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fielderLS3 · 04-19-2011, 06:28 PM

Overall, it looks like a great car. Just two things that jumped out at me that no one else has mentioned yet.

1. No V-6?
2. Anyone else reminded of the Taurus by the front (particularly the hood-line)?

midnighter · 04-19-2011, 06:45 PM

Looks like a regal in a way. Looks good.

FenwickHockey65 · 04-19-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fielderLS3

Overall, it looks like a great car. Just two things that jumped out at me that no one else has mentioned yet.

1. No V-6?
2. Anyone else reminded of the Taurus by the front (particularly the hood-line)?

It'll take a V6 but with CAFE looming over GM's shoulder, it seems as though a 250+ HP 2.0T will have to do.

a_Username · 04-19-2011, 07:32 PM

Interior = Best in Class.

COPO_Chevy · 04-19-2011, 07:48 PM

I really like this, you can definitely see Camaro cues with the tail lights and especially with the two main gauge bezels. I'm sure it will be a big hit in its market segment. Nice job once again GM!

01pewterz28 · 04-19-2011, 11:13 PM

Looks like my 2009 Malibu will be traded in for a 2013 Malibu LTZ

Love it looks fantastic GM has yet another real winner here

Looks like Becky will get two new orders from me soon (2012 45th Anniv Camaro Vert, and 2013 Malibu)

Sean

FenwickHockey65 · 04-19-2011, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Looks like my 2009 Malibu will be traded in for a 2013 Malibu LTZ

Love it looks fantastic GM has yet another real winner here

Looks like Becky will get two new orders from me soon (2012 45th Anniv Camaro Vert, and 2013 Malibu)

Sean

You do realize that you're now obligated to post pictures of your new Malibu and Camaro in the garage with both their tails lit up, right?

One Mean Chevy · 04-19-2011, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

It'll take a V6 but with CAFE looming over GM's shoulder, it seems as though a 250+ HP 2.0T will have to do.

With CAFE V-8 Sedans are Dead, Expect for those the a normal person can't afford (CTS-V Sedan). And V-6 Sedans are on the endanger list.

Before someone says it, I have not forgotten the New Charger. Dodge can get away with it because they Don't have any to match the:
CTS-V Coupe
CTS-V Sedan
Corvette ZR1
Corvette Z06 (The Viper is.......What is the current status?)
Camaro ZL1

With CAFE you will only be able to get V-8. If it fits One or More of the Following:
Impractical for most buyers with a family (Coupe 2+2)
Very Impractical (2 Seater Coupe)
Starting price of $50,000+
Limited Production

Ford already has an Ad about their Direct Injected V-6 with ECO Boost that provides V-8 Power in the F-150.

DarthNacho08 · 04-19-2011, 11:42 PM

i'm not sure I like the tail lights just yet.........

01pewterz28 · 04-20-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You do realize that you're now obligated to post pictures of your new Malibu and Camaro in the garage with both their tails lit up, right?

The Malibu and both Camaros in the garage lit up and the other two Camaros in the driveway

Stew · 04-20-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Mean Chevy

With CAFE V-8 Sedans are Dead, Expect for those the a normal person can't afford (CTS-V Sedan). And V-6 Sedans are on the endanger list.

Before someone says it, I have not forgotten the New Charger. Dodge can get away with it because they Don't have any to match the:
CTS-V Coupe
CTS-V Sedan
Corvette ZR1
Corvette Z06 (The Viper is.......What is the current status?)
Camaro ZL1

With CAFE you will only be able to get V-8. If it fits One or More of the Following:
Impractical for most buyers with a family (Coupe 2+2)
Very Impractical (2 Seater Coupe)
Starting price of $50,000+
Limited Production

Ford already has an Ad about their Direct Injected V-6 with ECO Boost that provides V-8 Power in the F-150.

I think you are being too gloomy and doomy. This isn't the 70s, todays tech can allow V6s to get over 30 MPG highway. In midsize sedans the V6 is still viable with a high MPG 4 banger (remember the 4 bangers FAR outsell the V6s). As for FOrds ecoboost, IMHO, a lot of hype for not enough gain. The Hemi Rams get 20 MPG Highway compared to the Ecoboosts 22 MPG (both 2wd models). Heck even the 5.0 in Fords F-150 is rated at 21 MPG. I think V8s will stick around for a bit longer, just with a lot more tech and smaller displacements. As for the Vipe, late 12 as a 13 model, mules on the previous chasis/body have already been spotted testing the new Stability programs.

Romeloc · 04-20-2011, 09:21 AM

looks good

FenwickHockey65 · 04-20-2011, 10:25 AM

Supposedly the 2013 Malibu Eco will do 38 MPG on the highway. Waiting for official word at 12 EDT at New York.

SEOhioSS · 04-20-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Supposedly the 2013 Malibu Eco will do 38 MPG on the highway. Waiting for official word at 12 EDT at New York.

That would be a pretty big leap if it did. Not quite the magic 40 mpg, but pretty close to it.

04-19-2011, 06:28 PM	#29
fielderLS3 Drives: 2016 Mazda6, 2011 Mustang 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Portage, Wisconsin Posts: 4,049	Overall, it looks like a great car. Just two things that jumped out at me that no one else has mentioned yet. 1. No V-6? 2. Anyone else reminded of the Taurus by the front (particularly the hood-line)? __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE (Arrived 4/29/22) "The car is the closest thing we will ever create to something that is alive." . 2022 1SS 1LE (Coming Soon)

04-19-2011, 11:13 PM	#34
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,494 View My Garage	Looks like my 2009 Malibu will be traded in for a 2013 Malibu LTZ Love it looks fantastic GM has yet another real winner here Looks like Becky will get two new orders from me soon (2012 45th Anniv Camaro Vert, and 2013 Malibu) Sean __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

04-20-2011, 09:21 AM	#40
Romeloc Drives: 2010 Black 2SS RS A6 Inferno Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,160	looks good __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS A6 Inferno Interior Polished Rims, Sunroof Born 11/19/09 mods: 20% tints Borla Atak cat-bak Roto-Fab intake amber footwell, dome, and trunk lighting(AAC) Decepticon Gas door Led Taillights (technostalgia)

04-20-2011, 10:25 AM	#41
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Supposedly the 2013 Malibu Eco will do 38 MPG on the highway. Waiting for official word at 12 EDT at New York. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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04-19-2011, 06:45 PM	#30
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	Looks like a regal in a way. Looks good.

04-19-2011, 07:32 PM	#32
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04-19-2011, 07:48 PM	#33
COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	I really like this, you can definitely see Camaro cues with the tail lights and especially with the two main gauge bezels. I'm sure it will be a big hit in its market segment. Nice job once again GM!

04-19-2011, 11:42 PM	#37
DarthNacho08 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	i'm not sure I like the tail lights just yet.........