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All New Chevy Malibu
Starting at $20,295
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Engine Choices
- ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC - four cylinder engine with four-speed automatic transmission (LS and LT) - EPA Estimated MPG: 22 city, 30 highway
- ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC - four-cylinder Hybrid engine with four-speed automatic Hybrid transmission (Hybrid; limited availability starting early 2008) - EPA Estimated MPG: 24 city, 32 highway
- 3.6L DOHC V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission (LTZ; available on 2LT with Engine Package) - EPA Estimated MPG: 17 city, 26 highway
Impressive Value
Starting at $20,295(1)
Standard features include:
- Automatic transmission
- OnStar(2) with Turn-by-Turn Navigation(3) for one year
- XM Radio(4) with three-month trial
- Auxiliary auto input jack
- Four-Wheel antilock brakes
- Traction Control
- Driver Information Center: allows you to view 34 important vehicle function messages such as oil life, tire pressure, fuel range and more; and offers 10 driver personalization settings
Safety
Standard OnStar(2) for one year
- Advanced Automatic Crash Notification: if you're involved in a collision - even if the air bags(5) don't deploy - your vehicle can automatically send a signal to OnStar, where an Advisor will attempt to contact you to see if you need help. This quickly helps determine the emergency personnel, equipment and facilities needed.
- Vehicle Diagnostics: Receive updates on your vehicle's engine, transmission, antilock brakes, air bags, tire pressure and more, plus monthly email reports of comprehensive diagnostic checks on your vehicle
- Remote Door unlock: If you're locked out, OnStar can unlock your door remotely.
Six standard air bags(5)
- Dual-stage frontal air bags (with right-front Passenger Sensing System) sense the severity of a crash, then determine if the air bags should be deployed and whether a full or less-than-full amount of inflation is to be used
- Head-curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) are designed to reduce the risk of head injuries to front-seat and rear-outboard occupants in certain side-impact collisions
- Front-seat-mounted, side-impact thorax air bags (driver and front passenger) are designed to help protect an adult's chest in a serious side-impact crash.
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System (select models)
Standard four-wheel antilock disc brakes
Standard Traction Control
Craftsmanship
- World-class fit and finish is the result of the exterior's sleek, crisp lines that vanish into body gaps as tight as 1mm
- Acoustic laminated glass and extensive sound-deadening features result in an incredibly quite interior
- The best coverage in America: The Chevy 100,000 Mile/5-Year(6) Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty plus Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
Navigation
OnStar(2) with Turn-by-Turn Navigation(3) (included in the one-year Directions & Connections Plan) is standard on every Malibu.
Just press the OnStar button, tell your destination to an Advisor, and your route will be downloaded to your vehicle. An automated voice will guide you through every turn until you arrive at your destination.
This smart navigation system enables you to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.
Reviews
Publication Reviews
- 2008 North American Car of the Year - Read full article
- "2008 10Best Cars" - Car and Driver - Read full article
- "... the Malibu is stylish, almost dynamic..." - John Davis - MotorWeel - Read full article
- "... value puts Malibu in the hunt for America's Best Family Sedan..." - Karl Brauer - Edmonds.com - Read full article
- "Chevy's Midsize Marvel" - AutoWeek - Read full article
- "AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Star" - AUTOMOBILE Magazine - Read full article
- "...worthy of your consideration in the popularity contest for midsize sedans." - Edmunds.com - Read full article
- "This vehicle has it all: style, value, performance, economy, and for the first time in many years, the promise of pride in your purchase." - intellichoice.com - Read full article
- "The next big thing in midsize cars." - Motor Trend - Read full article
- "The Chevy Brand is on the ascendancy with Malibu to lead the renaissance..." - Wards Auto World
- "Camry beware..." - CARandDRIVER.com, December 2006 - Read full article
- "It's like a super-Accord, but from GM" - The New York Times - Read full article
- "Chevy Delivers on the Hype" - Edmunds.com - Read full article
- "The 2008 Chevy Malibu's new shape looks more like that of a luxury sedan..." - Road & Track, March 2007 - Read full article
- "...looks good enough to buy just based on its appearance" - Car and Driver, March 2007
- "... Every surface and detail has been thoughtfully and skillfully treated..." - AUTOMOBILE Magazine, July 2007 - Read full article
- "Curving dashboard sections for both driver and passenger, similar to Corvettes of old." - Road & Track, March '07 - Read full article
Consumers Reviews
- Malibu vs. the competition - see the Edmunds consumer test drive results
- Check them out at yahoo.com User Reviews
- Get the download at Edmunds.com User Reviews
- Read all about it at msn.com User Reviews
Compare Malibu
See how the Malibu stacks up against the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima - Powered by Polk,(7) a third party independent analysis http://www.chevrolet.com/comparator/chevy/comparevehicle.jsp?year=2008&make=Chevrolet&makeId=001&model=Malibu&modelId=&subModelId
Explore Malibu
Exterior
- Tight Gaps - As part of its high level of quality, Malibu's sleek, beautifully crafted exterior features minimized panel gaps and a tight wheel-to-body relationship.
- Side-Mounted Repeater lamps - Repeater lamps add a touch of elegance to the exterior of LTZ
- Chrome door handles - Extensive use of chrome, including on the door handles, provide Malibu LTZ continuous look of sophistication from front to rear.
- Ten-Spoke, 18' Ultra Bright Aluminum Wheels - These 18" wheels provide a solid stance for LTZ while delivering a look that is designed to get you noticed.
