2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU & MALIBU MAXX

New for 2007

• 3.5L V-6 engine with variable valve timing (LZ4) replaces previous 3.5L V-6 (LZ9)
• Standard dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation available with Directions & Connections service on OnStar-equipped vehicles
• Head curtain front and rear side-impact air bags standard on all models
• Side-impact thorax bags available on LS and LT; standard on LTZ and SS
• New exterior colours: Amber Bronze Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Golden Pewter Metallic

Model Lineup

	Engines			Transmissions
	Ecotec 2.2L I-4	3.5L V-6 w/ VVT (LZ4)	3.9L V-6 w/VVT	4-spd auto (MN5) (Hydra-Matic 4T45)	4-spd auto (M15) (Hydra-Matic 4T65)
Malibu LS	s	-	-	s	-
Malibu LT Malibu Maxx LT	s -	o s	- -	s s	- -
Malibu LTZ Malibu Maxx LTZ	- -	s s	- -	s s	- -
Malibu SS Malibu Maxx SS	- -	- -	s s	- -	s s

Key:

Standard	s
Optional	o
Not available	-

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2007 MALIBU AND MALIBU MAXX: VALUE-DRIVEN AND FUN TO DRIVE

Malibu and Malibu Maxx deliver the performance, versatility and fuel economy of the best midsize sedans with the dependability and value that customers expect from Chevrolet. They adapt to different individuals and lifestyles, with flexible interiors and a full range of driver personalization features. The Malibu Maxx SS model, first added for the 2006 model year, adds an additional level of excitement to a lineup that saw sales jump by 19 percent in 2005.

From the B-pillar forward, the Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx are identical. The five-door Malibu Maxx rides on a wheelbase that is 15.2 cm (6 inches) longer than the Malibu sedan, while its overall length is a 1.3 cm (half-inch) shorter. The result is a spacious interior for a car its size that offers clever and convenient cargo capabilities.

For 2007, Malibu sedan offerings begin with the well-equipped LS model and include LT and LTZ models and Malibu Maxx LT and LTZ models. In addition, there are the SS models; performance versions with a unique style and driving experience.

A 3.5L V-6 powerplant with variable valve timing replaces the previous 3.5L V-6 in the Malibu; it is standard on Malibu and Malibu Max LTZ and Malibu Maxx LT, and available on Malibu LT sedans. The 3.5L V-6 is part of a new family of sophisticated overhead valve, 60-degree V-6 engines that optimize fuel economy and lower emissions.

The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS are powered by a sophisticated 3.9L V-6 that uses variable valve timing and variable intake technology to help produce 240 horsepower (179 kW). Unique interior and exterior appointments, along with sport-tuned suspensions and 18-inch flangeless wheels, complete the SS packages. - See the SS Overview for detailed information

2007 Malibu and Malibu Maxx features:

Malibu LS:

• Standard Ecotec 2.2L four-cylinder engine with 145 horsepower (108 kW) on Malibu LS sedan
• Standard head-curtain side-impact air bags for front and outboard rear occupants
• Standard dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• Body-colour side moldings
• 15-inch wheels
• Instrument panel with chrome trim around gauges, radio and climate control knobs, and shifter "PRNDL" plate
• Gunmetal- and walnut burl wood-appearance trim plates
• Titanium and Cashmere trim colours
• Four-spoke steering wheel
• Steering wheel mounted cruise control with cancel feature
• Remote keyless entry and security system

Malibu LT / Malibu Maxx LT (in addition to or substituting LS equipment):

• Standard Ecotec 2.2L four-cylinder engine with 145 horsepower (108 kW) on Malibu LT sedan
• New, standard 3.5L V-6 engine with 217 horsepower (162 kW)* on Malibu Maxx LT
• Standard head-curtain side-impact air bags for front and outboard rear occupants
• Standard dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• Body-colour outside mirrors
• Body-colour side molding
• Body-colour rocker panels
• 16-inch five-spoke wheels, painted sterling silver
• Uplevel cloth seats
• Ebony interior, along with Titanium and Cashmere
• Available Luxury & Convenience Package includes: front fog lamps, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shifter knob, electrochromic inside mirror with compass, steering wheel radio controls, rear reading lamps, six-way power-adjustable driver seat, power adjustable pedals, heated front seats, lighted passenger vanity mirror and bodyside mouldings with chrome inserts

