Comments on: Chevy Announces Malibu Price, Will Release Eco Before Standard Model

By: tapra1

tapra1 — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:10:35 +0000

The Malibu Eco will be rated 38 on the highway and 26 mpg in the city, for an expected combined EPA rating of about 30 mpg when it hits dealerships in the first quarter of next yearVPS Hosting Reviews

By: JD

JD — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:06:52 +0000

There are 2 (two) Camry HV models now. The XLE and the, no options available, LE. The LE MSRP has bumped up from $25,900 to $26,600 over the past several weeks (I don’t know why). The XLE is $30K plus, with options. The LE, IMHO, needs no options as it gets 43/39 (EPA) mpg and has everything I want in a HV. The XLE is ~100lbs heavier and drops 1mpg in both categories. I bought the LE for $24K. I’m getting 52mpg avg and on some, mostly level ground trips, 60 plus mpg! I looked at the competitors and there wasn’t really any competition for me. Toyota won hands down. It has plenty of power with the 2.5L gas engine in combo with the electric track motor equals 200HP! More than my 1997 T100 with 196HP V6.
This is the best car I’ve ever owned.

By: freak000

freak000 — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 17:55:23 +0000

We bought a 2011 Kia Optima Turbo SX fully optiioned at $31000. Discounted we walked out the door at $29400. The Optima is fully loaded even has cooled seats. The EPA highway is 34 mpg and it has 274 hp. We are avg on the road 33.4 and combined 27.8 all at posted speed limits. The car is extremely well made with the feel and performance of a luxury vehicle. The dual sunroof, push button start and steering mounted paddle shifters are incredible for the price. My daughter will be checking out the new Hybrid and at $30k loaded after discounts its a steal.

By: Alabama Hot Pocket

Alabama Hot Pocket — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:12:29 +0000

The Malibu’s price needs to be lowered as it is too expensive.

By: Shines

Shines — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:54:49 +0000

Playing the devil’s advocate here…
I went on an auto trading site (you know which one I mean) and looked for 2012 Camry Hybrids. The cheapest was about
$800 over the $25900 most were priced well over $30K. If Chevy offers discounts on this Malibu it should sell OK. I disagree with Collin – I think the 2012 Camry has very nice lines – is a good looking car. And for the past few years the Camry (not sure about the hybrid)has had more American content than Chevy or Ford (is more American believe it or not). Chevy has the Volt, so it is on a different bandwagon…

By: Collin Burnell

Collin Burnell — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:39:40 +0000

Here's what the Malibu has going for it:
It's a better looking car (the Camry is kinda bland).
It's All American (at least in perception).

...ok, that's all I got...

I like what GM is doing with the Regal and LeCross. The Hybrid/CVT is a seperate option. It $2000 bucks. Nice and simple math. Both Buicks seem to be getting 29mpg's real world. That's not too bad. Both cars are very handsome. I wish they at least badged the eAssist Buicks though. A keen eye can spot the eAssist only wheels but we Hybrid buyers like to advertise. You have to admit GM has not 'jumped on the bandwagon'. They are out there blazing a new trail.

By: Just Sam

Just Sam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:43:43 +0000

It was a great attempt by the Chevrolet.

By: hybridhybrid

hybridhybrid — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:08:22 +0000

and not to mention the camry hybrid has 200 horsepower combined as opposed to 182 hp of the malibu eco. i'm not saying it is a big deal, but how can a car with better fuel efficiency and more power be cheaper/equal value?

and what is with that lithium ion battery pack? it is just a "mild" hybrid with only 0.5 kWh battery pack, why use a more expensive battery pack when a cheaper NiMH will do just fine? to save space? lighter? i am pretty sure a 0.5 kWh NiMH will not sacrifice further space or increase any significant weight compared to a Li+ battery pack of similiar capacity (if we are talking about a 4 or 16 or even a 24 kWh battery pack then that will be a completely different story)

so GM, another thing for you to learn is to swap the battery pack with a cheaper one that can function just as well and cut the price of the malibu eco.

just when i am about to consider your malibu eco over other competition as my 2nd car, now i don't even need to consider anymore (back to drawing board)

By: MrEnergyCzar

MrEnergyCzar — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:55:03 +0000

I agree with hybridhybrid. This car must be sold for several thousand less than the new Camry Hybrid. The Camry will own this category.

MrEnergyCzar

By: van

van — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:06:19 +0000

Toyota Camry Hybrid LE 43/39/41 $25,900

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 40/35/37 $25,795

Kia Optima Hybrid 40/35/37 $26,500

Ford Fusion Hybrid 41/36/39 $28,700

Chevy Malibu Eco 26/30/38 $25,995

So for only $95 dollars more, you get 17 MPG less in city, 9 MPG less combined, and 3 MPG less on the highway. Should sell like warm spit.