New Malibu starts under $23,000, Hybrid Malibu to join lineup as well

**Tideland Prius** · 10-03-2007, 02:03 PM

General Motors announced pricing on the important new Chevrolet Malibu model earlier this week. The basic LS model opens the bidding at $22,995. A well equipped 1LT package Malibu takes the price up to $24,895, while a fully loaded LTZ model comes in at $33,610.

"This is GM's attempt to get back into the passenger car market," said automotive industry analyst Erich Merkle. Aside from the competitive pricing, GM is also backing the car with a massive advertising campaign. The importance of Malibu for GM cannot be overlooked.

Two engines are available to suit a variety of needs. The first is a 169 horsepower, 2.4 litre four-cylinder, while a 252 horsepower V6 can be fitted for added performance and power. A six speed automatic transmission comes with the V6, and will be offered on the four-cylinder mill starting this spring too- a segment first.

"Malibu is built to be the best midsize car in the market and is loaded with standard features that many competitors don't offer at any price," said Marc Comeau, vice president of Sales, Service and Marketing for GM of Canada. "The design team focused on the attributes that mattered most to midsize car buyers. Malibu has great performance, fuel economy and refinement, packaged in a clean contemporary design that carries the new face of Chevrolet."

A hybrid model will also join the lineup, with a starting price of just $26,995.

Source: Auto123.com

JackDodge · 10-03-2007, 02:17 PM

Unless GM fixes the body integrity problems (seals, wind noise, water leaks, fit and finish) that the Malibu is still prone to, it'll never be the Camry killer that they want it to be. The hybrid is mild and adds perhaps two mpg over the gas-only version. Reliability is above average but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Camry hybrid which is a much better value. I predict that it'll be considered a flag-waver special that will only appeal to Union-Made fanatics unless they clean up the body integrity problems.

malorn · 10-03-2007, 02:37 PM

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Unless GM fixes the body integrity problems (seals, wind noise, water leaks, fit and finish) that the Malibu is still prone to, it'll never be the Camry killer that they want it to be. The hybrid is mild and adds perhaps two mpg over the gas-only version. Reliability is above average but if I had to choose, I'd go with the Camry hybrid which is a much better value. I predict that it'll be considered a flag-waver special that will only appeal to Union-Made fanatics unless they clean up the body integrity problems.
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Jack it is aiming right at the Camry and much like the silverado has blunted the new tundra, i think it will cut into the Camry and Accord sales. GM is really getting its game face on. Jim Press said in January when he saw the car that it is a "game-changer".

crypter · 10-03-2007, 04:36 PM

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Jim Press said in January when he saw the car that it is a "game-changer".
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Interesting that he didn't say it was a "game-winner". Even more interesting will be the actual sales numbers to compare against the Camry and Accord. GM certainly needs to pull something out

and address the issues that plague their cars and perpetuate the poor image they have, especially compared to their Asian counterparts...

We'll see...

malorn · 10-03-2007, 04:50 PM

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Interesting that he didn't say it was a "game-winner". Even more interesting will be the actual sales numbers to compare against the Camry and Accord. GM certainly needs to pull something out

and address the issues that plague their cars and perpetuate the poor image they have, especially compared to their Asian counterparts...

We'll see...
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I was at Malibu launch meeting this week and GM knows they will have to disrupt the Camry/Accord buyers to get their consideration. You are right, time will tell, but the new Camry and especially the new Accord are down right ugly.

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General Motors announced pricing on the important new Chevrolet Malibu model earlier this week. The basic LS model opens the bidding at $22,995. A well equipped 1LT package Malibu takes the price up to $24,895, while a fully loaded LTZ model comes in at $33,610.
A hybrid model will also join the lineup, with a starting price of just $26,995.

Source: Auto123.com
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Tideland, all of your pricing info is wrong. The LS model starts]$19,995

The LTZ with everything including extra cost paint is $28,415.