Malibu LTZ / Malibu Maxx LTZ (in addition to or substituting LS and LT equipment):

• Standard 3.5L V-6 engine with variable valve timing producing 217 horsepower (162 kW)*
• Standard head-curtain side-impact air bags for front and outboard rear occupants, and side-impact thorax air bags
• Standard dual-stage frontal air bags with GM Passenger Sensing System
• Front fog lamps
• Chrome exhaust tip
• Automatic climate control
• Heated outside mirrors
• Six-way power-adjustable driver seat
• Heated front seats
• Seventeen-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels
• UltraLux and leather-appointed seating
• Rear spoiler
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Steering wheel radio controls
• Illuminated passenger vanity mirror
• Auto-dimming inside mirror with compass
• Rear reading lamps
• Rear seat audio (Maxx only)
• Available Ebony/Titanium, Ebony/Cashmere or all-Ebony interior colours
• OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
• Universal home remote
• Body coloured side moulding with chrome inserts

All '07 Malibu and Malibu Maxx models feature a standard power-assisted driver's seat height adjuster, tilt/telescoping steering column, CD-equipped audio system, power windows, door locks and mirrors. Power-assisted adjustable brake and accelerator pedals are standard on LTZ and available on LT as part of the Luxury and Convenience Package. Manual lumbar support is standard on LT and LTZ models.

Malibu and Malibu Maxx also offer a 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 up to 60 m (196 feet). It is standard on LT, LTZ and SS models, and equipped for dealer activation on LS models.

Three new exterior colours are available for '07, including Amber Bronze Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic and Golden Pewter Metallic.

When it comes to safety, Malibu and Malibu Maxx deliver:

• Dual-stage frontal air bags for the driver and front passenger with GM's Passenger Sensing System
  
  
• Three-point safety belts for all occupants
  
  
• Front and Rear side head curtain airbags standard on all models
  
  
• Front driver and passenger seat side thorax airbags standard on LTZ and SS models; available on LS and LT models
  
• Standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes with traction control on vehicles equipped with a V-6 engine; the system is optional on LT models.
  
  
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat attachment system in all rear seating positions
  
  
• Outstanding safety performance, with 19 out of 20 stars in government crash tests - including 5/5 stars in frontal crash tests and 4/5 stars in side crash tests

OnStar-equipped Malibu and Malibu Maxx models feature OnStar dual-mode (analogue-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna and higher power two-watt receiver for greater reception.

The OnStar service standard on the 2007 Malibu and Malibu Maxx includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centres to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.

Additional navigation support is provided by OnStar's Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation, new for 2007. The Turn-by-Turn service allows OnStar customers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers' vehicle through their OnStar system. Audio directions are then automatically played through the vehicle's stereo as they are needed, triggered by the OnStar system's GPS capabilities. This helps drivers to their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Versatile interiors

In the sedan body style, Malibu measures out at 2,871 L (101 cubic feet) of space for passengers and offers 60/40-split/folding rear seat. The even more spacious Malibu Maxx features rear seats that slide nearly 17.8 cm (7 inches) fore and aft, and are split 60/40. The rear seat backs also recline, allowing different sized rear passengers to tailor their seating position in a similar way a front-seat passenger can. The Malibu Maxx has a generous 3,002 L (106 cubic feet) of passenger space and a luxurious 104 cm (41 inches) of legroom with the seats pushed all the way back - legroom comparable to a full-size domestic luxury sedan.

The Malibu Maxx also features a standard fixed rear glass skylight that provides an open atmosphere over the rear seats. Both driver- and passenger-side rear occupants have the option of opening or closing a standard split/retractable shade to control the amount of light coming through the skylight.

The Malibu Maxx's rear cargo area features a standard power outlet and a multi-functional cargo panel with four positions for two-tier loading. The cargo panel can be positioned as a table for picnics or tailgate parties. Hooks on the cargo panel help secure smaller items, such as grocery bags, and cargo nets on each side of the cargo area.

Comfort for rear-seat passengers for all Malibu models is enhanced with a heating / air conditioning system designed for their needs. In addition to airflow to the feet, two vents on the centre of the dash are designed to pour generous amounts of heated or cooled air directly into the back seat area.

