2013 Chevrolet Malibu

After weeks of hinting, Chevrolet has fully revealed the redesigned Malibu sedan.

The eighth generation of one of the most recognizable nameplates is set to go on sale in spring 2012 as a 2013 model. But plenty of buyers will share this taste of America.

For starters, this car will be sold around the world. The current model is sold in about 20 markets, while the new one will reach nearly 100 countries. And it's a big car. It looks big. It has gravitas. The front end says "Chevy" in familiar yet no uncertain terms.

The Malibu is a complete redesign and is based off the European-derived platform shared with the Buick Regal and LaCrosse and the Opel Insignia. Though the Chevy is healthy size car, it's actually shorter in length and wheelbase than the existing version. It's also three inches wider, which improves interior room and adds an entirely different proportion to the sedan.

The 2013 Malibu will be coming into its own with a wide range of fuel-efficient and powerful four-cylinder engines, along with six-speed transmissions to help that speed along efficiently.

More details will be revealed on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu as soon as the curtains lift on April 18th.