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2009 malibu

FEATURES & SPECS

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Highlights

Trim-Specific Features
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims 		LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid3
17" Fascia-Spoke Wheels with Painted Trim 17" Fascia-Spoke Wheels with Bright Chrome Trim 17" Bright-Finish Aluminum Wheels 18" 10-Spoke Bright-Finish Aluminum Wheels 17" Bright-Finish Aluminum Wheels
Body-Color Rocker Moldings Available 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with TAPshift Control Paddles Available Engine Package (Includes 3.6L V6 SFI Engine, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, Dual Chrome Exhaust Tips, Hydraulic Power Steering and 18-Inch 5-Spoke Bright-Finish Aluminum Wheels) Foglamps Hybrid Propulsion Electric System
Custom Cloth Seats Body-Color Power Outside Mirrors Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Taillamps with LED Illumination Automatic Climate Control
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player and MP3 Playback Exhaust System with Chrome Exhaust Tip Heated Driver and Front-Passenger Seats Heated Two-Tone Leather Appointed Seats Hybrid Instrument Panel
Black Power Outside Mirrors Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Available 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Premium Audio Package Regenerative Battery
Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise Controls Available Rear Power Center with 110-Volt Household Outlet UltraLux Seats 8-Way Driver and 6-Way Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusters
Available Sunroof Universal Home Remote Transmitter Automatic Climate Control
Inside Rearview Auto-Dimming Mirror with 8-Point Compass Display Chrome Door Handles
Remote Vehicle Starter System Exterior Chrome Ornamentation

Highlights

Vehicle Key Features
LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid3
ECOTEC 2.4L I-4 VVT Engine Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available
ECOTEC 3.6L V6 VVT Engine4 Not Available Not Available Available Available Not Available
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC Hybrid Engine Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard
Four-Wheel Antilock Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak (Includes Traction Control) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Surround Grille Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front and Rear Body-Color Fascias Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Two-Sided Galvanized-Steel Body Panels Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen Headlamps Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Six Air Bags5 with Passenger Sensing System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar6 with Turn-by-Turn Navigation7 Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Vehicle Starter System8 Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available
TAPshift Manual Control Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
XM Radio9 with 3 Trial Months Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology10 Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available
Center Console with Sliding Armrest Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seatback Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (Excludes Spare Tire) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Information Center Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Glove Box Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Content Theft-Deterrent Alarm System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Two 12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlets (Front/Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows and Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard

Powertrain

Powertrain

Powertrain LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Standard Engine Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas/Electric 4-Cyl
Displacement (liters/ cu in.) 2.4L/146.5 2.4L/146.5 2.4L/146.5 2.4L/146.5 2.4L/146.5
Transmission 4 Automatic w/OD 4 Automatic w/OD 6 Automatic w/OD 6 Automatic w/OD 4 Automatic w/OD
Horsepower @ RPM 169 @ 6400 169 @ 6400 169 @ 6400 169 @ 6400 164 @ 6400
Torque @ RPM 160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500 160 @ 4500 159 @ 5000
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension 4-Link Independent 4-Link Independent 4-Link Independent 4-Link Independent 4-Link Independent
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Injection Mechanical Fuel Injection Mechanical Fuel Injection Mechanical Fuel Injection Mechanical Fuel Injection Mechanical Fuel Injection
Axle Ratio 3.91 3.91 2.77 2.77 3.05
4- wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Turning circle 40.4 ft 40.4 ft 40.4 ft 40.4 ft 40.4 ft

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Overall Length 191.8 in 191.8 in 191.8 in 191.8 in 191.8 in
Overall Width 70.3 in 70.3 in 70.3 in 70.3 in 70.3 in
Overall Height 57.1 in 57.1 in 57.1 in 57.1 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 112.3 in 112.3 in 112.3 in 112.3 in 112.3 in
Front Head Room 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in 39.4 in
Second Row Head Room 37.2 in 37.2 in 37.2 in 37.2 in 37.2 in
Front Hip Room 53.0 in 53.0 in 53.0 in 53.0 in 53.0 in
Second Row Hip Room 52.1 in 52.1 in 52.1 in 52.1 in 52.1 in
Front Leg Room 42.2 in 42.2 in 42.2 in 42.2 in 42.2 in
Second Row Leg Room 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in 37.6 in
Front Shoulder Room 55.9 in 55.9 in 55.9 in 55.9 in 55.9 in
Second Row Shoulder Room 53.9 in 53.9 in 53.9 in 53.9 in 53.9 in
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft³ 15.1 ft³ 15.1 ft³ 15.1 ft³ 13.3 ft³
Front Tread Width 59.6 in 59.6 in 59.6 in 59.6 in 59.6 in
Rear Tread Width 60.0 in 60.0 in 60.0 in 60.0 in 60.0 in
Curb Weight 3415 3436 3436 3649 N/A

Exterior

Exterior

Exterior LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Driver Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger-Side Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heated Exterior Driver Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels Not Available Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available
Tires - Front Touring Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Tires - Rear Touring Standard Standard Standard Not Available Not Available
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard Standard Not Available

Interior

Interior

Interior LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Standard
Single Zone Climate Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof Not Available Available Available Available Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Passenger Seat Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Heated Driver Seat Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Heated Passenger Seat Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Cloth Seats Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Standard
Leather-Appointed Seats Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Pass-through or 60/40 split folding rear seats Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Support Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
XM Satellite Radio With Three Trial Months Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Playback Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary-Audio Input Jack Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Available Available Available Available
Bluetooth® connectivity Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Universal Home Remote Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Electrochromic, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Reading Lamps Not Available Not Available Standard Standard Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Available Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Floor Mats Available Standard Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Safety

Safety LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Driver Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Thorax Side Impact Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Emergency Services Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Onstar Hands Free Calling Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Onstar Vehicle Diagnostics Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lamps Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4- Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Not Available Not Available Not Available Standard Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Vehicle Start Not Available Available Standard Standard Not Available

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City 22 MPG 22 MPG 22 MPG 22 MPG 26 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway 30 MPG 30 MPG 33 MPG 33 MPG 34 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 gal 16 gal 16 gal 16 gal 16 gal

Warranty

Warranty

Warranty LS 1LS LT 1LT LT 2LT LTZ 1LZ Hybrid
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles 6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles 5 Years/100,000 Miles
 

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The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2
MSRP less cash offers. Tax, title, license and dealer fees extra. Take new retail delivery by 3/31/2010. Residency restrictions apply. Not available with some other offers. See dealer for details.
3
Limited availability.
4
Requires available Engine Package.
5
Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
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Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
7
Included in the one-year Directions & Connections Plan. Not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com for coverage map.
8
1LT requires available Power Convenience Package. Includes Remote Keyless Entry.
9
XM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately by XM after the first 90 days. XM Radio U.S. service only available in the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.
10
Interim availability on LS, 1LT and Hybrid. Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.