Chevrolet Malibu Adding Safety and New Technology

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Day-by-Day Review: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT

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I picked up my tester this week — a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT — got in and headed back to the office. On my way, I started to feel a little uncomfortable with the driving position so a few tweaks of the seat, a little tilt and telescope on the steering and on I went.
A few minutes later I felt the same: a few more tweaks, seat up; nah, maybe down. Then it hit me, I haven’t driven a sedan in a long long while, since early March to be precise. Since then I have been driving SUVs (except one week in a Yaris at the end of April) and I have gotten used to that high driving seating position. Hopefully I can shake that nasty habit, as for a few weeks I’ll be driving low to the ground, where I usually enjoy it more anyways.

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Back to my tester, the 2010 Malibu. Starting at a base price of $23,995, the Malibu is GM’s mid-sized volume sedan. My tester is an LT Platinum edition starting at $27,760 and adding a power sunroof for $1,195, body-coloured side moldings for $145, XM radio for $260, tire pressure monitors for $65 and a gorgeous tri-coat white diamond paint job for $645.
My tester is powered by GM’s 2.4L four cylinder engine putting the power down to the pavement via the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. This combination is rated to achieve 9.4L/100km city and a striking 5.9L/100km highway.
Some other features on my $30,245 tester include: 17-inch aluminum chrome clad wheels, six-speaker premium sound system with Bluetooth, six-way power driver seat, heated front seats, UltraLux sheer suede seat trim, power windows, remote keyless entry and air-conditioning.
2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT
MSRP as tested (excluding destination): $30,245
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I picked up my tester this week — a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT — got in and headed back to the office. On my way, I started to feel a little uncomfortable with the driving position so a few tweaks of the seat, a little tilt and telescope on the steering and on I went.

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Chevrolet Malibu Details and Pics

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Posted by admin | Posted in Chevrolet Malibu | Posted on 25-07-2010

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Test Drive: 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT Platinum Edition

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The Chevrolet Malibu is General Motors’ entry in the mid-size, family sedan segment. It ranges in price from $23,995 for the four-cylinder base “LS” model, to $32,750 for the V6-powered LTZ, with additional options available.
Our 2010 Malibu “LT Platinum Edition” test car, for instance, starts at $27,760, but with its White Diamond Tri-Coat paint ($645), sunroof ($1,195), body coloured side-mouldings ($145), XM satellite radio ($260), tire pressure monitor ($65) and $100 air conditioning tax, the final price is $30,240 plus delivery charges. However, a quick check of the Chevrolet Canada web site reveals a current “price adjustment” rebate of over $3,600, so there are deals to be had right now.
That makes the Malibu’s pricing very competitive with other popular vehicles in this segment, including the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion or Hyundai Sonata.

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The Malibu has a pleasant and conservative appearance, with no design peculiarities at any angle. The LT Platinum Edition is powered by a 2.4-litre inline-four cylinder engine making 169 horsepower and 158 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted manual controls and will run on E-85 fuel, should such fuel be available in your area (the Malibu Hybrid, by the way, has been discontinued).
The six-speed automatic transmission is one of the key components of the Platinum Edition package, an upgrade from the standard LT model’s four-speed automatic. Other Platinum Edition standard features are 17-inch aluminum chrome wheels, six-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar, remote vehicle start, heated front seats, manual air conditioning, auto dimming rear-view mirror with compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel with remote controls, OnStar in-vehicle communications with one-year of Turn-by-Turn navigation support, universal home remote, “Ultralux” sheer suede seat trim, and Bluetooth hands-free communications.
Additional Malibu standard equipment includes tilt/telescoping steering column, automatic headlights, driver information system and remote keyless entry. Safety equipment includes GM’s “Stabilitrack” electronic stability control with panic brake assist, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control and side curtain airbags.

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However, items like a name-brand premium audio system, automatic and/or dual-zone climate control, leather upholstery, fog lights and rain-sensing windshield wipers and are not included at this price point.
The Malibu’s interior is nicely designed, and well-executed in terms of fit and operation. The two-tone beige/brown interior colour scheme of our tester was very appealing, and incorporated many desirable “soft-touch” surfaces. However, the “Ultralux” suede seat material, along with the seat sides and backs, looked like a combination of vinyl and microfibre to me (it is, actually), and the door panels, soft-touch notwithstanding, looked machine stamped and plain. There is faux-wood trim that works well with the pleasant colours, but the initial quality appearance of this interior is largely superficial.
The seats are very comfortable and supportive, with the power lumbar adjustment an excellent and effective standard feature. The tilt/telescoping steering column in combination with long fore/aft adjustability permits most drivers to find their ideal seating position. Headroom, however, may be tight due to space taken by the sunroof.

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Chevrolet Malibu Better Efficiency and More Power

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Posted by admin | Posted in Chevrolet Malibu | Posted on 27-04-2010

With the GTX gone there's an empty stall in my garage. Technically I could fill it with the Dodge Challenger R/T, which is parked off-site right now for logistical reasons and will soon return. But the third slot in my garage (on the left above) is currently occupied by five motorcycles that will also be getting relocated shortly, leaving me with a big slab of garage floor still showing. I could also put the wife's 2004 Chevrolet Malibu in that slot; the only problem being I'd be using garage space on a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, so that ain't gonna happen. 

The vehicle in question represents a model I've wanted for some time but I got tired of chasing the rising market price. The value for said vehicle remains far higher than when I first seriously considered buying one 8 years ago, though it's dropped a bit in recent years (like everything else).

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