2004
CHEVROLET MALIBU
Unique
to Canada
VEHICLE
HIGHLIGHTS
- All-new
mid-size sedan
- Standard:
tilt/telescoping steering column; power windows, mirrors and
locks; power driver's seat height adjuster
- Standard
LS & LT: power adjustable pedals (available on base model)
- Factory-installed
remote starter available
- Versatile
seating, cargo combinations
- Rigid body
structure provides exceptional handling and interior quietness
- Clean,
contemporary design inside and out
- Powerful,
fuel efficient, smooth powertrain choices
MODEL LINEUP
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Engines
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Transmission
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Ecotec
2.2L I-4
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3500
3.5L V-6
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4-spd
electronic auto
(Hydra-Matic 4T45-E)
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| Malibu |
s
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o
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s
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| Malibu
LS |
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s
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s
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| Malibu
LT |
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s
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s
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Key:
Standard s
Optional o
Not available -
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CUSTOMER
PROFILE
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For
real, unpretentious, optimistic individuals who want the
good life, Chevrolet Malibu provides unexpected refinement
and versatility in a midsize car. The Malibu target customers
are aged 35-55 66/35 male/female split, 40% college graduates
& 43% white collar.
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PRODUCT
HISTORY
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1996
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Media
debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit
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1997
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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
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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
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Enhanced
acoustic package
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2000
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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
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New
series of radio system; programmable lockout; standard split
folding rear seat
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2002
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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
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New
cloth fabric; ABS brakes are now optional on base Malibu
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2004
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Standard
LS & LT: power adjustable pedals (available on base
model); factory-installed remote starter available; versatile
seating, cargo combinations
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2004
MALIBU: VERSATILITY, REFINEMENT AND TAILORED COMFORT
The all-new
2004 Chevrolet Malibu delivers the comfort and style of tailored-to-fit
clothing for an off-the-rack price. But not even a $3,000 suit
can match the Malibu's ability to mold itself to different individuals
and lifestyles.
A tailored
suit fits only one person and one purpose. Almost everybody can
find a perfect fit in the 2004 Malibu's driver's seat while getting
an overall package that adapts to needs that may change from day
to day.
With a 60/40
split/folding rear seat and a fold-flat front passenger seat,
the Malibu can be a cavernous cargo carrier by day and a refined,
comfortable people-hauler by night, or the other way around.
Every Malibu
sedan features standard and optional equipment allowing drivers
to customize their driving experience. A power driver's seat height
adjuster, tilt/telescoping steering column, power windows, door
locks and mirrors are standard on all Malibus. Power adjustable
brake and accelerator pedals and manual lumbar support are standard
on the Malibu LS and LT and available on the base Malibu sedan.
Many of these features cannot be found in other cars in the Malibu's
class.
The Malibu
sedan also will be the first car in its class to offer an optional
factory-installed remote vehicle starter system, allowing the
driver to get a head start on the car's interior heating and cooling
from a range of about 200 feet.
Versatility
and refinement everywhere
Everything about the Malibu speaks to its unexpected versatility
and refinement, including its available engine and transmission
combinations. The base model delivers 145 horsepower (108 kw)
from its fuel-efficient Ecotec 2.2L, dual-overhead-cam four-cylinder
engine. The Malibu LS and LT models get a 200-hp (149-kw), 3.5L
overhead-valve V-6. All Malibus come with the smooth-shifting
Hydra-Matic 4T45-E four-speed electronic automatic transmission.
The Malibu
and its Malibu Maxx stable-mate are the first North American applications
of General Motors' Epsilon global architecture, which also provides
the foundation for the new Saab 9-3 and Opel Vectra.
The main characteristics
of the Epsilon architecture were developed with GM's Opel subsidiary
in Germany, which accounts, in part, for the European flair in
Malibu's ride and handling. But each Epsilon vehicle is adapted
regionally to meet local conditions and tastes.
"A lot
of customers may not care that we call this the 'Epsilon architecture,'
but if they have driven a previous version of the Malibu, they
will immediately notice a firmer, quieter, more linear feel in
the ride and handling of the '04 version," said Gene Stefanyshyn,
vehicle line executive of the Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx.
The new Malibu
is spacious and quiet, with 101 cubic feet (2,871L) of space for
passengers and superb acoustical characteristics. In addition
to the vibration-reducing properties of the Epsilon architecture
itself, the car has a host of noise-elimination features, including
a cast foam-rubber barrier covering the dash panel; a modular
noise-dampening plate in the dash panel; a compression-molded
fiberglass-composite hood insulator; and front and rear "glove-fit"
carpet floor modules.
The Epsilon
body structure gives the Malibu a high degree of structural stiffness,
greatly enhancing both vehicle handling and interior acoustics.
A fully isolated powertrain cradle with tuned bushings further
contributes to the Malibu's quiet ride. Rounding out the package
is an independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and
a four-link independent rear suspension.
