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    Revealed! 2014 Chevrolet Malibu


    William Maley

    Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com

    May 31, 2013

    The current Chevrolet Malibu hasn't been getting any love from anyone. Read any review (includingours) and you'll find the Malibu has a tight backseat, subpar fuel economy, and a number of other shortcomings. This isn't helped by sales faltering a bit. Chevrolet knew they needed to fix this quickly and today, introduced a refreshed 2014 Malibu which addresses many shortcomings.

    Outside, the 2014 Malibu gets a new front end to be more in line with the new Chevrolet look. There is a narrower top grille and a larger bottom grille. Inside, Chevrolet says the Malibu's backseat gains an extra 1.25 inches of knee room thanks to redesigned front seat backs, shorter bolsters, and new cushioning in the backseat.

    Mechanical changes begin with a new 2.5L four-cylinder producing 196 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy stands at 23 City/35 Highway, an increase of one MPG across the board. The 2.5L also gains a new stop-start system. The turbo 2.0L sees a 14 percent increase in torque (295 pound-feet). Horsepower remains the same at 259. The six-speed automatic sees new programming that improves shift points for faster shifts.

    Engineers also tackled the Malibu's suspension with new tuning for the struts and springs, and new calibrations for the steering to improve feel.

    The 2014 Malibu arrives at dealers in the fall.

    Source: General Motors

    William Maley is a staff writer for Cheers & Gears. He can be reached at [email protected]or you can follow him on twitter at @realmudmonster.

    Press Release is Page 2


    2014 Chevrolet Malibu is Roomier, More Efficient

    • Fuel-saving start-stop technology added to standard model
    • Rear knee room improved by 1.25 inches
    • Chassis and suspension developments enhance drive experience

    DETROIT, Friday, May 31, 2013 – Chevrolet today unveiled the 2014 Malibu – a roomier, more refined and more efficient execution of its midsize sedan. Updated styling, a revised interior, a new 2.5L standard engine and suspension enhancements highlight the changes. It goes on sale this fall.

    "The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu builds on the strengths established by the all-new 2013 Malibu to make it a stronger choice for customers," said Mark Reuss, president, General Motors North America. "The midsize sedan segment is the most contested in the industry and we're not sitting still with the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu."

    The new and enhanced features include:

    • Revised front-end appearance
    • Roomier rear seat, with 1.25 inches (31.7 mm) more knee room
    • Redesigned center console
    • New 2.5L engine with variable valve lift control and start/stop technology helps deliver estimated fuel economy of 23 city / 35 highway – a 5-percent improvement in city mileage and 3-percent greater highway efficiency
    • Nearly 14 percent more torque from the available 2.0L turbo engine – 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm) – engineered for a greater feeling of power on demand
    • Suspension enhancements derived from the all-new 2014 Impala engineered to contribute to a more refined driving experience
    • New available Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert safety features

    Malibu's revised front-end appearance is influenced by the all-new Impala, creating a more cohesive look across Chevrolet's sedan lineup. The front fascia features a new, more prominent lower grille and the hood extends down and over the leading edge of a narrower upper grille. The grille openings – with black grille texture – are wider and accented with chrome.

    Inside, redesigned seats contribute to greater rear-seat space and greater comfort. The front seatbacks are shaped to improve rear-seat knee room, while new cushion sculpturing and revised cushion material allow passengers to sit deeper in the rear seats. Approximately half an inch was trimmed from the front of the rear seat cushion, for greater comfort behind passengers' legs.

    The Malibu's redesigned center console has a longer armrest designed for greater comfort, along with a pair of cup holders and dedicated storage for two cell phones.

    "We made changes within 18 months, demonstrating an unprecedented commitment to make the Malibu the best car it can be," said Ken Kelzer, executive chief engineer, global full-size and midsize cars. "The 2014 Malibu has been engineered to deliver more precise ride and handling that is on par with more expensive sports sedans."

    More efficient, powerful powertrains

    An all-new Ecotec 2.5L Intake Valve Lift Control DOHC four-cylinder engine with direct injection is the 2014 Malibu's standard engine. Its variable intake valve actuation enhances efficiency and helps lower emissions, while also enhancing low-rpm torque, for a greater feeling of power at lower speeds. When the iVLC system operates in low-lift mode, the engine pumps only the air it needs to meet the driver's demand. The system switches to high-lift mode at higher speeds or under heavy loads, providing the full output capability of the engine.

