2008 Malibu Interior

[bostonspider]

Nice looking... I like the two tone

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FOR RELEASE: 2006-11-21

Chevrolet to unveil all-new 2008 Malibu in January

DETROIT, Mich. – Chevrolet confirmed today that the all-new 2008 Malibu will be unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and released a sneak peek of one of the car’s available two-tone interiors, which demonstrates a new level of refinement in the extremely competitive mid-size car segment.

“The next-generation Chevrolet Malibu's interior showcases the precision and detailed execution that will differentiate it among the mid-size car segment,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet General Manager. “The 2008 Chevy Malibu will offer a number of striking and progressive interiors that use premium materials to demonstrate quality and value not seen before in this segment.”

In the sneak peek photograph, the roomier Malibu cabin showcases Chevy's classic dual cockpit design.

The new Malibu builds on the success of its current model, which garnered many awards such as the 2005 J.D. Power Initial Quality Award and the 2006 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Top Safety Picks” silver medal.

[Drew Dowdell]

Where did you get that?

[bowtie_dude]

Ho-ho-HOLY $h!, thats nice! Thats 10 times f@#king better than the Camry's interior. Though GM had better offer nav in the damn thing.

[bostonspider]

I saw it in The Car Lounge first, but it is on autodeadline as well, with this caption:

The all-new Chevrolet Malibu will be unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it was confirmed by General Motors Tuesday, November 21, 2006. The 2008 Chevy Malibu will offer a variety of progressive interiors featuring premium materials that elevate the car to a new level of refinement in the mid-size car segment.

[Bob]

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will feature an unusual two-tone cockpit, a feature General Motors Corp. hopes will help one of its mainstays stand out in a crowded field of midsize sedans.

Troy Clarke, president of North American operations, showed off the first pictures of the Malibu's new interior during a speech on Tuesday.

The automaker is looking to generate buzz over the new Malibu, which will debut in January at the North American International Auto Show.

The Malibu's interior "showcases the precision and detailed execution that will differentiate it among the mid-size car segment," Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper said in a statement. "The 2008 Chevy Malibu will offer a number of striking and progressive interiors that use premium materials to demonstrate quality and value not seen before in this segment."

The Malibu has been a key vehicle for GM, selling more than 144,000 units this year, about one-fifth of Chevrolet car sales. Malibu sales were down about 12 percent through October 2006 compared to the first 10 months of last year.

[Drew Dowdell]

someone break embargo?

[bowtie_dude]

Who gives a $h!? Look at it while we can and ooh and aah and take solace in the fact that GM finally seems to be doing what it NEEDS to be and raising the bar instead of meeting it.

[bostonspider]

someone break embargo?

218283[/snapback]

No I think this is an official GM release, as most everything on autodeadline (the old Wieck) is. I think they are just trying to drum up some publicity for the car...

[bowtie_dude]

Detnews has an article with the same, albeit smaller and lower res, picture, so it must be OK.

[carstar]

looks a bit better than the interior of the aura and this makes the G6 interior looks like crap

[Cory Wolfe]

Hmm.. It looks nice, but I think it'd look better from a different angle. And I agree with offering real NAV.

[Flybrian]

Can we stop bitching about radio integration now, guys?

[bowtie_dude]

looks a bit better than the interior of the aura and this makes the G6 interior looks like crap

218291[/snapback]

Looks a lot better as far as design and center stack integration are concerned. The Aura's stereo and HVAC controls are just kind of floating in space while this flows very well with the rest of the dash.

And yeah, the G6 interior is officially ass-tastic.

[deftonesfan867]

Damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!

[bowtie_dude]

Can we stop bitching about radio integration now, guys?

218295[/snapback]

I think I can agree on that. With the spy shots of teh CTS interior, the new SRX interior, and now this, I think GM may finally have a handle on things.

[Flybrian]

How far we've come...

