2016 Chevrolet Malibu Teased

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Apparently, this is the next-gen Chevrolet Malibu.

According to GM, the Malibu will shed 300 lbs and gain a 4-inch longer wheelbase – can you say “Chinese market”? The BMW Gran Coupe-like shape might be a bit too radical for buyers on our shores. Maybe they should call it “Malibu Maxx”.

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  • Hummer Hummer on Mar 04, 2015

    Those damn hips that don't actually allow interior room, but make the exterior unnecessarily larger, need to die a fast painful death.

  • Dtremit Dtremit on Mar 04, 2015

    Hopefully the new platform will also help remedy the B pillar "pinch point" for taller drivers.

  • Akear Akear on Mar 04, 2015

    I rented a 2013 Malibu and was surprised how much better it was than my 2009 Malibu. In place of the old ION/Cobalt radio system was a nice modern navigation display. The transmission hunting evident in GM cars from the last decade was gone. I guess this is further proof there are no longer any bad cars, but different degrees of good cars.

    • Kjb911 Kjb911 on Mar 05, 2015

      My 14 feels a lot better in the rear space department thanks to the redesigned seats as well as the 2LZ is a hoot on back roads thanks to a competent ride. At least in my highest trim level I prefer the Malibu over the fusion...now only if they offer a manual I'll be sold otherwise, a regal is in my near future!

  • 64andahalf 64andahalf on Mar 05, 2015

    If it has four doors, it really should have rear headroom. I personally feel the same way about a two door car with a back seat (BRZ, I am looking at you), but am not going to the mat to argue that.

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