2012 Chevrolet Malibu

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Starting MSRP $22,110–$30,200

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 1LT 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 169-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Available Block heater  
Standard 525 CCA battery  
(50Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Available Chrome tailpipe  
TAPshift Sequential sport shift  
2.89 Axle ratio  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Standard Overdrive  
Standard Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Available Chrome-clad wheel covers  
Available Chrome wheel covers  
Standard P215/55SR17.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Available P225/50TR18.0 BSW touring AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels
Available 18" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Chrome door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with chrome rub strip  
Available Front license plate bracket  
Available Front and rear mud flaps  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black w/chrome surround grille  
Available Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Available 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Available Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Available Remote engine start  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
OnStar Directions & Connections Emergency communication system  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Rear door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered dashboard storage  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Available 1 AC power outlet  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Available 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Available Manual reclining driver seat  
Standard Power 2-way driver lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Available Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Available Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Available Rubber front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Available Cargo tray/organizer  
Available Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
TheftLock Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Standard Internet access  
Available Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
PASS-Key III+ Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
StabiliTrak Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  
Standard Break resistant glass  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
145 cu.in. Engine displacement  
169-hp @ 6,400 rpm Engine horsepower  
160 lbs.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.9" Engine bore x stroke  
10.40 to 1 Compression ratio  
16.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
22 mpg Fuel economy city  
33 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.34 Drag coefficient  
3,436 lbs. Curb weight  
191.8" Exterior length  
70.3" Exterior body width  
57.1" Exterior height  
112.3" Wheelbase  
59.6" Front tread  
60.0" Rear tread  
20.2' Turning radius  
42.2" Front legroom  
37.6" Rear legroom  
39.4" Front headroom  
37.2" Rear headroom  
53.0" Front hiproom  
52.1" Rear hiproom  
55.9" Front shoulder room  
53.9" Rear shoulder room  
97.7 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
15.1 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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