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MSRP
Chevrolet Malibu LS $19,900
Chevrolet Malibu 1LT $21,185
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT $23,040
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ $27,095
ENGINE
Type:
2,384cc Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 169 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 160 at 4,500
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 98.0
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 22 / 30
 
TRANSMISSION
Type:
4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.91
Available with: LS & LT 4-cyl.
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
Front-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
11.65 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
10.87 in. power-assisted discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
3,436
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 1,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.3
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
40.4
 
STANDARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
  • Daytime running lights
  • Halogen headlights
  • Low emission vehicle (LEV)
  • P225/50 R17 all-season tires
  • Security system
  • Spare wheel
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Tracker system
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
191.8
Width [in.]:
70.3
Height [in.]:
57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 112.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.6
Rear Track [in.]: 60.0
 
STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES
  • 4 doors
  • Body color front and rear bumper, door handles
  • Chrome exhaust tip
  • Power remote, folding left door mirror
  • Power remote, folding right door mirror
  • Variable intermittent and speed-sensitive wipers
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
97.7
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
39.4
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.2
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.6
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.9
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.9
 
Front Hiproom [in.]:
53.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
15.1
 
STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
  • 2 12V power outlets
  • 4-way front passenger bucket seat
  • 6-way part-power driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM radio with seek/scan, RDS, MP3 capability, single in-dash CD-player and 6 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Cargo area carpeting, light, net and tie-down anchors
  • Carpeted front and rear floor mats
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Door bins in front and rear
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with armrest and storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Illuminated entry
  • Internet access
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Power windows; with one-touch open on driver's side
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split folding bench seat
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Speed-sensitive volume
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Tachometer
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument panel lighting
  • Vehicle information system
  • Visor vanity mirrors in front
  • XM satellite radio
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
  • 3-point rear seat belts in all positions
  • Airbags in front with occupancy sensor on passenger side
  • Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
  • Brake assist
  • Child safety rear door locks
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Emergency communication system
  • Front adjustable head restraints
  • Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners
  • Rear head restraints
  • Side-curtain airbags in front and rear
  • Side-impact airbags in front
  • Side-impact bars
  • Traction control