Is the Chevy Impala for High-Tech Families?

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By Natali Morris2013-09-15 14:58:42 UTC

I set out to test the family-friendliness of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala during a recent family road trip. So does it live up to the high-tech billing Chevy has given it?

The stereo system, which streams music from your mobile device over Bluetooth, is a really great feature. While this can be tricky to navigate in other cars, Chevy has made it a breeze — in both setup and usage. Bluetooth calling and voice command also work very well in the Impala, making the practice of hands-free mobile totally accessible.

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The interface of the console, however, wasn't so great. The touchscreen was not as responsive as the typical smartphone, and it was a bit of a hassle to go from one function to the next.

The roominess of the Impala was very impressive — even with two huge carseats in the back. And as for the trunk, it was able to fit a week's worth of luggage and a decent-sized stroller.

So is the Impala for families? I had never really considered it as such before, but the roominess and technology features make this an impressive car. And the leather seats give applesauce spills an easy cleanup.

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Natali Morris

Natali is a technology reporter and host/editor-in-chief of Crash Test Mom, a parenting product review show. She is a regular contributor to CNBC and The TODAY Show, as well as an MBA student at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. She is ...More

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