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2009 Chevrolet Malibu
2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| OVERVIEW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Colors | | | |
| Interior Colors | | | |
| Safety | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 seatbelt pretensioners | true | true | true |
| post-collision safety system | true | true | true |
| remote anti-theft alarm system | true | true | true |
| stability control | true | true | true |
| tire pressure monitoring | true | true | true |
| traction control | true | true | true |
| 4-wheel ABS | true | true | true |
| Emergency braking assist | true | true | 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruise control | true | true | true |
| electric speed-proportional power steering | true | true | true |
| front and rear cupholders | true | true | true |
| front door pockets | true | true | true |
| front seatback storage | true | true | true |
| remote trunk release | true | true | true |
| retained accessory power | true | true | true |
| tilt and telescopic steering wheel | true | true | true |
| 12V rear power outlet(s) | true | true | true |
| Cruise controls on steering wheel | true | false | false |
| front reading lights | true | true | false |
| trunk light | true | true | true |
| Air conditioning | true | true | true |
| Dual vanity mirrors | true | true | false |
| Rear floor mats | true | true | true |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | false | true | false |
| universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) | false | false | true |
| Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel | false | false | true |
| electrochromatic inside rearview mirror | false | false | true |
| front and rear reading lights | false | false | true |
| leather steering wheel | false | false | true |
| leather trim on shift knob | false | false | true |
| Dual illuminating vanity mirrors | false | false | true |
| Fuel & MPG | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| EPA mileage est. (city/hwy) | 22/30 mpg | 22/30 mpg | 22/33 mpg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16 gal. | 16 gal. | 16 gal. |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| range in miles (city/hwy) | 352/480 mi. | 352/480 mi. | 352/528 mi. |
| Engine | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.4 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 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 169 hp @ 6400 rpm | 169 hp @ 6400 rpm | 169 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque | 160 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm | 160 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm | 160 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm |
| Valve timing | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Measurements | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. |
| Curb weight | 3415 lbs. | 3436 lbs. | 3436 lbs. |
| EPA interior volume | 112.8 cu.ft. | 112.8 cu.ft. | 112.8 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. |
| 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-way power driver seat | true | true | false |
| 4-way manual driver seat adjustments | true | true | false |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | true | true | true |
| bucket front seats | true | true | true |
| cloth | true | true | false |
| fold flat passenger seat | true | true | true |
| height-adjustable driver seat | true | true | true |
| 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 manual driver seat adjustments | false | false | true |
| 6-way power driver seat | false | false | true |
| multi-level heating driver seat | false | false | true |
| multi-level heating passenger seat | false | false | true |
| suede | false | false | true |
| Rear Seats | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Power Features | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| clock | true | true | true |
| external temperature display | true | true | true |
| low fuel level warning | true | true | true |
| tachometer | true | true | true |
| trip computer | true | true | true |
| compass | false | false | true |
| Suspension | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months of provided satellite radio service | true | true | true |
| 40 watts stereo output | true | true | true |
| 6 total speakers | true | true | true |
| 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 |
| Warranty | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|
| inside mounted spare tire | true | true | true |
| steel wheels | true | false | false |
| temporary spare tire | true | true | true |
| 17-in. wheels | true | true | true |
| all-season tires | true | true | true |
| P215/55R17 tires | true | true | true |
| Steel spare wheel | true | true | true |
| chrome steel wheels | false | true | false |
| polished alloy wheels | false | false | true |
| Fleet 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) | LT2 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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