It's Not Just Their "Best Buy"
Malibu provides a unique combination of distinctive styling, extraordinary fuel efficiency and exemplary quality. No wonder Malibu has won more than 30 prestigious awards, including the 2009 Best New Family Vehicle** from Kelley Blue Book and why Automobile Magazine in February 2009 wrote: " ... Drive one, and you will see why we've named it an ... All-Star winner two years in a row." The car that sets the standard for all other mid-size sedans. The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
"Malibu Has Been The Surprise Of The Automotive World"
US News & World Report
As Automobile Magazine affirms, Malibu is: "a family sedan that is more enjoyable to drive than the Toyota Camry, better looking than the Honda Accord ..." Malibu's sporty personality is established by its long wheelbase and short overhangs - the same characteristics, coupled with a tight wheel-to-body relationship, contribute to Malibu's confident handling. Your control is further enhanced by the standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and StabiliTrak®. First it wowed the critics; it's about to do the same to you.
There's Fuel Efficiency. And Then There's Excellent Fuel Efficiency
Malibu's standard 170 horsepower ECOTEC 2.4L Dual Overhead Cam four-cylinder engine employs fuel-saving technology like Variable Valve Timing (VVT). When combined with the 6-speed automatic transmission on 2LT Platinum Edition and LTZ models, it enables Malibu to earn stellar 5.9 L/100 km highway fuel efficiency ratings. That's better than either the comparably equipped Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. And it translates into an amazing driving range of up to 1000 highway kilometres.
"...Newfound Levels Of Refinement And Style ... Legitimate Contender For Best-In-Class Bragging Rights."
MOTOR TREND
Malibu is distinguished by its impeccable fit and finish. Look closely and you can see evidence in the tight gaps between the trim panels and the furniture-quality stitching in the seating material. What you won't see is the use of acoustic laminated glass that contributes to Malibu's ultra-quiet ride. If you prefer to pump up the volume, Malibu offers an available Bose® Premium Sound System Package on LT Platinum Edition modles and includes it as standard equipment on LTZ. A USB port is also available, allowing you to plug in your own musical selections. It all adds up to a more rewarding drive - by design.
Everything Is Under Control
Now that you've made yourself comfortable, it's time to familiarize yourself with Malibu's controls. They give you a high level of command over a series of Malibu's functions. A good example is provided by the 6-speed automatic transmission on LT Platinum Edition and LTZ models. It includes TAPshiftTM Manual Shift Control with paddles on the steering wheel that enable you to select the desired gear for performance driving or to address specific road conditions. Sophisticated controls for a very sophisticated car.
Give Yourself Five-Star Peace Of Mind
Malibu is engineered to help keep you safe, starting with advanced driver control technology and is also equipped with comprehensive occupant protection features. Some of which include six standard air bags: dual-stage frontal air bags with a Front-Passenger Sensing System, front seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bags, and front-to-rear head curtain side-impact air bags. They helped Malibu earn the highest U.S. government frontal and side-impact crash ratings - five stars.