Three levels of audio systems are available on the Malibu, including an uplevel radio with an in-dash, six-CD changer, six speakers (including two tweeters on the A-pillar), automatic volume and tone controls, and XM Satellite Radio compatibility. Malibu Maxx adds the option of a rear-seat audio system or a DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system, both complete with wireless headphones.

XM Satellite Radio is available as a factory-installed option on more than 50 GM models. XM provides commercial-free music of every genre plus the best in news, sports, comedy and kids programming, available from coast to coast and in superior digital quality sound. Every XM-equipped GM vehicle includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply.

Chassis and powertrain

The powertrain choices for Malibu and Maxx LS, LT and LTZ start with the 145-horsepower (108 kW),* 2.2L, dual-overhead-cam Ecotec four-cylinder engine, which is standard in LS and LT sedan models. Standard in Maxx models and LTZ sedan, and available in LT sedan, is the 3.5L V-6, with variable valve timing, new for Malibu for 2007.

This engine is part of a family of sophisticated overhead valve 60-degree engines that optimize fuel economy and promote lower emissions at every rpm level. The 60-degree angle between cylinder banks is naturally balanced for a V-6 engine, which requires no balance shafts to cancel out second-order harmonic vibrations. The cylinders are offset, meaning the centreline of the of the cylinders points to an intersection slightly lower than the centreline of the crankshaft. This was designed to make room for larger cam bearings, and make room for the large bores of the engine. The cylinder bores are the same diameter as those in the LS1 small-block V-8 engine.

The engines are mated to the smooth-shifting Hydra-Matic 4T45 four-speed electronic automatic transmission. Combined with the broad torque curve of Malibu's four- and six-cylinder engines, the result is strong performance and outstanding fuel economy.

An independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and a four-link independent rear suspension underpin Malibu. All Malibu models are equipped with power brakes and power steering with variable assist for low- and high-speed steering maneuvers. Malibu and Maxx LS, LT and LTZ models feature electric power steering. SS models feature hydraulic power steering.

Malibu SS, Malibu Maxx SS details

Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS build on the strengths of the solid Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx extended sedan platforms, and include the following enhancements:

• 3.9L V-6 with variable valve timing rated at 240 horsepower (179 kW)* and 240 lb.-ft. (326 Nm) of torque
• Hydra-Matic 4T65 four-speed transmission with manual shift mode and adaptive shift control
• SS-specific front and rear fascias, with blacked-out crosshatch grille pattern, platinum-look grille surrounds, projector beam fog lamps, rear spoiler and dual chrome-tipped 3.5-inch exhaust outlets
• Monochromatic exterior moldings and trim
• 18-inch flangeless wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension
• SS-specific ebony interior with gunmetal trim accents
• New sport seats with larger bolsters, new three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and leather-covered shifter knob

The SS models' 3.9L V-6 is the first production variant of GM's sophisticated 60-degree V-6 OHV engine family, which is designed to deliver smoothness and quality while balancing strong performance and economy. The large displacement of the 3.9L V-6 - achieved with 99-mm offset bores and an 84-mm stroke - combines with torque-enhancing technologies such as a variable air intake to produce a broad, flat torque curve that translates into exceptional all-around performance and terrific off-the-line launch feel. With variable air intake, air entering the engine is continuously tuned through a valve in the intake manifold to deliver optimized low-, mid-range and high-rpm torque. In fact, 90 percent of peak torque is available from 1800 to 5800 rpm.

Variable valve timing is used to bolster performance, reduce fuel consumption and emissions. An electronically controlled cam phaser provides for infinitely variable adjustment of camshaft timing in relation to the crankshaft. By electronically controlling the camshaft, the optimum location can be selected for various engine operating conditions, maximizing torque and horsepower outputs. The 3.9L V-6 was the first production cam-in-block engine to incorporate cam phasing.

Power from the 3.9L V-6 is channeled to the front wheels through the Hydra-Matic 4T65 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. It is designed for high torque loads and consistent performance and durability. It also features a manual shift mode and an aggressive 3.69 final drive ratio that enhances the performance driving characteristics of the Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS. Adaptive shift control is used to optimize shift quality during varying driving conditions.

