Chevrolet Malibu sedan will replace the model Epica in early 2011. The main emphasis in creating new products has been on a high degree of noise isolation, working on what the whole laboratory, consisting of specialists GM.
Concern GM has set his team goal - to create one of the quietest sedans in the world (or better yet, if he is just very quiet). Not surprisingly, to work through all the details, the selection of components and their location it took much time and effort of dozens of people also work in some staff will need training. As a result, the whole body of the car settled protectors panel and laminated side glass, even the exterior mirrors in Malibu has a function of noise absorption. Interior acoustics were tested repeatedly to ensure they comply with the requirements. Passengers should be as comfortable in the car to sounds of the city did not interfere choose ringtones on the phone or enjoy the masterpieces of classical music while driving on a busy motorway.
How close to a perfect silence, GM engineers managed to pick up, we learn about through the floor, when the first sales will begin a new sedan.