Author Topic: 2012 Chevy Malibu - 4 cylinder only (Read 8099 times)

Erik · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:15:48 am »

Quote from: Vmango on March 31, 2011, 09:13:05 am

Just a thought - being a mule some of those interior trim bits could just be parts bin fill-ins and not the 100% final product.

The last Malibu, when it came out, had the best interior GM had ever done (as many of the reviews had said). I would expect them to continue that trend.....but this is GM and logic isn't always the basis of decision making.

It's already been reported that the new Malibu is supposed to be a big step up over the old one in interior quality.

Jaeger · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:56:31 am »

Quote from: Vmango on March 31, 2011, 09:13:05 am

Just a thought - being a mule some of those interior trim bits could just be parts bin fill-ins and not the 100% final product.

Here's hoping. But I kinda doubt the instrument cluster is a parts bin fill-in.

Jaeger

TopGun · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:22:19 am »

Quote from: Erik on March 31, 2011, 09:15:48 am

It's already been reported that the new Malibu is supposed to be a big step up over the old one in interior quality.

I'll echo Vman's comments that the last one was pretty good. Square-ish tail lamps look pretty good on this thing!

Mike · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:35:07 am »

Ice · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:14:24 pm »

There's also a teaser video with the designer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTq7H9c3Y1M

From the rendering that they have floating around there it's looking pretty good. The reveal should be interesting.

Railton · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:27:05 pm »

Like Ford, who better get the new Escape right, so must Chevy with this new Malibu.
Railton

TopGun · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2011, 11:41:45 pm »

Quote from: Railton on March 31, 2011, 06:27:05 pm

Like Ford, who better get the new Escape right, so must Chevy with this new Malibu.
Railton

Chevy needs to get their trucks right. If the Malibu is done "right", then they stand to make big gains as opposed to not lose ground. Many perceive those two things to be very different.

Mike · « **Reply #27 on:** April 08, 2011, 09:26:12 am »

Mike · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:08:53 am »

Photo Leaked yesterday. BTW - Chevy says the 3.6L is still most likely an option

Chevrolet Taurus?

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Jaeger · « **Reply #29 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:17:48 am »

I'd like to see a few more shots from different angles, but based on this one..... um.... it's a really nice colour. It does have a massive blocky Taurus look to it, and hey, some people dig that. Not me, but some people.

On the interior shot above - gotta hand it to the photographer who clearly knows how to make his subject look good. Notice the afwul gauge cluster / surround is blurred into oblivion while the attractive center stack almost pops out of the picture in comparative sharpness?

Jaeger

Erik · « **Reply #30 on:** April 14, 2011, 09:18:47 am »

Somewhat blandly competent looking. Looks kinda like a big Cruze. Not a bad thing, I guess. Not a style leader, but likely not what they were planning either. Chevy seems to be shooting straight for the middle.

EV Dan · « **Reply #31 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:31:17 am »

In larger resolution. I think it's a great looking sedan at least from this angle, somewhat reminiscent of latest Buicks.

Mike: "BTW - Chevy says the 3.6L is still most likely an option"

That would be a smart move, placing the car more up market and giving it best in class HP.

Vmango · « **Reply #32 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:51:59 am »

So far so good. Definitely attractive from that angle.

TopGun · « **Reply #33 on:** April 14, 2011, 01:18:01 pm »

Yes, it is quite reminiscent of the later Buicks and Taurus - very clean athletic looking lines that allow some of the nice detailing around the bottom of the front valence and rear "haunches" to stand out without having the overstlying that is common place.

Ice · « **Reply #34 on:** April 14, 2011, 05:52:16 pm »

Looks like a winner to me. Well styled, not too overdone... fits the brand styling elements without loosing it's own identity. So far I'm impressed again... GM has turned at least it's styling divisions around quite nicely.

Ontariodriver · « **Reply #35 on:** April 14, 2011, 08:19:39 pm »

Looks like a bloated Angry Cruze.

rrocket · « **Reply #36 on:** April 14, 2011, 08:28:25 pm »

Quote from: TopGun on April 14, 2011, 01:18:01 pm

Yes, it is quite reminiscent of the later Buicks and Taurus - very clean athletic looking lines that allow some of the nice detailing around the bottom of the front valence and rear "haunches" to stand out without having the overstlying that is common place.

Hmmm...I was expecting more based on that teaser shot showing the rear end with the Camaro-esque taillights. Sad to say the Camaro tails might be the most interesting part of the car...

Ontariodriver · « **Reply #37 on:** April 16, 2011, 06:34:19 pm »

Jaeger · « **Reply #38 on:** April 17, 2011, 02:28:26 pm »

^^^ Ugh. That last pic really shows off the overly bulky and bulbous front end. In the rearviuew mirror, it's going to look like someone is driving a brick wall.

Quote from: Ontariodriver on April 14, 2011, 08:19:39 pm

Looks like a bloated Angry Cruze.

Yep.

Jaeger

Erik · « **Reply #39 on:** April 18, 2011, 09:44:16 am »

Big reveal on Facebook tonight. 8:30 PM.