The design
features crisp, clean lines that highlight a space-efficient and
aerodynamic exterior. Crystalline-like headlamp lenses and a chrome
front bar and gold Chevy bowtie highlight these contemporary lines.
Compared with its predecessor, the new Malibu has a slightly wider
stance and a much more substantial front end. The exterior is
a fresh direction that honors Chevrolet's heritage while allowing
European influence in execution.
The interior
features a Chevrolet-signature dual cockpit design in an upscale
environment loaded with luxury features and an overall sense of
quality and attention to detail. Seating in the Malibu has the
look and feel of an upscale European sedan with comfortable, firm
foam padding to give occupants a solid, secure ride that matches
the car's nimble performance.
The look and
feel of refinement is enhanced with the use of soft, durable foam-backed
thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) for the instrument panel, door
trim, console and other trim areas. TPO has double the life of
conventional automotive paneling materials, and it resists fading
and sun damage.
The center
console provides exceptional functionality, including best-in-segment
storage capacity of 6.2L, four cupholders, a power outlet, a tray
and small receptacles for cell phones, PDAs and other items.
Comfort for
rear-seat passengers is enhanced with a heating/air conditioning
system designed for their needs. In addition to airflow to the
feet, two vents on the center of the dash - dubbed "turbo
blasters" by the car's engineers - are designed to pour generous
amounts of heated or cooled air directly into the back seat.
The headliner
console in the LS and LT models has reading lights for front and
rear passengers and offers the Homelink system for programming
garage door openers and other electronic home-based functions.
Four levels
of radio offerings are available on the Malibu, starting with
the base model with AM/FM stereo and CD player up to an uplevel
radio with an in-dash, six-CD changer, six speakers, automatic
volume and tone controls, and XM Satellite Radio (continental
U.S. only) compatibility. XM Satellite Radio provides 100 coast-to-coast,
digital-quality channels of original music, news, sports and talk.
Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month
- less than the cost of a single CD. In addition, GM customers
with GMAC financing can choose to include the XM subscription
in their car payments.
Safety
and strength
Engineers made extensive use of high-strength steel in strategic
areas of the body and developed energy-absorbing front and rear
crush zones to help obtain impressive structural performance for
safety.
Other safety
features in the Malibu include:
- Dual-stage
frontal air bags for the driver and front passenger
- Three-point
safety belts for all occupants
- Standard
safety belt pretensioners for front-seat passengers
- Optional
head curtain side-impact air bags to help protect front and
rear outboard passengers
- Standard
four-wheel anti-lock brakes with traction control on LS and
LT models, available on base sedan
- LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat attachment system
in all rear seating positions
All Malibu
models will be equipped with electric power steering (EPS) with
variable assist for low- and high-speed steering maneuvers and
power brakes. Other standard features include a driver information
center integrated into the radio display that enables personalization
of electrical features and provides more than 15 warning messages
including low key-fob battery life, the possibility of ice forming
on the road and an oil life monitor. Options include heated front
seats and OnStar.
The all-new
2004 Malibu sedan will be manufactured at General Motors Kansas
City, Kan., assembly plant. Start of production is targeted for
the third quarter of 2003.
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STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
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EXTERIOR
FEATURES
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Malibu
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LS
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LT
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Antenna
- rear-window integrated
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S
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S
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S
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Body
panels - 2-sided galvanized steel (except roof and Maxx
rear liftgate)
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S
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S
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S
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Fog
lights
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-
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-
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S
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Glass
- Solar-Ray, tinted
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S
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S
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S
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Mirrors
- power remote control
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S
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S
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-
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Mirrors
- power remote control, heated
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-
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-
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S
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Mouldings
- bodyside, black with black rockers
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S
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-
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-
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Mouldings
- bodyside, body-colour with black rockers
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-
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S
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-
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Mouldings
- bodyside, body-colour with body-colour rockers
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-
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-
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S
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Spoiler
- rear deck-lid
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-
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O
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S
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Sunroof
- power, sliding glass, express-open feature
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-
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O
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O
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Tires
- P205/65R15 all-season touring
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S
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S
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-
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Tires
- P215/60R16 all-season touring
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-
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-
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S
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Wheels
- 15" steel, deluxe wheel covers
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S
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-
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-
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Wheels
- 15" 5-spoke aluminum wheel
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-
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S
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-
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Wheels
- 16" styled aluminum wheel
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-
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-
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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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S
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INTERIOR
FEATURES
|
Malibu
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LS
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LT
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Air
conditioning
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S
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S
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-
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Air
conditioning - automatic climate control
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-
