Chevrolet Malibu
Here is a sedan worth talking about, in the mid-sized front-wheel drive category. Last year's comeback was so well received that it earned itself the coveted ?ÒCar of the Year?Ó award. For 2009, the six-speed automatic transmission linked to the four and six-cylinder engines is greatly appreciated. The addition of a hybrid engine will help it compete with its Japanese rivals within this ever-expanding niche. The total power generated by the fuel-electric engines is 164 horsepower.
Chevrolet Malibu
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$23,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,375 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$451/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 169 hp @ 6,400 rpm (126 kW) |
| Torque | 160 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (217 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 743 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50SR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/50SR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,877 mm (192″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,621 kg (3,574 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 428 l |
| Fuel tank | 61 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |