A digital artist has provided their vision for a modernized version of the iconic seventh-generation Chevy Impala SS.
The seventh-gen Impala SS was unique, as it was not sold alongside a standard version of the Impala and was instead a high-performance version of the Chevy Caprice. The rear-wheel-drive sedan has now generated a cult-like following for its handsome mid-90s styling and standard 5.7L LT1 V8 engine, so this fan-made rendering should find plenty of fans among these loyal seventh-gen Impala fans.
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This rendering takes the general silhouette of the seventh-gen Impala SS and melds it with modern-day touches like LED headlamps and daytime running lights, side skirts, a large front air dam/intake with a Chevy Camaro ZL1-style grille design, a “flowtie” Chevy bowtie and the alloy wheels from a Chevy Camaro ZL1. This rendering also incorporates more stylized and modern-looking sheet metal along the side panels and doors.
We envision this fictitious, modern-day Chevy Impala SS as featuring the same powertrain as the Chevy Camaro ZL1. That would give it a supercharged 6.2L LT4 V8 engine producing 650 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, along with a standard six-speed manual transmission and available GM 10-speed automatic. Rear-wheel-drive would of course be standard, while GM’s electronic limited-slip differential would help put all that power to the ground effectively.
A rear-wheel-drive performance version of the Impala is definitely not in GM’s future product plans, as the automaker discontinued the Impala a couple of years ago and has no intentions of reviving the nameplate. We of course can’t forget the Holden Commodore-based Chevy SS sedan, which followed a very similar philosophy to the seventh-generation Impala SS, though it was only sold for a brief period between 2014 and 2017 and is no longer in production.
Let us know what you think of this rendering by voting or commenting below, Chevy fans.
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I’ve always liked the old Impala SS from the mid to late 90’s. Maybe some of that was because I was a police officer back in those days. So I’m still impressed every time I see one on the road. This rendering is actually quite nice. I’d certainly consider that car if they made them. Looks great.
I think it’s a pretty great idea. gm could honestly put the 2.7t and 10spd in a Chevy sedan it would have plenty of motivation… wouldn’t even need to have a v8 to be sporty.
Maybe not, but it’d need a V8 to be respected as an Impala SS.
This rendering is a UGLY MESS it might sale for a year and tank just like the last Chevy SS,
No…..
This rendering is better than most shared on this site, but it’s still a pretty unrealistic and boring take. The ZL1 fascia looks completely out of place and uninspired and the car appears slammed further than the actual ZL1. If Chevy made another Impala SS I’d guess it would be more like the mid-90s model, featuring a more understated external design combined with the LT1 aluminum small block. I do wish Chevy had a sporty and fun sedan.
The front looks like it’s an old 90s car on top and has a fat lip on the bottom.
Looks like a bad Hot Wheel.
That’s got “Cop Car” written all over it! 😯👍
Need something to compete with Charger. Needs rwd.
“modernized version of the iconic seventh-generation Chevy Impala SS”.
“The seventh-gen Impala SS was unique, as it was not sold alongside a standard version of the Impala and was instead a high-performance version of the Chevy Caprice. The r͟e͟a͟r͟-͟w͟h͟e͟e͟l͟-͟d͟r͟i͟v͟e͟ sedan has now generated a cult-like following for its handsome mid-90s styling and standard 5.7L LT1 V8 engine”.
Ding Ding Ding!!!
It looks very well put together, you can definitely see the old 90s style body, built in to the newer look that everyone is going to. The only difference is you kept the old style with the new.
AWESOME WOULD LOVE TO SEE GM PRODUCE THAT CAR.
The production model will have a 1.5 litre turbocharged 4, front wheel drive, and a CVT. Color choices will be silver gray, gray, dark Grey, light charcoal, and “cloud sky”, all options at extra cost.
*3 cylinder
Let’s really stomp the poor thing into the ground: GM will license the design for the transmission used all of those Focuseseseses that have been the subject of lawsuits and warranty extensions.
Honey, what happened to my Honda Accord. Did you pimp my ride?
I like my ’91 Caprice wagon just the way it is.
