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Re: A message to the host [autoboy16] by kirstie_h HOST
Jun 20, 2006 (8:46 am)

Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 17, 2006 8:18 am)

Hey, I'm all for sticking with the hint provided in the discussion title, and keeping conversation focused on the Malibu hybrid.
 
Let's try to stay on-topic, folks.
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New Malibu design by nosirrahg
Jul 14, 2006 (5:38 am)
Any word on when the redesign of the Malibu hits the showrooms? I assume if there's to be a hybrid Malibu it will come with the new design (since it would seem counter-productive to put the effort into an out-going design), but when will that be? I've only seen one (very small) spy photo in the current Automobile issue, and couldn't tell much about the car. I've heard it is supposed to be a great car, and with the Impala apparently going RWD for 2009, the Malibu will be Chevy's primary FWD sedan offering. Economy is more important to me at this stage of life than power, so as I look a couple of years down the road to my next car purchase, I'm thinking the Malibu could be the way to go.
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Re: New Malibu design [nosirrahg] by e2helper
Jul 14, 2006 (3:53 pm)

Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 14, 2006 5:38 am)

GM's website showing Hybrid timeline for the company does show Malibu Hybrid in 2007 calendar year. It reflects it as a 2008 model year vehicle and is using same mild hybrid system on Saturn VUE Greenline. That's all I can share at this time but feel free to visit site yourself:
 
http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/index.html
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Re: New Malibu design [e2helper] by nosirrahg
Jul 16, 2006 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: e2helper (Jul 14, 2006 3:53 pm)

Thanks!
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Re: New Malibu design [e2helper] by nosirrahg
Jul 19, 2006 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: e2helper (Jul 14, 2006 3:53 pm)

Question on the 2008 (in 2007) Malibu hybrid...I had a discussion with a co-worker yesterday about hybrids, and he mentioned talking to a Ford dealer about the Escape hybrid, and how with the added initial cost of the hybrid, plus the down-the-road battery replacement, it was very unlikely one would ever recoup the cost difference in gasoline savings (especially since the real-world MPG of the Escape apparently isn't matching the EPA figures in most cases).
 
My impression of the GM hybrid (as in the Malibu, VUE, etc.) is that it's a different system, and I'm not so sure it's as reliant on battery packs as might be some other hybrids...any insight you can provide in that regard? I'm thinking perhaps the GM approach doesn't promise as much of a gas savings as "pure" hybrids might, but by the same token there might not be as much expense down the road either.
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Re: New Malibu design [nosirrahg] by e2helper
Jul 19, 2006 (1:55 pm)

Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 19, 2006 1:28 pm)

Very good question - If I see something I can post back I will.
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press request by kirstie_h HOST
Aug 11, 2006 (6:24 am)
A national newspaper is looking to interview consumers who are interested in purchasing the Chevy Malibu Hybrid. Please send an e-mail to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Tuesday, August 15, 2006 by 2:30 PM PT/5:30 PM ET containing your daytime contact information.
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2008 Hybrid? by nosirrahg
Jul 04, 2007 (8:16 pm)
I thought I'd posted this here earlier, but several weeks ago there was an interview posted about GM and hybrid vehicles, and they said there were four coming out this year, and the list included the 2008 Malibu hybrid. Still haven't been able to find definitive info on this (materials handed out at the Detroit auto show unveiling didn't mention a hybrid powertrain), other than it is assumed the drivetrain will be the same as the Aura hybrid.
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Re: 2008 Hybrid? by raywert
Jul 06, 2007 (4:44 am)

Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 04, 2007 8:16 pm)

Anyone see these spy shots of the Malibu Hybrid?
 
http://jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/2008-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-275423.php
 
Ray
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Re: 2008 Hybrid? [raywert] by nosirrahg
Jul 06, 2007 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: raywert (Jul 06, 2007 4:44 am)

Ran across that last night myself; seems to further support the theory of the hybrid coming online soon. I keep hearing it will be end of 2007/beginning of 2008 before the new Malibu hits the showrooms; I hope it's sooner instead of later. I've had trouble finding an Aura Green Line to test drive; either production is slow or they can't keep them on the lot. I'm planning to buy by this time next year, so I'm hoping there's plenty of inventory (hybrid and non) to choose from when the time comes.

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