Firmer, more responsive suspension systems elevate the driver's feeling of control and feedback. New springs in the front and rear are stiffer and work with specially valved struts and shocks to increase damping and response. The diameter of the front and rear stabilizer bars has been increased, as well, to help reduce body lean while cornering. Also, a variable-ratio, hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering system provides precise steering feel to create an "on rails" driving experience.

Transferring all the suspension enhancements to the tarmac is a set of 18-inch flangeless aluminum wheels with 225/50R18 tires. A larger four-wheel disc brake system with standard ABS is included, featuring 296 mm (11.65-inch) vented front discs and solid 270 mm (10.63-inch) rear discs. A performance-calibrated traction control system also is standard.

As with every vehicle wearing the SS badge, the Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS wear sporty interior and exterior cues that include specific front and rear fascias, monochromatic body side moldings and exterior trim, rear spoilers - unique between the Malibu and Malibu Maxx - and 18-inch flangeless wheels and dual chrome exhaust outlets.

The new front fascias incorporate the large and low grille opening, with a black crosshatch grille pattern with gold centre Chevy bowtie emblem, projector beam fog lamps, and a prominent "chin" spoiler. The grille surround comes in a platinum finish rather than the chrome surround of other Malibu models. The rear fascias provide a tauter overall look to the vehicles, accenting their performance stance, as well as incorporating cut-outs for the dual chrome-tipped 88.9 mm (3.5-inch) exhaust outlets.

Four exterior colours are offered: White, Black, Laser Blue Metallic and Silverstone Metallic.

Inside, the vehicles feature SS-specific treatment that emphasizes the performance and upscale touches that are woven into all SS models - a heritage of sportiness and comfort that dates back to the first production SS model, the 1961 Impala Super Sport. The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx's features include:

• All-ebony design theme, including the rear shelf of the Malibu and cargo area of the Malibu Maxx
• New sport front seats with enhanced, leather-covered bolsters, contrasting stitching and sport cloth inserts
• Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with prominent SS badge
• Leather-covered shift knob with contrasting stitching

The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS receive a unique instrument cluster with sport graphics, chrome-ringed gauges and red pointers, and the SS logo. The instrument panel also has a redesigned "PRNDM" display, with the "M" designating the vehicles' manual shift mode.

*Horsepower and torque are SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

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Contacts:
GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Fog lights (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	S
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted	S	S	S	S
Mirrors - power remote control, black	S	-	-	-
Mirrors - power remote control, body-colour	-	S	-	S
Mirrors - power remote control, heated, body-colour	-	-	S	-
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with black rockers	S	-	-	-
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with body-colour rockers	-	S	-	S
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with chrome insert and body-colour rockers (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Package - Sport: includes 16" flangeless machined-face aluminum wheels and rear deck-lid spoiler (sedan)	-	O	-	-
Package - Sun and Sound: includes power sunroof and AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS) (Maxx)	-	O	O	O
Skylights - fixed rear, includes retractable sunshades (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Spoiler - rear deck-lid (included with Sport Package on LT sedan) (sedan)	-	O	S	S
Spoiler - rear, with rear window wiper (Maxx)	-	O	S	S
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel, express-open feature	-	O	O	O
Tires - P205/65R15 all-season	S	-	-	-
Tires - P215/60R16 all-season	-	S	-	-
Tires - P225/50R17 all-season	-	-	S	-
Tires - P225/50R18 all-season	-	-	-	S
Wheels - 15" x 6.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers	S	-	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" steel with sterling silver-painted cover	-	S	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" flangeless machined-face aluminum (included with Sport Package on LT sedan)	-	O	-	-
Wheels - 17" X 7" chrome-clad aluminum	-	-	S	-
Wheels - 18" x 7" Sport aluminum	-	-	-	S
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)	S	S	S	S

INTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Air conditioning - manual	S	S	-	-
Air conditioning - automatic climate control	-	-	S	S
Auxiliary power outlet	S	S	S	S
Cargo area - rear, 2-sided adjustable and reversible cargo panel and cargo mat (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Cargo convenience nets - two, rear sides (sedan)	-	S	S	S
Console - front floor with armrest, storage, front and rear cupholders	S	S	S	S
Cruise control - steering wheel-mounted, electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features	S	S	S	S
Defogger - electric rear-window	S	S	S	S
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted	S	S	S	S
Heater ducts - rear seat, floor	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - analogue gauges (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge)	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (includes clock, exterior temperature display, GM Oil Life System and programmable features)	S	S	S	S
Lights - front courtesy, illuminated entry/exit, delayed illumination and theatre dimming	S	S	S	S
Lights - dual front reading	-	S	S	S
Lights - dual rear reading (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Mirror - rear-view electrochromic auto-dimming with compass (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Package - Luxury and Convenience: includes fog lamps, 6-way power driver's seat adjuster, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls, leather-wrapped shifter, power adjustable pedals, electrochromic auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror with compass, rear reading lights, illuminated passenger vanity mirror and bodyside moulding with chrome insert	-	O	-	-
Steering column - tilt and telescopic adjustable	S	S	S	S
Steering wheel - 4-spoke	S	S	-	-
Steering wheel - 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Steering wheel - 3-spoke, leather-wrapped with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter	-	-	-	S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; non-illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions	S	-	-	-
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated driver vanity mirror with extensions	-	S	-	S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror with extensions (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Trim accents - simulated walnut burl (replaces gunmetal trim accents with Ebony interior)	-	O	O	-
Trunk/liftgate - release, power remote	S	S	S	S
Universal home remote - 3-channel transmitter	-	-	S	-
Windows - power, driver's express-down feature and rear passenger window lock-out features	S	S	S	S

SEATS	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Cloth reclining front buckets	S	-	-	-
Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats	-	S	-	-
Reclining front bucket seats with UltraLux and leather-accented seating surfaces	-	-	S	-
Reclining front bucket seats with sport cloth and leather-accented seating surfaces	-	-	-	S
Heated, driver and front-passenger seats (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	-
Power driver height adjuster	S	S	S	S
Power 6-way driver's seat adjuster (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	S
Manual 2-way driver lumbar adjuster	-	S	S	S
Flat-folding front-passenger seat (Maxx)	-	S	S	-
Multi-Flex seating - rear-seat, 60/40 split-folding, sliding/reclining, folding armrest with storage and 2 cupholders (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding (sedan)	S	S	S	S

SOUND SYSTEMS	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
All Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, digital clock and TheftLock	S	S	S	S
AM/FM stereo with CD player	S	-	-	-
AM/FM stereo with CD player, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS)	-	S	S	S
AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS)	-	O	O	O
XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States)	-	O	O	S
Rear audio controls with 2 wireless headphones (Maxx)	-	-	S	S
4-speaker sound system	S	-	-	-
6-speaker premium sound system	-	S	S	S
DVD Rear Entertainment System (Maxx) - includes console-mounted 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera and video game input jacks, 2 wireless headphones, remote control and power sunroof (deletes rear audio controls on LTZ Maxx and SS Maxx)	-	O	O	O

MECHANICAL	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Battery - with run-down protection	S	S	S	S
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum (LT sedan)	S	S	-	-
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc (included with Safety Package on LS and LT; optional on LT sedan-included with available 3.5L V6 engine)	O	S	S	S
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); included with Safety Package on LS and LT (optional on LT sedan-included with available 3.5L V6 engine)	O	S	S	S
Drive - front-wheel	S	S	S	S
Engine - 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 with MFI (LT sedan)	S	S	-	-
Engine - 3.5L V6 VVT with SFI; includes 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS), Enhanced Traction System (ETS) and engine block heater on LT sedan (optional on LT sedan)	-	S	S	-
Engine - 3.9L V6 VVT with SFI	-	-	-	S
Engine - block heater (optional on LT sedan-included with available 3.5L V6 engine)	O	S	S	S
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system - single chrome tip	-	-	S	-
Exhaust system - dual chrome tips	-	-	-	S
Steering - electric power, variable-effort, rack-and-pinion	S	S	S	-
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion, hydraulic assist (including all models of Maxx)	-	-	-	S
Suspension - 4-wheel independent	S	S	S	S
Suspension - Sport	-	-	-	S
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive	S	S	S	-
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with tap-up/tap-down Driver Manual Shift Control	-	-	-	S
Vehicle starter system - remote	-	S	S	S

