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 | |
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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) |