People saying the Impala will not last long? It's one of the longest lasting vehicles in Chevy's line up, next to their trucks. I mean just look at how many 15 year old Impalas you still see on the road!
The Impala is definitely an improvement over the previous generation, however I find the Avalon to be much better in terms of style, refinement, material quality, value, and road presence.
@@heisenburg6380 haha you're an idiot. My family owns 3 impalas. And mine has 160,000 miles on it with no major repairs. People are really clueless when it comes to cars. Impalas is one of general motors cars they put time into. Similar to the tahoe & chevy trucks. Not all American cars are bad. Misconception
The Avalon is one of my favorite vehicles! It’s so beautiful and it’ll last forever. We have a 2000 Avalon with 290k miles. Tell me how your impala will do that
@@DeeeBeee123 your full of shit. Chevy has had issues with their transmissions and had turned to Toyota and ford to help fix. Shop used GMs and you will see 90 percent of them have 100k to 120k because they have huge issues. Any company who has to sling shit like these are not actors is lying so how do you think they built their cars?
I had a 99 runner that lasted me 300k and 2003 Sequoia that died on me with roughly 369. My family work for Chevy for the longest time and since the bail out they are made like shit. They cut corners every chance they could and anyone who buys one will see it in time
@@mikegreen3613 I have a 2007 Chevy impala and it has almost 200 thousand miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with it until Recently the transmission started to leak
I think they both look great! I think if you want a real cruiser, get the Impala, but if you want something more like a Lexus, the Avalon is the clear choice. Props to GM and Toyota!
Possible impending class action suit against GM for head gasket issues. Wait to see, I'm willing to bet a secret replacement deal will be made, similar to the Honda van transmission of the mid 2000s
@@TheLouke fast forward to 2040. That 2016 Avalon is still cruising on highways. Just like my 02 Celica, fast forward to 2019, it's still taking corners hard at 383k miles.
@ Bobby A BS. Most Toyotas over 20 years old have rusted into oblivion. I have a GM car a year older than yours that’s a daily driver in the rust belt. You see lots of them on the road.. not so many Camrys.
@@Bartonovich52 Where do you live? I see a lot of 90s Camrys, especially a lot of 20 year old Toyotas still running on the road, minimal ruspt, still in pristine condition. Where I live, granted depends where, I see some older GM vehicles like pickup trucks, Cavaliers, Saturn SL1s, and a few Escalades. Yeah I still see them on the road, but older GM in general? Not as common as Toyota, and some of them are rusted lot.
2014 Impala LTZ owner here, 53,475 miles and other then going to the dealership for oil changes and tire rotations the car has been totally flawless. Not one warranty repair to date. The biggest surprise is i keep on getting complement on how awesome this car looks, The stance, the body lines one thing i know for sure you won't get that from anyToyota product.
Just out of curiosity how has it held up? I have a 13 and it’s gotten very expensive since I got past 130k, repairs would’ve damn near totaled the car if I couldn’t do them myself, seems like a model to buy new imo
@@debronsmedley931 no big problems i had an issue one time after filling it with gas started to choke then an engine light comes on so i took it to the dealer and within 2 to 3 days there got fixed the said a minor issue with a seal of some sort i dont remember has failed and caused this issue and the rest is good but also had a general problem with 20' wheels that the tires will blow if got in a pothole because the profile of the tire is so low
OneAndyOnly I agree 100%. Both are available as rental vehicles. Go ahead and drive them both for at least a week. You will find the Impala is more fun to drive and has more features for the money.
+OneAndyOnly the interior is cheap? Have you stepped in one recently?or are you just a Toyota fanboy who can't get over the fact that a Chevy is better than a Toyota
Thanks for info but the problem is Reliability score. I do not trust chevy. I am a mechanic and when they bring chevy malibu 2016 with 13000 miles on it and it is leaking ingine oil!
Its sucks how GM lies to the consumer. Cars sell them selfs by being reliable not by actors saying they are " real people" who say the cars is awesome. They switched to a POS.
It’s actually worse with Toyota. Nobody will admit that that the car they payed more for less has all of the same mechanical problems plus rust out the ying yang.
Avalon any day. Better build quality and off the chart reliability and when it is time to trade or sell the Chevy will have a much lower value and the lower quality material will show.
I agree the impala is better but shopping by brand I feel like Toyota is a more premium and reliable brand over a Chevy which seems haphazard when it comes to reliability and the vehicles ability to hold up over time. GM continues to improve but for the price of the impala if u want a quality GM product I would pay for a Cadillac.
has been a tech for 25 years, i will tell you this, engine and interior parts on the impala will last no more than 40k miles. Parts will start to fail one by one. chevy, ford and chrysler are the worst most vehicles i see come in for parts replacement under 40k miles. junk!!!!
Josh's Drawing Life Yup never really like the big grill on the Avalon,I even considered one recently but just didn’t want too so took a RAV4 Trail edition instead...Hope it lasts me for 10years because my next vehicle will be a retirement vehicle.
What about reliability and build quality? The target market you mention, seniors and what not, probably care about this above some of the performance and handling features you mention.
The best car here is the 2014 Lexus ES350, buy one at about $40,000 with mid level options, it has smaller 17" wheels that, what do you know ride fucking better than the 18" or 19" top trim level Impala/Avalon wheel options. Of course used I still think the ES350 is a better buy than the Avalon for several reasons, a 2014 Impala has that POS GM 3.6 V6 which is notorious for throwing its timing chain after 5-6 years.
@@Bartonovich52 yah, never proven. NASA couldn't even find fault in Toyota's design. However, Ford, Audi and others had unintended acceleration and those problems were found. The rust issue was many years ago.you can't even say that exists any longer.
the avalon looks a bit better to me and i'm not a chevy fan but there's something about the impala that i would easily pick it over the toyota. can never understand y a 3.5 v6 should have under 290 hp
I've driven both of these cars. The Impala wins hands down. It is really fast, much smoother over bumps and just feels like a more comfortable ride. It also looks nicer from the outside.
