DETROIT-Chevrolet's latest Malibu will be premiering in the event the Shanghai Auto Show 2011. Chevrolet Malibu will also release a new generation live on April 18 via its official pages on social networking site Facebook.
Malibu Launch of the latest generation can also be watched live through IPAD devices and the iPhone.
Visitor's official website will be asked to provide questions at the launch of the latest Malibu on your Twitter account using the keyword # MalibuReveal and also the official account Chevrolet on Facebook. Team of the Chevrolet will provide a direct answer to these questions directly and the answer will be displayed on the official site shortly after its release over Malibu.
"2013 Malibu will put the Chevrolet brand that has won numerous awards to the highest place and will be known to the public throughout the world. Wherever Malibu will be sold, in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, or Australia, this car has been designed according to the needs of the world community, "said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet, on Thursday (01/31/2011).
Latest Malibu into the family car fuel efficient and has a maximum power through the four-cylinder engine with six-speed transmission that makes the performance of this car better. Malibu is designed to meet the needs of global customers through best in class driving character-inspired driving character of European society.
Malibu is claimed to be a mid-sized Chevrolet cars sold globally first. This car will be sold in 100 countries around the world in six continents and will be manufactured at several GM factories in the world, including China, and two other factories in the United States (U.S.).
"We are very enthusiastic in marketing the new Malibu to our customers in China. This latest Malibu still maintain the tradition of stylish design, superior handling, and fuel efficient. This car will satisfy consumer demand in a market that continues to increase, especially in the upper middle segment and car users than among young people, "said Kevin Wale, president and managing director of GM China Group.
Malibu to be one model of Chevrolet and GM's top-selling product in the U.S. throughout 2010, with sales reaching 200,000 units. This car became the most liked car modified with it won over 40 awards from various institutions since 2008. Malibu into a car in the midsize segment that won awards Automotive Consumers Digest "Best Buy", for three consecutive years, namely 2011, 2010, 2009. Malibu was also named as a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the past two years.
With the new Malibu, Chevrolet hopes to continue to strengthen its position in the world automotive industry continues to grow. Until now, GM has introduced its biggest product, including Cruze, Volt, Sonic / Aveo, Spark and Malibu. The new models are expected to compete with the four biggest car brand in the world, where 54 percent of total global sales come from non-luxury cars throughout 2010. Malibu latest entry in the D segment, which represents 9 percent of total global automobile sales, which is 5.7 million units, throughout 2010.
Last year Chevrolet sold 4.26 million units worldwide, with an average unit sales of one car every 7.4 seconds. Eight of the 10 largest markets in the world's Chevrolet during 2010, is on Brazil, China, Uzbekistan, Mexico, Russia, India, Argentina, and Colombia. Potential market in some countries that will continue to grow is expected to reach more than 50% of global sales of Chevrolet in 2012.
More than 570,000 units of Malibu has been sold since 2008, when the Malibu was named North American Car of the Year (The Best Cars of North America). In 2013, Malibu represents the eighth generation, since released in 1964.