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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Starting Price:
$22,110
Estimated MPG:
22 city | 33 hwy
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2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Manual

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
SiriusXM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional electric power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
39.4 "
Front Leg Room:
42.2 "
Overall height:
57.1 "
Overall Length:
191.8 "
Overall Width:
70.3 "
Rear Head Room:
37.2 "
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 "
Wheelbase:
112.3 "

Driver Seat

Power Adjustments:
2

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.40 : 1
Displacement:
145 cu.in.
Horse Power:
169 hp
Size:
2.4 L
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
2.4
Fuel tank capacity:
16.0gal.
Horsepower:
169hp @ 6,400RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
160 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
22 mpg
Highway:
33 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Multi-link

Tires

Diameter:
17.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
55
Speed Rating:
S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
Touring AS
Width:
215 mm

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,415 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
15 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:
17
Rim Type:
None steel
Width:
7

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk
Tailpipe finisher
: chrome

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system
Front beverage holders
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Telescoping steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
: SiriusXM
CD player
Internet access capable
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 6
Wireless phone connectivity
: Bluetooth

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Speed sensitive wipers
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 2.4
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 22mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 33mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 16.0gal.
Horsepower
: 169hp @ 6,400RPM
Manual-shift auto
: TAPshift
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 160 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 5
Power driver seat
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 10.40 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 88.0mm x 98.0mm (3.46" x 3.86")
Engine displacement
: 2.4 L
Engine horsepower
: 169hp @ 6,400RPM
Engine torque
: 160 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,786mm (70.3")
Exterior height
: 1,450mm (57.1")
Exterior length
: 4,872mm (191.8")
Front headroom
: 1,001mm (39.4")
Front hiproom
: 1,346mm (53.0")
Front legroom
: 1,072mm (42.2")
Front shoulder room
: 1,420mm (55.9")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 6
Interior cargo volume
: 428 L (15 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 428 L (15 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,767L (97.7 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 945mm (37.2")
Rear hiproom
: 1,323mm (52.1")
Rear legroom
: 955mm (37.6")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,369mm (53.9")
Turning radius
: 6.2m (20.2')
Wheelbase
: 2,852mm (112.3")

Suspension/Handling

Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 215/55SR17.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 215/55SR17.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 17"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 72 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/100,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Bodyside moldings
Optional
Spoiler
Optional

Entertainment Features

Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional

Powertrain

Block heater
Optional

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