Wow, all I'm seeing in the comments is a bunch of gripe about Chevrolet's longevity. I guess it's just my experience, but every Chevy I or anyone in my family has owned has lasted damn near forever. I really think it has more to do with how you treat your car than who made it.
Lacaras21 yes exactly what I say about Chevy if you treat it like a Toyota, it will last longer people treat them like shit because of a few people saying that it doesn’t last long, well they’re just mad because they spent a lot of money on it and drove the shit out of them so that’s why people try to complain and say Chevy car don’t last long because it’s the people who got them and treated them as a Lambo
@@realaudioreviews As a former Toyota repair tech, Toyotas are mostly reliable, but like anything on this planet it depends on how one treats or takes care of the vehicle...I remember one time there was a customer complaining to the service manager about how people kept saying Toyotas would never break down, and he bought a Toyota because of it and now it's going to cost him to repair the vehicle blah blah blah. REMEMBER, there's a reason why there's service shops for Toyotas; they are not immune to breaking down...just like any other vehicle.
Impala looks wayy better than the Avalon. Avalon looks like a grandma car and the Impala looks quite sporty, ive been in both and you can hardly feel any bumps on the road when inside the Impala, as for the Avalon doesn't compare!
I own a Accord right now...but i have also owned a Pontiac Montana and a Dodge Caravan (both 2001-2003 models) and they're still running with over 300,000km ....American cars will last as long as you take car of them...Impala looks 10000x nicer!
"take care of your car" translates to paying to fix the piece of shit. Had a 2005 Montana and it was the worst most unreliable trash heap I've ever owned. AC went bad at 25k, rear wiper motor died at 32k, brake lines went out at 46k, awful mileage for a sub 200hp engine with a garbage 4 speed. I could go on with all the things that went wrong. Now I own a 2010 Acura TL and not one thing needed to be repaired at 140k miles. GM is just trash
Chevrolet must have payed a sh*tload of money so that the Impala will be ranked better than the Avalon. In terms of resale, and reliability, Avalon wins hands down.
The only GM car I will ever own will be a Cadillac. The Impala isn't a bad looking car at all, but the Toyota WILL ALWAYS hold its value WAY longer. The Toyota is also proven to be extremely reliable unlike the Chevrolet.
I feel like im the only one who liked the 2012 avalon the most. I though that was a hell of a car and drove like a cloud, as well as being very quick! And im 18 so that says a lot for that car since apparently its for old people and idk why
Michael Burns no argument here I thought that Avalon was a lot more “stately” looking than this one. Not a fan of Toyota trying to be sporty. It didn’t work here IMO.
It is a hard choice because the Avalon holds it's value better, and lasts longer. I guess since Impala is being discontinued with a lot of other GMs, parts might be hell to get in the future. Avalon, as far as now is continuing, and I don't think it will, since it is one of the fewer choices now for a sedan on a new car lot. Many sedans are being discontinued since people are now buying trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. I really like Impalas, and have a 2001 with 248,000 miles, and running good, but was meticulously maintained, and was easy with startups. I rented an Impala for a vacation, and hated to take it back. It was so unbelievably nice, and drove so well.
100% true comments regarding the Avalon which I own. I hate the telescoping steering wheel, if you are 6' and over the ride is not comfortable. If you pull back the seat so your legs are comfortable then you cant reach the steering wheel- your arms are literally fully stretch. When you reach the steering wheel comfortable the your legs suffer because the bend! Avalon interior 100% more luxurious that Impala, cant even compare that.
kirbyswarp Chevy has more plastic then what a Toyota has. You should look at the ass end of the stupid Impala it uglier then the front end of the Toyota Avalon.
I have to say I do like your Saab picture. I actually like the old Impala way better then This one. I agree with that statement that people are completely biased about cars these days. Its a car it will break down eventually.
asth7886 The Impala is way nicer than the shitty Avalon. Have you sat in either? Impala is the winner. Speaking of the front end on the Avalon: Carp. It looks like a fish.
The Impala might win in the showroom but come see me in ten years and 200,000 kms and we'll see which car is still trouble free. My money (literally) is on the Avalon. That's why we have two.
I had a 2001 Impala LS for 12 years and loved it. Lot of car for the money. Got 34 mpg on the road which is outstanding. Though I loved it the quality just was not there. Kept meticulous records and averaged $474 a year on mtce bearing in mind I did a lot of the work myself such as replacing the fuel pump in the tank and taking the dash apart and fixing instrument lighting problem. Got so I could Google " 2001 Impala and the mileage" and tell what going to break next. Bought a new Camry at the end of 2013 and have enjoyed the peace of mind. My wife has a 2005 Avalon for over 10 years and mtce has averaged $228 a year so you can see the quality. The Avalon gets about 30 mpg on the road and is a fine machine with a great ride. We plan on keeping it another 5 years. It has a much smoother ride than my 2014 Camry. I still love the stylish new Impala but I love quality more.
I would take the Avalon because of Toyota's build quality reputation. There is a saying "it takes a life time to build a reputation and only a second to tear it all down." With that being said GM is going to really have to convince.
You've clearly never test driven this Avalon. It's a complete POS. The worst build quality I've ever experienced in a car, much less a premium car. And this coming from me when I was determined to buy a Toyota/Lexus. Tested most of their models and "nope." The "Toyota quality" lie is the biggest scam. 😆
Cadillac only shares the platform and one engine with the xts, not everything like the lexus. You can actually tell the lexus is just a shitty toyota. You cant tell that the cadilac shares a playform with the chevy.
The Avalon is made in Kentucky by Americans. Even the one I have here in Canada is an American car. Oh ya, it's the one of the two cars here that will be running after 250,000 kms. Total cost of ownership is a factor none of these reviews even touch on and it's so important.
I'm looking for reliability, quality, and resale=TOYOTA. Avalon has that Japanese fit and finish/attention to detail and quality, all while being almost entirely US, and that interior is stunning. The Chevy looks cheap and bulky, and a cheap interior that looks to be assembled by kindergarteners.
