HEAD OF THE CLASS. The Chevy Malibu has received over 30 industry awards, including 2008 J.D. Power and Associates “Highest Ranked Midsize Car in Initial Quality”SM1 and 2008 North American Car of the Year. And Malibu offers better highway fuel economy than any other midsize sedan,2 an EPA estimated 33 MPG (gasoline), 34 MPG (Hybrid).3 It’s no wonder Malibu is fast becoming the new car of choice.
Malibu LTZ in Dark Gray Metallic with available features.
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Models LS LT (1LT, 2LT) LTZ 2.4L, 4-cyl. with EPA Estimated Fuel Economy in mpg 4-Speed Trans. City/highway 22/30 Maximum capacities Fuel tank (gal. approx.) Cargo volume (cu. ft.)4 Seating Exterior features Foglamps: front, integral in front fascia Grille: — Black insert with chrome surround — Silver insert with chrome surround Engines/Chassis FEATURES Engine: — ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) — 3.6L V6 with VVT Shift control: TAPshift controls, steering wheel-mounted Steering: — Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist — Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) Assist Suspension: four-wheel independent Transmission: — four-speed automatic with overdrive — six-speed automatic with overdrive, includes TAPshift controls Safety and security features Air bags:6 driver, front passenger dual-stage frontal with Passenger Sensing System and thorax side-impact; front, rear outboard head-curtain side-impact Brakes: four-wheel antilock, four-wheel disc Headlamps: halogen composite with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
OnStar:7 includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation8 (included in one-year Directions & Connections Plan) StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System: includes Traction Control and Brake Assist Tire Pressure Monitor (excludes spare tire)
2.4L, 4-cyl. with 6-Speed Trans. 22/33
3.6L V6 17/26
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Interior features Cruise control: electronic with set and resume speed Driver Information Center (DIC): with driver customization, warning messages, Oil-Life Monitor, outside temperature display, trip odometer and programmable menu functions Power Convenience Package: driver six-way power seat adjuster, remote vehicle starter system Rear Power Package: rear power center and manual backglass shade Remote vehicle starter system Steering wheel: — with mounted cruise control — with mounted audio and cruise controls — leather-wrapped, with mounted audio and cruise controls Sunroof: power, tilt-sliding Seating Front buckets, with reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints, driver power-adjustable vertical height and manual lumbar; rear, with 60/40 split-folding seatback and adjustable outboard head restraints — Custom Cloth — UltraLux — two-tone leather-appointed with tipped inserts and accent piping — heated front seats Audio Systems AM/FM stereo with MP3-capable CD player, digital clock, seek-scan, Radio Data System (RDS),10 automatic volume, TheftLock, six speakers and auxiliary audio input jack for an MP3 player or other mobile device NEW Bluetooth® wireless technology for select compatible phones11 Premium Audio Package: AM/FM stereo, in-dash six-disc CD changer, amplified premium eight-speaker system and auxiliary audio input jack XM Radio:12 with three trial months Wheels 17-inch fascia-spoke painted sterling silver 17-inch fascia-spoke with bright chrome trim 17-inch ultra bright-finish aluminum 18-inch five-spoke bright-finish aluminum 18-inch 10-spoke bright-finish aluminum Spare tire and wheel, compact Available DEALER-INSTALLED CHEVY ACCESSORIES13 17-Inch Forged Polished Wheels Body-Side Moldings 18-Inch Cast-Chrome Wheels Chrome Exhaust Tip All-Weather Floor Mats Headrest DVD
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available exterior colors
Red Jewel Tintcoat14 (extra-cost color)
Imperial Blue Metallic
Black Granite Metallic (extra-cost color)
Dark Gray Metallic
Silver Moss Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Golden Pewter Metallic
Gold Mist Metallic
Summit White
1 Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 81,530 new-vehicle owners, measuring 344 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February–April 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. 2 Based on 2008 GM Mid-Car Sedan segment and EPA estimated 33 MPG highway (2.4L gasoline engine with 6-speed automatic transmission) and 34 MPG highway (hybrid). Excludes other GM vehicles. 3 Limited Availability. 4 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 5 Requires Engine Package. 6 Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information. 7 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. 8 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps. 9 Requires Power Convenience Package. 10 RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information. 11 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 12 XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90 days. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. 13 Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details. 14 Available only on 2LT and LTZ. GM, the GM Logo, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet Logo, and the slogans, emblems, vehicle model names, vehicle body designs and other marks appearing in this document are the trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors Corporation, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. OnStar and Directions & Connections are registered service marks of OnStar Corp. TheftLock is a registered trademark of Delphi Technologies, Inc. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. ©2008 GM Corp. All rights reserved. GM reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models and availability.
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