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first gen
The Impala was introduced for the 1958 model year as top of the line Bel Air hardtops and convertibles -
second gen
A new option, as was "Speedminder", for the driver to set a needle at a specific speed and a buzzer would sound if the preset were exceeded. -
third gen
A new instrument panel included simple indicator lights for hot and cold engine conditions. An optional factory tachometer was built into the dashboard. -
fourth gen
Due to federal mandate, 1967 and 1968 model years, including a fully collapsible energy-absorbing steering column, side marker lights, and shoulder belts for closed models. -
fifth gen
All 1973 Chevrolet vehicles featured a larger, shock-absorbing front bumper due to new federal mandates. -
tenth gen
new features; full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera and rear-park assist