2004 Chevrolet Malibu (Pic) & Equinox SUV (pic)

badassgrandam99 · 01-07-2003, 10:18 AM

...didn't see this up yet... i know Currie posted a sketch a while ago... but here is a pic from the Auto Show...

...and this is this is the Tracker replacement...

badassgrandam99 · 01-07-2003, 10:38 AM

Watch4MyBu · 01-07-2003, 10:43 AM

Being a malibu owner I don't like it at all. The headlights are ok have not seen the tails. Maybe a headlight conversion is in order

badassgrandam99 · 01-07-2003, 10:45 AM

...i'd like to see the tail end too... but they don't have pics of that yet... from what i can see though the car is pretty tastefully done... the only thing i'm unsure about is the odd attempt at a fender flare over the rear wheels....

Watch4MyBu · 01-07-2003, 10:48 AM

now that I look at it again it kind of reminds me of the impala which I also don't like

01-07-2003, 11:28 AM

The interior of that Malibu looks pretty nice. Very clean, almost European looking styling to it. I just can't get past the exterior which reminds me of every single Saturn and Civic on the road today. Bland.....

The SUV looks like someone smashed a Trailblazer in a compactor! It reminds me of a Micro Machine. They were replicas of real cars but because they were so small a lot of the details were exaggerated or misproportioned.

'01GTgirl · 01-07-2003, 11:30 AM

yuck...that fender flare reminds me of a Ford Focus at quick glance...i don't like it at all. interior's not too bad, but can't see that unless you're inside....

WOLF · 01-07-2003, 11:36 AM

That car would look sweet with a good set of 18's, thats the thing that makes the car look odd. The pics we've seen has the low profile look to it and this pic doesn't.

I do have to say the interior look as good as some of the Lexus's I've looked at. Clean, incredibly upscale looking for a car below 25grand. If the car comes with a 220+ hp engine that thing will be sweet to drive.

Vintalage · 01-07-2003, 11:45 AM

I have one word for the front end: UGLY! This is the work of bob lutz? He let this design pass? The front end of the 2000+ looks far better than this. The interior, on the other hand is nicely done. It looks like it now has auto climate control, onstar, XM, steering wheel audio controls, and heated seats. But I guess a Navigation system is not offered.

It should be since the vibe has one. Oh well. I wonder if the 2005 grand am will have these features.

mshu7 · 01-07-2003, 11:53 AM

Where is GM coming up with these steering wheel designs? They look so cheap. I know the steering wheel isn't a big deal to most people, but I'm noticing it more and more with these new cars/trucks that GM is putting out. (Grand Prix, Malibu, etc.)

badassgrandam99 · 01-07-2003, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vintalage
I have one word for the front end: UGLY! This is the work of bob lutz? He let this design pass?

...this is prolly pre-Lutz days... it usually takes a while to design a new car... i don't think he's been there long enough for this to have been started under his reign...

WOLF · 01-08-2003, 03:22 PM

Lutz hasn't been around long enough to oversee that stuff. The stuff he working on won't see day light till mid 2004 (GM performance divison, GTO, and that little Pontaic two seater roaster in 2005 and of course the next Corvette)

Plus he doesn't oversee every little thing that comes off the showroom floor, thats the responsiblty of other people in the company.

01-08-2003, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WOLF
That car would look sweet with a good set of 18's, thats the thing that makes the car look odd. The pics we've seen has the low profile look to it and this pic doesn't.

I do have to say the interior look as good as some of the Lexus's I've looked at. Clean, incredibly upscale looking for a car below 25grand. If the car comes with a 220+ hp engine that thing will be sweet to drive.

Slightly larger rims, slightly lower altitude, painted mirrors.

GTPguy99 · 01-08-2003, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WOLF
That car would look sweet with a good set of 18's, thats the thing that makes the car look odd. The pics we've seen has the low profile look to it and this pic doesn't.

I do have to say the interior look as good as some of the Lexus's I've looked at. Clean, incredibly upscale looking for a car below 25grand. If the car comes with a 220+ hp engine that thing will be sweet to drive.

just got the info yesterday 3500 V6 210 HP and optional remote start.

01-08-2003, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dan00GPGT

Slightly larger rims, slightly lower altitude, painted mirrors.

That is certainly an improvement.

01-08-2003, 09:40 PM

The front end of the Malibu is horrid. It looks like a Saturn on CRACK, kissed the nose of a Trailblazer.

wtf

Vintalage · 01-08-2003, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KmanGT1
The front end of the Malibu is horrid. It looks like a Saturn on CRACK, kissed the nose of a Trailblazer. wtf

Yeah, it looks worse than the new accord sedan's rear end.

WOLF · 01-14-2003, 04:20 PM

Not as bad as the Honda Element! Leave it to Honda to make a car uglier than an Aztek.

badassgrandam99 · 01-14-2003, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WOLF
Not as bad as the Honda Element! Leave it to Honda to make a car uglier than an Aztek.

amen to that...