Avalon for the smart buyer. More reliable, better built more efficient, weighs a lot less, its engine is one of the best engines Toyota ever made. Not to mention the Impala is on the verge of silly looking. Its HUGE and the rear end is ugly
Anyone who thinks Chevy is ever going to be as reliable as the Toyota needs to wake up. I guess this was a bone that these guys threw to the “buy America” crowd. I test drove both of these vehicles. I test drive the Avalon and had ended up in an impala rental. The impala has a nicer ride, but that nonsense about the braking and the road noise is just incomprehensible to me. Not my experience. Lastly, while these guys compared the Chevy to the Cadillac base, they forgot to mention the Avalon is based on the Lexus ES. You’re getting a very similar (IMHO nicer interior) Lexus for about 5k less. That Avalon will easily go 200-300k
I prolly bought my last Avalon if that’s the case. It’s a great car, but I would just by the Camry. The value proposition was that you were getting a different vehicle.
We have the 2013 Avalon Hybrid (Limited). Looked at the Impala, Taurus, Fusion, MKZ and LaCrosse, ect.. All were very comparable and think they are all quality vehicles. We are seeing 40 MPG real world driving (check MPG EVERY fill-up). MPG was the decision maker on the purchase.
Definitely on the General Motors Payroll........ Chevrolet will never ever be as good as Toyota..... all vehicles are good when they are new but when the miles pile up that's when Toyota shines. On the Chevys shit start tearing up. Also must add 10 years pass by and you want to sale the Toyota re sale along higher. So it's a no brainer...Toyota rules.
Sorry, but the Impala loses strongly against the Lexus-like Avalon. If the decision were based on just the exterior appearances, the Impala should be taken for a make-over, its that ugly. What's up with that grill? The rear portion of the sides of the Impala look as if they are an after-thought in design. Interior quality is pure Chevrolet Amerikan, but maybe when the worlds largest GM factory opens in Communist China next year, perhaps the quality will improve. The V-6 in both cars run very strong, but the 3.6 of the Impala seems almost as if it's out of balance somehow. Lots of vibration in the upper rpm range during acceleration at highway speed. The Avalon's V-6 is liquidly smooth. Comparing both interiors, the Avalon seems to have taken the materials straight from Lexus. The Impala's bulkiness and overweight, almost motorhome-like size and weight, actually make driving the Impala a chore on a long distance trip. There is a lot of body-roll, like a 1958 Buick Roadmaster. The Avalon on the other hand is more like driving a detuned Lexus IS350, with the driver wishing the trip could take longer.
George McKean Christ talk about ridiculous. One rides like a caprice the other rides like an IS?? Not at all likely and idk what cars you’re looking at but the impala is clearly better looking managing to be both bigger and sportier. I can give Toyota the nod on the dashboard although they picked an especially ugly color for the impala interior
Just because Toyotas have a good reputation doesn't mean the Avalon will last longer. Chevy increased their quality building in this Impala. They went after the luxury market and have a totally different model here. I think both are 170,000+ mile cars, but are you really going to have a car that long? Most people will get to 100,000 or 120,000 and be ready for a new car anyways. Besides, the old model of the Impala were legendary rental cars, so they were good for putting alot of hard miles on them.
I drive a 2010 Toyota Avalon, and the ride is superb. The 2011-12's were so uncomfortable. I test drove a 2013 Avalon a few weeks ago, and the comfort level rivaled my 2010. I really want to like the new Avalons but there's just something about the look that bothers me, I can't put my finger on it. I spotted a 2014 Impala last night and the thing looked amazing. Gotta go take it for a test drive!
Chevy paid good money for this video. The Impala is so much cheaper in feeling than the Avalon. Though it have 35 less HP, the Toyota is just as quick, if not quicker. Bigger trunk, more legroom? The Avalon is enough for a family of 5 6'5"ers in it's seats... The things mentioned by these guys to lean towards Impala is found in the LTZ but that's a false impression because the 4 cylinder base is he most basic car and so far beneath a basic Avalon... I don't even think the Impala is in the same class. A moveable LCD screen is fine for a car that's only good for 5 years but I'm sure it will be an expensive repair. I still see the 1998 Avalon's everywhere. Most 1998 Luminas are wrecked in junkyards.... Don't let these guys fool you into cheap made products.
I’ve Bought my 4th Impala this one the LT with Pano Roof and Red Tint Paint (extra cost beautiful) almost 2 years ago (2017) and it gets better and better. What sold me after test driving 4 others cars right before (Loaded Civic, New Camry Loaded, New Sonata Limited, and Loaded Malibu) was the Looks, the Size, Quietness, Ride comfort, Handling, and the MYLINK with Google Maps, and Waze Android Auto, 4G LTE Hot Spot, Messaging by voice and using Google with no input except Voice all for less money than all the cars I drove before. I knew there was a Great Deal to be had with the demise of large sedans. The sticker Same as Sonata, Camry, almost as much as Malibu was $34K and I offered $25,500 and lifetime power train warranty. Less than the Civic Sticker, and I signed and had the car less than 2 hours. My only regret 2 years later was I should of opted for the Safety package it was merely $600 more at the time. I would of had to wait for them to locate a car and this was in stock with 2 base White models and a fully loaded Premier in White. The looks I got and still get from ALL AGES and the MPG is great! Did I mention AUTO START from my smart phone or key fob? Did I mention you can see how others are driving your car if you lend it out?
When I was shopping for a full-size car I couldn't get past the Avalon styling. Bought a 2017 Impala Premier/LTZ when Chevy was offering 20% off MSRP. Silver with black interior. I did not get the radar cruise control as it requires those black plastics inserts in the front grill; I preferred the full chrome grill. The Impala optional 20 inch wheels are nice, but terrible for Upstate NY Winters. I had to get snows and wheels from Tire Rack. One thing I really appreciate and others may not care, I never have to plug in my phone, I use the wireless charging pad and bluetooth.
