Acclaimed style, award-winning excellence Heralded by critics and owners alike - with more than 40 awards to its credit - Chevrolet Malibu continues to command attention and acclaim. "...Chevrolet Malibu hits a high-water mark for its size and price with taut proportions, elegant lines and a crisp, clean profile." says Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
Meticulous attention to quality Malibu's world-class design and superb level of craftsmanship have earned the respect of people who know cars. You'll be impressed by the nearly microscopic gaps - many as tight as 1mm - in the interior fit and finish. Acoustic laminated glass - the same concept used in expensive luxury cars - helps create a barrier to reduce unwanted noise. Precise, responsive steering and a four-wheel independent suspension deliver a smooth, controlled ride.
Further proof of the exceptional quality of Malibu: The 2010 Malibu engine and transmission systems are reporting no issues in 99.9% of the vehicles checked by OnStar® Vehicle Diagnostics.
A ?2010 Top Safety Pick? Chevrolet Malibu offers the unsurpassed lifesaving technology of OnStar®. And the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the 2010 Malibu a "Top Safety Pick." Standard Malibu safety features include:
OnStar® service for the first six months with Automatic Crash Response
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
Six air bags
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
Progressive crush front body structure
Four-wheel antilock brakes
33 MPG highway: advantage Malibu With 33 MPG highway, Malibu LTZ offers highway fuel economy that a comparable Toyota Camry can't match. That means up to 528 highway miles on a single fill-up. A six-speed automatic transmission, standard on all models, helps maximize performance and fuel efficiency. Malibu engines feature Variable Valve Timing (VVT) - a technology that optimizes combustion, enhances low-end torque and helps lower tailpipe emissions. A 252-hp 3.6L V6 engine with dual overhead camshafts and Variable Valve Timing is available on 2LT and LTZ. Fuel economy for this engine is 26 highway, 17 city.
Premium interior details From the dual cockpit to the sculpted door panels, one detail flows seamlessly into the next. Inside the leather-appointed LTZ interior, there's an eight-way power driver seat and six-way power passenger seat. Acoustic laminated glass and liquid-applied sound deadeners contribute to the superbly quiet ride. Thoughtful conveniences include a Driver Information Center featuring an outside temperature gauge, Tire Pressure Monitor and readouts for range and instant/average MPG.
Choose your own entertainment XM Radio with three trial months is standard. Enjoy commercial-free music, sports, news and talk, comedy, family programming and more from coast-to-coast. If you prefer your own music, just plug your iPod® into the audio jack. Or opt for the LTZ with the eight-speaker Bose® premium sound system and a USB port. Just connect your player or music-loaded flash drive into the port. Now you can manage your playlists through the steering wheel-mounted controls. It even charges your player for you.