2014 Chevrolet SS Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The simply named Chevrolet SS is Chevy's new big, roomy V8 street machine for the enthusiastic driver who wants plenty of room for passengers. Touted as its “first rear-drive performance sedan since the 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS,” in reality, this car shares DNA with a beloved modern marvel. It shares the same architecture as the VF Commodore, made by GM's Australian brand, Holden. The only distinguishing differences between the two cars are the front fascia, grill and badging.

The SS is actually GM's second try at bringing a version of its Aussie creation to the U.S., since the Pontiac G8 GXP hit our shores back in 2008, only to exit along with the Pontiac brand.

When it arrives in the fall, the Chevy SS's 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine will sport an impressive 415 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque. This power will travel via a 6-speed automatic transmission directly to the rear wheels, but it will not be offered with a 6-speed manual. That could be seen as a negative, but its fiercest competitor, the Dodge Charger, also doesn't offer one. Sadly, the trend for younger drivers never learning to use a stick has caught up to us. Even for major muscle cars, shifters appear on the steering wheel in the form of paddles (we know, it's not the same).

But with a reported 0-60-mph time of less than 5 seconds, the SS will move faster than the law allows in no time at all. And by driving one, you may be able to talk yourself out of a ticket if one of the officers is in a Chevrolet Caprice, which shares similar DNA but is made available only to law enforcement. If you drive this car, be ready to have that chat.

The SS will be offered in one flavor only: completely loaded. For starters, it has performance-tuned electric power steering, premium 4-piston front Brembo brakes and forged 19-inch aluminum wheels with staggered Bridgestone tires. The exterior design has some very butch features, but is a somewhat controversially conservative design. But with the high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights, LED daytime running lights, trunk-mounted spoiler and double chrome exhaust tips, it still looks bad in a good way.

Everything you'd expect in a premium sports sedan is inside the cabin: a Bose 9-speaker sound system, Chevy's award-winning MyLink next-gen navigation system, a color heads-up display and push-button start. As for safety, the list reads more like a Caddy's than a Chevy's: StabiliTrak electronic stability control, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind-zone alert and rear-vision camera/rear cross-traffic alert.

But the feature screaming luxury the loudest is the SS's Automatic Parking Assist, a first for Chevrolet. Just as the name implies, this car can park itself in either parallel or reverse right-angle fashion without driver input.

Although GM is not expecting a huge audience to flock to this monster of a sedan, some folks take their big-engine rear-wheel-drive sedan love quite seriously. For that person, the Chevrolet SS has at least a fighting chance when weighed against the impracticality of owning a Corvette.

Joni Gray
Published May 31, 2022 by Joni Gray
Joni Gray has seen the car world from both sides. First, as a marketer inside three major automotive corporations (Mazda, Hyundai and Honda), followed by a decade of editorial positions at Kelley Blue Book and Auto Trader and as Sr. Automotive Editor at the LA Times. Her knowledge of both cars and the people who buy and drive them has given her deep insight about today's car owners and their drive for design, technology and quality as well as performance. Joni lives in Southern California with her husband and Chloe, the lazy whippet.

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by Corey G
Jan 01, 2024
I like chevy cars good speed and good on gasoline too Jan 01, 2024
by Andrew M
Oct 26, 2020
Its overpriced. Get a 2015-2017 they have all the features such as the magnetic suspension. Plus the 14-15 are slightly less in the performance department.Oct 26, 2020
by Anonymous
Oct 18, 2020
The car is great never drove any thing better Oct 18, 2020

2014 Chevrolet SS Pricing

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Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 220 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.0 · Front brake width: 1.26 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 12.7 · Rear brake width: 0.87 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Active parking system: driver controlled brake, gas and gear selection · Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.27 · Limited slip differential: rear

Engine

Alternator: 140 amps · Oil cooler: auxiliary

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: silver

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: MyLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low battery

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Kit: inflator kit

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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