I think you are forgetting the MR2 turbo. Motor Trend did a 52 car test to see what car offered the Bang for the Buck and it came out the winner. The Supra was not the only fast Toyota.
The most car the most comfort but there’s only one thing I would stay away from that impala because there’s no reliability in that am just saying the Avalon is everything and there should be no comparison 😂😂
The engine/trans combination in the avalon is great. I i've the same combination in my 08 camry and it's surprisingly fast. The reason is the first 3 gears are geared to pick up speed fast so it makes the car feel faster. Yes the Chevy has more power but it's also heavier.
The guy introducing the Avalon was obvious biased against Impala. He only mentioned that Avalon's rear legroom was about half inch shorter than the Impala's, but what he did not tell you was that the Impala has a gigantic advantage in the front legroom, 3.7 inches more exactly. The Impala is a real large car, but the Avalon is not.
One thing domestic cars will always beat import cars in is STYLE. American cars simply have a certain character, or soul that just can't be found anywhere else. Although all cars were boring for a while, cars like the Impala, SS, etc. are bringing that back.
With a softer ride, which the Avalon gets for 2016, the Avalon is the better choice. They got this one right, but they are very close in comparison. No losers here. More car beats more lux.
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People saying the Impala will not last long? It's one of the longest lasting vehicles in Chevy's line up, next to their trucks. I mean just look at how many 15 year old Impalas you still see on the road!
Ricky Vang yeah none LMFAO Toyotas only make it to 300k kms max(I would know_ where as chevys can last over a mill if treated right
I'm not denying Toyotas last long, all I'm saying is they both will likely be equally reliable and dependable, as well as long lasting.
TheIMightyIndman like hell would freeze over before a Chevy would do million miles. Maybe a older Chevy could. Today all cars are fucken pist of shit.
+aohm7886 Well, my old man put 750K miles on a 1972 Toyota Celica. Top that, asshat!
yup new cars arent made to last anymore..
The Impala is definitely an improvement over the previous generation, however I find the Avalon to be much better in terms of style, refinement, material quality, value, and road presence.
The Toyota Avalon is much more reliable. The Chevrolet Impala will not go more than 60,000 MI without needing major repairs.
@@heisenburg6380 haha you're an idiot. My family owns 3 impalas. And mine has 160,000 miles on it with no major repairs. People are really clueless when it comes to cars. Impalas is one of general motors cars they put time into. Similar to the tahoe & chevy trucks. Not all American cars are bad. Misconception
@@DeeeBeee123 you're right
@@heisenburg6380 lol mine is about to hit 200k not even a scratch only oil changes and brakes
Danny Style, should we bring Hyundai Azera in here to compare?
Fast forward to 2021 and Avalon is still going strong. Toyota has the best resale value and is known for lasting forever.
Fast forward to 2022 and Avalons are so cheap tou can almost get them for free
The Avalon is one of my favorite vehicles! It’s so beautiful and it’ll last forever. We have a 2000 Avalon with 290k miles. Tell me how your impala will do that
I have an 06 impala with almost 200,000. Thats how 😎
Derrion Brumfield and that beats 290k? I don’t think math works that way.
@@DeeeBeee123 your full of shit. Chevy has had issues with their transmissions and had turned to Toyota and ford to help fix. Shop used GMs and you will see 90 percent of them have 100k to 120k because they have huge issues. Any company who has to sling shit like these are not actors is lying so how do you think they built their cars?
I had a 99 runner that lasted me 300k and 2003 Sequoia that died on me with roughly 369. My family work for Chevy for the longest time and since the bail out they are made like shit. They cut corners every chance they could and anyone who buys one will see it in time
@@mikegreen3613 I have a 2007 Chevy impala and it has almost 200 thousand miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with it until Recently the transmission started to leak
I think they both look great! I think if you want a real cruiser, get the Impala, but if you want something more like a Lexus, the Avalon is the clear choice. Props to GM and Toyota!
AVALON is more reliable.
Nope
True
@@augustuspetties6614nah
Yall Talking shit about the Avalon I bet it will last longer than the Impala...
Fast forward January 2019 - Chevy Impala being discontinued by GM do to poor sales, while
Toyota Avalon keeps moving forward.
Possible impending class action suit against GM for head gasket issues. Wait to see, I'm willing to bet a secret replacement deal will be made, similar to the Honda van transmission of the mid 2000s
@@TheLouke fast forward to 2040. That 2016 Avalon is still cruising on highways. Just like my 02 Celica, fast forward to 2019, it's still taking corners hard at 383k miles.
@ Bobby A
BS. Most Toyotas over 20 years old have rusted into oblivion.
I have a GM car a year older than yours that’s a daily driver in the rust belt. You see lots of them on the road.. not so many Camrys.
@@Bartonovich52 Where do you live? I see a lot of 90s Camrys, especially a lot of 20 year old Toyotas still running on the road, minimal ruspt, still in pristine condition.
Where I live, granted depends where, I see some older GM vehicles like pickup trucks, Cavaliers, Saturn SL1s, and a few Escalades. Yeah I still see them on the road, but older GM in general? Not as common as Toyota, and some of them are rusted lot.
Same for the Avalon lol, it got discontinued.
I love my 2016 Impala LT. I was thinking about Avalon before buying the impala but the space was great for my money
BOTH CARS ARE GOOD, IT IS UP TO EACH INDIVIDUAL TO DECIDE WHICH CAR FITS BEST TO THE NEEDs...
atlive1 I would say the impala cause it’s bigger, has more power, saves around the same amount of a Avalon and is American.... ☺️
@@vegasbab.y3740 The Avalon is built in Kentucky. How much more American do you need?
@@SeanVedell Still not American.
2014 Impala LTZ owner here, 53,475 miles and other then going to the dealership for oil changes and tire rotations the car has been totally flawless. Not one warranty repair to date. The biggest surprise is i keep on getting complement on how awesome this car looks, The stance, the body lines one thing i know for sure you won't get that from anyToyota product.
