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The Chevy Malibu has received over 30 industry awards, including 2008 J.D. Power and Associates “Highest Ranked Midsize Car in Initial
Quality”SM1 and 2008 North American Car of the year. And Malibu offers better highway fuel economy than any other midsize sedan,2 an EPA
estimated 33 MPG (gasoline), 34 MPG (Hybrid).3 It’s no wonder Malibu is fast becoming the new car of choice.
Malibu LTZ in Dark Gray Metallic with available features.
2009 chevy malibu select sPeciFicAtions KEy: S = STANDARD O = OPTIONAL – = NOT AVAILABLE Learn more or build your own at chevy.com/malibu
Models interior FeAtures ls 1lt 2lt ltz
LS Cruise control: electronic with set and resume speed S S S S
LT (1LT, 2LT) Driver Information Center (DIC): with driver customization,
warning messages, Oil-Life Monitor, outside temperature
LTZ
display, trip odometer and programmable menu functions S S S S
2.4l, 4-cyl. with 2.4l, 4-cyl. with 3.6l Power Convenience Package: driver six-way power seat
ePA estiMAted Fuel econoMy in MPg 4-sPeed trAns. 6-sPeed trAns. V6
adjuster, remote vehicle starter system – O – –
City/highway 22/30 22/33 17/26 Rear Power Package: rear power center and manual backglass shade – – O O
MAxiMuM cAPAcities Remote vehicle starter system – O9 S S
Fuel tank (gal. approx.) 16 Steering wheel: — with mounted cruise control S – – –
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)4 15.1 — with mounted audio and cruise controls – S – –
— leather-wrapped, with mounted audio and cruise controls – – S S
Seating 5
Sunroof: power, tilt-sliding – O O O
exterior FeAtures ls 1lt 2lt ltz
seAting
Foglamps: front, integral in front fascia – – – S Front buckets, with reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints,
Grille: — Black insert with chrome surround S S S – driver power-adjustable vertical height and manual lumbar; rear, with
— Silver insert with chrome surround – – – S 60/40 split-folding seatback and adjustable outboard head restraints S S S S
engines/chAssis FeAtures — Custom Cloth S S – –
— UltraLux – – S –
Engine: — ECOTEC 2.4L four-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) S S S S — two-tone leather-appointed with tipped inserts and accent piping – – – S
— 3.6L V6 with VVT – – O5 O5 — heated front seats – – S S
Shift control: TAPshift controls, steering wheel-mounted – O S S Audio systeMs
Steering: — Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist S S S S AM/FM stereo with MP3-capable CD player, digital clock, seek-scan, Radio Data
— Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) Assist – – O5 O5 System (RDS),10 automatic volume, TheftLock, six speakers and auxiliary audio
Suspension: four-wheel independent S S S S input jack for an MP3 player or other mobile device S S S S
NEW Bluetooth® wireless technology for select compatible phones11 – – S S
Transmission: — four-speed automatic with overdrive S S – –
— six-speed automatic with overdrive, Premium Audio Package: AM/FM stereo, in-dash six-disc CD changer, amplified
includes TAPshift controls – O S S premium eight-speaker system and auxiliary audio input jack – – O S
sAFety And security FeAtures XM Radio:12 with three trial months S S S S
wheels
Air bags:6 driver, front passenger dual-stage frontal with Passenger Sensing System
and thorax side-impact; front, rear outboard head-curtain side-impact S S S S 17-inch fascia-spoke painted Sterling Silver S – – –
17-inch fascia-spoke with bright chrome trim – S – –
Brakes: four-wheel antilock, four-wheel disc S S S S
17-inch ultra bright-finish aluminum – – S –
Headlamps: halogen composite with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control and
18-inch five-spoke bright-finish aluminum – – O –
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) S S S S
18-inch 10-spoke bright-finish aluminum – – – S
OnStar:7 includes Turn-by-Turn Navigation8 (included in one-year Directions &
S S S S Spare tire and wheel, compact S S S S
Connections Plan)
AVAilAble deAler-instAlled cheVy Accessories13
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System: includes Traction Control
and Brake Assist S S S S 17-Inch Forged Polished Wheels Body-Side Moldings
18-Inch Cast-Chrome Wheels Chrome Exhaust Tip
Tire Pressure Monitor (excludes spare tire) S S S S
All-Weather Floor Mats Headrest DVD
AVAilAble exterior colors
Red Jewel Tintcoat14 Imperial Blue Metallic Black Granite Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Silver Moss Metallic Silver Ice Metallic Golden Pewter Metallic Gold Mist Metallic Summit White
(extra-cost color) (extra-cost color)
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 with 6-speed automatic transmission) and 34 MPG highway (hybrid). Excludes other GM vehicles. 3 Limited Availability. 4 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 5 Requires Engine Package. 6 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. 7 Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations. 8 Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage maps.
9 Requires Power Convenience Package. 10 RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information. 11 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which Bluetooth phones are compatible with the vehicle. 12 XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after the first 90
days. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. 13 Some accessories may not be available on all models. See dealer for details. 14 Available only on 2LT and LTZ.
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OnStar and Directions & Connections are registered service marks of OnStar Corp. TheftLock is a registered trademark of Delphi Technologies, Inc. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such mark by Chevrolet is under license. ©2008 GM Corp. All rights reserved. GM reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice in prices, colors, materials, equipment, specifications, models and availability.
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