According to the manufacturer Chevrolet, the latest generation of the Impala that came out in 2014 is capable of towing up to a maximum of 1000 lbs.
This means that you can tow an ultra-lightweight class camper trailer behind an Impala. These trailers are usually measured 5 feet in length and width and are 6 feet high.
Chevy Impala Engine
The Impala, like any other notable American, initially came with a big honking V8. However, the rising fuel prices and concern for the environment forced Chevy to put something “more efficient” under the hood.
Now, the Impala comes standard with a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine that can be upgraded to a 2.5L 4-cylinder or a naturally aspirated 3.6L V6.
- Power and Torque
The basic 2.4L motor manages a humble 182 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. If you get the tuned up 2.5L option, that can pump the numbers up to 196 hp and 186 lb-ft. Finally, the largest one, the V6 pumps out a respectable 305 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque.
The power output, even that of the smallest engine, is sufficient enough to tow 1,000 lbs behind an Impala.
The Impala is the flagship passenger car of the American automaker Chevrolet. It was released in 1958 and is currently in its 10th generation. Being a passenger car, it is not designed to tow things around, but it can manage some towing.
Towing Aids on the Impala
The Impala does not come with any towing aids. It means that it does not have trailer sway control or even brake lines to hook up the trailer’s brakes.
It does not even have a trailer hitch from the factory, and you need to get one installed if you really want to tow a trailer behind this passenger car.
Should You Tow Behind an Impala?
Even though the manufacturer allows towing up to a 1000 lbs trailer behind an Impala, it is not the best thing in the world to use this car for towing.
Here are some reasons why:
- The transmission of this car is not designed to handle lots of torque for extended periods of time. When you tow a trailer, the transmission works under a lot of load and will wear out quickly. A damaged transmission can generate a repair bill of thousands of dollars.
- As there are literally no towing aids available on this car, it is not a safe thing to tow a trailer with this car.
- The frame of this car is also not designed to take the stresses of sustained towing. Towing can result in permanent damage to the frame.
The Chevy Impala is rated to tow a maximum of 1000 lbs. The engine on this car is powerful enough to handle that type of load. However, the transmission and other components of the car are not built for that purpose. As a final verdict, you can totally tow a small trailer behind this car if necessary but don’t make a habit out of it.
Other Chevy models: Suburban, Trax, Silverado, Colorado, Traverse, Equinox, Cruze, Camero, Trailblazer, Spark, Impala.
