hit dealership showrooms early next year.