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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)

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Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Safety Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
side-mounted airbags	true	true
rear airbags	true	true
antilock brakes	true	true
traction control	true	true

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Safety Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
side-mounted airbags	true	true
rear airbags	true	true
antilock brakes	true	true
traction control	true	true

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Safety highlights

Safety Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
side-mounted airbags	true	true
rear airbags	true	true
antilock brakes	true	true
traction control	true	true

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Comfort & Convenience highlights

Comfort & Convenience Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
heated seats	true	false
auto climate control	true	false
power driver seat	true	true
power passenger seat	true	false

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Comfort & Convenience Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
heated seats	true	false
auto climate control	true	false
power driver seat	true	true
power passenger seat	true	false

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Comfort & Convenience highlights

Comfort & Convenience Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
heated seats	true	false
auto climate control	true	false
power driver seat	true	true
power passenger seat	true	false

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Performance highlights

Performance Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L
base engine type	gas	gas
horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Technology highlights

Technology Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
audio controls on steering wheel	true	false

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Technology Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
audio controls on steering wheel	true	false

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Technology Highlights	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
audio controls on steering wheel	true	false

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OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A) See Malibu Inventory See Inventory	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) See Malibu Inventory See Inventory	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) See Malibu Inventory See Inventory
Combined MPG	20	25	25
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Basic Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Base Engine Type	gas	gas	gas
Total Seating	5	5	5
Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4	inline 4
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive

COLORS

COLORS	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Exterior Colors
Interior Colors

SAFETY

Safety	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 front headrests	true	true	true
2 rear headrests	true	true	true
auto delay off headlights	true	true	true
child seat anchors	true	true	true
daytime running lights	true	true	true
dual front side-mounted airbags	true	true	true
dusk-sensing headlights	true	true	true
electronic brakeforce distribution	true	true	true
engine immobilizer	true	true	true
front and rear head airbags	true	true	true
front fog/driving lights	true	false	false
front seatbelt pretensioners	true	true	true
post-collision safety system	true	true	true
remote anti-theft alarm system	true	true	true
stability control	true	false	true
tire pressure monitoring	true	true	true
traction control	true	true	true
4-wheel ABS	true	true	true
Emergency braking assist	true	false	true
Emergency interior trunk release	true	true	true
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	true	true	true
Rear center 3-point belt	true	true	true
Rear door child safety locks	true	true	true
Rear height adjustable headrests	true	true	true
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	true	true	true

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

Comfort & Convenience	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
adjustable pedals	true	false	false
cargo net	true	false	false
cruise control	true	true	true
front and rear cupholders	true	true	true
front door pockets	true	true	true
front seatback storage	true	true	true
power steering	true	false	false
remote trunk release	true	true	true
retained accessory power	true	true	true
tilt and telescopic steering wheel	true	true	true
universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)	true	false	false
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel	true	false	false
electrochromatic inside rearview mirror	true	false	false
front and rear reading lights	true	false	false
leather steering wheel	true	false	false
leather trim on shift knob	true	false	false
trunk light	true	true	true
Climate control	true	false	false
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	true	false	false
Rear and cargo floor mats	true	false	false
electric speed-proportional power steering	false	true	true
Cruise controls on steering wheel	false	true	false
front reading lights	false	true	true
Air conditioning	false	true	true
Dual vanity mirrors	false	true	true
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	false	false	true
Rear floor mats	false	false	true

FUEL & MPG

Fuel & MPG	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Combined MPG	20	25	25
EPA mileage est. (city/hwy)	17/26 mpg	22/30 mpg	22/30 mpg
Fuel tank capacity	16 gal.	16 gal.	16 gal.
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
range in miles (city/hwy)	272/416 mi.	352/480 mi.	352/480 mi.

