GM Reveals 2016 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 4

gajagfan · 04-01-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 87GNX

I like the front hate the rear.

I agree. Always keep the Malibu in line as a daily driver.

lbls1 · 04-01-2015, 11:13 AM

Very strong design. I actually like the current Malibu, but this effort was needed for Chevrolet to become more competitive. I've always felt that the Malibu was an equal for Camry and Accord; Perhaps this design will finally catapult Malibu into the top three sales slot.

GMfan454 · 04-01-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurst

Absolutely HATE where they placed the "MALIBU" Lettering!

Same here. Also hate the wording on the side of the Camaros. I removed mine and think the sides of cars look so much smoother with no side emblems or vents/ducts etc.. unless they are actually functional.

*DGthe3* · 04-01-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

I also wonder how that 2.0T runs...

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Probably about the same as it does in the current Malibu. Power is going down, but the car is lighter. It should still be a little quicker, but I doubt it will be that big of a difference.

cb66 · 04-01-2015, 11:22 AM

Not impressed.........

Cam_Cam · 04-01-2015, 11:35 AM

A couple more snap shots. After looking at it for awhile, the ass end doesn't present as much as it appears in some pictures, this car photographs really weird.

Also, let's try to keep in mind, it's a mid size sedan. Design is important, but it's also loaded with all sorts of other creature comforts that midsize sedan buyers love.

stoopid · 04-01-2015, 11:40 AM

It's a cross between an Impala [front end] and Hyundai Elentra [rear end]. The rear end is definitely improved over the prior model.

Evergreen6 · 04-01-2015, 11:40 AM

Not exciting IMO. Then again, it's not really supposed to be.

It does a good job at not being offensive or too aggressive with modern styling, which I think is a primary goal of this segment.

The model name spelled out on the door reminds me of the first gen Lumina.

skipinminn · 04-01-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by luckynuts

Mini Impala

WHAT HE SAID looks just like the wife's Impala.

stoopid · 04-01-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

The model name spelled out on the door reminds me of the first gen Lumina.

Or a Camaro.

Cam_Cam · 04-01-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skipinminn

WHAT HE SAID looks just like the wife's Impala.

Why not thought right? Remember when the Impala came out and everyone was all "OMG, it's beautiful!!".

Firefighter · 04-01-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Probably about the same as it does in the current Malibu. Power is going down, but the car is lighter. It should still be a little quicker, but I doubt it will be that big of a difference.

I was thinking the ATS version is about 270HP isn't it?

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stoopid · 04-01-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

Also GM let Chevy make a great looking car. From the pictures, this is a better looking car than the Regal.

I agree RE: the front end [but then I like the new Impala, which this is a knock off]. Regal's rear end, though similar, is better. All subjective anyway.

stoopid · 04-01-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

I was thinking the ATS version is about 270HP isn't it?

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Each 2.0T deployment is tweaked/factory tuned slightly, mostly for fuel efficiency reasons. The prior Malibu 2.0T was damn quick, 5.9 sec 0-60.

04-01-2015, 11:13 AM	#44
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,031	Very strong design. I actually like the current Malibu, but this effort was needed for Chevrolet to become more competitive. I've always felt that the Malibu was an equal for Camry and Accord; Perhaps this design will finally catapult Malibu into the top three sales slot. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

04-01-2015, 11:22 AM	#47
cb66 Drives: 13 2SS/RS HWSE Camaro # 959 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Washington Pa. Posts: 253 View My Garage	Not impressed.........

04-01-2015, 11:35 AM	#48
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	A couple more snap shots. After looking at it for awhile, the ass end doesn't present as much as it appears in some pictures, this car photographs really weird. Also, let's try to keep in mind, it's a mid size sedan. Design is important, but it's also loaded with all sorts of other creature comforts that midsize sedan buyers love.

04-01-2015, 11:40 AM	#49
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	It's a cross between an Impala [front end] and Hyundai Elentra [rear end]. The rear end is definitely improved over the prior model.

04-01-2015, 11:40 AM	#50
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,463	Not exciting IMO. Then again, it's not really supposed to be. It does a good job at not being offensive or too aggressive with modern styling, which I think is a primary goal of this segment. The model name spelled out on the door reminds me of the first gen Lumina.