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Malibu
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
United States
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.6 V6 Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
256 hp
Power (kW)
188 kW
Torque
340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Displacement
3,564 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
(191.7 in)
Width
1,780 mm
(70.1 in)
Height
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,850 mm
(112.2 in)
Curb weight
1,549 kg
(3,415 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Configuration
Bore
94 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
85.6 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
61.7 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Suspensions
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,510 mm
(59.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,525 mm
(60.0 in)
Turning Circle
11.6 m
Ground Clearance
155 mm
(6.1 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
80 kg
(176 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Epsilon Platform (Epsilon I)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Manual
Heated
Optional
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
110
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Voltmeter
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
RDS
Media Format
CD
MP3
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 pcs
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Cruise Control
Activate/Deactivate
Speed Up/Down
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Design
Accent
Aluminium
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Height Adjustment
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Other Features
Central Locking
Yes
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
94 %
Child Occupant
83 %
Vulnerable Road Users
57 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Awards
North American
Car of the Year
2008
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
Malibu
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Malibu Standard
1978–2023
Malibu Sedan Generations
10 of 15
4th Generation
2008–2012
Year
2008
Powertrain
3.6 V6 Hydra-Matic
Horsepower
256 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Gasoline
