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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review
All-new for 2008.
2008 Malibu Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new Chevrolet Malibu has all the size, room, features and conveniences a middle-of-the-market sedan needs to be competitive, and the fits and finishes inside and out are world-class. They have indeed built a car we can't ignore. We think the new Chevy Malibu stands up well to the best in its class, including the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Jim McCraw filed this report after test driving Malibu models around Memphis and down into Mississippi; with Mitch McCullough reporting on the Malibu LTZ from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | Chevrolet Malibu LS, Malibu 1LT, Malibu 2LT, Malibu LT, Malibu Hybrid |
| Engines (standard) | 3.6-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 169-hp 2.4-liter I4l 252-hp 3.6-liter V6; 164-hp 2.4-liter I4 hybrid with electric motors |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Stabilitrak electronic stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Malibu 2LT sedan ($26,090) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, keyless entry, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, console, cruise control, floor shift, fog lamps, AM/FM/CD sound system |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 3.6-liter V6 engine ($2060), metallic paint ($295); power sunroof ($800); rear accessory power outlets ($250) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 26040 |
| Horse Power | 252 @ 6300 |
| Torque | 251 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26 |
| Wheelbase | 112.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.8/70.3/57.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/53.0/42.2 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.2/52.1/37.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.1 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, four-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
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| Curb Weight | 3649 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.3 |
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