2008 Malibu @ NAIAS

[DougK62]

Not bad. It reminds me of the new Camry. I thought the new Camry was fugly in pictures but looked good in person.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Very nice. The front grill is a great adaptation of the SS concept from a couple years ago. :thumbsup:

 

[CTrain]

Damm, best looking Malibu ever.
Might even be the best looking GM sedan ever.(not inluding Cadillac of course)

 

[NFS4]

Here we go:

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/28/cove...wn-say-hello-to-the-2008-chevy-malibu/

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: mariok2006
spyshots of exterior

nissan called, they want their altima back

That looks nothing like an Altima.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Chevy has a winner on their hands with this one, if they can keep the build solid and the eng/trans reliable.
Just wish you could get it with a manual.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Here we go:

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/28/cove...wn-say-hello-to-the-2008-chevy-malibu/

GM means business! That looks amazing. Hopefully the other American car companies can follow suit.

They need to put a MT option for this car.

 

[Ilikepiedoyou]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: mariok2006
spyshots of exterior

nissan called, they want their altima back

GM called, GTFO dipzhit

 

[BUTCH1]

I own a '05 ltz 'bu, it's a fun car to drive rides nice, good pep from the 3.5 V6
and I'm getting 23/33 MPG. I will have to admit the front end is kinga fugly and
the electric steering has little road feel but the fit and finish are better than my
mom's 06 corolla. Domestics are getting better with build quality, there are many
good choices nowadays you don't have to go the camcord route anymore...

 

[redgtxdi]

One of the things I do is to swap emblems & ask myself things like.....

"Why would Toyota say, 'This wouldn't be our car 'cuz we'd never (fill in the blank)"'

Toyota Malibu

 

[CraigRT]

I actually like the new malibu SS... good looking car.

 

[Aftermath]

I think it looks pretty nice. A huge step forward. I would be all over it (or a G6, or an Aura) if I could get it with a stick. That's the only thing missing from these cars from my perspective. An auto is okay for a generic car with a standard V6, but with a base I4 or better yet the SS, a stick would be fantastic.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Small pic of the whole thing:

http://www.naias.com/uploadedImages/News_Flash/2008ChevyMalibu2.jpg

That thing looks sinister! :shocked::thumbsup:

:Q:Q is right!!! :Q:Q

 

[wetcat007]

Originally posted by: NFS4
Small pic of the whole thing:

http://www.naias.com/uploadedImages/News_Flash/2008ChevyMalibu2.jpg

That thing looks sinister! :shocked::thumbsup:

Wow a Chevy that looks decent!(other than the vette)

 

[NFS4]

More pics:

http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=2940820&postid=34704786#34704786

 

[Ilikepiedoyou]

The back reminds me of a nsx

 

[ballmode]

I stroke my dashboard

 

[Mermaidman]

Bumpin' thread because I'm driving a rental Maxx a.t.m.

Looking forward to the 2008 model debut, but still disappointed that there'll not be a wagon/hatchback

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
In the sneak peek photograph, the roomier Malibu cabin showcases Chevy's classic dual cockpit design.

The 1958 Thunderbird called, and wants it's interior design concept back.

HAHAHAHAHA......that is EXACTLY what I was going to post. Ford invented the dual cockpit design with the 58 Thunderbird.

 

[archcommus]

This car is absolutely hot IMO, for the segment it's in anyway.

 

[BUTCH1]

Hopefully they will brighten the display on the DIC (driver info center), it's difficult to read in bright sunlight.
Other than that I've got no complaints on my 05 LTZ, it's been a great car so far...

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: CFster
Meh, it looks nice, but I'm sure will follow the GM tradition of falling apart just out of the showroom.

ya right, like my olds intrigue that has gone 8 yrs, 170k miles, still going strong, with currently the only issue being, my belt needs to be replaced.

i don't think i've replaced anything on this vehicle that isn't a standard maintenance item yet.