The new Holden Malibu

[Benboy]

Holden's new Malibu will completely redefine conventional perceptions of the mid-sized sedan when it goes on sale next month with a two-model range that combines sharp coupe-like styling with a long list of technology features as standard.

Holden Executive Director Sales and Marketing, Philip Brook, says the Holden Malibu was entering the market at a crucial time for Holden.

"It has been over five years since we had a new entrant in the medium size segment, but with the Malibu now on sale, it completes the revitalisation of our sedan range," he says.

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The Malibu is offered with a choice of a spirited 2.4-litre petrol 4-cylinder engine or efficient 2.0-litre 4-cylinder common-rail turbodiesel, that both drive through a smooth six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select.

The CD model boasts a long list of premium and technology features as standard. Feature highlights include 17" alloy wheels, 7" colour touchscreen and built-in apps, passive entry & push button start, rear parking sensors and rear view camera.

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The Holden MyLink system provides all the latest infotainment options and smartphone compatibility with full USB and iPod® integration, Bluetooth® connectivity, AM/FM radio, single CD player, and built-in apps including Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadioTM, all delivered through a nine-speaker premium sound system.



The step up into the top-of-the-range CDX model adds leather appointed heated seats with eight-way power adjustment, leather wrap steering wheel, Camaro-inspired LED tail lamps, rain sensing wipers and dual zone climate control.

Outside, the Malibu CDX is distinguished by its larger 18" alloy wheels, front foglamps and chrome highlights.


SOURCE: Holden News (Holden Lion) June edition 2013

 

[commodore665]

Any shots of the front end ?, looks quite good though

 

[someguy360]

Not really a commodore malibu........it's just a malibu.

It's been on sale in the US for a few years now, not a Aus designed GM car like the commodore/current model cruze

I do like the styling, But no way would I buy a 4 Cyl again

 

[Mk2]

In two generations time the Malibu will be the new Commodore and the Commodore will be the new Statesman.

 

[Benboy]

Any shots of the front end ?, looks quite good though

Apologies YES I inadvertently and incorrectly included the Commodore name. here's a photo of the front:

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[someguy360]

Apologies YES I inadvertently and incorrectly included the Commodore name. here's a photo of the front:

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The front /side shot like that looks like a camry

The back look great though

 

[Calaber]

Boy, are the punters going to have trouble identifying the Malibu from a Cruze...from the front at least. It could even pass as a VE II to some people.
Side on there are definite traces of the superseded Camry, which is not a good thing. It looks boring and stale and the rear end looks awkward from front three quarter view. No doubt it will sell, but I think the market segment leaders are safe and won't feel threatened by the Malibu.

 

[aussieakito]

done many PD's on these. they are nice.
i like the screen inside which flips up so you can put stuff behind it (best feature)

nah they seem alright. much like an epica. front looks like a camry.

PS: Its not a commodore as the title suggests.

 

[uniacidz]

It actually has the ass which the new commodore shouldve got i reckon.

Front looks ok but plain though

So basically its a Camry lol

 

[aussieakito]

the VF Clubsport has lights almost just like this.
I actually love the look of the VF clubby from the back.
And the interior is really good.