| Chevrolet has earlier released an exterior image | | | | more chic look and feel. The car is also equipped |
| of its 2008 Malibu. The vehicle will have its global | | | | with more premium Chevrolet accessories to |
| debut at NAIAS 2007 in January. The new | | | | blend with the striking new face. Enthusiasts are |
| version of the car will arrive at dealerships late | | | | saying that the new Malibu exudes a new level of |
| next year. | | | | sophistication that could compete well in midsize |
| The image, which exposes a partial shot of | | | | car segment. |
| Malibu's front, was released by the automaker | | | | Chevrolet Malibu, named after Malibu, California. |
| purposely. It is in conjunction with its | | | | Said car is available in the United States, Canada, |
| announcement of a $208 million investment in the | | | | Mexico, and Israel. The current version of the car |
| Fairfax, Kansas Assembly plant. Said plant has to | | | | has been built with limited size to make a |
| prepare for the production of the car. | | | | distinction with the larger Impala. The redesigned |
| It can be reflected in the released image that | | | | version, on the other hand, is built on a revised |
| Chevrolet Malibu parts accessories used in the car | | | | version of the long-wheelbase Epsilon platform. |
| include a dual-port grille. The latter mirrors the | | | | Said platform is also used by Aura to complement |
| "new face of Chevrolet." Ed Peper, Chevrolet | | | | accessories for a Saturn car. Aside from Saturn |
| General Manager said, "The 2008 Malibu design is | | | | Aura, the advanced platform is also used to fit |
| expressive and brings new proportions and a | | | | Pontiac accessories in the G6. |
| fresh perspective to the mid-size market. The | | | | Malibu also comes with a redesigned cabin and |
| new Malibu boasts a poised, wheels-at-the-corners | | | | more powerful engine performance. Further, the |
| stance with a longer hood and shorter deck | | | | car maker will no longer be offering the |
| appearance that conveys motion, agility and | | | | wagon-like Malibu Maxx. Chevrolet is reported to |
| attitude." | | | | be concentrating on a new hybrid variant of the |
| It can be recalled that Chevrolet earlier released a | | | | car which will be introduced to the auto market in |
| sneak peak of the car. Said preview features a | | | | 2009. |