New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ Exterior

General Motors has officially debuted the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ahead of its global introduction at the Shanghai Motor Show. The model boasts a completely fresh design inside and out along with more efficient drivetrain options. GM says the new Malibu will compete in over 100 markets, though we have to imagine the vehicle will also be integral to the company's plan to more than double its sales in China by 2015.

As a result, GM has shortened the Malibu overall, though the vehicle is both wider and offers more trunk space and more rear legroom than the previous-generation vehicle. That said, we're told that those back thrones may be a tight fit head-room-wise for taller people.

Additionally, we understand that in the flesh, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu wears more than a passing resemblance to the Lexus GS bloodline, though the squared-off taillamps are likely intended to draw parallels to the muscular Chevrolet Camaro. Unfortunately, those fancy LED pieces will only show up on higher-level LTZ trims. Up front, designers adapted some of the successful features of the last-generation car into a more aggressive aerodynamic shape.

Under the hood, buyers can look forward to a more-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox. The direct-injection mill delivers 190 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, though GM hasn't released any mileage estimates at this point. Hit the jump to check out the full press blast.

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[2003SCT]

@hegedusclaudiu This looks nothing like the Insignia...and few people would say that the Insignia is ugly...especially in top level trim i.e. Regal GA, or Insignia OPC.

[hegedusclaudiu]

it's an ugly american car looking like OPEL INSIGNIA

[zafir24]

i can definitely see an ss coming out of this. put in a v8, a ground effect, sport suspension, it may even compete w/ the charger if they did it right.