GM Reveals 2014 Chevrolet Malibu

[LimaCharlie]

Nice looking car. I thought the 2013 looked fine but it was a little bland. The 2014 has more character. Nice little improvements too, especially with the increase of rear interior room and return of the manual parking brake. These seemed to be the biggest complaints on the Malibu reviews I read.

[Number 3]

Originally Posted by King T

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting.

Side by side it looks like less of a change.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by oklapike

Not right now (and keep in mind this is only a photoshop by talented amateur). Though I think with properly styled headlights and taillights it could fit the bill nicely.

I think it would need more than that but that's just my opinion.

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

one of my favorite four door cars. I love the looks. Chevy is really handling the competition with the vette, camaro, impala, and Malibu, Tahoe, silverado, even the cruze. has Chevy ever had so many great options. dang , they have a lot of cars now . All the credit in the world to GM and Chevy. Who else has that many great options . that v8 Malibu. is sweet I would definitely be interested. Definitely would grab one. Always wanted a 2006 to 2010 charger but this four door v8, would go home with me. The Malibu being Retro every car can't be retro I understand that because sells! nonetheless this is a sweet looking machine.

Hello Q'smuscle,

We have taken a certain interest in creating a strong class of vehicles to offer our customers. I can assure you there is a continued effort to design and build great vehicles moving forward. Have you had the opportunity to see the new Chevy SS? Another great vehicle to add to that strong line up!

http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/chevrolet/vehicles/chevrolet-ss/2014.html?id=1370112205092

Reggie B.
Chevrolet Customer Care

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

I would definitely get this over the Chevy ss .

Chevy could easily build this. Maybe not call it the Chevelle but I would buy it over the SS as well. Give it the LS3 and an M6 for the SS model.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Chevy could easily build this. Maybe not call it the Chevelle but I would buy it over the SS as well. Give it the LS3 and an M6 for the SS model.

Also, IIRC, this chop was based on the ATS which would mean (if such a car were built) it would be true sister model to the ATS sedan (and possible Alpha Buick). Being lighter it would move better, stock for stock, than the SS sedan ever would.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by oklapike

Also, IIRC, this chop was based on the ATS which would mean (if such a car were built) it would be true sister model to the ATS sedan (and possible Alpha Buick). Being lighter it would move better, stock for stock, than the SS sedan ever would.

I didn't realize it was ATS based.

They need to change the grille. I'm tired of that generic Chevy look. Make it more agressive it would be even better.

[FenwickHockey65]

Pretty sure that chop is Malibu based, not ATS.

[King Sun]

ehhhhhhhhhh focus sedan>>>

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Pretty sure that chop is Malibu based, not ATS.

You know, you're probably right. He did that chop a while back, although I do think the intent was to show an Alpha sedan with Malibu design cues.

[King T]

Originally Posted by Q'smuscle

I would definitely get this over the Chevy ss .

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I would buy it over the SS as well. Give it the LS3 and an M6 for the SS model.

Sure it's easy to say that one would take that particular car over the SS, but the million dollar question is would you buy this over the Camaro? Because if something like that existed the Camaro would be gone. Like the Highlander "There can only be one", especially these days. Even the FWD Monte Carlo couldn't stay around when the Camaro returned.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by King T

Sure it's easy to say that one would take that particular car over the SS, but the million dollar question is would you buy this over the Camaro? Because if something like that existed the Camaro would be gone. Like the Highlander "There can only be one", especially these days. Even the FWD Monte Carlo couldn't stay around when the Camaro returned.

One could make the same argument regarding a possible production Code 130R and the 6th gen Camaro, since it'd be a safe bet both would ride on SWB Alpha.

I know it's not the best argument since I was comparing volume FWD family sedans (albeit with sporty trims) to possible RWD models (which would be much more of a niche market), but here's something I posted elsewhere a couple of weeks ago:

I'd love to see a R/AWD Malibu happen. The current EP II platform that Malibu rides on now is close in dimension to Alpha, not to mention it'd be a perfect excuse to revive the Chevelle as a RWD only sister coupe. I know that size wise it would totally overlap with the 6th gen Camaro, but theoretically Chevy could differentiate the interior packaging to make it a true five seater rather than a 2+2. Also, who's to say there wouldn't still be room for two stylistically divergent RWD coupes in Chevy's lineup? Not the greatest example, but look at Nissan's Altima and Maxima (same platform, one offers an I4 and V6 and coupe, the other is V6 sedan only). If Nissan can sell both of those cars, why couldn't Chevy do both an Alpha Camaro and Alpha Malibu/Chevelle?

In a way, it might make more sense to build a Chevy RWD sedan on a true midsize platform (i.e. Alpha) especially if the early positive reviews for the new Impala translate to sales.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by King T

Sure it's easy to say that one would take that particular car over the SS, but the million dollar question is would you buy this over the Camaro? Because if something like that existed the Camaro would be gone. Like the Highlander "There can only be one", especially these days. Even the FWD Monte Carlo couldn't stay around when the Camaro returned.

The Camaro is not my favorite car, the Chevelle is. The reason I am looking into buying a Camaro is because the Chevelle isn't built anymore. If the Chevelle returns and is done right, I would buy it over any Camaro.

If I needed a more family friendly car, I would have no problem buying something like the rendering above if the performance was there.

[FenwickHockey65]

Prepare for the Camaro5 freakout of the century.

If some reports are to believed, the 2014 Malibu with the 2.0T has a faster 0-60 time than a Camaro V6.