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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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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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Replying to: g3arh3ad (Aug 24, 2007 3:50 pm) The 2 MPG gain of the Malibu Hybrid doesn't sound like much, but it's about a 10% gain, at a price point that should be several thousands less than the Camry hybrid. I think it'll prove to be a good compromise until the Volt arrives.
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Aug 25, 2007 9:59 am) The Volt is based on technology that does not currently exist. The supposition that the mass population will want a plug in is not what is being exhibited by the buying public! Methinks they will screw up even this mild hybrid.
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Replying to: g3arh3ad (Aug 27, 2007 4:22 pm) Methinks a lot of folks will deride the Malibu/Aura hybrids because they don't get the gas mileage of a Camry hybrid...but you'll see the Malibu/Aura drivers sitting a little higher in their vehicles because they've got a few extra thou' in their back pockets that the Camry hybrid driver will never drive long enough to recoup the difference. Do the math and the Camry hybrid makes no sense. The Prius does, if you don't need much room. Obviously I haven't seen a Malibu in person, let alone driven one, so I hesitate to say it's the best compromise between Camry-size and Prius-efficiency and cost; but it's a step in the right direction (though I think the Volt setup will make it irrelevant once it hits the streets). I'm hoping to delay my next car purchase for a couple of years, but if I had to make a purchase next year the Malibu Hybrid would be the car I'd look at first, and compare everything else to. |
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