Beyond what they add to driving pleasure, responsive handling and good brakes are key elements of active safety. The Impala SS has both. We were thoroughly impressed with the way this big car could hunker down and track through twisty back roads, and we found its braking performance to be world class.We were even more impressed by the way the big V8 could muscle all this mass down the road. That's another safety plus - right-now power to cut down on two-lane passing time, or whisk you away from impending disaster. We expected excess fuel thirst to accompany the performance, and here we were pleasantly surprised. In a week of travels with the Impala SS, we averaged more than 22 mpg. With its stiffer suspension, the Impala SS's ride quality isn't as cushy as the standard Caprice. But it's far from harsh, and we think the Impala SS's handling is more desirable. |
