2018 Chevrolet Impala Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2018 Chevrolet Impala receives several changes compared to the 2017 model:

• Deletion of Siren Red Tintcoat exterior color
• Addition of three new exterior colors:
  • Nightfall Gray Metallic
  • Graphite Metallic
  • Cajun Red Tintcoat
• Deletion of 19-inch aluminum wheels
• Deletion of LPO/accessory-level Appearance Package, which included:
  • (VAT) Body-color surround grille, LPO
  • (VKU) Chrome mirror caps, LPO
  • (SB2) Rear spoiler, LPO
• Deletion of Protection Package, which contained:
  • (UD7) Rear Park Assist
  • (AYR) manual-foldable rear head restraints
  • (AP9) cargo convenience net
• Addition of Sunroof and Spoiler Package available on LT models with the 3.6L V-6 LFX engine, which includes
  • Power tilt-sliding sunroof with an additional skylight fixed glass aft of the sliding glass and a power sunshade
  • Rear spoiler
• Addition of standard features, including:
  • Premium Cloth/Leatherette in Jet Black/Dark Titanium (the same material that’s included on the LT trim level) replaces Premium Cloth interior on LS trim level (1LS and 1FL)
  • The base IO3 AM/FM stereo with auxiliary jack and 4.2″ diagonal color infotainment display and SD Card Slot is replaced by the Chevrolet MyLink Radio (IO5) on LS trim level (1LS and 1FL)
  • Keyless Open and Start
  • Rear Vision Camera
  • Now standard on LS:
    • (IO5) Chevrolet MyLink Radio
    • (UDT) 8″ diagonal color infotainment display, touch-screen, motorized power up/down with hidden storage
    • (MCY) USB port behind movable screen and
    • (U80) compass display
  • Now standard on LT:
    • (BTV) remote vehicle starter system
    • (9H8) LED Daytime Running Lamps
  • Now standard on Premier:
    • (IO6) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation
    • (UG1) Universal Home Remote
    • (UQS) Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound
    • (K4C) Wireless Charging for devices
    • (KI6) 120-volt power outlet
• Various changes to the various packages and equipment groups, including:
  • Heated driver and front passengers seats now available with the Premium Cloth/Leatherette seating via the (PI5) LT Convenience Package
  • (UVD) Heated steering wheel now available on LT through the (PI5) LT Convenience Package
  • (UG1) Universal Home Remote is no longer tied to (C3U) power sunroof
  • Package RPOs, names and content updated:
    • (Y3W) LT Entertainment Package, available on the LT trim level, requires the 3.6L V-6 LFX engine, and includes:
      • (IO6) Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation
      • (UQS) Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound premium 11-speaker system
      • (TG5) single-slot CD/MP3 player
      • (KI6) 120-volt power outlet
      • (C9B) ambient door lighting
      • (C9J) ambient instrument panel lighting
    • (PI5) LT Convenience Package, available on the LT trim level and includes:
      • (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats
      • (UVD) heated steering wheel
      • (DD8) auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
      • (UG1) Universal Home Remote
      • (KI6) 120-volt power outlet
      • (AP9) trunk cargo convenience net
      • (B58) premium carpeted front and rear floor mats
      • (B36) carpeted trunk mat
    • (SPX) LT Leather Package, available only on the LT trim level and requires (PI5) LT Convenience Package, 3.6L V6 LFX engine and includes:
      • (H1Y/H0V/HV9) leather seating surfaces
      • (AG2) front passenger 8-way power seat adjuster
    • (ACZ) Premier Convenience Package, available on the Premier (1LZ) trim level and includes:
      • (KU1) ventilated driver seat
      • (KU3) ventilated front passenger seat
      • (UVD) heated steering wheel
      • (N38) power tilt and telescoping steering column
      • (A45) driver seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel memory settings
      • (B58) premium carpeted front and rear floor mats
      • (B36) carpeted trunk mat
      • (DD8) auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
      • (DLG) outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with turn signal indicators, ground illumination and driver-side auto-dimming feature
    • (WPV) Driver Confidence Package, available only on the LT trim level and requires (PI5) LT Convenience Package and 3.6L V6 LFX engine, includes:
      • (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
      • (UD7) Rear Park Assist
      • (UKC) Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert
    • (WPW) Driver Confidence Package II, available only on the Premier (1LZ) trim level and requires the (ACZ) Premier Convenience Package, includes:
      • (UEU) Forward Collision Alert
      • (UFL) Lane Departure Warning
      • (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control
      • (RQ9) 20″ aluminum wheels
      • (RAL) P245/40R20 all-season, blackwall tires
      • The package is not available with accessory/LPO-level (VAT) body-color/blacked out grille