Call me old fashioned (which I am at 78) but when I was a young buck we didn’t want to be seen in a 4dr sedan, we had sharp looking 2drs, hard tops, convertibles, etc. the one thing I’ve noticed about car manufacturers today, all the performance cars are 2drs of some configuration. I still like the looks of a sporty looking 2dr, I still remember when I wasn’t old enough for a driver’s license that when the family went somewhere how I would slouch down in the seat to try to hide from my friends so they wouldn’t see me in a 4dr station wagon. It’s amazing how society evolves away from good looking cars to everything looking BLAH!
It shouldn’t be forgotten that the ’91 fish bodies were hated when new. That is until they added that dark trim Impala, and the 2nd gen small block that ditched the choked 80’s heads. Despite the SS in the name, these weren’t considered sports sedans or sports cars. Today’s Charger shouldn’t be either.
Not a fan of the rendering, that ZL1 is a out of place box.
I did think gm would at least put in an SS version v8 or twin turbo 3.6 before the Impala demise…i was wrong.
I owned a silver 2016 Premier and really liked it. The body lines flowed and the front grill was rounded, the engine bay could easily handled a v8 with a supercharger or a v6 twin turbo engine. Same for rear wheel drive outfitted with 10″ rear tires on 20″ wheels.
If you look at the data, the Impala ranked 2nd or 3rd among its competitors even during the announcement of its demise. The #1 spot belonged to the Charger ….yes, selling the v8 5.7, 6.2, and 6.4 Still at #1 today
About the time the Trailblaser hit the media, the Impala got pushed out.
This is a car I would buy.
ahhhh no. With all due respect, it’s awful. Has not a sliver of traditional Impala design. Reminds me of 1990’s Maxima with terrible ground effects. And there’s no way a SS should have 4 doors. Chevrolet hasn’t made a good looking Impala since the 71’ thru 73’ “Impala Custom”. keep trying!
We’re back to Obama era gas prices, skyrocketing inflation and turmoil in every major city in the USA. This car won’t work.
I like it!
Since the Cadillac cts and ct# have been ditched (only the Blackhawk ct# remains) 🙁 I’d be in the market for a RWD 4 door sports car. It doesn’t have to have 400+ HP either…Not a fan of this particular rendering though.
Make it four doors, make it big, make it rear wheel drive with a V-8…… and there will be 80 year old plus folks that will buy it but we are a dying breed unfortunately. I owned two Impala clones (CHP Caprices)….. fantastic cars. By the way, an Impala for a few years came out to Palm Springs Corvette’s auto-cross and blew everyone off so don’t tell me “tudors” are better. Four Door sedans are still selling, the young hot rodders are buying them, souping them up and while the wife drives them during the week, the guys take them out racing on the weekends and at night. Trouble is, everyone (car manufacturers) think they have to be small cars…
My XTS Caddy was the last big sedan that had what one needs, comfort and speed….
Please Gm make this car it needs to happen it should have been happen the 90 modles still hold value
I would buy this car with a different front end style. This front end looks too much like the Camaro body style. I am an Impala Chick. I love the room, style, and comfort of the 2014 and waiting for the new body style to hit the market for me to purchase.
This 2011 Caprice owner kind of likes it. Its better than the Cutlass/Camaro or the GTO/Regal renderings. Which were simply photoshopping a split grill.
This looks terrific and very cool, great rendering. If you ask me though it could do without the gaudy giant rapper rims.
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Wow, I love the way the 2024 Impala looks. I had a 95 Impala. DON’T THINK ABOUT IT. Make it. Who don’t love a sexy sedan, something you can fit your family in and still look a man. Bro , and the Lady’s will buy it. This is a wow ,wow. PLEASE make it. I will be waiting. I want my son to enjoy the Impala like I enjoyed the 95 Impala.
I would purchase
It would need the basic proportions, shut lines, etc of the alpha platform.
I’ve heard that Chevy is making the next Camaro a 4 door sedan, I hope to god it’s not true. Keep it gas and keep it a coupe.
I would much rather them make the sport sedan an Impala.
First thing is gm doesn’t want jobs in the US. Secondly, this Impala could be a foundation for a winner if you fix the front end somewhat. The headlights displayed don’t quite work, and the grille is a little too pronounced.
I would definitely be very interested in this Impala SS I have an 2006 I’m original owner