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2003
CHEVROLET MALIBU
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OVERVIEW:
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The Chevrolet Malibu is a contemporary,
midsize sedan with classic styling. The 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 2003: |
- New cloth fabric (LS)
- Two new exterior colours (Summit White and Medium Gray)
- ABS brakes become optional on base Malibu
- Standard rear seat child belt guides
- Vehicles with remote keyless entry will no longer have
passenger door key lock cylinder
- Premium 100-watt 2-channel subwoofer audio with 6-speaker
system is no longer available
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| MODELS: |
Malibu
Malibu LS |
(4-door sedan)
(4-door sedan) |
| VEHICLE CLASS: |
Midsize Sedan |
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| ASSEMBLY LOCATION: |
Lansing, Michigan |
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| CUSTOMER PROFILE: |
The Chevrolet Malibu 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 |
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1997 |
Launched as an all-new model; resurrects
the Malibu name which was marketed by Chevrolet from the mid-1960s
to the mid-1980s |
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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 |
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1999 |
Enhanced acoustic package |
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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 |
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2001 |
New series of radio system; programmable
lockout; standard split folding rear seat |
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2002 |
Internal manual trunk entrapment
release handle; premium 100-watt, 2-channel subwoofer audio
system standard on LS; LATCH child seat safety restraint system |
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2003 |
New cloth fabric; ABS brakes are
now optional on base Malibu |
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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Body panels - 2-sided galvanized steel, except roof
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S
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S
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Fog lights
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-
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S
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Glass - Solar-Ray tinted windshield and rear window, Soft-Ray
tinted side windows
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S
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S
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Mirrors - breakaway, left remote, right manual, black
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S
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-
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Mirrors - breakaway, power remote control (body-colour
on LS)
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O
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S
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Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour
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S
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S
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Package - Gold Accent: includes gold accents on emblems,
nameplates and front grille splitter bar
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O
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Spoiler - rear, deck-lid
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O
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O
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Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel
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-
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O
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Tires - P215/60R15 all-season touring blackwall
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S
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S
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Wheels - 15" x 6" steel with bolt-on wheel covers
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S
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-
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Wheels - 15" x 6" 5-spoke aluminum
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O
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S
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Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)
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S
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S
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INTERIOR FEATURES
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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Air conditioning
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S
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S
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Auxiliary power outlet
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S
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S
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Console - front floor, storage, armrest, cupholder
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S
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S
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Cruise control - steering wheel-mounted, electronic with
resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features
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O
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S
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Defogger - electric rear-window, zoned
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S
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S
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Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted
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S
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S
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Heat ducts - rear-seat, floor
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S
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S
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Instrumentation - analogue cluster (includes speedometer,
tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges; low fuel,
low oil pressure and low windshield washer fluid level indicators)
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S
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S
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Lights - dome, courtesy with delayed entry/exit, theatre
dimming, instrument panel, glovebox and trunk
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S
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S
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Mirror - inside, rear-view with dual reading lights
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-
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S
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Sunshades - LH and RH padded; covered vanity mirrors
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S
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-
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Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated LH vanity mirror,
RH covered
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-
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S
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Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column
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S
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S
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Trunk - release, power remote
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S
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S
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Windows - power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out
features (includes power mirrors on base Malibu)
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O
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S
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SEATS
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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Custom cloth - reclining front bucket seats
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S
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-
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LS Premium cloth - reclining front bucket seats
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-
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S
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Reclining front bucket seats with leather appointed seating
(includes leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob)
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O
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Power - 6-way driver adjuster
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-
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S
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Seatbacks - rear, 60/40 split-folding
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S
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S
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SOUND SYSTEMS
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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All Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned
AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, scan and digital clock:
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AM/FM stereo with CD player
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S
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S
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AM/FM stereo with cassette tape and CD players, auto tone
control and TheftLock
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O
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O
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4-speaker sound system
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S
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S
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MECHANICAL
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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Battery - ACDelco with run-down protection
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S
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S
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Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum
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S
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S
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Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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O
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S
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Drive - front-wheel
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S
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S
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Engine - 3.1L 3100 V6 with SFI
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S
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S
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Engine block heater
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S
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S
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Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel
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S
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S
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Steering - power, rack-and-pinion
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S
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S
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Suspension - 4-wheel independent
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S
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S
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Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive (includes
2nd gear start)
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S
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S
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SAFETY AND SECURITY
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Malibu
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Malibu
LS
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Air bags - driver and front-passenger, frontal
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S
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S
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Brake/transmission shift interlock
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S
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S
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Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out
protection
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S
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S
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Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light
control
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S
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S
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Keyless entry system - remote
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O
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S
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Safety belts - front shoulder, height-adjustable
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S
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S
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Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers
for Children), rear seats
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S
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S
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Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock
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S
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S
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Trunk - internal manual trunk entrapment release handle
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S
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S
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S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
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| FRAME |
Integral body/frame |
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| BODY MATERIAL |
Two-sided galvanized steel on all
exterior body panels (including roof) |
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| SUSPENSION |
front :
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Independent, MacPherson Strut,
aluminum knuckles, stabilizer bar |
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rear :
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Independent, tri-link, stabilizer
bar |
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| BRAKES |
Front disc/rear drum; anti-lock
braking system standard on LS (optional on base) |
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| STEERING |
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| Type |
Power, rack-and-pinion |
| Turns |
2.9 |
| Turning Diameter |
11.0 m (36.3 ft.) |
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| WHEELS |
15" x 6" steel - base |
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15" x 6" five-spoke cast
aluminum - LS |
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| TIRES |
P215/60R15 all-season touring |
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| ENGINE |
3.1L "3100" V6 (LG8) |
| Type |
OHV, 60-degree |
| 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 |
| Horsepower |
170 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque |
190 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm |
| Fuel |
Regular, Unleaded |
| Fuel Induction |
Sequential-Port Fuel Injection |
| Emissions Controls |
LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) |
| Fuel Economy |
City :
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11.5L/100 km (25 MPIG) |
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Highway :
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7.6L/100 km (37 MPIG) |
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Combined :
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9.8L/100 km (29 MPIG) |
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| LAYOUT |
Front engine / Front-wheel drive |
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| TRANSMISSION |
Hydra-Matic 4T40-E
4-Speed Electronic Automatic with Overdrive |
| Gear Ratios |
1st :
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2.96 |
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2nd :
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1.62 |
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3rd :
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1.00 |
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4th :
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0.68 |
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Reverse :
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2.14 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.05 |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
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| Wheelbase |
2718 mm (107.0") |
| Length |
4836 mm (190.4") |
| Width |
1763 mm ( 69.4") |
| Height |
1428 mm ( 56.2") |
| Track |
front :
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1499 mm ( 59.0") |
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rear :
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1506 mm ( 59.3") |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS |
front / rear |
| Head Room |
1001/ 955 mm (39.4/37.6") |
| Leg Room |
1064/ 965 mm (41.9/38.0") |
| Shoulder Room |
1410/1405 mm (55.5/55.3") |
| Hip Room |
1321/1321 mm (52.0/52.0") |
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| WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES |
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| Curb Weight |
1405 kg. (3097 lb.) - base |
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1410 kg. (3108 lb.) - LS |
| Fuel Capacity |
53.4 L (11.7 gal.) |
| Seating |
5 (2/3) |
| Liftover Height |
723 mm (28.5") |
| Trunk Volume |
490 L (17.3 cu.ft.) |
| Interior Volume |
2792 L (98.6 cu.ft.) |
| Towing Capacity (max.) |
455 kg. (1000 lb.) |
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NOTE: Interior volume specifications
do not include trunk volume. |
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