James Fabin’s Opinion of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala’s Comfort:
When it comes to interior comfort and support, the 2006 Chevrolet Impala falls short in many areas. The seats are large and flat, with not an ounce of side bolstering. After just 20 minutes behind the wheel, I found myself wanting to adjust the seat again to get more comfortable. Rear passengers are also treated to large flat seats, and while there is a good amount of legroom, tall rear passengers will have their knees pressed into the front seatbacks.

Another area where the Impala falls short is with the climate control. While the heater quickly roasted the entire cabin, the air conditioning worked hard to provide cool air (that’s “cool” not “cold”). Even on its coldest setting, using re-circulated air, the Impala was never able to make the cabin cold as I drove it on a warmish mid-70s California winter day.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala’s Comfort:
They say that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. I’d like to add large sedans that are comfortable, because if there’s one common trait to these cruisers, it’s usually their ability to softly cradle driver and passengers. The 2006 Chevrolet Impala LTZ falls right onto the fringe here, with wide front buckets that are light on effective bolstering but easy to get in and out of, and an expansive rear split folding bench seat. Front cushioning is a bit stiffer than the rear, but both have padded center armrests (fold-down in the rear) and rubberized door sills and armrests. Two-setting butt warmers are standard on the LTZ for the driver and front passenger, while all outboard passengers are afforded plenty of foot, leg, and head room; the rear center seat rides high and firm.

There’s a tilt steering wheel with multiple settings, but that barely offsets the driver’s manual lumbar lever that requires some serious muscle to fully crank up. Assuming that there’s a good percentage of older folks in the Impala’s demographic, I see some Medicare claims coming down the pipeline. And passengers of any age might appreciate adjustable rear headrests, which are absent here.

Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the 2006 Chevrolet Impala’s Comfort:
Don’t expect the 2006 Chevrolet Impala to be a quiet car; our tester suffered lots of wind noise, a fair amount of road rumble, and a rattling dashboard. And though it’s marketed by Chevrolet and rated by the EPA as a full-size car, the 2006 Impala is really a mid-size sedan. In fact, if passenger space is important to you and you want to buy a Chevy, I recommend considering the less expensive Malibu, which is just as comfortable up front with more useable space in back.

The Impala’s back seat is tight for tall adults if people of similar height are occupying the front seats. My legs were flush against the front seatbacks and my toes were stuffed under the seat while I sat on a rather low bottom cushion. Getting in and out of the back seat is made difficult due to tight footwells, small door openings, and low cushion. Overall, for a car designed to carry five or six adults, this rear seat comfort problem is unacceptable.

Comfort levels are much better up front. The power adjustable driver’s seat is supportive, entry and exit are easy, the leather-wrapped steering wheel is nice to hold, and both the upper door panels and center armrest are softly padded. The only downside was that my left knee rested against the hard plastic seam under the pod containing the power window, power door lock, and power mirror controls. This was especially painful when bracing that leg against the door for right-hand turns.