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That's true... I couldn't drive around with my briefcase on the passenger seat for that reason in newer cars.

Well, I was joking about the 2.4L... seriously, the Corvette should only have two engine options: Damn powerful and crazy powerful. It's a car that really shouldn't be sacrificed in power/handling. Doing so may lower the price but also lowers the cachet of having a Corvette. Owners of Vettes are usually very proud, if not cocky and obnoxious. Lowering the price a bit is going to help lower the age, but it's difficult to do without competing with the Camaro and hopefully GM will realize like with their other newer cars, you can deliver on an interior.

Throw the 2.4L in there with a 4-speed auto. It'll cost less and help slightly with CAFE

That's what I figured. I also figured they'd leave a little in so the car is Camry-quiet, but all in all, won't save a good deal of weight.

This. We already see GM knows how to get NA products correct in their latest installments. I think this next Malibu will be a leap in quality just as each Malibu took a step over its predecessor since 1997's release. I anticipate the soft-touch materials and features we've been craving... after all, just from the interior spy photos we've seen push-button start, dual zone climate control, navigation, etc. Now that I saw that little animation, I have less qualms about the overhangs--I think that little thing looks sporty and muscular. I know it's too early to really give a sure opinion, but I have higher hopes than I did. My major concern still lies in the weight. That affects a lot.

By starting this poll, you simply put the Sonata back in the light and gave it more attention... ... none of those choices suit me. I like still it. I'm not insanely crazy with it.

That's back when the Sonata could only cure a dull headache.

I'm surprised people fell for this... it's worse than my dad falling for the "Gmail Motion Beta".

Yes, but January 2013 HERE or elsewhere? If I remember correctly, it's coming here after it's out elsewhere.

it does have a 1080 version so, load that up and full screen it. 2013...might be so they have the 2.5L(?) ready on launch...? certainly looks like it should be more "fun" than the previous one...based on this little info. Once again, the 2.5L is mentioned. Does anyone know anything on it other than it's a slightly bigger 2.4L? (I believe)?

2013? When did this become official? It looks better than before, but I can't really give much opinion towards a tiny, spinning CG video.

Happy Birthday!

My friend is STILL waiting on Honda dealers to acknowledge the recall on her 2002 Accord side airbags. She read about it in the paper a year ago and the dealers still claim they know nothing of it.

On the flip side you could say my Kia has the same engine as the Genesis. However, I see your point. Does the Equus use that engine too or is it strictly the 5.0L

Since it's the 2012 Malibu, one would hope it's sold around the world less than a year before it hits here. I thought the time frame for us getting it was late 2011/early 2012?

Happy Birthday Northstar!

Honestly, haven't been to a karaoke bar in YEARS... we used to go every Thursday night when I was getting my Bachelors... I've done some Matchbox20 songs, Greenday... and one unfortunate incident where this insanely hot girl and myself, both beyond wasted at my "coming out to my parents party", sang Nat/Natalie Cole's "Unforgettable". Too bad no one I know has a tape deck--it was recorded

I'm guessing this entire generation of Cruzes and Veranos will pass before it even has a possibility of getting one... not sure why it would be suggested. If they can get it out quick enough, I imagine the XTS will be the first product to get it.

To be fair. Ricky Martin has a fairly busy touring schedule. Oh please... he's SO mine. I was the one who convinced him to change the gender to "(S)he Bangs."

It's gorgeous. Love the wheels. Love the taillamps. Love the interior.

Can we please stop putting portholes on EVERYTHING?!

That's a tight little car OCN, congrats!

I want to ask a question, but frankly what can I think of when I think so damn highly of the car already. I guess the obvious: Does it feel more powerful than Albert's CRV? Is there any aspect of the car, however trivial, that you don't like? If you wanted one before, does driving it now make you want to have one even more? The only thing I'd like to see is maybe if you can get someone in the back seat to film the interior while you're driving it (at a safe, respectable speed of course).

Congrats OCN, sorry about the mishap, but you know what? You're inside the thing when you use it and that's where it counts

I'm just not sure why we're not doing the electric parking brake here. I get it that a hand brake makes the car appear slightly sportier, but why can't we start moving past "illusions" and if the car is supposed to be sportier, put the sportiness it where it counts, powertrain and its handling.