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Thread: Saw prototype G8/Caprice/Impala in Rochester MI yesterday

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    It looks like it will be a very nice car. Not one that I would ever buy, but still, I think it looks good and should be very competitive in its segment.
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    A car that size needs a V8. An SS version to keep with the Chevy theme with a V8.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MIEngineer View Post
    It actually doesn't suck. It looks great in person. I wasn't sure of the rear end styling at first and I had my doubts until I looked at the press release/other items but man does it look good. It goes above and beyond what the current Malibu is (and that is a nice car in itself).

    Easily mistaken for something like a G8 with the covers on. I think people will be pleasantly surprised. I plan to take a look at one (or a Cruze) myself.

    The key word there is "looks." That car is total weak sauce. If it can be mistaken for a G8, which is a big car, then a 2.4L 4 banger is going to struggle to kept the car from being rearended when it pulls into 50+mph traffic.

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    Actually the new malibu is very nice.... inside and out.... rides nice, decent power.... (with all things considered... not everyone in the world is looking for a bat out of hell.... very comparable with other sedans for power....)... this will be a winner for GM no doubt!!! there will be doubters but it will suprise many many people.... best sedan GM put out in along time.... (considering fuel economy, price, looks, costs, etc...) in my opinion.... and until you sit, drive one, or see it first hand..... your opinion has no base....
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    Quote Originally Posted by HSV-GTS-300 View Post
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    OK 4 cylinder turbo all-wheel drive with a 6 spd MT. Oh that was going to be the Regal. I like the looks of the Malibu. In fact, it looks better than anything from the Asian market. But the front Chevy emblem would be the first thing to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Panzer Leader View Post
    OK 4 cylinder turbo all-wheel drive with a 6 spd MT. Oh that was going to be the Regal. I like the looks of the Malibu. In fact, it looks better than anything from the Asian market. But the front Chevy emblem would be the first thing to go.
    If that's true, source a bigger turbo or take the taps off the current one and you have a quick little car!
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