Model Year: 2008 Division: Chevrolet Retail Car Allocation Group: MALIBU

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN: Priority: 99
Charge-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Stock No: Quantity: 1
Ship-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN:
Stock No: Quantity: 1
Preferred Equipment Group †
PEG: 1LZ
MSRP: $28,415.00
Invoice: $27,002.28
GMS: $26,041.68
Supplier: $27,206.81

Color Primary Color: 80U - Red Jewel Tintcoat

Trim 342: Cocoa / Cashmere Leather-appointed seating

Options

B50: Floor mats, premium carpeted front and rear
CF5: Sunroof, power $800.00
DE1: Window shade, manual on the backglass
FE9: Emissions, Federal requirements
K05: Engine block heater $75.00
KV1: Power Center, rear
LY7: Engine, 3.6L DOHC V6 SFI
MH2: Transmission, 6-speed automatic
NW2: Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) 10-spoke, ultra bright aluminum
PDD: Rear Power Package $250.00
U2K: XM Satellite Radio
US9: Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback
VK3: License plate bracket, front

Rae Vynn · 10-03-2007, 04:56 PM

As I've mentioned before, I had a Malibu ('01), and I'd never own one again!
My Prius was a definite UPGRADE from the Malibu, in every category.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-03-2007, 04:59 PM

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I was at Malibu launch meeting this week and GM knows they will have to disrupt the Camry/Accord buyers to get their consideration. You are right, time will tell, but the new Camry and especially the new Accord are down right ugly.
Tideland, all of your pricing info is wrong. The LS model starts]$19,995

The LTZ with everything including extra cost paint is $28,415.

Model Year: 2008 Division: Chevrolet Retail Car Allocation Group: MALIBU

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN: Priority: 99
Charge-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Stock No: Quantity: 1
Ship-to: XXXXXX BFC: 00001

Model: 1ZK69 - Malibu: LTZ Sedan Order Type: TRE-Retail Stock
DAN:
Stock No: Quantity: 1
Preferred Equipment Group †
PEG: 1LZ
MSRP: $28,415.00
Invoice: $27,002.28
GMS: $26,041.68
Supplier: $27,206.81

Color Primary Color: 80U - Red Jewel Tintcoat

Trim 342: Cocoa / Cashmere Leather-appointed seating

Options

B50: Floor mats, premium carpeted front and rear
CF5: Sunroof, power $800.00
DE1: Window shade, manual on the backglass
FE9: Emissions, Federal requirements
K05: Engine block heater $75.00
KV1: Power Center, rear
LY7: Engine, 3.6L DOHC V6 SFI
MH2: Transmission, 6-speed automatic
NW2: Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) 10-spoke, ultra bright aluminum
PDD: Rear Power Package $250.00
U2K: XM Satellite Radio
US9: Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and MP3 playback
VK3: License plate bracket, front
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Malorn, please read carefully before comment

1. It's not my wording, it's the article's wording

2. It's in CANADIAN DOLLARS.

malorn · 10-03-2007, 05:00 PM

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Malorn, please read carefully before comment

1. It's not my wording, it's the article's wording

2. It's in CANADIAN DOLLARS.
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My apologies then. Isn't the canadian dollar trading about even with the Amercian dollar?

**Tideland Prius** · 10-03-2007, 05:03 PM

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My apologies then. Isn't the canadian dollar trading about even with the Amercian dollar?
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Yes it is. Last time I checked it was Cdn$1 = US$1.0071

Shows you the discrepancy in pricing, eh?

malorn · 10-03-2007, 05:14 PM

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Yes it is. Last time I checked it was Cdn$1 = US$1.0071

Shows you the discrepancy in pricing, eh?
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Is it like that for all vehicles?

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Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	General Motors announced pricing on the important new Chevrolet Malibu model earlier this week. The basic LS model opens the bidding at $22,995. A well equipped 1LT package Malibu takes the price up to $24,895, while a fully loaded LTZ model comes in at $33,610. "This is GM's attempt to get back into the passenger car market," said automotive industry analyst Erich Merkle. Aside from the competitive pricing, GM is also backing the car with a massive advertising campaign. The importance of Malibu for GM cannot be overlooked. Two engines are available to suit a variety of needs. The first is a 169 horsepower, 2.4 litre four-cylinder, while a 252 horsepower V6 can be fitted for added performance and power. A six speed automatic transmission comes with the V6, and will be offered on the four-cylinder mill starting this spring too- a segment first. "Malibu is built to be the best midsize car in the market and is loaded with standard features that many competitors don't offer at any price," said Marc Comeau, vice president of Sales, Service and Marketing for GM of Canada. "The design team focused on the attributes that mattered most to midsize car buyers. Malibu has great performance, fuel economy and refinement, packaged in a clean contemporary design that carries the new face of Chevrolet." A hybrid model will also join the lineup, with a starting price of just $26,995. Source: Auto123.com __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

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