Automotive Faqs

The Chevy Malibu has returned for the 2008 model year and in our opinion it is better than ever. It has been given a brand new look that gives consumers the trendy style that they look for in a hot new car. More power has been added to it and more safety features.

It continues to share its basic design with the Pontiac G6, Saturn Aura, and Saab 9-3. The 2008 Chevy Malibu is 6 inches longer in wheelbase and 3 inches longer overall than the ‘07 sedan; the Malibu Maxx hatchback, which rode a longer wheelbase, has been dropped. Trim levels include LS, LT, and LTZ. Due later in the model year is a gas/electric Hybrid model. LS and LT have a standard 169-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that teams with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

A 6-speed automatic for the 4-cylinder is due later in the model year. Optional on the LT and standard on the LTZ is a 252-hp 3.6-liter V6 that teams with the 6-speed automatic. The Hybrid combines the 4-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor. The sole transmission is a 4-speed automatic.

The hybrid system can turn off the gas engine while at a stop, but the car cannot accelerate solely on electric power. No plug-in charging is required. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system (new for ‘08), curtain side airbags, and front side airbags.

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