SAFETY AND SECURITY	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal	S	S	S	S
Air bags - front to rear, side head curtain	S	S	S	S
Air bags – driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact (included with Safety Package on LS and LT; requires 3.5L V6 engine on LT; anti-lock 4-wheel brakes are standard on LT)	O	O	S	S
Brake/transmission shift interlock	S	S	S	S
Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S	S
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control	S	S	S	S
Keyless entry system - extended range remote, includes Panic feature	S	S	S	S
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes in Vehicle Communications System and Assistance Service and 1 Year Safe and Sound Plan; where vehicle has ABS it is Turn-By-Turn navigation capable (TBT requires upgrade to Directions and Connections; availability impacted by some geographical/cellular limitations; advisor assisted routing available)	-	O	S	O
Package - Safety: includes driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact air bags and 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS)	O	O	-	-
Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator (included with Luxury and Convenience Package on LT)	-	O	S	S
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats	S	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible/visible	S	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key III+	S	S	S	S
Traction assist - Enhanced Traction System (ETS); (optional on LT sedan-included with available 3.5L V6 engine)	-	S	S	-
Traction control - electronic, full-function, all-speed	-	-	-	S
Warranty - 3 Year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.)	S	S	S	S
Warranty - 5 Year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.)	S	S	S	S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:	Malibu / Malibu Maxx LS, LT, LTZ and SS
Body style / driveline:	5-passenger sedan and extended sedan, unitized body and chassis, front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction:	2-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof)
EPA vehicle class:	Midsize car (Malibu); large car (Malibu Maxx)
Manufacturing location:	Kansas City, Kan.
Key competitors:	Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6

Engines

	Ecotec 2.2L I-4 (L61)	3.5L V-6 (LZ4)	3.9L V-6 (LZ9)
Application:	std LS and LT sedan	std on LTZ sedan and Maxx, opt on LT sedan	std on SS sedan and Maxx
Type:	2.2L DOHC I-4	3.5L OHV V-6 w/ VVT	3.9L OHV V-6
Displacement (cc / cu in):	2189 / 134	3490 / 213	3880 / 238
Bore & stroke (mm / in):	86 x 94.6 / 3.39 x 3.72	99 x 76 / 3.90 x 2.99	99 x 84 / 3.90 x 3.31
Block material:	Cast aluminum	Cast iron	Cast iron
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	Dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, continuously variable inlet and exhaust valve timing
Ignition system:	Electronic Iridium electrode tip / iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires	Quick Sync 58X; direct iridium electrode tip / iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires	Quick Sync 58X; direct Iridium electrode tip / iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:	Sequential fuel injection	Sequential fuel injection	Sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio:	10:1	9.8:1	9.8:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	145 / 108 @ 5600*	217 / 162 @ 5800*	240 / 179 @ 6000*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	152 / 206 @ 4200*	217 / 294 @ 4000*	240 / 326 @ 4600*
Recommended fuel:	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6500	6400	6400
Exhaust system:	Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe	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 delivery system; fast-response O2 sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O2 sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel delivery system, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated fuel economy
Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)	29 / 45 / 34	Malibu: 26 / 42 / 31 Maxx: 25 / 39 / 29	Malibu: 22 / 33 / 25 Maxx: 21 / 32 / 25
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	9.6 / 6.3 / 8.2	Malibu: 10.9 / 6.7 / 9.0 Maxx: 11.5 / 7.2 / 9.6	Malibu: 13.1 / 8.6 / 11.1 Maxx: 13.6 / 8.9 / 11.5

Transmissions

	Hydra-Matic 4T45	Hydra-Matic 4T65
Type:	4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive (LS, LT and LTZ models)	4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive (SS models)
Gear ratios (:1):
First:	2.96	2.92
Second:	1.62	1.55
Third:	1.00	1.00
Fourth:	0.68	0.70
Reverse:	2.14	2.38
Final drive ratio:	2.2L sedan: 3.63 :1 3.5L sedan: 3.05 :1 3.5L Maxx: 3.29 :1	3.69:1

