2012 Chevrolet Malibu

United States Gasoline FWD Sedan

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

United States Gasoline FWD Sedan

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Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 2012
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Malibu
Body Style: Sedan

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 2012
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Malibu
Body Style: Sedan

Generation

V300

Seats

5

Doors

4

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 2.4
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 167 hp
Power (kW): 123 kW
Torque: 225 Nm (166 lb-ft)
Top speed: 204 km/h (127 mph)
0–60 mph: 9.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 9.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,865 mm (191.5 in)
Width: 1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height: 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,737 mm (107.8 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

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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

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 6-speed

Fuel

General › Fuel Cap Position

Rear: Right

Brakes

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Suspension, Front

Independent: MacPherson Strut

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Multi-link

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,583 mm (62.3 in)
Track, Rear: 1,585 mm (62.4 in)
Turning Circle: 11.25 m
Ground Clearance: 178 mm (7.0 in)

Weight

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Platform

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Air Condition: Yes
Pollen Filter: Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry: Optional
Keyless Start: Optional
Cruise Control: Yes
Speed Limiter: Yes
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional
Cameras

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt: Yes

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Left Side Casing of Window: Yes
Pillar: B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification: Mid-Size Car
British Classification: Large Family Car
Australian Classification

Max Roof Load

50 kg (110 lb)

General Motors Platforms: Epsilon Platform (Epsilon II)

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
Heated: Yes
House Colour: Same as Car

Side Mirrors › Adjustments

Driver side: Optional
Passenger side: Optional

Windscreen Wipers

Lights

Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Front: Halogen
Rear: Halogen

Special Features

Automatic Headlight Activation: Optional
Adaptive Headlights: Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Yes
Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 67.1
Tightening Torque: 150 Nm
Rim Material: Aluminium
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

Outside Temperature Indicator

Yes

Climate Control › Air Condition

Refrigerant: R134A

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM
Media Format: CD
MP3
Media Inputs: USB
Bluetooth: Yes

Connectivity › Media Inputs

AUX: Yes

Speakers

Total Number of Speakers: 9 pcs

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Anti-glare: Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Cooled
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Front
Back
Back Pocket: Yes
Sunglass Compartment: Yes
Coin Holder: Yes
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Entry Guard
Footwell (Front | Rear)

Lights › Guide Light

Side Mirrors: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Clock

Digital: Center Display
Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › 12V Outlet

Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Yes
Power Steering: Electric
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Material: Leather
Channels: Yes
Volume: Yes
Mute Audio: Yes

Multifunction Steering Wheel

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 545 litres

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Textile

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Yes
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt

Optional

Cruise Control

Adaptive Cruise Control: Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional
Remote: Optional
Timer: Optional

Cameras

Rear: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional
Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack: Yes
Tire Repair Kit: Optional
Compressor: Optional
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional
Coat Hanger: Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA): Yes
Parking Assist: Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator: Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS): Optional
Light Sensor: Optional
Rain Sensors: Optional

Parking Sensors

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Optional
Central Locking: Remote
Child Safety Locks: Manual
Active Headrests: Yes

Immobiliser

Electronic: Yes

Safety Testing

General

Test Year: 2011
Adult Occupant: 94 %
Child Occupant: 83 %
Vulnerable Road Users: 57 %
Safety Assist: 71 %
Overall: 5/5 stars

Adult Occupant

Total Points

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Yes

Medium Car

European Segment

D-Segment

Car.info Classification

Large Family Car

Malibu

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Speed Sensing Intermittent

Yes

Intermittent Control

Yes

Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front

2

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

Pinch Protection: Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down: Driver
Passenger

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Yes
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Headlight Washers

Optional

Headlight Range Adjustment

Automatic (Dynamic | Semi-Static)

Driver Side

Passenger Side

Rear

Cruise Control

Yes

Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Yes
Headrest, Height: Manual
Headrest, Tilt: Manual

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Optional
Power Seat, Passenger: Optional
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Middle
Type of Seat: Comfort Seat (Driver | Passenger)

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion

Backrest: Optional

Second Seat Row

Collapsible: Yes
Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult
Height Adjustment: Yes

33.8 /38

Frontal Impact

15.5 /16

Lateral Impact

15 /16

Rear Impact

3.3 /4

Child Occupant

Total Points: 40.7 /49
Safety Features: 6 /13
CRS Installation Check: 12 /12

Vulnerable Road Users

Total Points: 20.5 /49
Pedestrian: 14.7
1.8
4

Safety Assist

Speed Assistance (points): 0 /3
Seat Belt Reminder (points): 2 /2
Lane Support (points): 0 /4

IIHS

Test Year: 2014
Award: Top Safety Pick
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side: Good
Moderate Overlap Front: Good
Side: Good
Roof Strength: Good
Head Restraints & Seats: Good
Headlight: Poor
Latch Ease of Use: Acceptable

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Curtain Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

RearYes

Sedan

Variant

Malibu Sedan Generations11 of 15

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

167 hp

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel

Transmission

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