GM Teases 2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 7

Gigachip · 04-08-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by macwest

Forget the car I want the sketchpad and 3d Projection.

Ya really lol my sister would love that

Bond · 04-08-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GRYGOOS

Does anybody remember the 72 and 73 Malibu's? They "stole" the round 4 taillight design from the C3 Corvette of the day. I remember them as a teenager and back then I thought to myself how cool it was that these cars shared a design trait with the mighty Corvette. I have no problem with it; "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".

And don't forget the early 70's Camaros!
I'm with ya dude!!

Zhawk · 04-08-2011, 02:46 PM

71 and 72 Chevelle introduced those taillights on the Chevelles, so the mid 70s Malibus were just carrying them forward. Remember, Malinu was a Chevelle package.
70-73 Camaro had them as well.
And the Vette had just started using them in 68.

In all, I love round taillight Chevy's.

Those 'bu lights are different enough for me. And in all, that styling should help GM sell plenty.

TSSUNAMI · 04-08-2011, 03:00 PM

I like it. Borrowed taillights or not, it's not going to be a camaro. I don't care if it's similar. It's a sharp looking design and GM needs to make 4 door cars like this to appeal to a broader base of buyers. GM staying afloat and making $$$$$$$$$ = better cars, better service, better technology for us down the line.

*The_Blur* · 04-08-2011, 04:23 PM

That new Malibu is going to be gorgeous. I like that Chevrolet is moving toward aggressive styling on all models.

shank0668 · 04-08-2011, 04:26 PM

It's Chevelle time...

TahoeCamaro · 04-08-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

2013 Chevrolet Malibu center stack

I like the current interior better based on that.. :\

EDIT: is that push button start i see?

*DGthe3* · 04-08-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

2013 Chevrolet Malibu center stack

Current stack, for comparison:

AZCamaroFan · 04-08-2011, 06:31 PM

either one looks slick

TaylorRyanSS · 04-08-2011, 06:33 PM

I like the new one much more

KMPrenger · 04-08-2011, 06:45 PM

The car looks fantastic from that 3d model...can't wait to see more!

I see from the pic above that the tail lights are a bit different, and more futuristing looking in my opinion, but I can also say I'd hate it if another car shared the same rear lighting.

syr74 · 04-08-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

new Malibu will be 4 banger only. Expect the same with the next Fusion and probably Camry, and Accord as well.

As of right now, the next Fusion is not being planned as a four cylinder only car. Of course, almost anything can happen between now and when the car debuts, but I would be surprised if they change their mind on this..

*DGthe3* · 04-09-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by syr74

As of right now, the next Fusion is not being planned as a four cylinder only car. Of course, almost anything can happen between now and when the car debuts, but I would be surprised if they change their mind on this..

With all the effort they've put into ecoboost (from both an engineering and marketing standpoint) I would be shocked if Ford included a V6 on the next gen Fusion. Thats the sort application I figured it was designed for in the first place.

King Sun · 04-09-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shank0668

It's Chevelle time...

a big heavy comfortable coupe is needed. someone to combat the challenger

04-08-2011, 02:46 PM	#87
Zhawk Iroc's Love Slave Drives: 3 Camaros, 1 Vette, a Buick, & a 57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Posts: 311 View My Garage	71 and 72 Chevelle introduced those taillights on the Chevelles, so the mid 70s Malibus were just carrying them forward. Remember, Malinu was a Chevelle package. 70-73 Camaro had them as well. And the Vette had just started using them in 68. In all, I love round taillight Chevy's. Those 'bu lights are different enough for me. And in all, that styling should help GM sell plenty. __________________ Camaros:87 IROC-z, 95 Z/28, 2010 RS/SS Corvettes: 90 Vert Has anyone seen my sanity? I am hiding from it and don't want it sneaking up on me!

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TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,714 View My Garage	I like it. Borrowed taillights or not, it's not going to be a camaro. I don't care if it's similar. It's a sharp looking design and GM needs to make 4 door cars like this to appeal to a broader base of buyers. GM staying afloat and making $$$$$$$$$ = better cars, better service, better technology for us down the line. __________________ My Build Thread

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shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	It's Chevelle time...

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KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	The car looks fantastic from that 3d model...can't wait to see more! I see from the pic above that the tail lights are a bit different, and more futuristing looking in my opinion, but I can also say I'd hate it if another car shared the same rear lighting. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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