[coaster.n3rd]

Want to clear up a few things here that we have been reading regarding the 2009 Aura. *=on malibu as well

1.Stability Control standard on ALL models *
2.Bluetooth included in PCM Preferred Package (LT Only for Malibu, Not available on LS)
3.(hold on to your hats, gents) 6-speed Auto standard on all Aura models.) (except hybrid)optional and extra cost on 1Lt Malibu
4. Side Marker Lamps stay on Aura, removed from Malibu.
5. Chrome Ding Guard removed from Aura.
6.Paddle Shifters Standard on ALL Auras including 4 cyl. With exception of Hybrid
7. Power Adjustable pedals deleted. *

 

[PA Dweller]

Will the ding guards still be optional on the Malibu? WTF with the Side Marker Lamps? I thought they were going to stay on the Malibu but be re-named.

 

[coaster.n3rd]

Will the ding guards still be optional on the Malibu? WTF with the Side Marker Lamps? I thought they were going to stay on the Malibu but be re-named.

Not sure on Ding Guard availability for Malibu.

The trainer did say that Chevy can now say they only have 11 Bow-Tie's on the car as opposed to 13.

 

[autofan]

Not sure on Ding Guard availability for Malibu.

For 2008, the side moldings are a $150 option on Malibus. According to the 2009 Order Guide, they we still be available on all but LTZ models. Who knows why you can't get them on a LTZ. You could obviously still order them from the dealer.

 

[PA Dweller]

Not sure on Ding Guard availability for Malibu.

The trainer did say that Chevy can now say they only have 11 Bow-Tie's on the car as opposed to 13.

Oh, hopefully it will still be a dealer installed option.

For 2008, the side moldings are a $150 option on Malibus. According to the 2009 Order Guide, they we still be available on all but LTZ models. Who knows why you can't get them on a LTZ. You could obviously still order them from the dealer.

What? Thats stupid. As long as its optional, people up here are careless and just fling their doors open. One guy even had enough balls to do it while I was in the vehicle.

 

[coaster.n3rd]

What? Thats stupid. As long as its optional, people up here are careless and just fling their doors open. One guy even had enough balls to do it while I was in the vehicle.

Not sure how well they work on the Malibu, but they serve no real function on the Aura because of where they are located.

 

[CrunkedRL]

Wow I'm glad they deleted the side marker lights on the Malibu. This is a euro feature that should have been made available exclusively to the Aura.

 

[Family Man]

Not sure how well they work on the Malibu, but they serve no real function on the Aura because of where they are located.

While they may serve much of a purpose, they lend a little class to the car, in my view anyway.

Nice to see the 6 speed making its way throughout the line up.

 

[PA Dweller]

Not sure how well they work on the Malibu, but they serve no real function on the Aura because of where they are located.

Well I wanted something that looks stylish and protects the doors. Is it true power adjustable pedals are being removed from the Malibu? Why?

 

[coaster.n3rd]

Well I wanted something that looks stylish and protects the doors. Is it true power adjustable pedals are being removed from the Malibu? Why?

Not sure why... I just know they were deleted from Epsilon. This includes G6

 

[nsap]

Well I wanted something that looks stylish and protects the doors. Is it true power adjustable pedals are being removed from the Malibu? Why?

I doubt the take-rate of adjustable pedals was all that high. I never see an Epsilon with them.

 

[PA Dweller]

I guess that makes sense, such a feature isn't a big deal to me anyway.

 

[civilzues]

I doubt the take-rate of adjustable pedals was all that high. I never see an Epsilon with them.

I had them on my G6. I used them ONCE! to set them. but if a short/tall person was to buy it would make more sense then me ( I am average height)

 

[MCGARRETT]

I move them sometimes on my G6 just to make sure that they are still working.


HA!

 

[FenwickHockey65]

^^ Yeah, I mean, how many times will you need to adjust the pedals if you're the only one driving the car? It's a nice feature to have...but practicality-wise...

 

[Ronald McChevy]

why no six-speed on the hybrid?

 

[Astra RL]

So I guess the base price will increase with the addition of the six speed auto. Also, will the 3.6 be available on the XE?

 

[PA Dweller]

^^ Yeah, I mean, how many times will you need to adjust the pedals if you're the only one driving the car? It's a nice feature to have...but practicality-wise...

Its mainly useful if you have drivers of different sizes in the driver seat.

 

[DuSpinnst]

why no six-speed on the hybrid?

BAS only works with the 4. BAS+ will work with the 6.

 

[Ronald McChevy]

BAS only works with the 4. BAS+ will work with the 6.

ah i see. i wonder if the 6-speed paired with the 4-cylinder will actually get better mileage than the hybrid (or at least equal).