Our Review 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu for 2004
Made in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet, the Malibu for 2004 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $18,770 USD with a invoice price of $17,175 USD.
Malibu Dimensions
In 2004 the Malibu has an overall length of 188.30 inches and a width of 69.90 inches. It sits a total of 57.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Malibu a turning radius of 38.00 inches. It uses 205/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Malibu comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3174 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 3.5L V6 OHV 12V engine gets 24 miles/gallon city and 34 miles/gallon highway off a 16.60 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Malibu are also available.
Pricing
The Malibu retails for $18,770 USD with a invoice price of $17,175 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $625 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, Traction Control, Side Head Curtain Airbag, First Aid Kit, Keyless Entry.
Exterior color choices include Black, Galaxy Silver Metallic, Light Driftwood Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, Silver Green Metallic, White with interior choices of Gray Cloth Interior, Neutral Cloth Interior. The Malibu seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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