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Chevrolet has built the Malibu since 1996. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu to the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
Power went from 152 hp in the 2000 Malibu to 124 hp in the 2019 Malibu. It got heavier along the way: 1,384 kg for the 2000 car, 1,526 kg for the 2019. The most powerful here is the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx at 243 hp (181 kW), more than 51% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, in 8.0 s.
A new front-wheel drive Malibu was introduced in 1997 on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform with Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Oldsmobile Alero.
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This generation of the Malibu initially debuted with a front facia design featuring a wide grille split horizontally by a prominent chrome bar that ran the entire width of the car, which was intended to make it resemble Chevrolet's trucks.
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The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the new face of Chevrolet.
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The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut at the 2011 Auto Shanghai, with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China - two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold.
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The Chevrolet Malibu's front fascia, grilles and headlamps are all-new.
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| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Malibu | 152 hp (113 kW) | 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) | 8.5 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | 1,384 kg (3,051 lb) | 3.1 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 23 mpg |
| 2004 Malibu Maxx | 243 hp (181 kW) | 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) | 8.0 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | 1,569 kg (3,459 lb) | 3.8 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-Speed automatic | 22 mpg |
| 2008 Malibu LT | 177 hp (132 kW) | 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) | 9.8 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 1,549 kg (3,415 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 4-speed automatic | 27 mpg |
| 2013 Malibu | 182 hp (136 kW) | 172 lb-ft (233 Nm) | 9.0 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | 1,539 kg (3,393 lb) | 2.4 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 29 mpg |
| 2019 Malibu | 124 hp (92 kW) | 129 lb-ft (175 Nm) | — | — | 1,526 kg (3,364 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 1-speed automatic | 46 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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