Saturday, October 26, 2013
Lock It Up 2014 Chevrolet Impala Offers Secure Info Storage
The new Impala’s available 8-inch center stack display is an interactive touch screen for the next-generation Chevrolet MyLink system but doubles as a PIN-activated retractable faceplate over a secure storage bin large enough to hold valuables like a wallet, MP3 player and smartphone. Addresses and contacts stored on MyLink also remain PIN-protected.
“Valet mode is the kind of feature that Impala customers will appreciate,” said Chris Perry, Chevrolet vice president of Global Marketing. “It is one of many great new features on our newest MyLink and a small part of Impala’s overall technology package.”
Impala owners will be able to access valet mode through MyLink’s Settings menu via a four-digit code, much like on a hotel safe. A confirmation entry of the code simultaneously locks the bin and secures personal information.
Chevrolet customer clinic participants showed avid interest in valet mode, particularly young car buyers who valued MyLink’s information privacy protection feature. Impala’s hidden bin also addresses customers’ frequently expressed need for a secure place to keep personal items out of sight.
“We were able to move the MyLink system’s electronics to another location in the vehicle, effectively creating the space behind the touch screen,” said Matt Highstrom, General Motors human-machine interface designer.
In addition to privacy protection, Impala’s next-generation MyLink system allows for increased personalization. Owners can click and drag icons on the home screen located in the center stack, similar to operating a smartphone or tablet.
Using consumer research, including interviews and online voting, designers of the award-winning MyLink developed four specific graphic appearances or “skins,” selectable through the Settings menu, designed to appeal to distinct customer group personalities. They include:
Contemporary – Clean, simple interface that’s neither overly colorful nor busy, geared to busy moms and families.
Edge – Youth-oriented, dynamic feel with vibrant colors and pop culture-inspired icons.
Velocity – Sleek, with carbon fiber background appearance and glowing neon, aimed at driving enthusiasts.
Main Street – An all-around, crowd-pleasing design using primary colors.
These and other functions, including valet mode, will be rolled out to other Chevrolet models featuring the next-generation MyLink system.
“We can’t design a custom Impala interior for every customer, but we can give them the next best thing – an infotainment system that reflects their tastes and features that meet their needs,” said Matt Fuligni, design manager, Chevrolet User Experience.
The 2014 Impala will begin production this spring and eventually will be offered with three engine choices. A 3.6L V6 will be available at launch, starting at $30,760 including destination charges.
Courtesy of Chevrolet News
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Chevrolet Impala 2014 Improved And More Contemporary
As surprising as it may seem, the big Chevrolet sedan in its tenth generation travels the roads of North America for over 55 years. So this is a car that has been among the most popular with customers in North America over the past seven decades. However, the price of fuel being what it is, one might think that the impala is in his last year in the current format.
Mechanics of Chevrolet Impala 2014
Available in three versions traction and only here is the LS, LT and LTZ, Chevrolet Impala 2014, she offered only the V6 last year, now offers three lifts to customers less numerous than formerly.The first engine offered in LS and LT eAssist is a 4-cylinder Ecotec 2.4-liter dual overhead cam head which develops a power of 182 hp at 6500 rpm and generates a torque of 172 pound-feet at 5300 rpm.
Regarding the LS and LT, they can also receive a 4-cylinder engine 2.5-liter dual overhead cam head that develops no less than 195 horsepower at 6,500 revolutions per minute.
In the case of LT (optional) and LTZ (standard), it was still entitled to a V6 3.6-liter DOHC that produces 303 horsepower at 6500 rpm and generates a torque of 263 pound- feet to 5300 rpm.All three engines work in tandem with a gearbox 6-speed automatic.
Body and interior of Chevrolet Impala 2014
When Chevrolet decided to revise its large sedan, she had set a goal of not falling into the retro.The result is still quite contemporary in design, and the car offers technologies that make it happen in another era. It is quite long and it is bigger, in fact, than the model it replaces. It takes advantage of wheels 18, 19 and 20 inches, depending on the model.
From the dashboard to the door panels from the interior lighting and better quality materials, all made of Chevrolet Impala 2014 vehicle more attractive than last year’s car. The seats can be ordered ultrasuede or perforated leather. Inside, the Chevrolet Impala 2014 looks great. There is a 4.2-inch screen that allows you to configure the information center and an 8-inch touch screen to use the system Chevrolet MyLink.
Obviously, we have improved the Chevrolet Impala 2014. And it is even quieter than it has ever been. It is also fraught with safety accessories that make it a very popular family car. There is talk of adaptive cruise control, a collision warning system, a detection system lane change, OnStar, and a host of other useful accessories.
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