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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn L $22,140
- 4dr Sdn LS w/1LS $23,270
- 4dr Sdn RS $24,270
- 4dr Sdn LT $26,670
- 4dr Sdn Premier $33,370
2020 Chevrolet Malibu RS specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ebony
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- includes standard equipment
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Midsize Cars |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 160 @ 5700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 184 @ 2500-3000 |
| Displacement | 1.5L/91 |
| Cruising Range - City | 458.20 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 32 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 29 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 568.80 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 36 MPG |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 1 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 5.10 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | N/A |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.3 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.8 gal |
| Steering Type | Electric Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.0 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/80R16 |
| Front Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3135 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 57.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 194.2 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.7 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 102.9 ft³ |
| Track Width, Front | 62.6 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.4 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Display, 8" diagonal LCD touch screen | Standard |
| Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable. (STD) | Standard |
| 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Optional |
| Antenna, body-color | Optional |
| Audio system feature, 6-speaker system | Standard |
| Headlamp control, automatic on and off | Standard |
| Bowties, Black, front and rear | Optional |
| Headlamps, halogen | Standard |
| Wheels, 18" (45.7 cm) aluminum | Optional |
| Glass, acoustic, laminated, windshield | Optional |
| Tires, 245/45R18 all-season, blackwall (Included and only available with (RD1) 18" bright machined aluminum wheels with Lunar Gray pockets.) | Optional |
| Spoiler, rear | Optional |
| Grille, chrome surround with Black grille inserts | Optional |
| Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel | Standard |
| Tire, compact spare, T125/80R16 | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding | Optional |
| Warning indicator, front passenger seat belt | Standard |
| Temperature display, outside | Optional |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, phone and cruise | Standard |
| Keyless Start | Standard |
| Rear seat armrest with cup holders | Optional |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic | Standard |
| Shift knob, leather-wrapped | Optional |
| Seats, front bucket (STD) | Standard |
| Steering wheel, leather-wrapped 3-spoke | Optional |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front | Standard |
| Seat trim, Premium Cloth | Standard |
| Windows, power with Express-Down on all | Standard |
| Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Standard |
| Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks | Standard |
| Door locks, power programmable | Standard |
| Assist handle, front passenger | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual | Standard |
| Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, 8-way power driver | Optional |
| Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt | Standard |
| Air filter, cabin | Standard |
| Trunk cargo anchors | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered | Optional |
| Seat adjuster, power driver lumbar control | Optional |
| Remote panic alarm | Standard |
| Keyless Open, front doors includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Driver Information Center, monochromatic display | Standard |
| Lighting, interior overhead courtesy lamp, dual reading lamps and illuminated trunk area | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted rear | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm | Standard |
| Air conditioning, single-zone manual | Standard |
| Fueling system, capless | Standard |
| Axle, 5.10 final drive ratio | Standard |
| Brake, parking, manual | Standard |
| Suspension, rear 4-link, independent | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Brake lining, high-performance, noise and dust performance | Standard |
| Exhaust, dual stainless-steel with polished tips | Optional |
| Fuel door, push open | Standard |
| Brake rotors, Duralife | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Suspension, front MacPherson strut | Standard |
| Engine, 1.5L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm) (STD) | Standard |
| Engine control, stop-start system | Standard |
| Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT) (STD) | Standard |
| Tool kit, road emergency | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System | Standard |
| OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.) | Standard |
| Braking control, ECM grade | Standard |
| Trunk latch, safety, manual release | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), for child restraint seats | Standard |
| Airbags, 10 total, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail-mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) | Standard |
| StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps, integral to headlamps | Standard |
| Teen Driver a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. It includes the Buckle-to-Drive feature which prevents the driver from shifting from Park for up to 20 seconds if the driver's seat belt is not buckled. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver | Optional |
| Rear Vision Camera | Standard |
| Rear Seat Reminder | Standard |
| Door locks, rear child security | Standard |
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