Clearly a bit of an evolution, but no doubt where the Great Leap Forward occured.

[bowtie_dude]

^^^ Thats mind blowing.

[!!!TED!!!]

YES!

NO MORE OF THIS...EVER!

[RBB]

Very interesting. I'm gonna have to see some non-GM photography before I make a final decision, but things look promising. That's a wild interior for a mainstream sedan, but I'm glad GM's being bold and offering something most other manufacturers don't.

I wonder how many colors will be available...

-RBB

[bowtie_dude]

^^^ And if the two-tone will be available in cloth as well as leather.

[carstar]

Very interesting.  I'm gonna have to see some non-GM photography before I make a final decision, but things look promising.  That's a wild interior for a mainstream sedan, but I'm glad GM's being bold and offering something most other manufacturers don't. 

I wonder how many colors will be available...

-RBB

218306[/snapback]

i'm guessing black-grey, black- tan, dark tan- tan, maybe blue?

This int. looks like a LTZ.

[79VetteZ06]

The Center Stack gives me a vibe of the new CTS spied interior. Someone please compare it. I could not find the old thread.

[mjd1001]

The two tone with a dark brown is disgusting to me. I'd prefer no two-tone..but if you have to do it..I prefer a light/dark grey combo.

[bowtie_dude]

i'm guessing black-grey, black- tan,  dark tan- tan, maybe blue?

This int. looks like a  LTZ.

218311[/snapback]

I would say definitely blue would be available.

[jbartley]

that's BEAUTIFUL. love the two-color interior. that burgundy? is badass.

finally. that is how to integrate the corporate radio into the center stack.

VERY WELL DONE, and very american at the same time.

[wskikevin]

The two tone with a dark brown is disgusting to me.  I'd prefer no two-tone..but if you have to do it..I prefer a light/dark grey combo.

218315[/snapback]

I agree the dark brown is not what I would like either, but I like the two tone.

[BuddyP]

Yes, this is a very nice looking interior. MOSTLY due to the aspect of materials, color and accents. The basic design of the interior is average with any other average car on the market though, kinda has me wondering what the base malibu interior will look like in cloth and when everything is all one shade of gray.

Can't wait to see the final prodection version!

Edited November 21, 2006 by BuddyP

[jbartley]

Nice looking... I like the two tone

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The Center Stack gives me a vibe of the new CTS spied interior. Someone please compare it. I could not find the old thread.

218313[/snapback]

You mean this pic? I see why you might think them similar, but at the same time they don't look at all related. It's the matariels and layout.

Edited November 21, 2006 by jbartley

[carstar]

i doubt that we are going to be offer some faux wood trim

[bowtie_dude]

I spy with my little eye...an ignition switch on the dashboard.

[jbartley]

I spy with my little eye...an ignition switch on the dashboard.

218326[/snapback]

where? All i see is a key in the ignition...

that chrome line running around the upper edge for the red area, from centre stack to the door is AWESOME!

ALSO: Now i can't wait to see the MCE interior for the G6.

Edited November 21, 2006 by jbartley

[mustang84]

Wow, that is simply amazing! Well done, GM!

[carstar]

I spy with my little eye...an ignition switch on the dashboard.

218326[/snapback]

like every elpson car, except sabb.

[79VetteZ06]

You mean this pic? I see why you might think them similar, but at the same time they don't look at all related. It's the matariels and layout.

218324[/snapback]

It is the layout, which is similar. But you are right they do not look related. Good job GM.

Mid-size segment may be just by the Malibu.

[carstar]

do you think it would offer the super key-fob??

[GMman]

Very nice. I wish there was a "full frontal" so we could see the instrument panel.

I'd love to hear what the toyota/honda/etc.. humping crowd thinks about this. This is their stomping ground, much the same way FULL SIZE pickups are for the domestics so I'm sure it's not built with the same grade of high quality plastic and other "soft touch" material that is used by japan.