Chassis/Suspension

Front:	Independent MacPherson coil-over-strut strut (gas pressurized), coil springs, tubular 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, solid stabilizer bar, adjustable toe and camber
Steering type:	Electric, power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion (LS, LT and LTZ); hydraulic variable assist (SS)
Steering ratio:	LS, LT and LTZ: 15.9:1 SS: 16.2:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	LS, LT and LTZ: 3.1 turns SS: 2.75 turns
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):	LS, LT and LTZ: 10.9 / 36 (sedan) LS, LT and LTZ: 11.4 / 37.6 (Maxx) SS: TBD

Brakes

Type:	LS and LT: power-assisted front disc, rear drum LTZ and SS: power-assisted front disc, rear disc anti-lock braking system and traction control with Dynamic Rear Proportioning and active wheel-speed sensors - std on V-6 models, opt on four-cylinder models
Front rotor (diameter x thickness, mm / in):	LS, LT and LTZ: 276 x 26 / 10.87 x 1.02 sedan 296 x 25.9 / 11.65 x 1.02; vented discs (Maxx and SS models)
Rear drum (diameter x thickness, mm / in): Rear rotor (diameter x thickness, mm / in):	230 x 40 / 9.05 x 1.57 (drum) 270 x 14 / 10.63 x 0.55 (disc)
Total swept area (sq cm / sq in):	front: 1444 / 224 (sedan); 1343 / 208.3 (Maxx and SS) rear: 572 / 88.6 (drum); 627 / 97.2 (disc)

Wheels/Tires

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx	Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS
Wheel size and type:	LS: 15-inch with full cover	LS: 16-inch with full cover	18-inch aluminum alloy, Ultrabrite machined
	LT: 16-inch 5-spoke fascia painted (std); 16-inch 5-spoke bright chrome (opt)	LT: 16-inch 5-spoke fascia painted (std); 16-inch 5-spoke bright chrome (opt)	--
	LTZ: 17-inch aluminum alloy, clad, bright chrome	LTZ: 17-inch aluminum alloy, clad, bright chrome	--
Tires:	LS: P205/65R15 blackwall all-season	LS: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	P225/50R18 blackwall all-season (std)
	LT: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	LT: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	--
	LTZ: P225/50R17 blackwall all-season	LTZ: P225/50R17 blackwall all-season	--

Dimensions

Exterior

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx
Wheelbase (mm / in):	2700 / 106.3	2852 / 112.3
Overall length (mm / in):	4783 / 188.3	4770 / 187.8
Overall width (mm / in):	1776 / 69.9	1773 / 69.8
Overall height (mm / in):	1461 / 57.5	1476 / 58.1
Track (mm / in):	front: 1524 / 60 rear: 1529 / 60.2	front: 1524 / 60 rear: 1529 / 60.2
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in):	154 / 6.1	154 / 6.1
Curb weight (kg / lb):	LS: 1416 / 3122 (4 cyl.) LT: 1431 / 3155 LTZ: 1530 / 3373 SS: 1558 / 3435	-- LT: 1606,8 / 3543 LTZ: 1631,4 / 3596 SS: 1655 / 3649
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	62 / 38	60 / 40

Interior

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx
Seating capacity:	front: 2 rear: 3	front: 2 rear: 3
Headroom (mm / in):	front: 1006 / 39.6 rear: 955 / 37.6	front: 1001 / 39.4 rear: 1001 / 39.4
Legroom (mm / in):	front: 1064 / 41.9 rear: 978 / 38.5	front: 1064 / 41.9 rear: 1042 / 41
Shoulder room (mm / in):	front: 1440 / 56.7 rear: 1425 / 56.1	front: 1440 / 56.7 rear: 1410 / 55.5
Hip room (mm / in):	front: 1351 / 53.2 rear: 1331 / 52.4	front: 1359 / 53.5 rear: 1331 / 52.4

Capacities

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx
EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft):	2871 / 101.4	3002 / 106
EPA interior volume (L / cu ft):	3307 / 116.8	3647 / 128.8
Cargo volume (L / cu ft):	436 / 15.4 -	646 / 22.8 1161 / 41 (with second-row seat folded down)
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):	LS, LT and LTZ: 454 / 1000 SS: 454 / 1000	LS, LT and LTZ: 454 / 1000 SS: 454 / 1000
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):	61 / 13.6	61 / 13.6

*Horsepower and torque are SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.