2013 Impala—The next large Chevy sedan will be based on the same architecture as the new Cadillac XTS. I've created a Chevy version of that car, and I'm guessing it's pretty close to the real deal. I've used classic Impala logos and wheels, as well as very 1961-like Chevy lettering on the hood. Compared with the XTS, I've simplified the bodysides and given it a late-model Impala greenhouse, as well as smoothing out the trunk shape.
Update: This chop is now more than a year old. The new Impala is out and I'm happy to say it looks much better than this! I was surprised to see the "twin grille" finally tossed, but happy about it.
Nice job. I would love to see them go back in history with 6 tailights ala '65 Impala and current Ferrari's. I guess that's too much to hope for from GM.
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The '65 Impala taillights are my all time favorite! Followed closely by the '68s in the rear bumper. They were so bold, so sculptural!
ReplyDeleteGreat job -- I hope it really looks like this. From what I read and from the spy shots I've seen, and the reports of the new engine and transmission, I think this car will be even more successful than the current one. Although the current one is much ridiculed, it has always been in the top 20 in sales and sometimes in the top ten. For many people, a large, comfortable sedan without a lot of electronic crap, is still the way to go.
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I like this chop, your work is always superb, however, I don't think the Impala will look like a stretched Malibu, I think the lights will be more like the Sonic's in shape and the grill more Camaro inspired, but this is still awesome.
ReplyDeleteThose are good ideas, ChevGuy! Maybe chop Part Deux in a couple of weeks. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteThis is great work but, im not a fan of the grill malibu or Impala.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope for a more powerful SS version this time.
I bumped into this site while looking for pictures of the 2013 Impala. If this is not the new Impala - it should be! I love your rendering of this car. You're placement of the old-school CHEVROLET on the front end it brilliant. Go to GM and get a job as a designer there!
ReplyDeletethanks, about 6 months late, lol! The new Impala actually looks much better than my rendering!
DeleteI bumped into this site while looking for pictures of the 2013 Impala. If this is not the new Impala - it should be! I love your rendering of this car. You're placement of the old-school CHEVROLET on the front end it brilliant. Go to GM and get a job as a designer there!
ReplyDeletethank you! -casey
DeleteHaha! But in all fairness, you did a real good job in thinking of what the 2013 Chevy Impala might look like. :) Actually, the only obvious disparities I can see from the real one are the artistic dents on the sides and the hood design. That’s not bad, right? :)
ReplyDeletethanks, Tyra! No, not too bad I guess. It's interesting that Chevy showed the new one in a dark blue to begin with, too. thanks for checking out my blog!
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