Anybody think maybe toyota and honda need to be worried about this car???

[bowtie_dude]

like every elpson car, except sabb.

218329[/snapback]

Holy $h!, I'm retarded. Disregard the above.

For some reason I thought the ignition on the current 'Bu was on the steering column.

[Flybrian]

I'd like to see how it would look with a beige/gray two-tone interior with wood trim replacing the chrome trim and strip completely with a wood-inlaid steering wheel a la the Sierra Denali. I think that would look very classy.

[GMTruckGuy74]

Maybe it's from staring at it a lot lately, but I see a lot of the AURA's interior design in the '08 Malibu's interior. I'll try to find a picture of the AURA interior similar to the "08 Malibu's angle to prove my point.

[bowtie_dude]

I'd like to see how it would look with a beige/gray two-tone interior with wood trim replacing the chrome trim and strip completely with a wood-inlaid steering wheel a la the Sierra Denali. I think that would look very classy.

218335[/snapback]

If by classy you mean geriatric, then you'd be correct.

[jbartley]

If by classy you mean geriatric, then you'd be correct.

218339[/snapback]

ahahaaa. hilarious.

I want to see this treatment (like on the Acadia) in a tahoe or yukon!

Do we know if we'd see an Impala concept next to the New Malibu at NAIAS?

[boblutzfan]

looks a bit better than the interior of the aura and this makes the G6 interior looks like crap

218291[/snapback]

Agreed. This is tons better than the Aura and simply blows the G6 out of the water. This will help move the Malibu off the dealership lots and not the Rental lots. Well done.

However, I doubt they offer a screen based navigation. Why? Well, the Aura (which is supposed to be more upmarket than the Malibu) doesn't offer one. this makes no sense to me as it is a corporate unit that would just slide right in. The TBT navigation through On-Star isn't the same. They need to offer the DVD/Screen based Nav units across the board.

Other than that - this looks really good.

[jbartley]

However, I doubt they offer a screen based navigation.  Why?  Well, the Aura (which is supposed to be more upmarket than the Malibu) doesn't offer one.  this makes no sense to me as it is a corporate unit that would just slide right in.  The TBT navigation through On-Star isn't the same.  They need to offer the DVD/Screen based Nav units across the board.

218341[/snapback]

i heard AURA was getting nav for MY08?

[boblutzfan]

i heard AURA was getting nav for MY08?

218343[/snapback]

Once again they are playing catch up. It should have debuted with it. There is no excuse for this. Saturn will lose initial momentum by not having all the right features from day one. I won't hold my breath on the Malibu having it until I see it for myself. The press photo we are all looking at is proof. If they were going to offer it from day one - why not show a photo with that option as it appears that this mock up interior has just about every other option.

Also - not to sound to negative - but as in the Aura - the trim doesn't line up at the door dash on the driver's side. I hated it that the press photos for the production Aura this past spring had misaligned trim - but gave GM a reluctant pass since it was most likely a preproduction car - as this is.

But this past weekend at the San Antonio Auto Show I sat in an Aura XE that has terribly misaligned trim on the doors. It wasn't even close to lining up with the dash trim. Looked cheap and poorly assembled - this on a production vehicle that has been out for four months now.

I am one of GM's biggest fans - but stuff like this is getting a little old.

[Carguy]

Its a modern version of the TWO TONE 1960's IMP/BU interiors. Looks GREAT!!

[Variance]

Looks good but I just hope lower-level interiors (as this obviously isn't) look as decent.

[Matt276]

Great looking. Certainly world class, I hope there is a new interior planned for the G6 next year, cause compare to this interior the G6's looks like total crap.

[Regalguy01]

Nice, Very Very Nice

[DBeaSSt]

I love it! Glad to see that the cockpit look is coming back too.

As stated above, I hope the lower trim levels look nice as well.

[Northstar]

Looks pretty good. I don't know that the center stack looks that great but the rest looks very nice.