    New start/stop technology shuts down the 2.5L engine to save fuel when the Malibu stops momentarily, such as at stoplights, contributing to an estimated 5-percent increase in city fuel economy. The engine automatically starts again when the driver takes his or her foot off the brake. An auxiliary battery powers electric accessories such as the climate system, power windows and radio during engine restarts.

    The new 2.5L is SAE-certified at 196 horsepower (145 kW) and 186 lb-ft of torque (253 Nm). Revised transmission shift points and quicker shifts also enhance the feeling of performance – while delivering greater refinement.

    Additionally, the 2014 Malibu's available 2.0L turbo engine delivers nearly 14 percent more torque than its predecessor. It is SAE-certified at 295 lb-ft (400 Nm). New engine calibration and tuning account for the improvement, making the Malibu 2.0L turbo's torque the best in the segment, even among competing six-cylinder-engines. The result is a stronger feeling of acceleration from a stop and a greater feeling of power on demand in almost all driving conditions.

    The 2.0L turbo also produces an SAE-certified 259 horsepower (193 kW).

    Chassis refinements

    Chassis and suspension updates inspired by the all-new 2014 Impala also contribute to the 2014 Malibu's more refined driving experience, including rebound springs that are internal to the struts. They enable more refined calibration of the dampers for a smoother overall ride, while also improving body roll control and weight transfer during acceleration or turning. That helps keep the wheels planted, contributing to a more precise, controlled feel – especially while cornering.

    Fuel-saving electric power rack-and-pinion variable-effort power steering is standard and enables nearly effortless low-speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds. Revised, higher-effort calibrations for 2014 were engineered to improve the overall steering feel. Also, the Malibu's brake system has been revised to provide a more confident feel.

    Additional chassis control technologies include four-channel anti-lock brakes, full-function traction control, four-corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

    Enhanced safety

    New Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert safety features are offered, adding to the protection from a car that received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the New Car Assessment Program from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a 2013 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Both are the highest ratings possible.

    Malibu also comes with 10 standard air bags and an available rearview camera system.

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    The next Cruze will shrink in size but have similar interior while I expect the next BU to grow a little since GM needs adjust the sizes to the other in segment.

    Other message boards say the next Cruze will be even slightly larger than the current model.

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    MALIBU = why the hell is the MSRP so high when I see altimas and camrys advertised at 21k with all sorts of stuff on them.

    Malibu :: MSRP 21995 / average trans 19927

    altima :: MSRP 21760 / average trans 21123

    camry :: MSRP 22235 / average trans 21038

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    Now the Impala has grown a new platform with a Longer wheel base would be so much better now.

    I do have to say my 08 feels more like the new Impala in back vs. the new Malibu.

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    i stopped by a dealer today (tested a volt) but every time i slip into a new malibu it is more and obvious how flawed it is.

    To me, it's not a big deal, the car drives really well, and i like the center stack. But there are from a market perspective so many goofs.

    And perhaps the biggest one. Go sit in the back seat of a cruze and then go sit in the back seat of the Malibu right after.......it's almost the same.......

    GM is so behind the curve still. New platforms all around for nearly all their products should be the order of the day ASAP.

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    Bleh. Looked at a new Malibu over the weekend. I'd rather have my '07 Maxx with lots more legroom and cargo volume, not to mention the smooth & torquey 3.5L V6. I swear, nobody is producing a car that I'd actually want now.

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    Now the Impala has grown a new platform with a Longer wheel base would be so much better now.

    I do have to say my 08 feels more like the new Impala in back vs. the new Malibu.

    The 08 Malibu actually has a longer wheelbase than the new Impala...GM really dropped the ball w/ the Epsilons when they shortened the wheelbases...

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    2014 Nissan Versa Note rear leg room. Compare to 2013/14 Malibu

    That rear leg room is funny as I have only ever seen that on this car with people being under 5'6" tall driving, get taller people or people with long legs short body and you have very little leg room.

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    Again reg, the published numbers don't seem to bolster your criticism of the Malibu.

    Versa leg room :: FRT : 41.8, RR: 37.0, aggregate: 78.8

    Malibu leg room :: FRT : 42.1, RR: 36.8, aggregate: 78.9

    Not sure how you are seeing 0.2" in your pic.

