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2012 Chevrolet Malibu

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Chevrolet Malibu highlights

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

4.5 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

22 city, 33 highway, 26 combined

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New for 2012

  • Malibu trims have been upgraded with Sunroof(s) as standard equipment this year.

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LT 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • DVD Video System
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather & Suede Seats
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

2.4L

Horsepower

169

Torque (ft-lbs)

160

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16

Wheelbase

112.3"

Overall length

191.8"

Width

70.3"

Height

57.1"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 37.6"

Head room

F 39.4"/R 37.2"

Front tires

P225/50R17

Rear tires

P225/50R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.4 out of 5

100 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Malibu an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Malibu 13th out of 30 among Midsize Cars.

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