Miles around: Hybrid Malibu

91 s-10baja · 07-12-2008, 09:49 PM

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poncho1982 · 07-12-2008, 10:31 PM

WOW, pretty positive review.

I think those guys don't like Japanese cars though........don't know why.

Koasterking · 07-12-2008, 10:55 PM

Wonder how much GM paid these guys.....j/k

pretty good review. Too bad they couldn't test the 6-spd.

91 s-10baja · 07-12-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Koasterking

Wonder how much GM paid these guys.....j/k

pretty good review. Too bad they couldn't test the 6-spd.

OOORRR, too bad GM does NOT put it in the Hybrid!!

eurohazard · 07-12-2008, 11:13 PM

Wow, those guys are annoying......good review though for the Malibu Hybrid! I wonder if these guys ever tested a Camry Hybrid? They mention that Chevy is one of the first to use an engine this size with a hybrid.....but the Camry has had a 2.4 I4 Hybrid for a while now (and then there's the Altima Hybrid w/ a 2.5 I4 using Toyota's hybrid system). Just thinking out loud.

logansowner · 07-13-2008, 12:01 AM

So how much longer till we lose the fake hybrid and get a real 2 mode version?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-13-2008, 01:36 AM

Yeah, sounds like these guys are GM fans. Doesn't sound like they like imports much.

ZvetteGuy · 07-13-2008, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Yeah, sounds like these guys are GM fans. Doesn't sound like they like imports much.

Alright... GM fans... we need more of them now-a-days...

A Bum In A Bus · 07-13-2008, 06:09 AM

I don't think their GM biased necessarily, I think they recognize an excellent product from GM. How many of you have driven and given the new Malibu an up close look, it's a fine little car. I really believe these two are giving the Malibu the same breaks they have been giving Toyota and Honda. GM fans have become are use to being busted in the chops, and usually for not much reason other than Japanese car love by the main stream media. It's a good review of a good product, GM needs lots more of these, good reviews and good products.

windvale · 07-13-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by logansowner

So how much longer till we lose the fake hybrid and get a real 2 mode version?

My understanding is that the two-mode cannot be put into a FWD car. Does anyone else know if this is 100% true ?

zete · 07-13-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by windvale

My understanding is that the two-mode cannot be put into a FWD car. Does anyone else know if this is 100% true ?

I thought it could be, especially as it'll go into the Vue next year, if my memory serves.

I think it doesn't fit into the existing FWD vehicles due to size considerations, but it's effectively the same size as a 4-speed automatic (as the full hybrid tech fits into the transmission housing).

Also, again if memory serves, GM was working on FWD/AWD and truck RWD/AWD while they had Mercedes and BMW help port the system to automotive RWD/AWD. They should all come online by 2010 and I'd not be surprised to see them in cars as varied as the Vue, the Enclave, the next gen Malibu, the CTS, as well as the trucks that currently have them.

goblue · 07-13-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Yeah, sounds like these guys are GM fans. Doesn't sound like they like imports much.

Refreshing, isn't it.

Evo69 · 07-13-2008, 10:33 AM

Yep a positive review with a well placed criticism of the less than stellar miles per gallon fuel savings which could be better.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-13-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZvetteGuy

Alright... GM fans... we need more of them now-a-days...

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Originally Posted by goblue

Refreshing, isn't it.

Very much so.
They should give these two their own TV show.

logansowner · 07-13-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo69

Yep a positive review with a well placed criticism of the less than stellar miles per gallon fuel savings which could be better.

Exactly. The big mistake was not turning the engine off when the AC is on. I live way up here in Nova Scotia and I use the AC from May to October... anyone in the south would need it all the time...so basically you never see a gain from shutting the engine off.

I'd be happier with the much simpler and nearly as efficient 4cyl/6speed.

07-12-2008, 10:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
poncho1982 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 1995 Camaro Z28 Posts: 818	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu WOW, pretty positive review. I think those guys don't like Japanese cars though........don't know why. __________________ "It's starting to hit me like a ....ummmm... two ton heavy thing" Current car: 1995 Camaro Z28 Current Car #2 : 1998 Monte Carlo

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Koasterking 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,427	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu Wonder how much GM paid these guys.....j/k pretty good review. Too bad they couldn't test the 6-spd. __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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eurohazard 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travis AFB, CA Posts: 935	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu Wow, those guys are annoying......good review though for the Malibu Hybrid! I wonder if these guys ever tested a Camry Hybrid? They mention that Chevy is one of the first to use an engine this size with a hybrid.....but the Camry has had a 2.4 I4 Hybrid for a while now (and then there's the Altima Hybrid w/ a 2.5 I4 using Toyota's hybrid system). Just thinking out loud. __________________ - 1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 110k miles - 2006 Nissan Armada 4x4, 27k miles - 1993 Toyota Camry I4 AT, 179k miles - 2007 Coachmen 19flb travel trailer - 2007 Regal 1900 boat: 225 hp FI V6 (GM 4.3)

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logansowner 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Between the puck and the mesh Posts: 1,688	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu So how much longer till we lose the fake hybrid and get a real 2 mode version?

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FenwickHockey65 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 4,858	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu Yeah, sounds like these guys are GM fans. Doesn't sound like they like imports much. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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07-13-2008, 06:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
A Bum In A Bus 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 393	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu I don't think their GM biased necessarily, I think they recognize an excellent product from GM. How many of you have driven and given the new Malibu an up close look, it's a fine little car. I really believe these two are giving the Malibu the same breaks they have been giving Toyota and Honda. GM fans have become are use to being busted in the chops, and usually for not much reason other than Japanese car love by the main stream media. It's a good review of a good product, GM needs lots more of these, good reviews and good products.

07-13-2008, 10:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
Evo69 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 616	Re: Miles around: Hybrid Malibu Yep a positive review with a well placed criticism of the less than stellar miles per gallon fuel savings which could be better. __________________ Certified Lutzist

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