Redesigned Malibu
offers class-leading safety and fuel efficiency
The Chevy Malibu, one of America’s best-selling sedans, has
always had a special place in our heart. For 2013 the Chevrolet Malibu is back,
and shows off a fully redesign model that is focused on advanced technology,
sophisticated looks, outstanding ride performance and class-leading safety and
fuel efficiency. MSRP for the 2013 Malibu is $22,390.
Trims and Options
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will be available in three trims:
LS, LT and LTZ trims.
On top of these trims, for 2013 Chevrolet will also
introduce the Malibu Eco model, which features a wider track and a shorter
wheelbase.
The Malibu Eco features eAssist™ light electrification
technology , which equips the vehicle with an onboard air-cooled lithium-ion
battery and 15-kilowatt motor-generator that optimizes engine efficiency and
boosts fuel economy.
One great feature of the eAssist system is that it equips
your 2013 Malibu Eco with regenerative braking (which charges the battery by
using electricity generated by braking). The eAssist system also powers the
Malibu to receive up to 15 hp of electric power assistance during heavy
acceleration; fuel cut-off during certain types of deceleration; automatic
engine start/stop technology, and the ability to use electricity instead of
gasoline to maintain power when stopped at traffic lights and similar
situations.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco sports one of the best fuel
economies of all the non-hybrid midsize sedans, pushing an EPA estimated 25 mpg
city and 37 mpg highway. The Malibu Eco powertrain also includes a
direct-injected, 2.4-liter Ecotec inline four-cylinder engine with Variable
Valve Timing (VVT) that is able to provide the vehicle with a total output of
182 hp and 172 lb/ft of torque. All 2013
Malibu Eco models will come standard equipped with a next-generation six-speed
automatic transmission specially designed and optimized for seamless operation
with eAssist.
All other 2013 Malibu trims will come standard with a
2.5-liter direct-injected Ecotec inline four-cylinder with VVT, able to produce
197 hp and 191 lb/ft of torque though a next-generation six-speed automatic
transmission. This powerful combination also delivers excellent fuel efficiency
for the Malibu, pushing EPA-estimated figures of 22 mpg city and 34 mpg
highway.
Want more power? No problem,
for 2013, Chevrolet will offer its first-ever turbocharged engine on a
Malibu in the form of an all-new 2.0-liter Ecotec four-cylinder capable of
generating an insane 259 hp and 260 lb/ft of torque. The turbo engine will be
available for LT and LTZ trims.
Features
To match its strong drivetrain options, the 2013 Malibu was
engineered to have best-in-class handling performance on par with pricier
European sport sedans. With a stiff body structure, independent front and rear
suspension, precise electric rack-and-pinion steering, four-channel antilock
brakes with ventilated front disc rotors and dual piston front brakes, Traction
Control and Electronic Stability Control, the 2013 Malibu is an absolute thrill
on winding country roads.
The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will also offer Chevrolet’s
MyLink infotainment system. This system will equipt your Malibu with voice
recognition and online services like Pandora Internet Radio and Stitcher
SmartRadio, along with Bluetooth streaming audio and Gracenote playlists and
album art. Standard hands-free phone via Bluetooth works with compatible
smartphones. Chevrolet’ s MyLink infotainment system also offers
high-resolution display, and it controls your Malibu’s stereo, SiriusXM
Satellite Radio, CD and MP3 functions.
Exterior
Take one look at the 2013 Chevy Malibu and you will notice
some semblance to Chevy’s Camaro and
Corvette. The 2013 Malibu was redesigned to feature a new sleeker and more
muscular appearance/ It features a bold dual-port grille, Camaro-inspired
dual-element tail lamps (LED standard on LTZ), chrome-tipped dual exhaust,
18-inch alloy wheels, broader shoulders, a wider stance and an integrated rear
spoiler.
Not only is the Malibu exterior sporty, it’s also very
aerodynamic. The redesigned exterior is able to cut through the wind at 0.29
coefficient of drag (Cd), one of the most aerodynamically efficient profiles in
its segment. The Malibu Eco also features electronically controlled aero
shutters through the lower grille opening that close to improve aerodynamics
and fuel efficiency. All of these aerodynamic enhancements also help provide a
much quieter cabin as it reduces interior wind noise, especially at freeway
speeds.
Interior
The all-new 2013 Malibu offers all occupants more interior
space, high-quality materials, advanced technologies and European-influenced
ride and handling traits. It features a spacious 16.3 cubic foot trunk and adds
nearly four additional cubic feet of interior volume from its predecessors. The
2013 Malibu dual-cockpit design opens up shoulder and hip room to make even the
longest road trips more comfortable.
Tasteful chrome accents and wood trim, available leather
upholstery, heated front seats and French contrast stitching and ice blue
illumination at night give the Malibu a refined and sophisticated feel usually
reserved for much more expensive luxury sedans. Clever interior innovations
abound in the 2013 Malibu, including a seven-inch touch-screen radio display
face that articulates up and down to uncover a six-inch deep storage space
(Eco, LT and LTZ models).
Safety
On top of all the incredible features mentioned above, the
2013 Chevrolet Malibu is also an extremely safe vehicle. In fact, the 2013
Malibu Eco is the first all-new 2013 midsize car to receive dual honors for
safety with a “5-Star Overall Vehicle Score” from the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and the prestigious 2012 “Top Safety Pick” from the
Insurance institute for Highway Safety.
Conclusion
The 2013 redesigned Chevrolet Malibu completely blows
previous Malibu models out of the water. It offers a fantastic combination of a
powerful look, an upscale interior and it is loaded with technology and safety
features. With a redesign as good as this we can bet on one thing: the 2013
Chevrolet Malibu is sure to find its way into many American garages.
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