2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Exterior Features

• Door Handle Color: Chrome
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust Tip Color: Chrome
• Grille Color: Chrome Surround
• Exhaust: Dual Tip

Comfort Features

• Floor Mat Material: Carpet
• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Cargo Area Floor Mat
• Floor Mats: Rear
• Floor Mats: Front

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning: Automatic Climate Control
• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Dual

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt And Telescopic
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Universal Remote Transmitter
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cruise Control
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Center Console: Front Console With Armrest
• Power Windows: Lockout Button
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Adjustable Pedals: Power
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual Illuminating
• Reading Lights: Rear
• Remote Engine Start
• Power Outlet(s): Front And Rear
• Rearview Mirror: Auto-Dimming
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: Seatback
• Storage: Cargo Net
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Front Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 22 Mm
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 20 Mm
• Rear Shock Type: Twin-Tube Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 10.9
• Front Brake Diameter: 11.7
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• Axle Ratio: 2.89

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

Engine

• Battery: Maintenance-Free

Audio System

• In-Dash CD: 6 Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Subwoofer: 2
• Total Speakers: 6
• Radio: AM/FM
• Radio Data System
• Watts: 210
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Gauge: Tachometer
• Compass
• External Temperature Display
• Multi-Function Display

Telematics

• Satellite Communications: OnStar

Lights

• Daytime Running Lights
• Headlights: Auto On/Off

Tires and Rims

• Tire Type: All Season
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Windows

• Laminated Glass: Acoustic Front Side
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows
• Front Wipers: Speed Sensitive
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Solar-Tinted Glass
• Laminated Glass: Acoustic Windshield

Safety

• Child Safety Door Locks
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Front Airbags: Dual
• Side Curtain Airbags: Front
• Side Curtain Airbags: Rear

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding
• Side Mirrors: Heated
• Side Mirrors: Auto-Dimming

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Power Door Locks: Anti-Lockout

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Passenger Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat: Heated
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 8
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Rear Seat Folding: Split
• Front Headrests: 2
• Passenger Seat Power Adjustments: 6
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Leather
• Rear Seat Type: 60-40 Split Bench
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Lumbar
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Reclining

Seatbelts

• Rear Seatbelts: Center 3-Point
• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front

Steering

• Steering Ratio: 16.4
• Turns Lock-To-Lock: 2.7

General Motors says 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.

The new Malibu is based on GM's global midsize platform, it is more than 3 inches longer than the outgoing 2007 model, with a 6-inch longer wheelbase. These proportions create a wheels-at-the-corners stance that should enable a smoother, more direct driving experience.

Malibu is offered in three trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ -- all with standard head-curtain side airbags and front-seat thorax airbags, OnStar Gen 7 with remote diagnostics, and XM Satellite Radio. StabiliTrak stability control is standard on LT and LTZ models.

Performance comes from dual-overhead cam four- and six-cylinder engines, including a 2.4L Ecotec DOHC four-cylinder engine and a 3.6L DOHC V-6 with variable valve timing. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with the V-6 and will be available later in the model year with the 2.4L four-cylinder LTZ.

The interior features a flowing instrument panel with a Chevrolet-signature dual-cockpit design. The auxiliary in-dash storage compartment on the instrument panel is handy for sunglasses, CDs and other items. An available rear power center provides a household-style 110-volt AC power outlet.