2016 Holden Malibu Teased Ahead Of New York Auto Show

The next Holden Malibu has been teased by General Motors in the US, ahead of its official unveiling at next month’s New York Auto Show.

A single shadowy image shows what appears to be little more than a light styling update, but the new model (debuting as the Chevrolet Malibu) will actually sit upon a new, stronger platform which increases its size and cuts weight by 136kg.

Almost 100mm has been added to the Malibu’s wheelbase, addressing one of the outgoing model’s shortfalls by increasing rear seat leg room.

No such problems with the current Malibu’s boot however, which should point to a new model that meets the compromise of cargo space and rear seat comfort for a medium sedan.

But is the new Malibu still a ‘medium’ sized car, and will we see the next model in Australia?