Just out of curiosity how has it held up? I have a 13 and it’s gotten very expensive since I got past 130k, repairs would’ve damn near totaled the car if I couldn’t do them myself, seems like a model to buy new imo
How is it after 160,000?
I have a 15 2Lt with 68k on it. Runs like a dream
I own the two of them and I love them both but the Impala more
Have u had problems with the impala?
@@debronsmedley931 no big problems i had an issue one time after filling it with gas started to choke then an engine light comes on so i took it to the dealer and within 2 to 3 days there got fixed the said a minor issue with a seal of some sort i dont remember has failed and caused this issue and the rest is good but also had a general problem with 20' wheels that the tires will blow if got in a pothole because the profile of the tire is so low
The Impala looks impressive....
impressive to do what? it's big and bulky and the interior is cheap.
OneAndyOnly This is my opinion sir, not yours
Rafael Caminero GM wants you to think its impressive so you buy it, you have to try it out yourself first.
OneAndyOnly I agree 100%. Both are available as rental vehicles. Go ahead and drive them both for at least a week. You will find the Impala is more fun to drive and has more features for the money.
+OneAndyOnly the interior is cheap? Have you stepped in one recently?or are you just a Toyota fanboy who can't get over the fact that a Chevy is better than a Toyota
If I need a full size sedan it will have to the the Impala. Beautiful American car.
Thanks for info but the problem is Reliability score.
I do not trust chevy.
I am a mechanic and when they bring chevy malibu 2016 with 13000 miles on it and it is leaking ingine oil!
Its sucks how GM lies to the consumer. Cars sell them selfs by being reliable not by actors saying they are " real people" who say the cars is awesome. They switched to a POS.
It’s actually worse with Toyota. Nobody will admit that that the car they payed more for less has all of the same mechanical problems plus rust out the ying yang.
Avalon any day. Better build quality and off the chart reliability and when it is time to trade or sell the Chevy will have a much lower value and the lower quality material will show.
Till that Chevy starts breaking and rating at 100k while the Avalon will go for 300k+ with no issues. Fools
What about resale value? Toyota hands down
yasss
Resale value is a mute point._.Ill be keeping my Chevy Impala
True Toyotas are the most reliable and long lasting cars. Check out top gears toyota hilux video
I agree the impala is better but shopping by brand I feel like Toyota is a more premium and reliable brand over a Chevy which seems haphazard when it comes to reliability and the vehicles ability to hold up over time. GM continues to improve but for the price of the impala if u want a quality GM product I would pay for a Cadillac.
has been a tech for 25 years, i will tell you this, engine and interior parts on the impala will last no more than 40k miles. Parts will start to fail one by one.
chevy, ford and chrysler are the worst most vehicles i see come in for parts replacement under 40k miles.
junk!!!!
Kate Thao okay well finish your English lessons Kimono and then we’ll talk.
Lol mine have over 200k and still runs like a chap
My 2005 has over 263,000. It is a rusted out P.O.S., but I still like it.
One of these is still around & the other is discontinued...So guess who won? Lol
Josh's Drawing Life Yup never really like the big grill on the Avalon,I even considered one recently but just didn’t want too so took a RAV4 Trail edition instead...Hope it lasts me for 10years because my next vehicle will be a retirement vehicle.
The Avalon just got packed lol
@@mohamedshidane9155 To be replaced by the Toyota Crown…What replaced the Impala?
Toyota for the win,you see countless Toyota well over 200k,I rarely if ever see a Chevy over 200k and still go strong 💪
What about reliability and build quality? The target market you mention, seniors and what not, probably care about this above some of the performance and handling features you mention.
The best car here is the 2014 Lexus ES350, buy one at about $40,000 with mid level options, it has smaller 17" wheels that, what do you know ride fucking better than the 18" or 19" top trim level Impala/Avalon wheel options. Of course used I still think the ES350 is a better buy than the Avalon for several reasons, a 2014 Impala has that POS GM 3.6 V6 which is notorious for throwing its timing chain after 5-6 years.
Impala has a bigger trunk to carry a tool box for repairs and problems. They didn't mention how much it will break down. Lol
Toyota reliability, competition over.
Lol. Rust, and unintended acceleration.
@@Bartonovich52 yah, never proven. NASA couldn't even find fault in Toyota's design. However, Ford, Audi and others had unintended acceleration and those problems were found. The rust issue was many years ago.you can't even say that exists any longer.
Chevy wants their products to break down so the consumer keeps coming back to buy parts. To bad GM was bailed out numerous times
the avalon looks a bit better to me and i'm not a chevy fan but there's something about the impala that i would easily pick it over the toyota. can never understand y a 3.5 v6 should have under 290 hp
Let's revisit this video in about 8 years when the Avalon is still driving along coast to coast and the impala is somewhere in a junkyard
god that impala looks amazing.
I've driven both of these cars. The Impala wins hands down. It is really fast, much smoother over bumps and just feels like a more comfortable ride. It also looks nicer from the outside.
Have a Impala and hate it. Nothing but problems so I recently went out an bought an Avalon. Long term reliability is key
Wow, all I'm seeing in the comments is a bunch of gripe about Chevrolet's longevity. I guess it's just my experience, but every Chevy I or anyone in my family has owned has lasted damn near forever. I really think it has more to do with how you treat your car than who made it.
Lacaras21 Toyota lasts longer no matter how you treat it
Lacaras21 yes exactly what I say about Chevy if you treat it like a Toyota, it will last longer people treat them like shit because of a few people saying that it doesn’t last long, well they’re just mad because they spent a lot of money on it and drove the shit out of them so that’s why people try to complain and say Chevy car don’t last long because it’s the people who got them and treated them as a Lambo
@@realaudioreviews As a former Toyota repair tech, Toyotas are mostly reliable, but like anything on this planet it depends on how one treats or takes care of the vehicle...I remember one time there was a customer complaining to the service manager about how people kept saying Toyotas would never break down, and he bought a Toyota because of it and now it's going to cost him to repair the vehicle blah blah blah. REMEMBER, there's a reason why there's service shops for Toyotas; they are not immune to breaking down...just like any other vehicle.
