Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011?

**nsap** · 08-11-2009, 06:53 PM

Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011?
We're hearing GM has pushed up the Epsilon II Malibu.
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August 11, 2009
By: Nick Saporito

During last month's Board of Directors meeting at the new General Motors Company the nearly all-new Board asked GM management to pull ahead certain new products to get them on the market sooner. GM stated today in a press conference that they have 24 new products coming between now and 2011; all being cars or crossovers. While GM cannot push ahead all 24 future product programs, they are apparently going to try to push ahead a few to appease their new Board. GMI is hearing that one of those is the next-generation Chevrolet Malibu.

There has been a lot of talk about the new Malibu in the last few days. Yesterday and today many members of the public were lucky enough to view the new car in the flesh and comments have been abound regarding what they saw. Reports from the event suggest a new stunning design, new luxurious interior and a "large screen" in the center of the dash. It has been well known that the next-generation Malibu would be on the all-new Epsilon II platform that underpins the Opel Insignia and all-new Buick LaCrosse. The Malibu is expected to remain close to the same size as today's car, with possibly shorter overall length.

GMI was told today by sources that the all-new Malibu has been pushed ahead to a January 2011 launch. This is up several months from the former date of "late 2011." The car will be a 2012 model-year vehicle and be built at the Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant. Additional production will take place at Oshawa, Ontario if needed.

Cruze

To clarify, GMI was told today that as of right now the Cruze has NOT been pushed ahead, however it is being considered. Our sources said that the Cruze could be pushed up to a March 2010 launch, but it is still unclear if the time line for the Cruze launch will change from the current summer/fall 2010.

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Z28x · 08-11-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nsap

Cruze

To clarify, GMI was told today that as of right now the Cruze has NOT been pushed ahead, however it is being considered. Our sources said that the Cruze could be pushed up to a March 2010 launch

THat would be very smart. Cruze needs to be out ASAP and needs to beat the new Civic and Focus to market and the 40mpg mark.

dindak · 08-11-2009, 07:04 PM

A new Malibu only 4 years after the current? That's whack!

FenwickHockey65 · 08-11-2009, 07:05 PM

Good news about the Malibu...

And if GM has any sense at all, they will move up the Cruze's launch.

fp115 · 08-11-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Good news about the Malibu...

And if GM has any sense at all, they will move up the Cruze's launch.

Its all about money, the possibility for the retooling to accelerate and whether suppliers can adapt to the new timeline.

glembke · 08-11-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Z28x

THat would be very smart. Cruze needs to be out ASAP and needs to beat the new Civic and Focus to market and the 40mpg mark.

The Nex-Gen Civic is at least 2 years out. GM has them beat as of now.

01IntrigueGX · 08-11-2009, 07:19 PM

If this is true, that means that the "Malibu" nameplate has had three designs out since the current (2006-2011) Camry was released (2004-2008, 2008-2011?, 2011?-on), and two near-complete redesigns since the current Camry has been out (2008 and 2011).

Interesting.

dewey9315 · 08-11-2009, 07:19 PM

Volt in late-2010, Malibu in early 2011, Cruze not too long after that.

I like it!

96ss47 · 08-11-2009, 07:23 PM

Great news for the Malibu! Now what about the Implala?

Evo69 · 08-11-2009, 07:35 PM

This is good news. We need a new Impala too.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-11-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01IntrigueGX

If this is true, that means that the "Malibu" nameplate has had three designs out since the current (2006-2011) Camry was released (2004-2008, 2008-2011?, 2011?-on), and two near-complete redesigns since the current Camry has been out (2008 and 2011).

Interesting.

And with that design schedule, GM has managed to stay ahead of the camry. Remember how toyota scrambled to get the camry to 33 MPG after the Malibu's drivetrain was tweaked to hit that figure?

jbernie · 08-11-2009, 07:42 PM

The pull aheads are good news, a new Malibu will be good to show new GM is different as they will be bringing new models to market much sooner than they had been known to do.

As to the Cruize, and also the Volt. Pull aheads are great, but getting both of these vehicles right is much more important. There is nothing to gain and almost everything to lose if they pull ahead these two models and fail. Get it right and they will succeed.

vibecar · 08-11-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96ss47

Great news for the Malibu! Now what about the Implala?

Exactly, what about the Impala ? Is there any news about the Impala because this car needs an update and soon.

GMusa · 08-11-2009, 07:48 PM

I wouldnt doubt it. GM said they want to move up the launch dates of all their upcoming cars.

Suziebob · 08-11-2009, 07:50 PM

The Malibu, in my eyes, is more important than the Cruze or the Volt. It absolutely must stay fresh. What this also tells me is that there is a good chance GM is very far ahead on the Impala, or will be scrapping it entirely. One or the other. There's no way they can justify redesigning the Malibu twice during one Impala cycle. Something is up with the Impala. Maybe it is secretly going to be a game changer along the lines of the rest of the GM lineup.

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nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,720	Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011? Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011? *We're hearing GM has pushed up the Epsilon II Malibu.* www.gminsidenews.com August 11, 2009 By: Nick Saporito During last month's Board of Directors meeting at the new General Motors Company the nearly all-new Board asked GM management to pull ahead certain new products to get them on the market sooner. GM stated today in a press conference that they have 24 new products coming between now and 2011; all being cars or crossovers. While GM cannot push ahead all 24 future product programs, they are apparently going to try to push ahead a few to appease their new Board. GMI is hearing that one of those is the next-generation Chevrolet Malibu. There has been a lot of talk about the new Malibu in the last few days. Yesterday and today many members of the public were lucky enough to view the new car in the flesh and comments have been abound regarding what they saw. Reports from the event suggest a new stunning design, new luxurious interior and a "large screen" in the center of the dash. It has been well known that the next-generation Malibu would be on the all-new Epsilon II platform that underpins the Opel Insignia and all-new Buick LaCrosse. The Malibu is expected to remain close to the same size as today's car, with possibly shorter overall length. GMI was told today by sources that the all-new Malibu has been pushed ahead to a January 2011 launch. This is up several months from the former date of "late 2011." The car will be a 2012 model-year vehicle and be built at the Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant. Additional production will take place at Oshawa, Ontario if needed. Cruze To clarify, GMI was told today that as of right now the Cruze has NOT been pushed ahead, however it is being considered. Our sources said that the Cruze could be pushed up to a March 2010 launch, but it is still unclear if the time line for the Cruze launch will change from the current summer/fall 2010. Stay with GMInsidenews for the latest on GM! __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

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GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	Re: Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011? I wouldnt doubt it. GM said they want to move up the launch dates of all their upcoming cars. __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

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Suziebob 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southwestern Virginia Drives: 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Posts: 667	Re: Rumored: New Malibu Coming Jan. 2011? The Malibu, in my eyes, is more important than the Cruze or the Volt. It absolutely must stay fresh. What this also tells me is that there is a good chance GM is very far ahead on the Impala, or will be scrapping it entirely. One or the other. There's no way they can justify redesigning the Malibu twice during one Impala cycle. Something is up with the Impala. Maybe it is secretly going to be a game changer along the lines of the rest of the GM lineup.

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