    Yes, the Malibu has 5" more wheelbase than the versa. But sitting inside & criticizing the (identical) legroom seems misplaced when really you are addressing packaging, no?

    I ask this, never having sat in a versa OR the current 'bu; there may be other room constrictions that don't show up in the absolute numbers.

    Or look at it this way (and ask yourself what's wrong with just about ALL modern vehicle packaging) :

    The mercedes s-class has a 17 inch longer wheelbase than the Malibu, yet it's legroom numbers are 41.9 & 42.3, aggregate: 84.2.

    It has a 17-in longer WB but only gives 5" more legroom than a Malibu. :shrug:

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    well yeah its about packaging. the malibu is terrible. the leg room specs flat out lie in terms of real leg room.

    what is missing is the pic of the malibu underhood and 9 inches of open air space between the motor and bumper. that would have been useful leg room.

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    Like I said- where did mercedes waste the FULL FOOT of wheelbase vs. the Malibu??

    I will have to sit in a current Malibu, because I doubt the figures are lying and there's no way one is "terrible" and the other isn't in terms of interior space.

    And you know car's aren't packaged like you imply; if addressing the claimed 9" of space in front of the motor, only the nose would shrink- no OEM will shift the powertrain/firewall forward, ESP in a FWD car. Only way to move that is a wheelbase increase.

    BTW, the previous gen Malibu legroom numbers :: 42.2 / 37.6. It lost three-quarters of an inch in the rear. Being that the WB decreased by 5 inches, packaging has greatly IMPROVED! ;)

    Bah- I don't give a fig about the intangible of 'packaging'. The real issue in this & most other car-based segments is WIDTH- not enough of it.

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    I agree that the width is an issue, I hate and suspect most hate to be bumping elbows with people as they try to be comfortable driving down the road.

    Packaging is an interesting area as a few have pointed out to me that the so called full size CUV triplets have just about the same internal space as the full size Tahoe SUV. Yet I bump elbows and do not have the head room. So while some might feel that these mid size CUV's are equal to a full size SUV, the packaging just does not go with the numbers.

    I will have to relook at the Malibu as I do not remember it being that bad as reg seems to state and his versa is clearly not that in the picture. Show us just how close that front seat is to the steering wheel.

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    I agree that the width is an issue, I hate and suspect most hate to be bumping elbows with people as they try to be comfortable driving down the road.

    Packaging is an interesting area as a few have pointed out to me that the so called full size CUV triplets have just about the same internal space as the full size Tahoe SUV. Yet I bump elbows and do not have the head room. So while some might feel that these mid size CUV's are equal to a full size SUV, the packaging just does not go with the numbers.

    I will have to relook at the Malibu as I do not remember it being that bad as reg seems to state and his versa is clearly not that in the picture. Show us just how close that front seat is to the steering wheel.

    Which still doesn't tell the whole story. Cars like the Leaf and Beetle allow for much more upright seating.

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    I agree that the width is an issue, I hate and suspect most hate to be bumping elbows with people as they try to be comfortable driving down the road.

    Packaging is an interesting area as a few have pointed out to me that the so called full size CUV triplets have just about the same internal space as the full size Tahoe SUV. Yet I bump elbows and do not have the head room. So while some might feel that these mid size CUV's are equal to a full size SUV, the packaging just does not go with the numbers.

    I will have to relook at the Malibu as I do not remember it being that bad as reg seems to state and his versa is clearly not that in the picture. Show us just how close that front seat is to the steering wheel.

    Which still doesn't tell the whole story. Cars like the Leaf and Beetle allow for much more upright seating.

    I love Upright Seating. The worst thing for me is being reclined trying to drive. Not sure how select youth can drive being reclined and barely able to see over the dash. Weird in my book.

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    I agree that the width is an issue, I hate and suspect most hate to be bumping elbows with people as they try to be comfortable driving down the road.

    Packaging is an interesting area as a few have pointed out to me that the so called full size CUV triplets have just about the same internal space as the full size Tahoe SUV. Yet I bump elbows and do not have the head room. So while some might feel that these mid size CUV's are equal to a full size SUV, the packaging just does not go with the numbers.

    I will have to relook at the Malibu as I do not remember it being that bad as reg seems to state and his versa is clearly not that in the picture. Show us just how close that front seat is to the steering wheel.

