GM Teases 2013 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 5

Brokinarrow · 04-01-2011, 03:39 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.

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TaylorRyanSS · 04-01-2011, 03:41 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.

motorhead · 04-01-2011, 03:49 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.

Well that sucks.

Shurenuff · 04-01-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by its a syn

diggin the deep dish look of those wheels!

Me too, but i have a hard time believing the production wheels will be that concave. We shall see.

SleepWarz · 04-01-2011, 04:54 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.

epic failure. There should always be a choice. 4 banger, 6 banger, and 8!

Brokinarrow · 04-01-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

epic failure. There should always be a choice. 4 banger, 6 banger, and 8!

Especially since the Camaro's V6 makes 30ish mpg...

*DGthe3* · 04-01-2011, 06:19 PM

The take rate on V6 midsize cars is pretty low these days and most people who buy those V6 cars do so because of other features and options rather than the engine itself. Designing for only one engine configuration lets automakers take out a good deal of weight from the car. Everything from mounting brackets to the size and shape of the engine bay can be optimized for that one particular engine. This in turn results in better fuel economy and better driving dynamics (and reduces the need for larger engines). And don't forget, many 4 bangers these days are producing power comparable to what entry level V6's got 10-15 years ago (such as the 3400 series V6's that GM put in just about everything). Lastly, if the Malibu is 4 banger only that allows the for more differentiation with the larger Impala.

That said ... I picked my Grand Am because it was about the smallest car I could get with a V6.

BigDan · 04-01-2011, 07:24 PM

Not Malibu news but I just found out the Chevy Cruze won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the European Touring car championship beating out rivals BMW. Way to kick some BMW butt

starts at 4:25

rocketman 12 · 04-08-2011, 10:21 AM

Looks like those rumors aren't entirely false......here's the 2013 Malibu:

I know some of the people on here aren't going to like it, but I think it looks cool.

Camaro8810 · 04-08-2011, 10:24 AM

Fine for the malibu but please keep 2 doors on the Camaro.

tones8 · 04-08-2011, 10:28 AM

i dont know how everyone else feels, but I dont want them "borrowing" the look of the camaro's brake lights... That's part of what distinguishes a camaro... That's how i can identify one when driving at night... I dont want to pull up to find out "oh, its just a malibu..."

Grandeos · 04-08-2011, 10:29 AM

It's a decent looking car, but nowhere close to a Camaro. Every time I hear "4-door Camaro" I get sick a lil bit. Please stop..... Lol

TOMS1SS · 04-08-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tones8

i dont know how everyone else feels, but I dont want them "borrowing" the look of the camaro's brake lights... That's part of what distinguishes a camaro... That's how i can identify one when driving at night... I dont want to pull up to find out "oh, its just a malibu..."

When did it brand identity styling become a requirement for a car line? Did all the Chevy's in the 60s look like? Hell no and that is the way it should be. Maybe the next Corvette should have some Aveo and Impala DNA.....

tones8 · 04-08-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Fearer2010SS

When did it brand identity styling become a requirement for a car line? Did all the Chevy's in the 60s look like? Hell no and that is the way it should be. Maybe the next Corvette should have some Aveo and Impala DNA.....

Or even worse... I dont want people to start looking at the camaro and thinking "malibu"

04-01-2011, 06:19 PM	#63
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The take rate on V6 midsize cars is pretty low these days and most people who buy those V6 cars do so because of other features and options rather than the engine itself. Designing for only one engine configuration lets automakers take out a good deal of weight from the car. Everything from mounting brackets to the size and shape of the engine bay can be optimized for that one particular engine. This in turn results in better fuel economy and better driving dynamics (and reduces the need for larger engines). And don't forget, many 4 bangers these days are producing power comparable to what entry level V6's got 10-15 years ago (such as the 3400 series V6's that GM put in just about everything). Lastly, if the Malibu is 4 banger only that allows the for more differentiation with the larger Impala. That said ... I picked my Grand Am because it was about the smallest car I could get with a V6. __________________ 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

04-08-2011, 10:24 AM	#66
Camaro8810 Drives: Black 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 565 View My Garage	Fine for the malibu but please keep 2 doors on the Camaro. __________________ Mods: CAI Inc. Cold Air Intake, 35% Tint, 3M Clear Bra

04-08-2011, 10:29 AM	#68
Grandeos Automotive Designer Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 832	It's a decent looking car, but nowhere close to a Camaro. Every time I hear "4-door Camaro" I get sick a lil bit. Please stop..... Lol __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 (SIM/BLK)

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tones8 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 127	i dont know how everyone else feels, but I dont want them "borrowing" the look of the camaro's brake lights... That's part of what distinguishes a camaro... That's how i can identify one when driving at night... I dont want to pull up to find out "oh, its just a malibu..."