2014 Chevrolet Malibu
The 2014 Malibu, unveiled Friday after a fast-tracked 18-month development effort, will get a revised front end with a bolder grille resembling that of the recently launched Impala.
GM is adding an engine shut-off system for stop-start traffic, which should boost fuel economy 5 percent in city driving. And to address a key complaint against the 2013 model, GM used several tricks to squeeze an extra 1.25 inches of knee space for back seat passengers.