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.
- 1 Chevrolet Malibu received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among midsize cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 81,530 new-vehicle owners, measuring 344 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-April 2008. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
- 2 Based on 2008 GM Mid-Car Sedan segment and EPA estimated 33 MPG highway (2.4L gasoline engine) and 34 MPG highway (hybrid). Excludes other GM vehicles.
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Specifications
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 |