ENGINE

Engine	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Base engine size	3.6 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Base engine type	gas	gas	gas
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylinders	V6	inline 4	inline 4
Horsepower	252 hp @ 6300 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm	169 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	251 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm	160 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm	160 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm
Valve timing	Variable	Variable	Variable
Valves	24	16	16

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	15.1 cu.ft.	15.1 cu.ft.	15.1 cu.ft.
Front track	59.6 in.	59.6 in.	59.6 in.
Height	57.1 in.	57.1 in.	57.1 in.
Length	191.8 in.	191.8 in.	191.8 in.
Maximum towing capacity	1000 lbs.	false	false
Rear track	60.0 in.	60.0 in.	60.0 in.
wheelbase	112.3 in.	112.3 in.	112.3 in.
Width	70.3 in.	70.3 in.	70.3 in.
Turning circle	40.4 ft.	40.4 ft.	40.4 ft.

FRONT SEATS

Front Seats	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2-way manual passenger seat adjustment	true	false	false
6-way power passenger seat	true	false	false
8-way power driver seat	true	false	false
bucket front seats	true	true	true
fold flat passenger seat	true	true	true
height-adjustable driver seat	true	true	true
height adjustable passenger seat	true	false	false
leather	true	false	false
multi-level heating driver seat	true	false	false
multi-level heating passenger seat	true	false	false
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support	true	true	true
front headroom	39.4 in.	39.4 in.	39.4 in.
front hiproom	53.0 in.	53.0 in.	53.0 in.
front legroom	42.2 in.	42.2 in.	42.2 in.
Front shoulder room	55.9 in.	55.9 in.	55.9 in.
2-way power driver seat	false	true	true
4-way manual driver seat adjustments	false	true	true
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment	false	true	true
cloth	false	true	true

REAR SEATS

Rear Seats	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
rear ventilation ducts	true	true	true
rear headroom	37.2 in.	37.2 in.	37.2 in.
rear hiproom	52.1 in.	52.1 in.	52.1 in.
rear legroom	37.6 in.	37.6 in.	37.6 in.
Rear shoulder room	53.9 in.	53.9 in.	53.9 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	true	true	true

DRIVE TRAIN

Drive Train	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Drive type	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic

POWER FEATURES

Power Features	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 one-touch power window	true	true	true
remote keyless power door locks	true	true	true
Heated mirrors	true	true	true
Power mirrors	true	true	true

INSTRUMENTATION

Instrumentation	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
clock	true	true	true
compass	true	false	false
external temperature display	true	true	true
low fuel level warning	true	true	true
tachometer	true	true	true
trip computer	true	true	true

SUSPENSION

Suspension	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
MacPherson strut front suspension	true	true	true
four-wheel independent suspension	true	true	true
multi-link rear suspension	true	true	true
Front and rear stabilizer bar	true	true	true

IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT

In-Car Entertainment	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 subwoofer(s)	true	false	false
210 watts stereo output	true	false	false
8 total speakers	true	false	false
adjustable speed sensitive volume control	true	true	true
auxiliary audio input	true	true	true
element antenna	true	true	true
radio data system	true	true	true
satellite radio	true	true	true
AM/FM stereo	true	true	true
40 watts stereo output	false	true	true
6 total speakers	false	true	true

WARRANTY

Warranty	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Basic	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 36000 mi.
powertrain	5 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Roadside	5 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.	5 yr./ 100000 mi.
Rust	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.	6 yr./ 100000 mi.

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tires and Wheels	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
alloy wheels	true	false	false
inside mounted spare tire	true	true	true
temporary spare tire	true	true	true
18-in. wheels	true	false	false
all-season tires	true	true	true
P225/50R 94 tires	true	false	false
Steel spare wheel	true	true	true
steel wheels	false	true	false
16-in. wheels	false	true	false
P215/60R16 94S tires	false	true	false
chrome steel wheels	false	false	true
17-in. wheels	false	false	true
P225/50R17 tires	false	false	true

	LTZ 4dr Sedan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)	LS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)	LT 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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