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2017 Chevrolet Impala: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala is a light trim-and-tech update, not a redesign. Its main change is a simplified lineup: Premier replaces LTZ, while the CNG trims leave the range.
About the 2017 Chevrolet Impala
10th generation Impala, fourth model year of the 2014 redesign and still pre-refresh.
The 2017 Impala is Chevrolet’s full-size sedan for shoppers who want more passenger room, a larger trunk, and a calmer highway ride than most midsize cars offer. Its core appeal is space, quietness, and easy long-trip comfort, with sleeker styling than older full-size Chevrolets and straightforward tech on upper trims. Compared with rivals, the Impala’s strongest everyday advantages are rear-seat room, luggage space, and a smooth, relaxed driving character rather than sporty handling.
The 2017 Impala remains a roomy, comfort-focused sedan, with the LS covering the basics and the LT adding an 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, and dual-zone climate control. Premier is the upscale version, pairing leather seating and xenon headlights with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The upscale LTZ trim was renamed Premier. The separate LS CNG and LT CNG trims were dropped.
Powertrain
The LT's flexible-fuel option was dropped. The core gasoline engines and six-speed automatic otherwise carried over.
Tech
Android Auto joined Apple CarPlay on the 8-inch touchscreen fitted to LT and Premier models.
2017 Chevrolet Impala specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, ECOTEC, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd / Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive | Auto, 6-Spd Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 18–22 mpg | 18–22 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28–30 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 196–260 hp | 196–260 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 186–247 lb-ft | 186–247 lb-ft | 264 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 18.8 cu-ft | 18.8 cu-ft | 18.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.8 in | 39.8 in | 39.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Impala redesigned?
No. The 2017 Impala carries over the tenth-generation design introduced for 2014, with no major exterior, chassis, or mechanical update.
Did the Chevrolet Impala LTZ become Premier for 2017?
Yes. Chevrolet renamed the top Impala trim from LTZ to Premier for 2017. It remains the upscale version, with leather seating, xenon headlights, and added driver-assistance features.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Impala have Android Auto?
Yes, 2017 Impala LT and Premier models have Android Auto through their 8-inch touchscreen systems. The LS uses a smaller 4.2-inch display and does not receive this update.
Did Chevrolet discontinue the CNG Impala for 2017?
Yes. The LS CNG and LT CNG versions were dropped for 2017, leaving the regular gasoline trims. The LT's flexible-fuel option was also discontinued.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Impala meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
No, the difference is modest. The 2017 model mainly brings the Premier name, Android Auto on LT and Premier, and a simplified powertrain lineup; its basic design and driving hardware are otherwise largely unchanged.
2017 Chevrolet Impala Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Chevrolet Impala.
4.2
2017 Chevrolet Impala
(439 reviews)
“Found this Impala to be a great improvement over the last model. Very stylish compared to much of the competition. Smooth, quiet, and a big fan of the optional white seats.”
“The Chevrolet Impala has beautiful styling for a large, 4 door sedan I receive compliments on it frequently.”