Impala looks wayy better than the Avalon. Avalon looks like a grandma car and the Impala looks quite sporty, ive been in both and you can hardly feel any bumps on the road when inside the Impala, as for the Avalon doesn't compare!
I own a Accord right now...but i have also owned a Pontiac Montana and a Dodge Caravan (both 2001-2003 models) and they're still running with over 300,000km ....American cars will last as long as you take car of them...Impala looks 10000x nicer!
You can treat Japanese cars like shit and it'll still run 350,000 miles plus hmmm which is better ?
"take care of your car" translates to paying to fix the piece of shit. Had a 2005 Montana and it was the worst most unreliable trash heap I've ever owned. AC went bad at 25k, rear wiper motor died at 32k, brake lines went out at 46k, awful mileage for a sub 200hp engine with a garbage 4 speed. I could go on with all the things that went wrong. Now I own a 2010 Acura TL and not one thing needed to be repaired at 140k miles. GM is just trash
how much money did you throw at it?
I would go with the Avalon.
BS detected, we all know Pontiac and Dodge are garbage, Pontiac doesnt even exist anymore!!!
Chevrolet must have payed a sh*tload of money so that the Impala will be ranked better than the Avalon. In terms of resale, and reliability, Avalon wins hands down.
Impala the win? How about 6 year cost of ownership and reliability!? Toyota the winner
The only GM car I will ever own will be a Cadillac.
The Impala isn't a bad looking car at all, but the Toyota WILL ALWAYS hold its value WAY longer. The Toyota is also proven to be extremely reliable unlike the Chevrolet.
I feel like im the only one who liked the 2012 avalon the most. I though that was a hell of a car and drove like a cloud, as well as being very quick! And im 18 so that says a lot for that car since apparently its for old people and idk why
Michael Burns no argument here I thought that Avalon was a lot more “stately” looking than this one. Not a fan of Toyota trying to be sporty. It didn’t work here IMO.
It is a hard choice because the Avalon holds it's value better, and lasts longer. I guess since Impala is being discontinued with a lot of other GMs, parts might be hell to get in the future. Avalon, as far as now is continuing, and I don't think it will, since it is one of the fewer choices now for a sedan on a new car lot. Many sedans are being discontinued since people are now buying trucks, SUVs, and crossovers. I really like Impalas, and have a 2001 with 248,000 miles, and running good, but was meticulously maintained, and was easy with startups. I rented an Impala for a vacation, and hated to take it back. It was so unbelievably nice, and drove so well.
Go test drive an Avalon. Then the choice won't be so hard. It's a complete POS.
I have a 2014 Avalon limited hybrid with CVT and I love it 70k and no issues. Beautiful car in my opinon but I do like the looks of the Impala's.
100% true comments regarding the Avalon which I own. I hate the telescoping steering wheel, if you are 6' and over the ride is not comfortable. If you pull back the seat so your legs are comfortable then you cant reach the steering wheel- your arms are literally fully stretch. When you reach the steering wheel comfortable the your legs suffer because the bend! Avalon interior 100% more luxurious that Impala, cant even compare that.
+polustka As an Avalon owner, I would agree with you...if you could post a single sentence in English.
What's the intro song?
Love the Toyota guys crying bias. The Toyota has a nicer interior and thats it. The impala won hands down.
Not even. I was disappointed by its interior. Too much plastic everywhere.
kirbyswarp Chevy has more plastic then what a Toyota has. You should look at the ass end of the stupid Impala it uglier then the front end of the Toyota Avalon.
I have to say I do like your Saab picture. I actually like the old Impala way better then This one. I agree with that statement that people are completely biased about cars these days. Its a car it will break down eventually.
asth7886 The Impala is way nicer than the shitty Avalon. Have you sat in either? Impala is the winner.
Speaking of the front end on the Avalon: Carp. It looks like a fish.
Pug In A Mug Or a pug...
The Impala might win in the showroom but come see me in ten years and 200,000 kms and we'll see which car is still trouble free. My money (literally) is on the Avalon. That's why we have two.
I had a 2001 Impala LS for 12 years and loved it. Lot of car for the money. Got 34 mpg on the road which is outstanding. Though I loved it the quality just was not there. Kept meticulous records and averaged $474 a year on mtce bearing in mind I did a lot of the work myself such as replacing the fuel pump in the tank and taking the dash apart and fixing instrument lighting problem. Got so I could Google " 2001 Impala and the mileage" and tell what going to break next. Bought a new Camry at the end of 2013 and have enjoyed the peace of mind. My wife has a 2005 Avalon for over 10 years and mtce has averaged $228 a year so you can see the quality. The Avalon gets about 30 mpg on the road and is a fine machine with a great ride. We plan on keeping it another 5 years. It has a much smoother ride than my 2014 Camry. I still love the stylish new Impala but I love quality more.
I would take the Avalon because of Toyota's build quality reputation. There is a saying "it takes a life time to build a reputation and only a second to tear it all down." With that being said GM is going to really have to convince.
You've clearly never test driven this Avalon. It's a complete POS. The worst build quality I've ever experienced in a car, much less a premium car. And this coming from me when I was determined to buy a Toyota/Lexus. Tested most of their models and "nope." The "Toyota quality" lie is the biggest scam. 😆
in other word, it is Lexus ES vs Cadillac XTS
Cadillac only shares the platform and one engine with the xts, not everything like the lexus. You can actually tell the lexus is just a shitty toyota. You cant tell that the cadilac shares a playform with the chevy.
Carlos A. you're an idiot
Thats the best youve got? Your obviously the idiot here!
Carlos A. Of course you would favor the Impala JUST BECAUSE Chevrolet is American whereas Toyota is Japanese.
No, i favor the impala because it has a much nicer more premium interior, nicer looking exterior, and a more powerful more responsive v6.
The Chevy Impala is beautiful number one car All American baby!
