GM Reveals 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

[Stew]

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 excellent.

[truth411]

Originally Posted by SEOhioSS

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

Its seems like 40mpg is the new 30mpg.

[The Dark Knight]

Love it! The current Malibu is great, but it feels a little outdated compared to the competition. Can't wait until it hits the showrooms!

[Brokinarrow]

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.

I'd be perfectly happy with the 2.0T option, definitely looking at this car for future options.

[One Mean Chevy]

Originally Posted by Stew

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.

I Hope I'm wrong. However, GM has more Cars today with 4-banggers Only than they did in the 90s and the list is growing.

[TFord]

Nice!