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| 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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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 14, 2006 5:38 am)  but feel free to visit site yourself: http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/index.html
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Replying to: e2helper (Jul 14, 2006 3:53 pm) |
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Replying to: e2helper (Jul 14, 2006 3:53 pm) 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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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 19, 2006 1:28 pm)  - If I see something I can post back I will.
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A national newspaper is looking to interview consumers who are interested in purchasing the Chevy Malibu Hybrid. Please send an e-mail to ctalati edmunds.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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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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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 04, 2007 8:16 pm) http://jalopnik.com/cars/spy-photos/2008-chevrolet-malibu-hybrid-275423.php Ray
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Replying to: raywert (Jul 06, 2007 4:44 am)
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Jul 06, 2007 2:49 pm) At least Chrysler is blindly putting faith in their powertrain warranty...should be good for bankruptcy by 2010 The Malibu will still be a Malibu with GM's famed maintenance expense driving people to well made imports!
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