Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Review

New for 2012.

• The LS premium package available include side moldings, Bluetooth phone connectivity, floor mats, steering wheel audio compact spare tire and jack

• Package available sunroof and comfort for the roof 1LT includes tilt / slide, six seat of power driver's seat, remote start, Bluetooth phone with three-pin and 110

• Packages Available for models 2LT Sunroof Electric tilt / sunroof, floor mats premium and trunk mat

3LT • 3.6L V-6 and 2LZ (LTZ) 3.6L V-6 groups of computers

• Exterior Color: Crystal Red Tintcoat (extra cost)

Highlights 2012.

Chevrolet Malibu sedan scored more and more attention to the medium car segment, and the honors he has collected since the 2008 model to start - as the North American Car of the year, Consumers Digest Best Buy and the IIHS Top Safety Pick - to confirm a significant competitor. Malibu continued popularity among consumers is the real prize, but because sales continue to grow by two digits Malibu.

Chevrolet Malibu 2012
Chevrolet Malibu 2012
For the year 2012, the Chevrolet Malibu is offered in three well-equipped trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ - all standards, fuel, 2.4l Ecotec four-cylinder and six-speed gearbox, which produce 33 mpg highway. 252-hp 3.6L V-6 engine is standard on new equipment and 3LT groups 2LZ.

Malibu was launched with the promise of offering consumers more options to wait for their money. All Malibu models Four-wheel antilock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, six standard air bags, AM / FM CD player with MP3 and satellite radio player SiriusXM trial subscription, OnStar 9.0 with six months service addresses and power connections and turn-by-Turn Navigation, power-adjustable driver seat lumbar height with keyless entry and cruise control.

Chevrolet Malibu 2012 autos
Chevrolet Malibu 2012

Design of Malibu.

• The Malibu has a strong stance and bold proportions to improve its feel great.

• Malibu exterior is clean, pure lines and wheels pushed into corners, as well as a visually lower, but longer, greenhouse and a shorter deck.

• body parts are clean and elegant, interrupted only by the signs, wheel-oriented forms that suggest an aggressive stance and stable. A rear profile with Corvette indices performance evokes the heritage of Chevrolet.

• Attention to detail inside is outside the Malibu, with an ergonomic design with premium materials that convey quality and value.

• An integrated, flowing instrument panel features a Chevrolet's signature dual cockpit design, with prominent gauges backlit in blue, and metallic accents and wood grain.

Chevrolet Malibu 2012 interior
Chevrolet Malibu 2012 interior

Malibu interior design - standard features and available.

• Malibu LS: Custom cloth front bucket seats, 60/40 split-folding rear, manual fore / aft adjustment of the AM / FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback and six speakers; SiriusXM satellite radio (with test); OnStar 9, 0 with six months of Directions and Connections service and turn-by-Turn Navigation, driver seat manual fore / aft adjustment, height adjustable driver seat with power lumbar control power, keyless entry and cruise control speed. Available uplevel LS includes Bluetooth phone connectivity, floor mats, steering wheel, compact spare and jack assembly.

• Malibu 1LT adds steering wheel audio controls, USB port, the ambient lighting on the interior door handles to the front and rear carpeted floor mats. Available Package Sunroof and Convenience includes tilt / sunroof, power driver's seat with six-way remote start, Bluetooth phone connection and 110V three-prong outlet.

• Malibu 2LT/3LT add UltraLux reclining, heated, six-way adjustment and front passenger, remote start, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Bluetooth for the phone and the driver of the center operates on 110V three-pin output. Package available power sunroof / roof, quality carpets and trunk carpet

• Malibu LTZ adds premium leather appointed heated front seats, eight-piece driver's seat and passenger seat six volumes, eight speaker Bose premium audio system, automatic climate control, premium carpeted front floor mats, rear cargo, rear window shade, to ' internal self-dimming mirrors, power express up / down windows and power sunroof.

• Other available dealer-installed equipment, including remote (LS and 1LT), and cargo nets, Convenience Package (organizer of the load) and the security package (all-weather mats and guards) on all models.

Chassis and suspension.

• Malibu is designed to show that the family-oriented midsize sedan can provide driving pleasure.

The attitude of a long, 112.3-inch (2852 mm) wheelbase and wheels to set specific area, responsive ride and handling characteristics.

• Balance four-wheel independent suspension system with MacPherson struts includes a first suspension design and multilink rear suspension.

• Standard Electronic Stability Control uses sophisticated sensors vehicle-related anti-lock brakes help the driver maintain control during certain maneuvers, particularly those of an urgent nature.

• The brake assist function provides full braking power at an event panic braking is detected. This can reduce braking distance and provides more control to help avoid a collision.

• Steering feel is precise and immediate, thanks to tuned steering designed for each model. Malibu models equipped with 2.4l engine uses variable-assist electric power steering, while the V-6 models employ a hydraulic-assist steering system.

• A family of 17 - and 18-inch wheels are adapted to provide a tight wheel-to-body ratio.

Effective, proven engines.

• Malibu standard engine is a fuel, 169 hp (126 kW) four-cylinder 2.4l Ecotec four-cylinder engine EPA estimated fuel consumption of 22 mpg in the city and 33 highway.

• The engine is available and 3LT models have 2LZ 3.6L VVT V-6 - a sophisticated, all-aluminum DOHC engine that uses a continuously variable valve technology to produce 252 horsepower (188 kW) and giving the ' EPA-estimated 17 mpg city and consumption of 26 mpg highway.

• Standard six-speed enable a strong balance between performance and fuel economy. They also feature TAPshift, which allows the driver to shift gears manually.

• All Malibu powertrain warranty backed by GM Powertrain five-year/100 0.000 mile, the best and most comprehensive in the industry.

Safety features and accident prevention.

To improve the popularity of the Malibu family sedan standard features and available, which help to protect the residents before, during and after the crash. They include:

• Six standard air bags: dual-stage driver front air bags and front passenger front seat-mounted thorax airbags, side curtain air and the front side bags and rear seat side air and detection system GM passenger.

• Standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, StabiliTrak system, electronic stability control, traction control and Brake Assist

• Three-point lap and shoulder belts in all seating positions with front seatbelt pretensioners child seat anchors and port security.

• The construction of a safety cage with the strategic use of high strength steel for structural integrity helps protect occupants, magnesium cross car help improve the protection of side impact crashes.

• System monitoring tire pressure.

• Standard OnStar Automatic Crash Response.

Details of OnStar.

Malibu is the only model in the segment to provide OnStar, which uses GPS and cellular technology to automatically call for help in cases of moderate to severe accident, to provide guidance and vehicle diagnostics remotely. OnStar subscribers can also use the service to be good Samaritans by sending aid to other motorists, and for help in other non-emergency accident.

• OnStar is a leader in vehicle safety and information services in the United States and Canada.

• Services include location of stolen vehicles and stolen vehicle slowdown, which will help to prevent and recover potentially dangerous vehicles car chases in stolen vehicles.

• Six months free OnStar Directions and Connections provides turn-by-Turn Navigation for easy navigation. The function is easy to use, as an advisor sends all directions to the car without having to stop. Turn-by-Turn can be profitable because the map updates and navigation systems replacement is not necessary.