http://www.thecarconnection.com/mart...patent-filings

 

I like it!

 

Looks like it will be a nice evolution of the current design. It is more aggressive. Like the Camaro and current Malibu had a baby.

 

The tail lights look similar to the new Camaro's

 

Charlie had already suggested they would.

 

The car looks mean as hell from the rear

 

It looks really light too!

 

YAY! another Opel!!!

Looks almost as lame as the Cruze.

 

So what type of patent requires demonstrating the complete exterior design of the vehicle?

 

I don't know, just guessing but....you know how some Chinese companies rip off complete designs?

 

As if silly things like patents and copyright filings have ever discouraged the Chi-Coms before.

I would hardly call these rough sketches "complete renderings". Looking at these things it could almost be any car, I will withhold any judgement until better renderings or pics are released.

 

Looks good, kinda Taurusish.

 

Wow, I thought I'd be the only one who thought that.

 

Well, it can't be any worse looking than the current Malibu.

 

Most important thing I got from the article:

Quote:

One of America's strongest mainstream mid-size sedans, the Chevrolet Malibu...

3 years ago, NO ONE would have said that about the Malibu.

I am slightly confused... how much can be done and something still be considered a refresh? I'm guessing like the mustang? Overall cabin and underpinnings remain the same, but new nose, tail, interior, and engine options? The pics look like the whole car was slightly reworked?