Car financing: 2012 Chevrolet Impala
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Chevrolet Impala for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Chevrolet Impala specs
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas |
| City | 13.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.90 |
2012 Chevrolet Impala: every figure
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (58), electronic stability control (esc) (54) and steering (50). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | 2014-06-23 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year... |
| 12V377000 | 2012-08-03 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Chevrolet Impala police vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture. This safety recall does not include non-police Chevrolet Impala vehicles. |
| 11V398000 | 2011-08-05 | steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE UPPER POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED SO THAT IT CAN COME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AND/OR CONTACT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WITH THE ENGINE ON, HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAY... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 Chevrolet Impala for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2012 Chevrolet Impala before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the Impala
Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) and steering; have those parts checked. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Specs, explained
Power: the 3.6L 6-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 33 litres for every 300 km, going by its 10.9 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $50.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 538 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
When the Impala makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Impala on your commute, then decide. A week with the Impala answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $16.90 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $169 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Ready to ask?
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Chevrolet Impala from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Chevrolet Impala for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Chevrolet Impala
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Chevrolet Impala?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Chevrolet Impala before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Chevrolet Impala cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3380.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.