2012 Chevy Malibu Patent Drawings

MikesZ · 03-12-2010, 08:19 AM

Looks like recently filed patent drawings for the 2012 Chevy Malibu have been picked up on the web.

Link to autoblog article:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/11/2...-patent-filin/

ron10 · 03-12-2010, 08:59 AM

doesn't do anything for me.GM bring back some chevelle muscle!

FenwickHockey65 · 03-12-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ron10

doesn't do anything for me.GM bring back some chevelle muscle!

It might not do anything for you, but it works for the vast majority of Americans who need a FWD midsize sedan.

Kyle2k · 03-12-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by coolman

I see a lot of taurus in this car.

I find comments like this really annoying...because there was originally an arbitrary car, lets call it the malibu, then all of a sudden ford updates the taurus which has some of the malibu, and now the new malibu has some of the taurus in it...seriously...who cares? It's like..."yeah it sort of looks like a car" ..well no crap lol

Stew · 03-12-2010, 09:42 AM

Don't 90% of midsize sedans look nearly alike anywas?

CamaroScotty · 03-12-2010, 09:43 AM

Going to make a GREAT SS Family car!

Kyle2k · 03-12-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stew

Don't 90% of midsize sedans look nearly alike anywas?

Exactly my point...

Kyle2k · 03-12-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

I'm just saying my first impression of what I see. I walk past an SHO every morning to get in my work truck and that's what struck me when I saw the drawing. I'm sure it will be all Chevy when we see it in the flesh.

Hopefully both will be dominating the market...stealing sales from the J-cars...

MikesZ · 03-12-2010, 10:59 AM

I like the fact that the edges have been sharpened up on this new Malibu design - the current model is too round in the wrong places. IMO, they should sharpen the lines on Equinox as well.

2000v6 · 03-12-2010, 11:10 AM

Looks interesting to say the least. Wonder what the actual concept car on the auto show floor is going to look like.

And all midsize cars look a little alike. It's kind of how pickups look just like pickups and crossovers look like crossovers. No s***

FenwickHockey65 · 03-12-2010, 12:29 PM

Renderings by MonaroSS on GMInsideNews...

Or with subtler character lines...

MikesZ · 03-12-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Renderings by MonaroSS on GMInsideNews...

Or with subtler character lines...

You beat me to it! I was just about to add MonaroSS's images. LOL.

*DGthe3* · 03-12-2010, 01:15 PM

I've heard the back end will be Camaro inspired and I can see it in that rendering

camarowa · 03-12-2010, 01:31 PM

not bad at all

03-12-2010, 08:19 AM	#1
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	2012 Chevy Malibu Patent Drawings Looks like recently filed patent drawings for the 2012 Chevy Malibu have been picked up on the web. Link to autoblog article: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/11/2...-patent-filin/ Attached Images __________________

03-12-2010, 10:59 AM	#9
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	I like the fact that the edges have been sharpened up on this new Malibu design - the current model is too round in the wrong places. IMO, they should sharpen the lines on Equinox as well. __________________

03-12-2010, 12:29 PM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Renderings by MonaroSS on GMInsideNews... Or with subtler character lines... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

03-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#13
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I've heard the back end will be Camaro inspired and I can see it in that rendering __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-12-2010, 01:31 PM	#14
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	not bad at all __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-12-2010, 08:59 AM	#2
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	doesn't do anything for me.GM bring back some chevelle muscle!

03-12-2010, 09:42 AM	#5
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Don't 90% of midsize sedans look nearly alike anywas?

03-12-2010, 09:43 AM	#6
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Going to make a GREAT SS Family car!

03-12-2010, 11:10 AM	#10
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Looks interesting to say the least. Wonder what the actual concept car on the auto show floor is going to look like. And all midsize cars look a little alike. It's kind of how pickups look just like pickups and crossovers look like crossovers. No s***

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