The Avalon is made in Kentucky by Americans. Even the one I have here in Canada is an American car. Oh ya, it's the one of the two cars here that will be running after 250,000 kms. Total cost of ownership is a factor none of these reviews even touch on and it's so important.
That impala steering wheel has to be the ugliest I've ever seen!
True dat
2014 Ford TAURUS vs 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Ricky Vang What about the Taurus SHO? Performance wise it thrashes the Avalon with its EcoBoost V6.
Ford and Toyota work together on making better cars like Hybrids. The SHO is very nice but I'm not a fan of the body style.
I'm looking for reliability, quality, and resale=TOYOTA. Avalon has that Japanese fit and finish/attention to detail and quality, all while being almost entirely US, and that interior is stunning. The Chevy looks cheap and bulky, and a cheap interior that looks to be assembled by kindergarteners.
Zinizzle the Chevy from the outside has a much more premium look than the Toyota idk what you’re looking at
I'll choose the Impala over the Avalon any day. But the top of the line Impala.
Avalon for the smart buyer. More reliable, better built more efficient, weighs a lot less, its engine is one of the best engines Toyota ever made. Not to mention the Impala is on the verge of silly looking. Its HUGE and the rear end is ugly
lmao. so says mr Toyota for life . an unbiased opinion here folks. lol!!
And the Avalon wins! Can't beat Toyota reliability.
u made a great choice i like the chevy impala i want that for my college car
Anyone who thinks Chevy is ever going to be as reliable as the Toyota needs to wake up.
I guess this was a bone that these guys threw to the “buy America” crowd. I test drove both of these vehicles. I test drive the Avalon and had ended up in an impala rental.
The impala has a nicer ride, but that nonsense about the braking and the road noise is just incomprehensible to me. Not my experience.
Lastly, while these guys compared the Chevy to the Cadillac base, they forgot to mention the Avalon is based on the Lexus ES. You’re getting a very similar (IMHO nicer interior) Lexus for about 5k less. That Avalon will easily go 200-300k
I prolly bought my last Avalon if that’s the case. It’s a great car, but I would just by the Camry. The value proposition was that you were getting a different vehicle.
We have the 2013 Avalon Hybrid (Limited). Looked at the Impala, Taurus, Fusion, MKZ and LaCrosse, ect.. All were very comparable and think they are all quality vehicles. We are seeing 40 MPG real world driving (check MPG EVERY fill-up). MPG was the decision maker on the purchase.
Impala for me nice car.
That’s insane. The Impala does not deserve “the win” Toyota is an over all better car, and it’ll last longer, smh
Impala for the win, roomy, quiet and better ride, even more HP. If you take care of your car it will take care of you.
Definitely on the General Motors Payroll........ Chevrolet will never ever be as good as Toyota..... all vehicles are good when they are new but when the miles pile up that's when Toyota shines. On the Chevys shit start tearing up. Also must add 10 years pass by and you want to sale the Toyota re sale along higher. So it's a no brainer...Toyota rules.
Sorry, but the Impala loses strongly against the Lexus-like Avalon. If the decision were based on just the exterior appearances, the Impala should be taken for a make-over, its that ugly. What's up with that grill? The rear portion of the sides of the Impala look as if they are an after-thought in design. Interior quality is pure Chevrolet Amerikan, but maybe when the worlds largest GM factory opens in Communist China next year, perhaps the quality will improve. The V-6 in both cars run very strong, but the 3.6 of the Impala seems almost as if it's out of balance somehow. Lots of vibration in the upper rpm range during acceleration at highway speed. The Avalon's V-6 is liquidly smooth. Comparing both interiors, the Avalon seems to have taken the materials straight from Lexus. The Impala's bulkiness and overweight, almost motorhome-like size and weight, actually make driving the Impala a chore on a long distance trip. There is a lot of body-roll, like a 1958 Buick Roadmaster. The Avalon on the other hand is more like driving a detuned Lexus IS350, with the driver wishing the trip could take longer.
George McKean Christ talk about ridiculous. One rides like a caprice the other rides like an IS?? Not at all likely and idk what cars you’re looking at but the impala is clearly better looking managing to be both bigger and sportier. I can give Toyota the nod on the dashboard although they picked an especially ugly color for the impala interior
If u think that granny panty equivalent car called an Avalon is designed better then that impala u are insanee
Longevity is really depends on how you keep the car! I will go with impala !
YEP!!! 💯
That's not 100% true. GM fans will never admit it.
Just because Toyotas have a good reputation doesn't mean the Avalon will last longer. Chevy increased their quality building in this Impala. They went after the luxury market and have a totally different model here. I think both are 170,000+ mile cars, but are you really going to have a car that long? Most people will get to 100,000 or 120,000 and be ready for a new car anyways.
Besides, the old model of the Impala were legendary rental cars, so they were good for putting alot of hard miles on them.
I drive a 2010 Toyota Avalon, and the ride is superb. The 2011-12's were so uncomfortable. I test drove a 2013 Avalon a few weeks ago, and the comfort level rivaled my 2010. I really want to like the new Avalons but there's just something about the look that bothers me, I can't put my finger on it. I spotted a 2014 Impala last night and the thing looked amazing. Gotta go take it for a test drive!
bro the 2011 that i have is so comfy fym bro
Another biased review the Toyota will last longer has better build quality and a better interior we all know who the real winner is
You guys should do a comparison test the new avalon and the Nissan maxima
Which one has less road nose
per my ears, they are about the same in that department.
Were are you guys? It's close to the end of spring and you have snow?
Plz, which is better for tall people over 6ft tall?
Chevy paid good money for this video. The Impala is so much cheaper in feeling than the Avalon. Though it have 35 less HP, the Toyota is just as quick, if not quicker. Bigger trunk, more legroom? The Avalon is enough for a family of 5 6'5"ers in it's seats... The things mentioned by these guys to lean towards Impala is found in the LTZ but that's a false impression because the 4 cylinder base is he most basic car and so far beneath a basic Avalon... I don't even think the Impala is in the same class. A moveable LCD screen is fine for a car that's only good for 5 years but I'm sure it will be an expensive repair. I still see the 1998 Avalon's everywhere. Most 1998 Luminas are wrecked in junkyards.... Don't let these guys fool you into cheap made products.
