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If you're eager to know what the upcoming 2012 Chevy Malibu will look like, thanks to some new patent drawings, we now have a pretty darn good idea. Sort of. You see, the sketches were recently filed by General Motors with the U.S. patent office for an unnamed Chevrolet sedan. In other words, this could any any number of models, but with the Malibu set to arrive next year as a 2012 model, it's a safe bet.

What the photos do show is a more muscular appearance that takes the current ‘Bu's styling to a new level. The Malibu, we should remind you, was the first to get Chevy's new front end, which is now seen across the rest of the product line, so the 2012 Malibu is likely to inspire all other future Chevys as well.

The windows appear to be a bit smaller with a higher belt-line, giving a more aggressive (300C-like) look, while the rear end is most certainly inspired by the Camaro.

Chevy has already shown a select few an early version of the 2012 Malibu and with the auto show season about over, if the car doesn't make an appearance at the New York Auto Show in just a few weeks time, we don't expect to see it until the end of the year at either the LA or Detroit shows.

More: 2012 Chevy Malibu Revealed in Patent Drawings? on AutoGuide.com

 

[green03malibu]

Looks a lot more sportier, I'm curious to see it what it would look like actually built.

 

[Yury]

the trunk opening is still small...

 

[Hareball]

It honestly looks like a re-hash of the Pontiac G8...

 

[Silver LTZ]

It honestly looks like a re-hash of the Pontiac G8...

You think? I don't see much G8 in it. The G8 is sweet though.

 

[prototype66]

!!TED!! over at C&G did a rendering based on these spec sheets and it came out sweet!
I took his and made a two door "Chevelle" version. Check this guys chop chops out,

Teds original is on the bottom!

 

[kingofhill21]

The new Malibu is going to be bigger than the current Malibu. The dealer has all the info you need about it. That is where my info came from.

 

[Silver LTZ]

The new Malibu is going to be bigger than the current Malibu. The dealer has all the info you need about it. That is where my info came from.

Car is still 1-2 years away from on sale date....doubtful the dealers will have any info yet. They still wanna sell '10s, not have you wait for a '12.

 

[Brianc538]

It's gonna take alot to compete with that Regal GS!

 

[Silver LTZ]

It's gonna take alot to compete with that Regal GS!

Not really, totally different class. Buicks "Malibu" is the LaCrosse. The Regal will be smaller.

 

[Brianc538]

I meant for my money, LOL.

 

[Silver LTZ]

I meant for my money, LOL.

Oh, LOL.

 

[prototype66]

See now I thought the Regal and Malibu were both on short wheel base epsilon II , Lacrosse is on stretched Eppi II and Impala will be as the new Cadillac on Super eppi II's ultra long wheel base. It said the new Bu will be smaller than the current one. The Insignia isn't that small (Cruze size) is it?
That would make no sense.

 

[Silver LTZ]

See now I thought the Regal and Malibu were both on short wheel base epsilon II , Lacrosse is on stretched Eppi II and Impala will be as the new Cadillac on Super eppi II's ultra long wheel base. It said the new Bu will be smaller than the current one. The Insignia isn't that small (Cruze size) is it?
That would make no sense.

I have read a few different things actually. The Regal is much smaller then the current Malibu. I have heard the next one will be smaller but not as small as the Regal which will not have a V6 option.

 

[comcardi]

Not really, totally different class. Buicks "Malibu" is the LaCrosse. The Regal will be smaller.

The new LaCrosse is a nice car. I checked one out about a month ago. When my lease is up on the caddy I may get one.

 

[Silver LTZ]

The new LaCrosse is a nice car. I checked one out about a month ago. When my lease is up on the caddy I may get one.

Yes they are, Motor Trend picked on over a Lexus in a test last month!