    Which still doesn't tell the whole story. Cars like the Leaf and Beetle allow for much more upright seating.

    I love Upright Seating. The worst thing for me is being reclined trying to drive. Not sure how select youth can drive being reclined and barely able to see over the dash. Weird in my book.

    ..well... not quite what I meant. Driving my '81 Toronado is like driving a very low set couch. My legs are almost straight out in front of me, which is fine because there is plenty of leg room and even if there wasn't no one rides in the back anyway.

    In the Beetle, it is closer to an SUV like posture more like sitting in an office chair.

    In neither case is the seatback reclined like what you're talking about.

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    Got it, now I see what your talking about and thinking about this, I do remember select cars that were low seating where your legs are pretty much straight out versus the bench chair style of seating.

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    I agree packaging is how some are better than others.

    I believe that some companies take liberties on how they measure. I am sure they are accurate but they may measure ever nook they can. It is like Cam Shafts there is the advertised lift measurements and them there is Lift at 50 that equals all measurements.

    Many things affect seating and passenger room the dash shape and placement, Seat shape size and placement and door panel shapes etc. There are ways to open of space and I just do not think it was taken advantage of as much as it could have been in the new BU and it hurt it more since the old one was so much larger.

    But with that said with the new Impala coming they could not keep the Malibu the same size. Also I expect the Cruze to see a size adjustment as well as the next Malibu. This BU is not going to be around long as there will be another new platform for it before long.

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    I agree packaging is how some are better than others.

    I believe that some companies take liberties on how they measure. I am sure they are accurate but they may measure ever nook they can.

    Hyundai is guilty of this in the Sonata at least.... if not others also.

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    yes but the sonata back seat and the Azera back seat are nearly equally spacious and both are adequately roomy. Plus on the Sonata, the cushion is reasonably high.

    The Malibu packaging is botched in the back in many ways. It's not rocket science. Despite however they tried to manipulate SAE measuring standards to claim they have good space, the reality is the ingress and egress, seating height and knee space and especially foot space all suck balls.

    I was able to ride in a relative's 08 malibu recently and was in the front seat. It was tight in width! Plus hard to get in and out of the low window head. Back seat seemed to have SOME leg room though.

    So what do they do in 2013? Wider, maybe a BIT. But they butcher the back seat. The roof line comes too low too far forward. The seat bottom is too low. The seats in front are too bulky. The door opening all around is too tight. Worst is the footwell is majorly intrusive and the base of the seat in front is so badly done and bulky you have to wedge your feet in there.

    Now go sit in a 13 Passat.

    Packaging, when i was selling the Kizashis, some people said they were a bit short of leg room to select competition. But absolutely in a car that is like 10 inches shorter than the 13 malibu, it had livable rear seat space. I could get my feet under the front seat. I had tons of knee room. The seat was high enough and had enough head room. I could take road trips in the back of that car. The Malibu is too tight in back. I look under the hood of the 10 inch shorter Kizashi and there is no wasted space. Why is the Malibu so much longer overall yet less commodious back seat. Answer, too much hood. Too long, too high, tons of empty space under the hood. Why did Chysler go cab forward? SPACE. New fusion is all hood and has a tighter backseat although not as bad as the Malibu. New Mazda6 is tight in back too.

    I sold a used Sonata to our detail guy because he needed the extra room beyond the Kizashi. The Sonata is quite large inside, so the argument that the Impala is the big car now and the Malibu has to be much smaller does not wash. Simple truth is the Epsilon disease and decisions GM made on packaging the past epsilon cars hurts their packaging. Even the new Impala is still narrow, that is why the door panels are so thin, to maximize interior width. Impala would benefit from 2" extra girth. Look at how narrow the XTS is.

    Why is a new sentra so much better for leg room and rear seat comfort than a Malibu?

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    Like I said- where did mercedes waste the FULL FOOT of wheelbase vs. the Malibu??

    RWD proportions, I would assume...a lot more length between the front axle and firewall w/ RWD vs FWD; more of the wheelbase is used for the interior on a typical FWD....unfortunately, the short axle to firewall distance in a FWD car is what causes the dreadful proportions and styling when viewed in profile..

