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2023 Chevrolet Malibu
$25,000 - $31,500Starting MSRP
Mosaic Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
30 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
At the heart of the Chevrolet Malibu is an efficient 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, power is routed through a continuously variable transmission to the front wheels....
What’s new in the 2023 model?
The Malibu replaces the Premier trim with the new 2LT trim for 2023 but otherwise carries over with minimal changes to options and standard equipment.
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Exterior
Mosaic Black Metallic
Riverside Blue Metallic
Dark Ash Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Sterling Gray Metallic
Radiant Red Tintcoat
Summit White
Specs
EPA Classification: Midsize Cars
Number of Passenger Doors: 4
Engine Order Code: LFV
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 1.5L/91
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 160 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 184 @ 2500-3000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: MRG
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): - TBD -
Clutch Size (in): N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 5.10
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 35
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): - TBD -
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): - TBD -
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3223
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Four-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: RMI
Rear Tire Order Code: RMI
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 245/40R19
Rear Tire Size: 245/40R19
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 19 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 19 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): 16 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 37
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 15.8
Wheelbase (in): 111.4
Length, Overall (in): 194.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 73
Height, Overall (in): 57.9
Track Width, Front (in): 62.6
Track Width, Rear (in): 62.5
Min Ground Clearance (in): - TBD -
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Trunk Volume (ft³): 15.7
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 100
Front Head Room (in): 39.1
Front Leg Room (in): 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.5
Front Hip Room (in): 54.1
Second Head Room (in): 37.5
Second Leg Room (in): 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Second Hip Room (in): 53.4
Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Malibu
Body Style: Sedan
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 5.9
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$31,500
Invoice
$30,366
Description
1.5L/91, 160 @ 5700, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
27 MPG
Hwy
35 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Description
1.5L/91, 160 @ 5700, Automatic
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