I agree. Chevrolet vehicles tend to have engine problems over 10 years. Also, GM was in bankruptcy in 2009. I personally prefer the Avalon. *****
+R2Mintus Let's confine ourselves to cars built in this century.
Both are nice but id def go for the impala as long as the quality control is up to par with Toyota
+freeman Geiger Well, it ain't, so...
ShikataGaNai100 both are ranked about the same.
I mean seriously, has ANYONE ever seen an Avalon and said, "Man that's badass!"?? Exactly. Lol
And you are still sitting on ZERO "likes" five days later. Fuck off, princess!
Khemistry who gives a shit you fuckkkin stupid fuckkk. KKKhemistry, Lol. What a fuckkkin stupid name.
I have. I always make a double take whenever I see a newer 2013+ model in the streets. It is beautiful imo.
I’ve Bought my 4th Impala this one the LT with Pano Roof and Red Tint Paint (extra cost beautiful) almost 2 years ago (2017) and it gets better and better. What sold me after test driving 4 others cars right before (Loaded Civic, New Camry Loaded, New Sonata Limited, and Loaded Malibu) was the Looks, the Size, Quietness, Ride comfort, Handling, and the MYLINK with Google Maps, and Waze Android Auto, 4G LTE Hot Spot, Messaging by voice and using Google with no input except Voice all for less money than all the cars I drove before. I knew there was a Great Deal to be had with the demise of large sedans. The sticker Same as Sonata, Camry, almost as much as Malibu was $34K and I offered $25,500 and lifetime power train warranty. Less than the Civic Sticker, and I signed and had the car less than 2 hours. My only regret 2 years later was I should of opted for the Safety package it was merely $600 more at the time. I would of had to wait for them to locate a car and this was in stock with 2 base White models and a fully loaded Premier in White. The looks I got and still get from ALL AGES and the MPG is great! Did I mention AUTO START from my smart phone or key fob? Did I mention you can see how others are driving your car if you lend it out?
That's great! Seems like the Impala was a smart choice for you. Thanks for watching!
Impala looks wayyyyy wayyy better. Impala design is awesome
Look up 300.000 miles later and see which one is still running like a top. Can you say avalon
Chevy always going 2 be the best!!!!
Would not count on it. There not reliable so there. Had gm for forty year never again.
Would not count on it. There not reliable so there. Had gm for forty year never again.
What you had a lot of problems out of their cars for forty years the whole time you owning them?
A Toyota can take you around the world w/no problem. A Impala, well....will break apart.
Both Are Stylish Cars
When I was shopping for a full-size car I couldn't get past the Avalon styling. Bought a 2017 Impala Premier/LTZ when Chevy was offering 20% off MSRP. Silver with black interior. I did not get the radar cruise control as it requires those black plastics inserts in the front grill; I preferred the full chrome grill. The Impala optional 20 inch wheels are nice, but terrible for Upstate NY Winters. I had to get snows and wheels from Tire Rack. One thing I really appreciate and others may not care, I never have to plug in my phone, I use the wireless charging pad and bluetooth.
GM really has a long way to go to prove reliability.
Random RUclips Watcher Hi, they had a 20% promotion on 2017s in December when I bought mine, and on 2016s last Summer.
I think you are forgetting the MR2 turbo. Motor Trend did a 52 car test to see what car offered the Bang for the Buck and it came out the winner. The Supra was not the only fast Toyota.
The most car the most comfort but there’s only one thing I would stay away from that impala because there’s no reliability in that am just saying the Avalon is everything and there should be no comparison 😂😂
Baseless claim!
The engine/trans combination in the avalon is great. I i've the same combination in my 08 camry and it's surprisingly fast. The reason is the first 3 gears are geared to pick up speed fast so it makes the car feel faster. Yes the Chevy has more power but it's also heavier.
The power delivery on the Chevy is less linear too, I feel uncomfortable driving it slow and fast it’s either tons of power or barely any
Well I had an Avalon, it was rear ended, and I ended up renting an Impala hahahaah
The guy introducing the Avalon was obvious biased against Impala. He only mentioned that Avalon's rear legroom was about half inch shorter than the Impala's, but what he did not tell you was that the Impala has a gigantic advantage in the front legroom, 3.7 inches more exactly. The Impala is a real large car, but the Avalon is not.
One thing domestic cars will always beat import cars in is STYLE. American cars simply have a certain character, or soul that just can't be found anywhere else. Although all cars were boring for a while, cars like the Impala, SS, etc. are bringing that back.
Why does AutoGuide seem to have the weirdest reviews that are almost universally contrarian to every other auto mag out there?
Whats with the stupid looking grille in the Impala, is it an accessory or something? The normal grille looks way better.
that's the grille for the active cruise control if I'm not mistaken
Yeah, That Hideous Grille Is Only With The Adaptive Cruise Control
Will we get the Avalon in Aus?
I don't know, they discontinued the Avalon in 2005, but I'm not sure if they will make it return.
@@DanielNgoTJK the Avalon is not discontinued....
Avalon
the avalon rides better, looks better, has better quality, has better interior and its more reliable
Ali alnaqbi the Toyota clearly looks and rides worse
Test these cars after 200,000 miles
My impala has 200,000 miles 😊😊😊
With a softer ride, which the Avalon gets for 2016, the Avalon is the better choice.
They got this one right, but they are very close in comparison. No losers here.
More car beats more lux.
I'd prefer the Impala over that puddle jumper
Simply Toyota, the best car manufacturer
Amir Shahzad no beside Chevy and you Toyota’s it would be Ford
Toyota last forever
Well done GM
Why didn't they mention on how the Avalon holds its value long term, as oppose to the Impala?
If you care about resale value I suggest u get the avalon