2009 Chevrolet Malibu

United StatesMild Hybrid GasolineFWDSedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2009
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
4th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Mild Hybrid Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Hybrid Hydra-Matic
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
166 hp
Power (kW)
122 kW
Torque
225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
Displacement
2,384 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)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,600 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
88 mm (3.5 in)
Stroke
98 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio
10.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Mild-Hybrid
Yes

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed

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

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
Climate Control
Manual
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • RDS
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
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
Textile
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
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
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter

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
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag

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

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