...and what about these new Scion's from Toyota... why the hell are these companies going back to box designs... what happened with things being aerodynamic???

Vintalage · 01-14-2003, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by badassgrandam99

amen to that... ...and what about these new Scion's from Toyota... why the hell are these companies going back to box designs... what happened with things being aerodynamic???

Honda made the Element look a little better with the concept Studio E. But the element shouldn't have seen the light of day. Nor should this new malibu. Oh well.

01-07-2003, 10:18 AM	#1
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	2004 Chevrolet Malibu (Pic) & Equinox SUV (pic) ...didn't see this up yet... i know Currie posted a sketch a while ago... but here is a pic from the Auto Show... ...and this is this is the Tracker replacement... __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Last edited by badassgrandam99; 01-07-2003 at 02:27 PM.

01-07-2003, 10:38 AM	#2
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	More Malibu Pics!!! __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-07-2003, 10:45 AM	#4
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	...i'd like to see the tail end too... but they don't have pics of that yet... from what i can see though the car is pretty tastefully done... the only thing i'm unsure about is the odd attempt at a fender flare over the rear wheels.... __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-07-2003, 11:30 AM	#7
'01GTgirl miller.... good call AKA: Erika Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly (East Coast Baby!!) Age: 42 Posts: 2,793 Vehicle: 2001 GAGT Sedan	yuck...that fender flare reminds me of a Ford Focus at quick glance...i don't like it at all. interior's not too bad, but can't see that unless you're inside.... __________________ ~Erika~ East Coast Flirt n-body cardomain pics Smile....it confuses people OFFICIAL GAGT.COM ATTENTION WHORE

01-07-2003, 11:36 AM	#8
WOLF GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Age: 40 Posts: 321	looks good That car would look sweet with a good set of 18's, thats the thing that makes the car look odd. The pics we've seen has the low profile look to it and this pic doesn't. I do have to say the interior look as good as some of the Lexus's I've looked at. Clean, incredibly upscale looking for a car below 25grand. If the car comes with a 220+ hp engine that thing will be sweet to drive.

01-07-2003, 10:43 AM	#3
Watch4MyBu Lost Malibu Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 493 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	Being a malibu owner I don't like it at all. The headlights are ok have not seen the tails. Maybe a headlight conversion is in order

01-07-2003, 10:48 AM	#5
Watch4MyBu Lost Malibu Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 493 Vehicle: 1998 Chevy Malibu	now that I look at it again it kind of reminds me of the impala which I also don't like

01-07-2003, 11:28 AM	#6
Dan00GPGT Guest Posts: n/a	The interior of that Malibu looks pretty nice. Very clean, almost European looking styling to it. I just can't get past the exterior which reminds me of every single Saturn and Civic on the road today. Bland..... The SUV looks like someone smashed a Trailblazer in a compactor! It reminds me of a Micro Machine. They were replicas of real cars but because they were so small a lot of the details were exaggerated or misproportioned.

01-07-2003, 11:45 AM	#9
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	I have one word for the front end: UGLY! This is the work of bob lutz? He let this design pass? The front end of the 2000+ looks far better than this. The interior, on the other hand is nicely done. It looks like it now has auto climate control, onstar, XM, steering wheel audio controls, and heated seats. But I guess a Navigation system is not offered. It should be since the vibe has one. Oh well. I wonder if the 2005 grand am will have these features. Last edited by Vintalage; 01-07-2003 at 11:52 AM.

01-07-2003, 11:53 AM	#10
mshu7 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Brownsburg, IN (west of Indy) Age: 41 Posts: 236 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	Where is GM coming up with these steering wheel designs? They look so cheap. I know the steering wheel isn't a big deal to most people, but I'm noticing it more and more with these new cars/trucks that GM is putting out. (Grand Prix, Malibu, etc.) __________________ Mike S. Shu's GAGT Last edited by mshu7; 01-07-2003 at 11:56 AM.

01-08-2003, 03:22 PM	#12
WOLF GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Age: 40 Posts: 321	true that Lutz hasn't been around long enough to oversee that stuff. The stuff he working on won't see day light till mid 2004 (GM performance divison, GTO, and that little Pontaic two seater roaster in 2005 and of course the next Corvette) Plus he doesn't oversee every little thing that comes off the showroom floor, thats the responsiblty of other people in the company.

01-08-2003, 09:40 PM	#16
MetaGTP1 Guest Posts: n/a	The front end of the Malibu is horrid. It looks like a Saturn on CRACK, kissed the nose of a Trailblazer. wtf

01-14-2003, 04:20 PM	#18
WOLF GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Antonio Texas Age: 40 Posts: 321	Hey Not as bad as the Honda Element! Leave it to Honda to make a car uglier than an Aztek.

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