Re: The New Chevy Malibu...Is it REALLY New?

It also has the same undepinnings as the pontiac g6.

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>> Hi...can we talk?...about NEEW Chevy Malibu?? Is the Malibu really new
or
>> is it a recreation? As in a recreation of the Australian Holden Monaro.
I
>> mean isn't the Malibu just a Holden Monaro with a Jenny Jones makeover
to
>> fit in with the US market? Add some makeup and a few upgrades here and
>> there and Vvwaallaa!, an all new car at least as it would seem to most.
>> Back to my question and correct me if I am wrong but isn't the Malibu
>> just a rehabbed rebadged GM Australian car?
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> No, it isn't even close. It is a related to an Opel designed (as is the
> Saturn Aura). I am surprised you think the Monaro and Malibu are
related.
> The Monaro is rear wheel drive with a longitudinal engine, the Malibu is
> front wheel drive with a transverse front engine.
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> Maybe you are thinking of the recently discontinued Pontiac GTO or the
new
> Pontiac G8. Both of these are Australian built rear wheel drive sedans.
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> Ed
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