Bob Lutz and the New Malibu

[stupidjunk978]

LOL, American cars suck, who has heard of these models outside of the U.S.? European and Japanese cars are driven the world over.

[HakemEX]

My only peeve is the fat C pillar. Other than that, I love it. I am definitely buying one.

[emforty2]

beautiful? chrome molding? wheels..lamp? talking purely aesthethic looks...thats what he's talking about

hey how about engineering and technology and....

how about reliability....and for ONCE please take the top spot from the Camry and Accord they've been on top the last 10 years!!

once consumer have been screwed from the past they're not coming back!!

[emforty2]

talking about purely aesthethics....design cue's ...lovely material etc and the chrome how about reliability....

for once please take the #1 spot from the Camry and the Accord they've been the #1 in the USA way too long...Please

[BamFor07]

Bob Lutz is almost single handedly turning GM around. His passion for cars that Americans want will put GM back on top. Now if only Ford and Chrysler could find a man like him.

[4izm0v]

Love it!

Go Maximum Bob!

[CRCavazos]

That's a man's car. Very well designed. I hope soon GM presents an SS version with a V8 engine. It is a very beautiful car.

[justandretti]

Downsides? The Camry demonstrates a busier ride than Accord and Malibu, the latter of which also stifles more road and wind noise. The interior, although roomy, comfortable, and straightforward, is arguably the blandest of the group with its "acres of sickly gray plastic" that come across "awfully industrial next to the stylish Malibu," per St. Antoine. Plus, similar to the Altima's, the Camry's steering feels too light and anesthetized.

[jdavis57]

I ordered one last month. Can't wait!

[mos6507]

Most important detail on this clip is the message in the dash: "22 mpg average"

[bgoldrock]

I have to say it's definately one of the best-looking cars that GM has put out, in a long time however; I noticed that they did copy a lot of other mfg's designs; from the tailights, body, interior and wheels, etc. Kinda looks like a VW Passat or Toyota. Otherwise, it's pretty nice and I'm sure it will sell well for GM.

[rjp874]

i love it

[JKennedy1612]

Big improvement.

[xLivingindoubt]

blah...I had a 03 model..it was just crap

no thank you gm never again....I'll stick with my honda accord

[angelortega]

absoluteley beautiful

[masterpsychosis]

I'm glad GM is investing its time making the interior more attractive. I look back at my 2001 camaro and all that plastic, boring interior compares nothing to what GM is doing now... even the new 08' CTS looks awesome with the new ambient interior lighting.

[hybridlancer2004]

I have a 1998 Malibu with only 14,072 miles on it! and im getting this 2008!! Excellent detail and very clean lines I LOVE IT!!! GM WELL DONE!!!

[soccer4ever]

GM needs hybrids or Toyota will put it out of business

[ilalfisto]

Remarkable - a GM car not made in Australia or Germany that doesn't look like garbage.

Still, Lutz has made pretty cars before - let's see if the front axles stay in the diff longer than his LH Chryslers.

[eickh1ja]

Aside from the awsome car, what a job GM has done on the Ren Cen looks awsome.

[MCADJim]

That is such a good-looking car. If it drives anything like the Saturn Aura it's a platform-mate with the American public is STUPID if they don't buy these. I know the two previous Malibus have been hyped up as Camry/Accord killers and both failed miserably, and I'm not going to say this Malibu is going to be an Accord/Camry killer either--the Accord and Camry are just too deeply entrenched--but it'll be a great car for Chevy, and I can't wait to get in and drive one.

[usa1mac]

Nice car. I like the Aura better though.

[JesdaG]

Not my style, but very well executed.

[JeffInDFW]

I had no interest in this car until I saw one at the State Fair of Texas car show. In person, this car REALLY impresses if you look at it with an open mind. Attention to detail shows up everywhere you look. This is not the same GM from 10 years ago, or even 5 years ago. Bob Lutz has had time to work his magic, and they really are finally putting out cars worth a fair consideration.

[Mahdi786FWE]

The new 08 Chevy Malibu is simply a stunning car! Very nice. I'm sure GM will sell tons of them.

[mrivera1]

Very nice car. It is going to sell in numbers!

[anthonyjcassino]

Great job, GM. Hopefully the great debuts will keep on coming.

[Bogt]

Ehm the wipers are just from bosch and are seen on almost all new europe cars. And the Icon that's in the headlight (lenscap) comes from the VW Golf (1997)

[Bogt]

Side markers? That's crappy on this car. An European VW Polo (Cheap city car) has them beautifully put away into the mirrors.

[rhvfd10]

Bob sounds like he has a cold.

Great car though!

[HeavyWinds]

Good start...now please dont let that same model stay on the market for 12 years...

[paranoyd]

It's the nicest car GM has ever created. But frankly it lacks the modern look of Japanese cars inside and out. Especially the interior of the Camry and Accord.

[emantabrizi]

I love the design...except for those taillights.

What happened THERE?

[Paradiddler45]

Overall it appears to be a big step over the last generation... aka it doesn't burn my corneas when I look at it. GM is slowly improving, and it's evident in this vehicle.

[falcontwin]

From the front it looks like a toyota camry altise crossed with a holden commpdore from the back. look them up before abusing me.

[TheBowerbird]

The first domestic that I'm considering in years. Fantastic job all around. One can only hope that GM keeps up this trend. Fit, finish, and aesthetics are key, and this car seems to deliver. Now then, get this puppy out there to the auto journalists so we can hear how it drives!

[SLIDEBABYSLIDE]

Wow, im a lexus and toyota owner. i HATE to say this, but this car is really luxuries . It looks really nice very,very grown up car. I will be looking forward for more of gm's cars.Keep on the good work. No more crappy car's from you guys.

[mikeb1444]

That is really nice. It doesn't have a cheap smile. It looks like a formidable piece of equipment.

[krnyoun]

I like it, but to me, it seems strangely familiar to the new Cadilac CTS. That's just me though.

[sparta18]

awesome

[azzman420]

The rear looks like ass. What's with chevrolet designers not using wrap around taillights? And the logo headlamp camp is nothing new, VW has it, amongst others.

[001FJ]

WOW! This used to be one of my least favourite cars! Very well done--excellent. I must say though, I find the back end not matching the rest of the car in looks.

[td241]

Bob, get over your cold soon! Love you and the Malibu lots.

[patricknjn]

Beautiful car, inside and out. Great job, GM.

[DDFireHawK]

i love it!

[CountryComesToTown]

Bob I never thought I would say that a Malibu was a beautiful car but you and your team at GM have outdone yourself. The 2008 Malibu is absolutely beautiful and definitely a home run. Congratulations on a world class new Chevrolet! -Jim

[jdornbos]

Jim, I could not agree more. I am actually considering buying this car when it comes out.

Can't wait.

-Jim D