Tuesday, April 29, 2008

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

Changes were made for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu in the form of a new engines and more feature-rich designs. Remote Engine Start was implemented as well as a brand new LZ4 3.5L V-6 engine producing 224HP and a 2.4L 169HP Inline-4.

Power is routed to the front-wheels via the traditional 4-speed automatic transmission as well as new 6-speed automatic transmissions.

The engines are more feature-rich than ever before, some features include:

  • Aluminum heads and block

  • Double Over-Head Camshafts

  • Four Valves Per Cylinder

  • Twin Balance Shafts

  • Variable Valve Timing

A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid offering an increase in gas mileage up to 32MPG highway was introduced alongside the original sedans, catapulting the Malibu into the future to secure its foothold among the other great hybrids.

2006 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu retains the features and styling that made it great for so many years. Providing drivers with fuel economy up to 35MPG highway and luxurious features such as a sporty sun roof and standard leather seats, it’s no wonder the Malibu is true to its heritage in California for great features and style.

The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu comes in a Sedan Four-Door or Five-Door Station Wagon with optional performance packages.

Features of the performance packaged engine:

  • Variable Valve Timing, a first for push-rod engines

  • 240HP V-6

  • Variable Resonance Intake Manifold

  • Roller Rocker Arms

The Malibu sits on 106” wheel-based tires on the Sedan and 112” wheel-base for the Station Wagon variant offered.

2005 Chevrolet Malibu

A 2005 Chevrolet Malibu comes in several trims and levels for drivers to choose from, ranging from engines in size of 2.2L, 3.5L and 3.9L were offered.

The Horsepower is as economic as 145HP on the Inline-4 to a performance-tuned powerhouse of 240HP on the V-6 platform comes equipped for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.

The Malibu comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission with a front-wheel drivetrain in either a 4-door sedan or 5-door station wagon body style.

The Malibu was named after Malibu, California and with features like leather seating, sun roof top, remote keyless entry, power seating and extra power outlets for external devices, the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is truly an example of the finer things in life available without the expensive tab.