7hm Turbocharged February 22, 2016 Share February 22, 2016 You may wish to know that the current Opel Insignia shared the same Epsilon II chassis as the Malibu and many parts are shared too. And although we can't get it in SG, Both Gen 8 and the 2016 Gen 9 Malibu can be ordered with the wonderful 250hp 2L Ecotec Turbo engine in the USA... That engine is also used in the Insignia and it was once offered in SG too. Now you know why Chevy and Opel are sold together in SG? haha.. Actually the 2016 rear mimics the current Corvette according to GM. While the Gen 8 Malibu tailights we have in SG mimics the preFL Camaro obviously. All are fully intentional efforts by GM to offer some family resemblence. The Gen 9 Malibu recieved flak from some auto journalists in the USA for trying to look too Korean. I mean, the rear end does look alot like the Sonata or the new Azera. Although the interior drew praises in general. Our Gen 8 looks quite nice from the side imo... The classic coke bottle styling thats so in rage during the late 60s is evident in the Gen 8 Malibu... The 2016 model... sadly looses this styling element. The 2016 one went for the fastback coupe-like look. I have little doubt it is an attempt to challenge the Ford Fusion, which is still considered one of the most stylish in the mid-size class. Each has its own appeal. I do like the Malibu both G8 and the 2016, but front end of the G8 Malibu is rather bland. The Camaro esque rear is nice if not a bit oddly proportioned. Don't tell me you saw me? I today saw one grayish specimen in Hougang area ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic February 22, 2016 Share February 22, 2016 Malibu is one of the best looking car. Timeless looks, especially the rear LED lamps when lighted. Yeah and so much nicer than the new one. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 The 2016 one went for the fastback coupe-like look. I have little doubt it is an attempt to challenge the Ford Fusion, which is still considered one of the most stylish in the mid-size class. Each has its own appeal. I do like the Malibu both G8 and the 2016, but front end of the G8 Malibu is rather bland. The Camaro esque rear is nice if not a bit oddly proportioned. I today saw one grayish specimen in Hougang area The rear was tapered off considerably in a bid to make the Malibu suit European tastes for 'small' cars. But the rest of the car is still so big LOL If u think the the factory tailight setup is not good looking enough, wanna try buying this from taobao? http://world.taobao.com/item/41252476930.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.SpZBAN#detail You get a Malibu wearing glasses taillight LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 The rear was tapered off considerably in a bid to make the Malibu suit European tastes for 'small' cars. But the rest of the car is still so big LOL If u think the the factory tailight setup is not good looking enough, wanna try buying this from taobao? http://world.taobao.com/item/41252476930.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.SpZBAN#detail You get a Malibu wearing glasses taillight LOL Thought Malibu original tail lights already LED? to me it really just seems like they are targetting the Ford Fusion... they went the same "coupe-like" style Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Thought Malibu original tail lights already LED? to me it really just seems like they are targetting the Ford Fusion... they went the same "coupe-like" styleL Lower end Malibu LS in USA and China came with conventional light bulbs tailight. Headlights are also non HID with zero LED inside. Well anything to make your Malibu looked special mah. These new fused neon lights LED are the rage now in Europe. Many Hyundai and Kia offers such lights as well too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7hm Turbocharged February 23, 2016 Share February 23, 2016 Lower end Malibu LS in USA and China came with conventional light bulbs tailight. Headlights are also non HID with zero LED inside. Well anything to make your Malibu looked special mah. These new fused neon lights LED are the rage now in Europe. Many Hyundai and Kia offers such lights as well too ya... fibreoptic LED lights are the in thing now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear February 24, 2016 Share February 24, 2016 ya... fibreoptic LED lights are the in thing now So much so that C n C retrofit the antique Lancers locally before sale with these so called EagleEyes tailamps so that the antique Lancers can remain...ermm... 'appealing' to buyers.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic10 Clutched February 25, 2016 Share February 25, 2016 Chevy fan base really very little locally Even in MCF, there isn't any threads catered for the new cruze or sonic etc as compared to other makes. Agree bro! Just got a Sonic hatchback but seems like no avenue to talk abt it =/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear February 29, 2016 Share February 29, 2016 (edited) A quick comparo between our G8 Malibu vs the new G9 2016 Malibu Edited February 29, 2016 by Cheefarn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear February 29, 2016 Share February 29, 2016 Hmmm I don't know why my youtube videos didn't get embedded Here they are once again https://youtu.be/8bM0yiB6n9A https://youtu.be/OUdrpKVAz10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acosean 1st Gear March 1, 2016 Share March 1, 2016 I really love the 2016 Malibu - it is indeed very high-tech and contemporary. However, our Asian market's version is not even having the 2015 version, but only the 2014/2013 version! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear March 7, 2016 Share March 7, 2016 I really love the 2016 Malibu - it is indeed very high-tech and contemporary. However, our Asian market's version is not even having the 2015 version, but only the 2014/2013 version! Actually that bumper was a last min ditch effort to try to make the Gen8 Malibu looked ermm... more interesting. Its a direct bolt on replacment bumper... Just order an oriignal one from Amazon, ship it over and have it spray painted here and install. It fits all existing headlights and foglamps bezels and mounting points, no mods neccessary. But IMHO, I still prefer our current original bumper look. The new bumper made the Malibu looked abit nose heavy and not very sleek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouyi 3rd Gear May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 The new Malibu has just been launched in Korea: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2016/04/388_203570.html Since Singapore's Malibu is sourced from Korea, hope that a Singapore launch will not be too far off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 [media] https://youtu.be/5Vdc3iEDPUA[/media] The new Malibu has just been launched in Korea: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2016/04/388_203570.html Since Singapore's Malibu is sourced from Korea, hope that a Singapore launch will not be too far off. Yup yup... This time... 2L Turbo Ecotec with 250hp and 350NM of torque 8 speed, yes 8 speed Aisin Warner AT. wheelbase stretched a whopping 100mm to 2830mm... Our Gen 8 Malibu at 2730mm only, which is stingy no doubt. Hope we really get the full spec LTZ trim this time... my Malibu is not a 'true' LTZ model despite wearing the top spec LTZ model name LOL... heated steering wheels, heated front seats, mem function for the front seats, lane departure warning and window curtain airbags all deleted from the local model I expect the airbag count to be reverted to normal for the Gen 9 Malibu in SG... and the lane departure warning also... Thank god GM didnt see the need to install auto start stop thingy to the 2L engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouyi 3rd Gear May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 Cheefarn, the current Gen 8 Malibu in Singapore only 4 airbags ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheefarn 5th Gear May 10, 2016 Share May 10, 2016 Cheefarn, the current Gen 8 Malibu in Singapore only 4 airbags ? Yes, should be 6 as found in all other countries where the Gen 8 Malibu was sold... well except Bolehland... where they got the same 4 airbags as we do... In North America, Gen 8 Malibu came with 10 airbags... 2 below the front dash, and side airbags for the rear passengers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarsAndMe 2nd Gear May 20, 2016 Share May 20, 2016 Will definitely get one if alpine price it reasonably without removing the usable features Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phmaksg Clutched June 25, 2016 Share June 25, 2016 Dear Chevy mates I would like to highlight to you beware of the workshop at AMK that services Chevy car. I had a very bad experience with the workshop and I will never be back there anymore. Just to GIVE A Heads up to all Chevy owners ! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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