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to discuss the Chevy Malibu Maxx. To start, here's some news from Edmunds' News Headlines. If you come across any more news on this upcoming wagon, please post it here. Thanks for your participation!  Revka Hatchbacks & Wagons Host |
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The Malibu Maxx shares its architecture with the Vectra-based, Opel Signum in Europe. I imagine the final product will have the Chevy chrome strip grill but will retain much of the styling and proportions of this car. It should be nice, and is certainly innovative.
http://www.cardesignnews.com/news/2002/020821opel-signum/index.html
In addition to the Maxx, the British magazine CAR has a small article on the Vectra wagon, which uses the stretched Signum/Maxx wheelbase, and provides a traditional wagon overhang. It will rival Volvo's for spaciousness. Any interest in a large Malibu wagon? |
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Look pretty sharp, imo. Also, the rear seating system sounds interesting.
Revka |
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Edmunds' now has information on the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Midsize Wagon in their Future Vehicles Section. Hope you enjoy! Let us know what you think....
Thanks for your comments!
Revka |
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While I do like some details, it lacks a 3rd side window and a D-pillar, so it's more LWB hatchback than wagon. Imagine a stretch limo version of the old Honda Civic. Also, there appears to be zero cargo space. The rear headrest almost touches the back window. The Opel front looks like Mercury's Mountaineer. Styling overall is OK, but the huge blind spot and lack of cargo space would nix it from my list right off the bat. -juice |
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The Maxx/Signum is made with a certain buyer in mind. And I think I am one of them. I am married, no kids. My wife and I like to go out with friends. I frequently drive with clients on business. I live in Chicago where parking space is a precious commodity. When I travel long distance, I fly. On the weekends I like to put my bike in the car and drive to one of the many outlying bike paths. My bike cost almost two grand, so I like to keep it in the car, not on a rack exposed to flying debris. The Maxx provides exceptional space for four adults without having too large a parking footprint. As Odman's link points out, the rear seats will fold flat, meaning plenty of room for me to lay my bicycle in the back (or haul a good sized piece of furniture, etc.). With the large rear window and side mirrors, I fail to see a problem with visibility. I already own a car with the ecotec engine, and would not hesitate to buy a Maxx with one. Far from being a stretch Civic, I see the Maxx as a good mix of SUV and sedan. Plenty of SUV like passenger comfort and storage flexibility. Sedan like size and economy. I understand GM hopes to sell about 70k Maxxs per anum. I think there are 70k people like me out there. |
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The visibility issue I mentioned was with the very thick C-pillar. It would leave a blind spot. Guess I'd have to get in one to be sure. -juice |
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| Has anyone seen or heard of the price range for the Maxx ? | |
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At one point Lutz said those cars might hit the $30k price range, though he specifically mentioned the Grand Am. I think he's smoking some good stuff! -juice |
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