Article Comments: Detroit Auto Show-2008 Malibu

13 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2007 at 8:00 PM

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Article comments for Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - What is not in doubt is the improvement in the powertrain. Chevrolet ditched the 224-horsepower pushrod 3.5-liter V6 in favor of a 252-hp double-overhead-cam 3.6-liter V6. (more)

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#11 of 13 Re: the 'bu '08 review [csandste] by malibujeff Jun 13, 2007 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Feb 01, 2007 9:00 pm) I posted my opinion of the '08 'bu on the main page. Have got to agree with you concerning lack of marketing of the MAXX, which concept appears to have been abandoned as far as can be assumed from the article. My '05 MAXX hatchback is ideal for me as an avid alpine skier and bike rider. Ski equipment goes into the back hatch with the greatest of ease, it easily swallows my road bicycle, and with some wiggling, will accomodate my over-suspensioned Trek mountain bike. Haven't had that much room since I retired my '78 Malibu Classic Wagon after 210,000 miles! Two weeks ago in Boise Idaho, more than one person asked what kind of car the MAXX was, and how in the world that bicycle fit into the back. Failure to capitolize on the advantages of the MAXX probably cost GM a chunk of the car/SUV cross-over market, of which the MAXX fills just fine for my needs. Had they made it in all wheel drive, would have been the ultimate cross-over, but doesn't do too bad in the winter as FWD with an agressive set of snow tires.
#12 of 13 Finally a mid size sedan that fits by aa5by Nov 13, 2007 (7:54 am)
We were driving an '02 Monte Carlo and enjoying the leg room and the great mileage provided by the smaller motor. Wanting to trade, we wanted to go sedan but didn't want to give up fuel economy so hoped for a mid size. For those who don't like the extra length... it was the deal maker for us. Finally a mid size sedan that fits both the tall and short driver, finally leg comfort in a mid size sedan made possible by the extra length, the adjustable pedals and the telescoping wheel. This design opens the door for thousands who have been forced to choose guzzling SUV's to have leg comfort. We also liked having a choice of engine, and went with the 4 cylinder that is slightly perkier than the small V6 in the Monte Carlo, so we've no concern that it is adequately powered.
#13 of 13 1936oldman by 1936oldone Nov 26, 2007 (8:00 pm)
America don`t need larger car`s with gasoline going higher. The old Malibu was just right, and all it needed was a new body, and some fancy material inside to gussie it up. As far as design goes, I like the fact that Chevrolet had sense enough to leave a good flat surface for the window controls. Unlike Camry with the slanted switches, and a big handle to reach over to boot, but that gas fill up on the right side of any car amazes me. How on earth could any car designer ever put the fill up on the right side?? This is totally inconvenient for the young or old, and it put`s you out in the weather when you exit the car to gas up. Either put it on the left side or put both a left, and right fill up on all automobiles.