Chevrolet Malibu VII photos

2008 — 2012 · sedan
21
photos
5
specifications
164–252
hp

About this generation

The seventh generation with a more sophisticated design.

The model received critical acclaim for a good balance of characteristics and was an important step for the brand.

Specifications

5
4872 mm191.8 in
Length
1786 mm70.3 in
Width
1450 mm57.1 in
Height
2852 mm112.3 in
Wheelbase
428 l15.1 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
2.4
169hp(126 kW)
2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD
2008–2010
Torque
217 Nm (160 lb-ft)
Displacement
2384 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
LE5
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Fuel tank
61 l (16.1 gal US)
2.4
169hp(126 kW)
2.4 l 6-speed automatic FWD
Torque
217 Nm (160 lb-ft)
Displacement
2384 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
LE5
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Fuel tank
61 l (16.1 gal US)
3.5 V6
217hp(162 kW)
3.5 l 4-speed automatic FWD
2008–2010
Torque
290 Nm (214 lb-ft)
Displacement
3510 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
LZ4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Fuel tank
61 l (16.1 gal US)
3.6 V6
252hp(188 kW)
3.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD
Torque
340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Displacement
3564 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
LY7
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Fuel tank
61 l (16.1 gal US)
Hybrid
2.4 Hybrid
164hp(122 kW)
2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD
2008–2009
Torque
216 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Displacement
2384 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
LAT
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Fuel tank
61 l (16.1 gal US)

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