- Acoustic Laminated Glass - Adding to your driving experience is acoustic-laminated glass that helps insulate you from road noise.
- Navigation - OnStar(2) with Turn-by-Turn Navigation(3) (included in the one-year Directions & Connections Plan) is standard on every Malibu. Turn-by-Turn Navigation is the simplest and smartest navigation system. Just press the OnStar button, tell your destination to an Advisor, and your route will be downloaded to your vehicle. An automated voice will guide you through every turn until you arrive at your destination.
- Auto-Dimming Driver-Side Mirror - The body-color outside rearview mirrors on LTZ are power-adjustable and heated. In addition, the driver-side mirror features and auto-dimming component.
- Body-Color Rocker Moldings With Bright Inserts - This elegant design feature announces to the world that the all new Malibu takes its sophistication seriously.
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips - Specific to LTZ, dual chrome exhausts tips add a distinctive, polished appearance
- Rear Side Markers - Use of discrete rear side markers means the LED tailamps on LTZ don't have to wrap around the side, providing a tailored, refined look.
- LED Taillamps - The rear LED taillamps on LTZ aren't needed to wrap around the rear of the exterior, thanks to rear side markers. This design element helps provide a tailored, refined appearance.
- Quad-Beam Halogen Headlamps With Jewel-Like Accents - Quad-beam halogen headlamps are given a jewel-like treatment, providing yet another instance of Malibu elegance.
- Raised Island Hood - Reflective of classic Chevy styling, the raised hood design complements the clean, tailored lines and fluid curves of Malibu.
- Dual-Port Silver-Color Grille With Chrome Surround - The new face of Chevrolet is as distinctive as it is classic, featuring a dual-port grille with chrome surround.
- Two Powerful Engine Choices - The standard ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) in LS and LT provides 169 horsepower and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 3.6L V6 engine with VVT, standard in LTZ delivers 252 hp at 6300 rpm and is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission.
- Round Foglamps - Foglamps have been integrated into the front fascia, providing a distinctive appearance to Malibu LTZ.
Interior
- Dual Cockpit theme
- Chrome Door Accents
- Ebony/Brick Leather-Appointed Seats - Luxurious leather-appointed heated front bucket seats with accent piping feature driver eight-way and front passenger six-way power seat adjusters, reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints. Also available in Cocoa/Cashmere.
- Ebony Custom Cloth Seats - Custom Cloth bucket seats in Ebony feature lumbar and height adjusters. Also available in Cocoa/Cashmere and Titanium.
- Center Console - The console features upper and lower storage bins that offer an array of storage options, plus a sliding armrest that can be moved forward.
- Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls - The leather-wrapped steering wheel features mounted Driver Information Center buttons, cruise control and audio switches, along with TAPshift controls that are located on the corner spokes of the steering wheel.
- Instrument Panel - Soft, ambient lighting highlights the instrument panel that features an uplevel gauge cluster plus a Driver Information Center (DIC) with readouts that include 24 warnings and 10 vehicle information displays for engine oil life, tire pressure, outside temperature, trip odometer and more.
- Instrument Panel (Hybrid) - The instrument panel features unique gauge clusters that include:
- A Charge/Assist gauge that keeps you in touch with your hybrid, letting you know when you're drawing on the hybrid system's battery and when you are charging it.
- n ECO light that lets you know when you're above the EPA mileage.(8) Use it to tune your driving habits for maximum fuel savings.
- ONSTAR - For your peace of mind, every Malibu comes with OnStar(2) - the in-vehicle safety and security system created to help protect your and your family on the road.
- OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation,(3) included with the one-year Directions & Connections Plan, is standard in every Malibu. This unique easy-to-use navigation service is fully integrated with your vehicle and your OnStar services. It's navigation at the touch of a button. Just press the OnStar button and tell the Advisor your destination. The Directions & Connections Plan also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and Hands-Free Calling.(9) In addition, the plan features OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, which monitors some of your vehicle's key systems and sends you a report via email once a month. Along with engine, air bags and antilock brake checks, the service also includes your vehicle's current mileage, remaining oil life, maintenance alerts, subscription notices and more.
- XM Radio(4) - XM with three month trial has the programming variety to find what turns you on. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think or sing. XM's got the perfect channel for you - with 69 channels of the best in commercial-free music, news, sports, talk, comedy, traffic and weather, and more. Sign up for a free 30-day trial of XM Radio Online by visiting xmtrial.com/chevy
- Premium Audio System - The system includes and AM/FM Stereo with an in-dash six-disc MP3-capable CD changer, auxiliary audio input jack, 21-watt amplifier and eight speakers, including subwoofers.
Features
For a complete list of the all new Chevy Malibu standard & optional features visit http://www.chevrolet.com/2008malibu/features/
Packages & Optional Features
Engine Package - 3.6L V6 VVT engine; 18-inch, 5 spoke, Ultra Bright aluminum wheels; TAPshift control paddles; six-speed automatic transmission; dual chrome exhaust tips; and hydraulic power steering (HPS)
Premium Audio Package - AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer and premium eight-speaker sound system
Power Convenience Package - Six-way Power Driver Seat Adjuster, remote vehicle starter system and power adjustable pedals
Rear Power package - Rear power center (110-volt AC adapter with three-prong outlet) and manual backglass shade
Build Your Malibu
Build your Malibu at http://www.chevrolet.com/byo/build.cv?year=2008&make=Chevrolet&makeId=001&model=Malibu&modelId=032
Safety
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