The 2014 Chevrolet Impala drove away with the top honor in the Large Sedan category at the Middle East Motor Awards 2013 – which took place on October 29 at Sharjah’s Al Majaz Waterfront. Attendees at the prestigious gala award ceremony included Maurice Williams, President and Managing Director of GM Middle East Operations and Markus Leithe, Regional Marketing Director.
The 2014 full-size flagship sedan was nominated in the Best Large Sedan category based on a slew of criteria comprising performance prowess, head-turning design, a spacious refined interior, advanced technologies and great value.
The winning vehicle was then selected by a highly-acclaimed judging panel – featuring the Middle East’s most renowned automotive journalists – following a comprehensive seven-month assessment period.
“It is a true honor to have received the coveted Best Large Sedan Award at this year’s Middle East Motor Awards,” said Maurice Williams, President and Managing Director of GM Middle East Operations. “Such recognition – stemming from the region’s leading annual automotive awards – is further testament to the 2014 Chevrolet Impala’s extensive roster of pioneering features, introduced to ensure the highest standards in design quality and performance.”
He added, “We are very proud to have earned this award – which we believe further cements General Motors’ indelible legacy of excellence and leadership.”
Introducing new levels of comfort and technology, the new full-size sedan presents one of the most comprehensive collections of standard and available safety features in the segment, such as 10 standard air bags, forward collision alert, lane departure warning and side blind zone alert. Indeed, it recently received the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.
Inside, the 2014 Impala offers ultimate comfort in a quiet environment with spacious front and rear legroom, generous storage and smartphone-influenced connectivity with MyLink, Chevrolet’s new infotainment system.
Powered by a 3.6L V6 engine featuring fuel-saving direct injection and lightweight components, it provides an excellent fuel economy of 8.1 L/100km (highway). Electric power steering system and enhanced suspension provide customers with a truly enhanced driving experience.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala earned the highest score in the United States’ Consumer Reports ratings in the U.S. in August. It was also named the 2014 Best American Full-Size Passenger Car by Automobile magazine and its related TV program – which airs on Future TV in the Middle East in June.