2013 Chevrolet Malibu

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Vehicle Details

Year
2013
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
V300
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.0 T Automatic
Power (hp)
263 hp
Power (kW)
193 kW
Torque
353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,998 cc

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
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,700 - 5,500 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
Valves per Cylinder
4 V per Cyl.
Bore
86 mm (3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Turbocharger
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 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

Max Roof Load
50 kg (110 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 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
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

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic | Semi-Static)

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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
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
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
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
Cruise Control
Yes

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
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

Features

Comfort Features

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

Safety & Security

Airbags

Other Airbags
Pedestrian Airbag
No
Door-mounted Airbags
No
Seat Belt Airbag
No
Seat Cushion
No
Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Center Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
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
Speed Assist
No
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
No
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
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
No
Reverse
No
Pedestrian
No
Cyclist
No
City
No
Inter-urban
No

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 Bonnet
No
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
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

Child Protection

Feature
Isofix
Integrated Child Seat

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
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car

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