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    With reference to the rear seats in the 2013 Fusion vs. the Malibu, I rented one (the Ford that is) at Christmastime in Arizona and found that the front seats have *a lot* of fore/aft travel relative to other midsizers I've sampled/rented recently which makes the rear seem smaller with the seats pushed closer to their limit.

    In reality I found that for effective space and comfort along with ingress and egress, the Ford compares very favorably with my mother's Malibu Maxx, only wider- and over the years I've always felt no deficit of rear seat stretch out room in that car desipte its other shortcomings. Fusion's also got longer rear doors and, thus, longer openings than the current 2013 Malibu which creates the impression of space as well.

    No one manufacturer's measurements can be reliably compared to others, even across different models from the same manufacturer. These comparisons are best made in person as many on this site have done and posted about from time to time.

    I'm about 5'11 and of average build and I was actually very comfortable sitting behind myself in the Fusion, the accomodations seemed nearly cathedrallike compared to the penalty-box that is the rear of my Impala, which doubles as a torture chamber since you can't get your feet under the front seats even with your shoes off and if the front seats are markedly back, requires a contortion routine for ingress and egress due to the huge front seats and small rear doors. The build quality/fit & finish issue is a whole other kettle of fish and the 2013 Malibu kicks the crap out of the Fusion in that contest, but that's another discussion for another time.

    The current Malibu already has more foot room and ingress/egress space than the W-Body but it's not great compared to other cars in its class.

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    To me the Fusion is like they targeted my 08 Malibu and Chevy then changed the car.

    I do notice Ford has messes up on the exhaust. The up scale cars have the exhaust in the bumper. the Di is leaving soot running down the bumper and it look horrid on the lighter color cars. It must not take much as the cars are clean and two black stains running down. I noted the Lacrosse is not showing this.

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    To me the Fusion is like they targeted my 08 Malibu and Chevy then changed the car.

    I do notice Ford has messes up on the exhaust. The up scale cars have the exhaust in the bumper. the Di is leaving soot running down the bumper and it look horrid on the lighter color cars. It must not take much as the cars are clean and two black stains running down. I noted the Lacrosse is not showing this.

    Would be interesting to see this as I have not noticed this on Fusions around Seattle nor on my Aunts Fusion.

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    To me the Fusion is like they targeted my 08 Malibu and Chevy then changed the car.

    I do notice Ford has messes up on the exhaust. The up scale cars have the exhaust in the bumper. the Di is leaving soot running down the bumper and it look horrid on the lighter color cars. It must not take much as the cars are clean and two black stains running down. I noted the Lacrosse is not showing this.

    Would be interesting to see this as I have not noticed this on Fusions around Seattle nor on my Aunts Fusion.

    Look for the up level package cars with the openings in the rear panel. I have see 5 here like that. Nothing is really wrong but it just does not look good and has that diesel or oil burner stain look about it.

    The Lacrosse that have a similar set up have a thinner panel under the pipe and it does not show. Buick either noticed and fixed it or they just got lucky.

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    To me the Fusion is like they targeted my 08 Malibu and Chevy then changed the car.

    I do notice Ford has messes up on the exhaust. The up scale cars have the exhaust in the bumper. the Di is leaving soot running down the bumper and it look horrid on the lighter color cars. It must not take much as the cars are clean and two black stains running down. I noted the Lacrosse is not showing this.

    Indeed you are right, I've seen this on a few lighter colored Titanium models up here, but I don't see the same thing on the LaCrosses or Lexuses (Lexiii?) that I also come across.

    The Fusion I rented was a rare well-equipped SE Luxury model with the 2.0T Ecoboost and the fascia exhaust and did not observe this over the week I had the car, but it only had about ~2000mi on it when I picked it up and I put about 1400mi on it.

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    i really didn't care for the design in this most recent Malibu. It seemed like a step backwards to me, the car looked too tame and like something meant for old people to drive around in.

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    i really didn't care for the design in this most recent Malibu. It seemed like a step backwards to me, the car looked too tame and like something meant for old people to drive around in.

    You would not believe the trend of old people driving midsize cars these days. It used to be LeSabres and Park Avenues, but now a lot of them drive Camrys and Accords (well, Baby Boomers do). Their elder siblings or parents are often in Lucernes.

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    Regarding a comment in the thread about the small armrest... if it's anything like mine, it is small. Mine moves fore and aft though... I keep it back only because when you move it forward, it exposes the greased track which can get on things if you're not careful.

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