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2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

Less Gas. More Premium.

The Chevy Malibu has received over 30 industry awards, including a "Best Buy" award from Consumers Digest. And Malibu offers an EPA estimated 33 MPG highway. Better than a comparable Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.¹ It's no wonder Malibu is fast becoming the new car of choice

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AVAILABLE COLORS:

Red Jewel Tintcoat (extra-cost color)¹²	Imperial Blue Metallic
Black Granite Metallic (extra-cost color)	Dark Gray Metallic
Silver Moss Metallic	Silver Ice Metallic
Golden Pewter Metallic	Gold Mist Metallic
Summit White

MODELS:

LS
LT (1LT, 2LT)
LTZ

EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY IN MPG (city/highway)

2.4L, 4-cyl. with 4-speed trans.	2.4L, 4-cyl. with 6-speed trans.	3.6L, V6
22/30	22/33	17/26

MAXIMUM CAPACITIES

Fuel tank (gal. approx.)	16
Cargo volume (cu.ft)²	15.1
Seating	5

Specifications

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

	Malibu LS	Malibu 1LT	Malibu 2LT	Malibu LTZ
Foglamps: front, integral in front fascia	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Grille: Black insert with chrome surround	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Grille: Silver insert with chrome surround	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard

ENGINES/CHASSIS FEATURES

Engine: ECOTEC 2.4L four cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 with VVT	Not Available	Not Available	Optional³	Optional³
Shift control: TAPshift controls, steering wheel-mounted	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard
Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering: Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) Assist	Not Available	Not Available	Optional³	Optional³
Transmission: Four-speed automatic with overdrive	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with overdrive, includes TAPshift controls	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard

SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES

Air bags⁴: driver, front passenger dual-stage frontal with Passenger Sensing System and thorax side-impact; front, rear outboard head-curtain side-impact	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Brakes: four-wheel antilock, four-wheel disc	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Headlamps: halogen composite with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar⁵: includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation⁶ (included one-year Directions & Connections Plan)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System: includes Traction Control and Brake Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (excludes spare tire)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

INTERIOR FEATURES

Cruise control: electronic with set and resume speed	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Information Center (DIC): with driver customization, warning messages, Oil-Life Monitor, outside temperature display, trip odometer and programmable menu functions	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Convenience Package: Driver six-way power seat adjuster, remote vehicle starter system and NEW Bluetooth^® wireless technology⁷ for select compatible phones	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Power Package: rear power center and manual backglass shade	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional
Remote vehicle starter system	Not Available	Optional⁸	Standard	Standard
Steering wheel with mounted cruise control	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Steering wheel leather-wrapped, with mounted audio and cruise controls	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Sunroof: power, tilt-sliding	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional

SEATING

Front buckets with reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints, driver power-adjustable vertical height and manual lumbar; rear, with 60/40 split-folding seatback and adjustable outboard head restraints	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Custom Cloth	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
UltraLux	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
Two-tone leather-appointed with tipped inserts and accent piping	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Heated front seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard

AUDIO SYSTEMS

AM/FM stereo with MP3-capable CD player, digital clock, seek-scan, Radio Data System (RDS)⁹, automatic volume, TheftLock, six speakers and auxiliary audio input jack for an MP3 player or other mobile device	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
NEW Bluetooth^® wireless technology⁷ for select compatible phones	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Premium Audio Package: AM/FM stereo, in-dash six-disc CD changer, amplified premium eight-speaker system and auxiliary audio input jack	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Standard
XM Radio¹⁰: with three trial months	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

WHEELS

17-inch fascia-spoke painted Sterling Silver	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
17-inch fascia-spoke with bright chrome trim	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
17-inch ultra bright-finish aluminum	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
18-inch five-spoke bright-finish aluminum	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available
18-inch 10-spoke bright-finish aluminum	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard
Spare tire and wheel, compact	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Available Dealer-Installed Chevy Accessories¹¹

17-Inch Forged Polished Wheels	Body-Side Moldings
18-Inch Cast-Chrome Wheels	Chrome Exhaust Tip
All-Weather Floor Mats	Headrest DVD

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Based on EPA estimated 33 MPG highway for Malibu w/2.4L, 4-cyl. engine and 6-speed automatic transmission, 31 MPG highway for Camry w/2.4L, 4-cyl. engine and 5-speed automatic transmission and 31 MPG highway for Accord w/2.4L, 4-cyl. Engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

Requires Engine Package.

Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.

Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.

Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps.

Go to gm.com/Bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle.

Requires Power Convenience Package.

RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information.

XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S> service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.

Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details.

Available only on 2LT and LTZ.

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