Chevrolet teases the new 2016 Malibu ahead of New York - eGMCarTech

To kick off some more teasers, Chevrolet just announced to be revealing the all-new Malibu at the Javits Center next month. As usual, details are kept to a minimum, but the new Malibu rides on a new platform that’s 300lbs lighter than the outgoing model. Also being completely designed, the Malibu appears to take on a new look and profile that’s closer resembles a four-door coupe. Larger, lighter and more efficient Malibu to be unveiled at New York Auto Show. 2015-03-04. DETROIT – Designed to deliver more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever, the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will make its public debut at the New York International Auto Show this April. Using a blank slate approach, Chevrolet designers benefited from an entirely new architecture, which for Malibu includes a wheelbase nearly four inches longer than the outgoing model. Due to a higher-strength steel structure, the new Malibu is also expected to be 300 pounds lighter than the current model, which benefits the sedan’s fuel economy and handling. Source: www.egmcartech.com