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2008 Chevrolet Malibu
At a Glance
| Pricing | $19,645 - $27,095 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I4 (164hp), I4 (169hp), V6 (252hp) |
| Transmissions | A4, A6 |
| Fuel Economy | 17-24 (city), 26-32 (highway) |
Our Ratings
| Velocity Index | 59 |
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Finally, a Malibu with style and performance
Overview Information
The Malibu is a solid midsize sedan from Chevrolet that offers great value. The 3rd generation Malibu is larger and offers more style than its predecessors did. Three trim levels are offered: LS, LT, and LTZ. The front-wheel-drive Malibu is offered with either a 164-bhp, 2.4L 4-cylinder or 252-bhp, 3.6L V6 engine. While a four-speed automatic is standard on the 2.4L Malibu LS and LT, V6 models and the 2.4L Malibu LTZ feature a 6-speed automatic. Four wheel disc brakes and ABS are standard. The interior of the Malibu is offered with a wide variety of color combinations, many unique within the class. A hybrid model is offered as well.
What Changed:
An all-new 3rd generation Malibu is offered for 2008. The new model is significantly longer in wheelbase and some 3 inches longer in overall length. The mid-sized, FWD sedan offers two powertrains: a 2.4L I4 coupled to a 4-speed automatic and a 3.6L V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic.
Official Word:
The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the new face of Chevrolet. A broad range of detailed, well-appointed and efficient models is offered. "The 2008 Malibu rewrites Chevrolet's midsize car strategy, offering a stylish, uncompromising package that stacks up against the most popular competitors," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "We know the competition is very good, and this new Malibu has the...Read.
| Model | Drive | Engine | Transmission | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Malibu 2.4L LS | FWD | I4 | A4 | 41 | $19,645 | |
| Malibu 2.4L hybrid | FWD | I4 | A4 | $23,640 | ||
| Malibu 2.4L LT | FWD | I4 | A4 | 42 | $20,930 | |
| Malibu 2.4L LTZ | FWD | I4 | A6 | 46 | $27,095 | |
| Malibu 3.6L | FWD | V6 | A6 | 59 | $24,845 |
