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2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
OVERVIEW:	The Malibu is a contemporary, midsize sedan with classic styling. The Chevrolet Malibu provides quality and reliability competing with more expensive products, and offers maximum interior space with minimum exterior size. It's a natural fit for Chevrolet's high-value product lineup, positioned between the Cavalier and Impala.

NEW FOR 2002:

Standard internal manual trunk entrapment release handle

Child seat safety restraint system: Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Premium 100-watt, 2-channel subwoofer audio system (standard on LS)

Three new exterior colours (Dark Tropic Teal, Polo Green Metallic, and Redfire Metallic)

MODELS:

Malibu
Malibu LS

(4-door sedan)
(4-door sedan)

VEHICLE CLASS:

Midsize Sedan

ASSEMBLY LOCATION:

Lansing, Michigan

CUSTOMER PROFILE:

The Chevrolet Malibu sedan is designed to appeal to value-conscious buyers (median age of mid-30s to mid-40s) who want proven technology in a contemporary, dependable car with optimum roominess and features. They want "affordable value" in a midsize sedan that provides more-than-expected qualities.

PRODUCT MILESTONES:

1996

Media debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

1997

Launched as an all-new model; resurrects the Malibu name which was marketed by Chevrolet from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s

1998

Power sliding sunroof available on both models; leather seating available on Malibu LS; Chevrolet "bowtie" replaces first year's Malibu "wave" logo on centre cap of wheels

1999

Enhanced acoustic package

2000

Front centre grille and emblem changes; solar glass windshield and back glass; standard engine becomes 3.1L V6; lock-out protection added; new optional decklid spoiler with integrated CHMSL

2001

New series of radio system; programmable lockout; standard internal manual trunk entrapment release handle (interim introduction); standard split folding rear seat

2002

Internal manual trunk entrapment release handle; premium 100-watt, 2-channel subwoofer audio system standard on LS; standard LATCH child seat safety restraint system

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Malibu

Malibu
LS

Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel (except roof)

S

S

Fog lights

-

S

Glass - Solar-Ray tinted windshield and rear window, Soft-Ray tinted side windows

S

S

Gold Accent Package - includes gold accents on emblems, nameplates, front grille splitter bar

-

O

Mirrors - breakaway, left remote, right manual, black

S

-

Mirrors - breakaway, power remote control (body-colour on LS)

O

S

Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour

S

S

Mud guards - front and rear wheels, body-colour

-

S

Paint - base-coat/clear-coat

S

S

Spoiler - rear, deck-lid

O

O

Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel

-

O

Tires - P215/60R15 all-season touring blackwall

S

S

Wheels - 15" x 6" steel with bolt-on wheel covers

S

-

Wheels - 15" x 6" 5-spoke machined-faced aluminum

O

S

Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

S

S

INTERIOR FEATURES

Malibu

Malibu
LS

Air conditioning

S

S

Auxiliary power outlet

S

S

Cargo convenience net

S

S

Console - front floor, storage, armrest, cupholder

S

S

Cruise control - steering wheel-mounted electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

O

S

Defogger - electric rear-window, zoned

S

S

Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted

S

S

Heat ducts - rear seat, floor

S

S

Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges; low fuel, low oil and windshield washer fluid level indicators)

S

S

Lights - dome, courtesy with delayed entry/exit, theatre dimming, instrument panel, glovebox and trunk

S

S

Mirror - inside, rearview with dual reading lights

-

S

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered vanity mirrors

S

-

Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated LH vanity mirror, RH covered

-

S

Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column

S

S

Trunk - release, power remote

S

S

Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger lockout features (includes power mirrors on base Malibu)

O

S

SEATS

Malibu

Malibu
LS

Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats

S

-

LS Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats

-

S

Reclining front bucket seats with leather seating areas (includes leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob)

-

O

Power 6-way driver adjuster

-

S

Seatbacks - rear, split-folding

S

S

SOUND SYSTEMS

Malibu

Malibu
LS

All Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and digital clock:

AM/FM stereo with CD player

S

S

AM/FM stereo with both cassette tape and CD players

O

O

4-speaker sound system

S

-

Premium 100-watt, 2-channel subwoofer audio system

-

S

MECHANICAL

Malibu

Malibu
LS

Battery - Delco Freedom II with run-down protection

S

S

Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum

S

S

Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

S

S

Drive - front-wheel

S

S

Engine - 3.1L 3100 V6 with SFI

S

S

Engine block heater

S

S

Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

S

S

Steering - power, rack-and-pinion

S

S

Suspension - 4-wheel independent

S

S

Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive (includes 2nd gear start)

S

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Malibu

Malibu
LS

Air bags - Next Generation, driver and front passenger, frontal

S

S

Brake/transmission shift interlock

S

S

Door locks - rear door, child-security

S

S

Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lockout protection

S

S

Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

S

S

Keyless entry system - remote

O

S

Safety belts - front shoulder, height-adjustable

S

S

Safety belts - rear seat child shoulder belt comfort guides

S

S

Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats

S

S

Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

S

S

Trunk - internal manual trunk entrapment release handle

S

S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

FRAME

Integral body/frame

BODY MATERIAL

Two-sided galvanized steel on all exterior body panels (including roof)

SUSPENSION

front :

Independent, MacPherson Strut, aluminum knuckles, stabilizer bar

rear :

Independent, tri-link, stabilizer bar

BRAKES

Front disc/rear drum; (Delco ABS VI system)

STEERING

Type

Power, rack-and-pinion

Turns

2.9

Turning Diameter

11.0 m (36.3 ft.)

WHEELS

15" wheels (steel - base)

15" cast aluminum - LS

TIRES

P215/60R15 all-season touring

ENGINE

3.1L "3100" V6

Type

OHV, 60-degree V6

Block

Cast Iron

Cylinder Head

Cast Aluminum

Bore x Stroke

89.0 x 84.0 mm (3.51 x 3.31")

Displacement

3136 cc (191 cu.in.)

Compression Ratio

9.6:1

Fuel

Regular, Unleaded

Fuel Induction

Sequential-Port Fuel Injection

Horsepower

170 hp @ 5200 rpm

Torque

190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

LAYOUT

Front engine / Front-wheel drive

TRANSMISSION

4-Speed Electronic Automatic with Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st

2.96

2nd

1.63

3rd

1.00

4th

0.68

Reverse

2.13

Final Drive Ratio

3.05

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

2718 mm (107.0")

Length

4836 mm (190.4")

Width

1763 mm ( 69.4")

Height

1433 mm ( 56.4")

Track

front :

1499 mm ( 59.0")

rear :

1506 mm ( 59.3")

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

front / rear

Head Room

1001/ 955 mm (39.4/37.6")

Leg Room

1071/ 965 mm (42.2/38.0")

Shoulder Room

1410/1397 mm (55.5/55.0")

Hip Room

1331/1331 mm (52.4/52.4")

WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES

Curb Weight

1384 kg. (3052 lb.) - Malibu

1396 kg. (3078 lb.) - Malibu LS

Fuel Capacity

54 L (11.9 gal.)

Seating

5 (2/3)

Liftover Height

723 mm (28.5")

Trunk Volume

490 L (17.3 cu.ft.)

Interior Volume

2801 L (98.9 cu.ft.)

Towing Capacity (max.)

455 kg. (1000 lb.)

NOTE: Interior volume specifications do not include trunk volume.