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-
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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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S
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Cargo
convenience net - two rear side
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O
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S
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S
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Console
- front floor with armrest, storage, front and rear cupholders
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S
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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 (requires remote
keyless entry system on base model)
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O
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S
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S
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Defogger
- electric rear-window
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S
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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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S
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Heat
ducts - rear-seat floor
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S
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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)
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S
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S
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S
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Instrumentation
- Driver Information Centre (includes clock, exterior temperature
display, GM Oil Life System and programmable features)
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S
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S
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S
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Lights
- front courtesy, illuminated entry/exit, delayed illumination,
theatre dimming and cargo area
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S
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S
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S
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Lights
- dual front reading
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-
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S
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-
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Lights
- dual front and rear reading
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-
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-
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S
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Steering
column - tilt and telescopic adjustable
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S
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S
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S
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Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped with cruise control and sound system
controls
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-
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-
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S
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Sunshades
- LH and RH padded with extensions; non-illuminated vanity
mirrors
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S
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-
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-
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Sunshades
- LH and RH padded with extensions; illuminated driver vanity
mirror
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-
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S
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-
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Sunshades
- LH and RH padded with extensions; illuminated driver and
passenger vanity mirror
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-
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-
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S
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Trunk/Liftgate
- release, power remote
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S
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S
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S
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Windows
- power, driver express-down and passenger window lock-out
features
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S
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S
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S
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SEATS
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Malibu
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LS
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LT
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Cloth
reclining front bucket seats with passenger seat side pockets
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S
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-
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-
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Custom
cloth reclining front bucket seats with passenger seat side
pockets, manual driver lumbar adjuster
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-
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S
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-
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Reclining
front bucket seats with UltraLux leather-accent seating
surfaces, passenger seat side and four front pockets, manual
driver lumbar adjuster
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-
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-
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S
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Power
driver height adjuster
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S
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S
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-
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Power
6-way driver adjuster
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-
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O
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S
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Heated,
driver and front-passenger
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-
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-
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S
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Seatback
- rear, 60/40 split-folding
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S
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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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LS
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LT
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All
Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco
AM/FM stereo with seek up/down digital clock and TheftLock:
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AM/FM
stereo with CD player
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S
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S
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S
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AM/FM
stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Radio Data System
(RDS) and auto tone control
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O
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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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-
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-
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6-speaker
premium sound system
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O
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S
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S
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MECHANICAL
|
Malibu
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LS
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LT
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Battery
- ACDelco with run-down protection
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S
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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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-
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Brakes
- power, 4-wheel disc
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-
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-
