GM Teases 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

[FenwickHockey65]

I think the Taurus is a damn good looking car in its own right anyways.

Oddly enough, I know a few people who own older Tauruses who hate the new one.

[TheCaptain]

That new Malibu sure is hawt!

The taurus isn't bad... but knowing its still on the old 500 chassis doesn't help my opinion of it...

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I think the Taurus is a damn good looking car in its own right anyways.

Oddly enough, I know a few people who own older Tauruses who hate the new one.

I'm the other way around I think the new Taurus look far better than any of the earlier ones. I know there are many differences between this new Malibu and the new Taurus ,but I also see some similarities. Either way both cars look far better than their older generations. I can't wait to see a 2013 Malibu in the flesh.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by motorhead

I'm the other way around I think the new Taurus look far better than any of the earlier ones. I know there are many differences between this new Malibu and the new Taurus ,but I also see some similarities. Either way both cars look far better than their older generations. I can't wait to see a 2013 Malibu in the flesh.

Agreed, I like the new Taurus far better than the old ones.

I suppose it's because the late 90s/early 2000s Taurus had a completely opposite design language with curves and round shapes, whereas the current Taurus is very angular in design. Just depends on what appeals to different people.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Agreed, I like the new Taurus far better than the old ones.

I suppose it's because the late 90s/early 2000s Taurus had a completely opposite design language with curves and round shapes, whereas the current Taurus is very angular in design. Just depends on what appeals to different people.

Oh how true, My father-in-law hate's the new on ,but like you said he had the old SHO with the Yamaha engine. Sorry to side track your thread.

Now back to the new and improved 2013 Malibu. LOL

[AZCamaroFan]

not sure what i think of that picture. kind of looks like a bulked up version of the current car. half to see some more angles to really know what i think

[The Dark Knight]

L...O...V...E...I...T...!

[91Z28350]

Looks really good in that picture, very muscular.

[TOMS1SS]

Saw the Edmunds pic this morning, I really like how it looks. I'll be curious to see how the rear end comes out but it doesn't look like GM went too Corvette/Camaro crazy with the styling.

[syr74]

Originally Posted by Number 3

Sadly, the market is going to have very little say as we move forward. CAFE will determine what powertrain choices you have, not the price of gas or even your willingness to pay. The Buick Regal without a V6 represents the new world order.

Like you I am unfortunately all too aware of what CAFE is doing. That said, right now I can say that Ford thinks that they can offer the turbo four and the V-6 in this class covering more bases than the competition while meeting CAFE standards for the forseeable future. Whether they are right or wrong, or simply change their mind on what is practical, is always a variable.

As for the Malibu, it's much cleaner and the design much more cohesive than the current model IMO. The only thing I am not crazy about is the schnoz, as this is not one of GM's better corporate faces IMO. That said, the profile is great. And GM has always done clean and simple very well when they lean that way.