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2008 Chevy Malibu: Proof GM Design is back from the dead Finally, once again, Chevy has a Malibu that deserves the name. This may be the most desirable Malibu since the last time a Texan-LBJ-was in the White House. The 2008 Malibu, unwrapped at the Detroit show, is based on the same revised Epsilon platform as the Saturn Aura. It rides on the longer Epsilon wheelbase, 112.3 inches, up from the current car's 106.3-inch wheelbase (the longer, ungainly Maxx has been axed). 112070207z2008chevroletct5.jpg While the slightly more upscale Aura is V-6 or hybrid only, the Malibu launches later this year with a choice of Ecotec four or 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engines. Taking a lesson from last year's steep gas prices, GM won't link engine choice to trim level, meaning consumers will be able to choose a topline LTZ with the more economical Ecotec four if they desire. 112070203z2008chevroletil1.jpg The new Malibu's clean, crisp styling reflects the new direction of Chevy. It's reminiscent of the glory years of the 1960s, but isn't the least bit retro. Inside is an all-new, roomier interior that'll be available in a couple two-tone-trim combinations. Chevy also may offer the Malibu with the smaller, 2.8-liter high-feature V-6, and hybrid and SS versions are likely. 112070211z2008chevroletla3.jpg DETROIT, Mich. – Chevrolet has released an advance image of the exterior of the all-new 2008 Malibu, which will have its worldwide unveiling at NAIAS 2007 in January. The Malibu will arrive at Chevrolet dealerships later in 2007. The photo was released in conjunction with the announcement of a $208 million investment in the Fairfax, Kansas Assembly plant to prepare for production of the car. 112070216z2008chevroletgp3.jpg The image reveals a partial shot of the front of the car featuring a dual-port grille, which is described as representing the “new face of Chevrolet.” 112070202z2008chevroletwf9.jpg “The 2008 Malibu design is expressive and brings new proportions and a fresh perspective to the mid-size market,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet General Manager. “The new Malibu boasts a poised, wheels-at-the-corners stance with a longer hood and shorter deck appearance that conveys motion, agility and attitude.” 112070206z2008chevroletbm2.jpg Chevrolet previously released a sneak peek of one of the car’s available two-tone interiors, which demonstrates a much more upscale look and feel with more premium materials and a new level of refinement in the extremely competitive mid-size car segment. 112070217z2008chevroletuc2.jpg sursa: internet

2008 Chevy Malibu: Proof GM Design is back from the dead

Finally, once again, Chevy has a Malibu that deserves the name. This may be the most desirable Malibu since the last time a Texan-LBJ-was in the White House. The 2008 Malibu, unwrapped at the Detroit show, is based on the same revised Epsilon platform as the Saturn Aura. It rides on the longer Epsilon wheelbase, 112.3 inches, up from the current car's 106.3-inch wheelbase (the longer, ungainly Maxx has been axed).

112070207z2008chevroletct5.jpg

While the slightly more upscale Aura is V-6 or hybrid only, the Malibu launches later this year with a choice of Ecotec four or 252-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 engines. Taking a lesson from last year's steep gas prices, GM won't link engine choice to trim level, meaning consumers will be able to choose a topline LTZ with the more economical Ecotec four if they desire.

112070203z2008chevroletil1.jpg

The new Malibu's clean, crisp styling reflects the new direction of Chevy. It's reminiscent of the glory years of the 1960s, but isn't the least bit retro. Inside is an all-new, roomier interior that'll be available in a couple two-tone-trim combinations.

Chevy also may offer the Malibu with the smaller, 2.8-liter high-feature V-6, and hybrid and SS versions are likely.

112070211z2008chevroletla3.jpg

DETROIT, Mich. – Chevrolet has released an advance image of the exterior of the all-new 2008 Malibu, which will have its worldwide unveiling at NAIAS 2007 in January.

The Malibu will arrive at Chevrolet dealerships later in 2007. The photo was released in conjunction with the announcement of a $208 million investment in the Fairfax, Kansas Assembly plant to prepare for production of the car.

112070216z2008chevroletgp3.jpg

The image reveals a partial shot of the front of the car featuring a dual-port grille, which is described as representing the “new face of Chevrolet.”

112070202z2008chevroletwf9.jpg

“The 2008 Malibu design is expressive and brings new proportions and a fresh perspective to the mid-size market,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet General Manager. “The new Malibu boasts a poised, wheels-at-the-corners stance with a longer hood and shorter deck appearance that conveys motion, agility and attitude.”

112070206z2008chevroletbm2.jpg

Chevrolet previously released a sneak peek of one of the car’s available two-tone interiors, which demonstrates a much more upscale look and feel with more premium materials and a new level of refinement in the extremely competitive mid-size car segment.

112070217z2008chevroletuc2.jpg

sursa: internet

The Malibu actually shares the same upcoming Opel Vectra platform as the Saturn Aura.

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Am impresia ca spatele copiaza VW -passat

Da clar de la passat,bordul pe partea pasagerului e furata de la ford mustang modelul din 2000!Saturnul al seamana cu clar vectra si putine influente de astra iar ceasurile de bord de la mercedes.

Pai din cate stiu eu Opel si Saturn sunt marci ce apartin de grupul GM si impart unele platforme pentru diferite modele

This post has been edited by SerbanS: 4 Jan 2007, 18:56

N-are nimic in comun cu Malibu original. Era unul rosu, decapotabil, prin Iasi. O sa-i fac o poza cand il mai vad.

Asta vrea sa fie un fel de Mustang???

"This may be the most desirable Malibu since the last time a Texan-LBJ-was in the White House. "

"Desirable" ? Arata ca un Aveo masina asta in exterior, nu stiu ce-i asa 'desirable' la ea. Dar sincer, interiorul mi se pare f. frumos la ambele modele.