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S
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Brakes
- 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); includes electronic
traction control on base model
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O
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S
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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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S
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Engine
- 2.2L ECOTEC L4 with SFI
|
S
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-
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-
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Engine
- 3.5L 3500 V6 with SFI
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-
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S
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S
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Engine
block heater
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Exhaust
system - aluminized stainless steel
|
S
|
S
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S
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Steering
- electric power, variable-effort rack-and-pinion
|
S
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S
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S
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Suspension
- 4-wheel independent
|
S
|
S
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S
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Transmission
- 4-speed automatic with overdrive and electronic range
selector
|
S
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S
|
S
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Vehicle
starter system - remote (requires cruise control and remote
keyless entry system on base model)
|
O
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O
|
S
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SAFETY
AND SECURITY
|
Malibu
|
LS
|
LT
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Air
bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal
|
S
|
S
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S
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Air
bags - head-curtain
|
O
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O
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S
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Brake/transmission
shift interlock feature
|
S
|
S
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S
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Door
locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection
|
S
|
S
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S
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Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control
|
S
|
S
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S
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Keyless
entry system - remote (includes Panic feature); requires
cruise control on base model
|
O
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S
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S
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OnStar
In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes
one-year Safe & Sound Plan with Advanced Automatic Crash
Notification
|
O
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O
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S
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Pedals
- power-adjustable brake and accelerator
|
O
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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
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Theft-deterrent
system - PASS-Key III+
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Traction
control - electronic, full-function, all-speed; included
with anti-lock braking system (ABS) on base model
|
O
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S
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S
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Trunk
- internal manual trunk entrapment release handle
|
S
|
S
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S
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S - Standard
Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Overview |
| Models: |
Malibu,
Malibu LS, Malibu LT |
| Body
style / driveline: |
5-passenger
sedan, unit body frame, front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Construction:
|
2-sided
galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof) |
| EPA
vehicle class: |
mid-size
car |
| Manufacturing
location: |
Kansas
City, Kan. |
| Key
competitors: |
Toyota
Camry, Honda Accord, Dodge Stratus, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda
6 |
| |
| Engines
|
Ecotec
2.2L I-4 (L61) |
3500
3.5L V-6 (LX9) |
| Application: |
std
on Malibu |
opt
on Malibu; std on Malibu LS, LT |
| Type:
|
2.2L
DOHC I-4 |
3.5L
V-6 |
| Displacement
(cu in / cc): |
134
/ 2189 |
213
/ 3500 |
| Bore
& stroke (in / mm): |
3.39
x 3.72 / 86 x 94.6 |
3.70
x 3.31 / 94 x 84 |
| Block
material: |
cast
aluminum |
cast
iron |
| Cylinder
head material: |
cast
aluminum |
cast
aluminum |
| Valvetrain:
|
DOHC,
4-valves per cylinder |
OHV,
2 valves per cylinder |
| Ignition
system: |
electronic
direct |
electronic
direct |
| Fuel
delivery: |
sequential
multi-port fuel injection |
sequential
multi-port fuel injection |
| Compression
ratio: |
10.0:1 |
9.80:1 |
| Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm): |
145
/ 108 @ 5600 |
200
/ 149 @ 5400 |
| Torque
(lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
155
/ 210 @ 4000 |
220
/ 298 @ 3200 |
| Recommended
fuel: |
87
octane |
87
octane |
| Maximum
engine speed (rpm): |
6500 |
6200
|
| Exhaust
system: |
stainless
steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe |
stainless
steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe |
| Emissions
controls: |
close-coupled
catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless
fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor |
close-coupled
catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless
fuel rail; fast-response O2 sensor |
Estimated
fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined): |
24
/ 34 / 29 |
23
/ 32 / 25 |
| |
| Transmission |
|
| Type: |
Hydra-Matic
4T45-E4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive |
| Gear
ratios (:1): |
|
First:
|
2.96 |
Second:
|
1.62 |
Third:
|
1.00 |
Fourth:
|
0.68 |
Reverse:
|
2.14 |
| Final
drive ratio: |
3.29:1 |
| |
| Chassis/Suspension |
| Front:
|
independent
MacPherson coil-over-strut strut (gas pressurized), coil springs,
19.5-mm stabilizer bar, full frame isolated front chassis
cradle |
| Rear:
|
independent
4-link design, twin-tube gas shock, dual rate (non-linear)
mini block coil spring, 20-mm stabilizer bar, adjustable toe
and camber |
| Steering
type: |
electric,
power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion |
| Steering
ratio: |
15.9:1 |
Steering
wheel turns,
lock-to-lock: |
3.1
turns |
Turning
circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m): |
38
/ 11.6 |
| |
| Brakes |
| Type: |
power-assisted
front disc, rear drum (anti-lock braking system and traction
control with Dynamic Rear Proportioning and active wheel-speed
sensors std on LS/LT, opt. on base) |
Front
rotor
(diameter x thickness, in / mm): |
10.87
x 1.02 / 276 x 26; vented discs |
Rear
disc
(diameter x thickness in / mm): |
9.05
x 1.57 / 230 x 40; drums |
Total
swept area
(sq in / sq cm): |
front:
224 / 1444; rear: 88.6 / 572 |
| |
| Wheels/Tires |
| Wheel
size and type: |
Base:
15-inch x 6.5-inch steel
LS: 15-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum, machine-faced
LT: 16-inch x 6.5-inch aluminum, machine-faced |
| Tires: |
Base:
P205/65R15, compact spare tire
opt: P205/60R15 or P215/60R16 blackwall touring tires, compact
spare tire |
| |
| Dimensions |
| Exterior
|
| Wheelbase
(in / mm): |
106.3
/ 2700 |
| Overall
length (in / mm): |
188.3
/ 4783 |
| Overall
width (in / mm): |
69.9
/ 1775 |
| Overall
height (in / mm): |
57.5
/ 1460 |
| Track
(in / mm): |
front:
60 / 1524; rear: 59.3 / 1506 |
Minimum
ground clearance
(in / mm): |
6.1
/ 154 |
| Curb
weight (lb / kg): |
Base:
3174 / 1440; LS: 3297 / 1495; LT: 3315 / 1504 |
Weight
distribution
(% front / rear): |
63
/ 37 |
| |
| Interior |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating
capacity: |
2 |
3 |
| Head
room (in / mm): |
39.6
/ 1006 |
37.6
/ 955 |
| Leg
room (in / mm): |
41.9
/ 1064 |
38.5
/ 978 |
| Shoulder
room (in / mm): |
56.7
/ 1440 |
56.1
/ 1425 |
| Hip
room (in / mm): |
53.2
/ 1351 |
52.4
/ 1331 |
| |
| Capacities
|
EPA
passenger volume
(cu ft / L): |
101.4
/ 2871 |
| EPA
interior volume (cu ft / L): |
116.8
/ 3307 |
| Cargo
volume (cu ft / L): |
15.4
/ 436 |
Trailer
towing maximum
(lb / kg): |
1000
/ 454 |
| Fuel
tank (gal / L): |
16.3
/ 61.7 |
| Engine
oil (qt / L): |
4.5
/ 4.3 |
| Cooling
system (qt / L): |
13.6
/ 12.9 |
