Thread: Malibu Hybrid
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Old 03-29-2008, 12:34 PM   #10 (permalink)
tjts1
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I wouldn't invite them. It'll give the general public the idea that this "mild hybrid" is as good as any other hybrid. GM could have just as easily pulled those extra 2mpg by making a slightly smaller car or using aluminum for a few of the body panels or installing a smaller engine, low rolling resistance tires etc. They chose to build a mild hybrid instead because its more marketable and it has the look at me factor. This sort of hybrid might have been acceptable 5 years ago when GM was too busy telling us that you can never recoup the cost of the technology and nobody would want to buy one, but not today. And the dealer will probably want to bring a Chevy Tahoe hybrid as well.

For comparison sake:
Malibu 22/30
Malibu Hybrid 24/32
Accord (auto) 21/31
Camry 21/31
Camry Hybrid 33/34
Malibu Hybrid is more badge engineering from GM.

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