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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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I just read in Autoweek what the expected mileage is supposed to be. Quote: The hybrid version also goes on sale in November. It is rated at 32 mpg highway and 24 mpg city. Wait, I am confused. The current 4 cyl Malibu gets (according to Edmunds) 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. Does that mean that the hybrid will be less fuel efficient? Is that due to the change in EPA mileage reporting methodology? I like the Malibu, simple, understated, gets the job done, but those numbers are underwhelming.
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Replying to: hwyhobo (Aug 31, 2007 6:28 pm) Here's the "new" figures for the 2008 Malibu (from fueleconomy.gov): 2.4L 4-cylinder 24 city/32 highway (hybrid) 2.4L 4-cylinder 22 city/30 highway The "new" figures for the 2007 Malibu are: 2.2L 4-cylinder 21 city/31 highway. For comparison, the "old" EPA figures were 24 city/34 highway for the '07 4-cylinder. I also checked and they list the "old" numbers for the new Malibu hybrid as 28 city/35 highway. Considering my 2000 Impala was rated as 20 city/30 highway, and I've consistently run closer to those numbers than the "new" 17 city/27 highway, I'd think/hope I'd come in closer to the old numbers than the new on any car. Either way it looks like the Malibu hybrid's main advantage will be in increased city mileage improvements.
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Replying to: nosirrahg (Aug 31, 2007 7:57 pm)
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Replying to: hwyhobo (Aug 31, 2007 11:03 pm) On the other hand, the same argument works against the Malibu when you look at the Prius, which gets stellar gas mileage at roughly the same price as the 'bu hybrid. Not having compared the cars side-by-side I don't know if the Malibu is larger/nicer enough to compensate for the lower mileage or not. I also think the fact that the Prius has a unique look that identifies it as a hybrid works in its favor, since driving the Prius makes a statement (and plays a factor in some people choosing it). I honestly think Chevy should put fender skirts or something more distinguishing on the Malibu hybrid than just a few little badges (even if it were an optional thing), so that those who want to flaunt their hybrid status could do so. |
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