You mean they're putting the SS style mesh grille on all of the Impalas for 2012? I don't think Chevy ever really used the honeycomb grille on their cars; that was something you'd see on Pontiacs, like on the G8.

 

Bring back the 00-05 body style.

 

Changes in the 2012 Impala:

Deletions

(80U) Red Jewel Tintcoat exterior color
(R6J) Additional 9 months of XM Radio service
(PCK) Luxury Edition Package (for 2012, would now order LTZ model)
(QB5) 16" steel wheels
(PY0) 16" 5-spoke cast styled aluminum wheels
(RS8) 17" fascia spoke wheels
Fog lamps on LT model
(LZE) 3.5L V6 engine
(LGD) 3.9L V6 engine

New Features


(LFX) 3.6L V6 DOHC SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and 6-speed automatic transmission
(FHS) E85 FlexFuel capable
New front grille and fog lamps
New rear end appearance with dual exhaust outlets standard on all trims
(GAR) Black Granite Metallic exterior color (extra cost)
(GBE) Crystal Red Tintcoat exterior color (extra cost)
New interior woodgrain trim
(70*) Two-tone Neutral interior
New leather shift ****, standard on LT and LTZ models
(PDC) LS OnStar and Bluetooth Package (Fleet orders)
(PDV) LT Sunroof Package (Retail and Fleet orders)
(PDD) LT OnStar and Bluetooth Package (Fleet orders)
(RV5) new design 16" aluminum wheels

Changes

(RS7) replaces RPO code (PFH) for the 17" machined aluminum wheels
(RSX) replaces RPO code (NW2) for the 18" machined aluminum wheels
(MX0) Automatic transmission changed from 4-speed to 6-speed
Now standard on LS Retail: leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, Bluetooth for phone and floor mats
Now standard on LT Retail: Cloth flip-and-fold rear seat and rear spoiler

 

Only thing that sounds nice at all... "Black Granite Metallic exterior color"

 

glad to see they are finally redoing the impala...but that concept is hideous. hopefully they come up with something a little different. I agree with bringing back the monte