In the coming weeks and months, Chevrolet will enhance the range of its brand new 2013 Malibu with several new models.
Following the launch of the mild-hybrid Malibu Eco with a 2.4-liter eAssist engine earlier this year, starting from this summer, GM will add the base LS priced from $22,390 or $23,150 if you include a $760 destination fee (*), along with its better equipped LT and LTZ siblings.
The LS, LT and LTZ are all powered by a new Ecotec 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 197-hp. Chevrolet says it expects these models to return a highway fuel economy in the mid-30 mpg.
Later in the fall, GM will introduce the first-ever turbocharged Malibu model to the range, available in LT and LTZ trims, with prices starting from $26,950 excluding a $760 destination charge.
The turbo model gains a 2.0-liter force-fed four-cylinder unit delivering 259 horsepower and a peak torque of 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), which is sustained from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm, allowing for a zero to 60mph (96km/h) sprint time of 6.3 seconds.
Scroll down for more details on pricing and equipment features.
The base prices for all Malibu models – with a $760 destination charge – are:
- LS (1LS trim): $23,150
- LT (1LT trim): $24,765
- LT (2LT trim): $26,000
- Eco (1SA trim): $26,095
- Eco (2SA trim): $27,705
- LT (3LT trim with turbo): $27,710
- LTZ (1LZ trim): $28,590
- LTZ (2LZ trim with turbo): $30,925
Standard powertrain and chassis content:
- Ecotec 2.5L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)
- Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Panic brake assist
- Electronic park brake
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Electric power steering (rack-mounted)
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Four-link rear suspension
- Sixteen-inch aluminum wheels
Standard exterior content:
- Active front lower grille aero shutters (LS, Eco, 3LT Turbo)
- Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control
- Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)
- Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass
- Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blades
Standard interior content:
- Air conditioning
- Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three-month trial period)
- Six-speaker sound system
- Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Cruise control
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows with express down feature
- Power door and window locks
- Driver information center
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering wheel audio and cruise controls
- Driver’s footrest
- Overhead console
- Compass display
- Two auxiliary power outlets
- Rear center armrest with storage
Standard safety content:
- Ten standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags, driver and front passenger knee air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) and rear outboard thorax side-impact air bags
- Safety belt pretensioners
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and more
Uplevel features:
In addition to the content included on LS models, Eco, LT and LTZ models add:
- Seven-inch color touch-screen with concealed storage behind it
- Chevrolet MyLink connected radio
- Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones
- USB port and auxiliary input jack
- Ice-blue ambient lighting
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)
- Color driver information center (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)
On 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models, an available advanced safety package adds Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. A leather package for Eco (2SA) and LT (2LT/3LT) adds leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.
On LTZ, the following features are also standard:
- LED taillamps
- Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels
- Dual exhaust with bright chrome accents
- Silver grille insert
- Fog lamps
- Chrome door handles
- Leather-appointed seats
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Remote start
- Power sunroof (2LZ)
An available premium package on the LTZ adds passive entry/keyless access, push-button starting, high-intensity discharge headlamps and driver’s memory seat and mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels are also available.
Exterior Colors:
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Black
- Black Granite Metallic
- Blue Topaz Metallic
- Summit White
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Taupe Gray Metallic
- Atlantis Blue Metallic
- Champagne Silver Metallic
Interior Color/Trim Choices:
- Jet Black
- Jet Black/Titanium
- Jet Black/Brownstone
- Cocoa/Light Neutral
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