2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review
Introduction
The 2008 Malibu is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $20,630 USD in 2008.
Malibu Dimensions
The 2008 Malibu has standard length of 191.80 inches and a width of 70.30 inches. The Malibu rides 57.10 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Malibu a radius of 40.40 inches. It uses 225/50R17 tires with a wheelbase of 112.30 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 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Malibu's standard 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine weighs in at 22 miles/gallon city driving using a 16.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Malibu retails for $20,630 USD with a invoice price of $19,495 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $650 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Malibu optional equipment may include Remote Ignition, Adjustable Foot Pedals, CD Changer, Subwoofer, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Amber Bronze Metallic, Black Granite Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Golden Pewter Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic, White with interior choices of Cocoa/Cashmere Cloth Interior, Ebony Cloth Interior, Titanium Cloth Interior. The Malibu seats 5 people with 42.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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