Specifications:
| Model: | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco midsize sedan |
| Body style / driveline: | 4-door, 5-passenger front-engine transaxle (front-drive) |
| Construction: | steel body-frame integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders, hood, door panels, one-piece bodyside outer panel and trunk lid |
| Global vehicle class: | midsize sedan |
| Manufacturing locations: | Fairfax, Kansas and Detroit-Hamtramck, Michigan |
| Key competitors: | Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord |
| Type: | Ecotec 2.4L DOHC I-4 VVT DI w/ eAssist | Ecotec 2.5L DOHC I-4 VVT DI |
| Application: | Malibu Eco | Malibu LS, LT, LTZ |
| Displacement (cu. in. / cc): | 145.4 / 2384 | 152.5 / 2499 |
| Bore & stroke (in. / mm): | 3.46 x 3.85 / 88 x 98 | 3.46 x 3.97 / 88 x 101 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuous cam phaser intake and exhaust | overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Valve lifters: | hydraulic roller finger follower | hydraulic roller finger follower |
| Ignition system: | coil-on-plug | coil-on-plug |
| Fuel delivery: | high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control | high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 182 / 134 @ 6200 rpm (est.) | 190 / 141 @ 6200 estimated, SAE certification pending |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): | 172 / 233 @ 4900 rpm | 180 / 245 @ 4500 estimated, SAE certification pending |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Max. engine speed (fuel cut-off): | 7000 rpm | 7000 rpm |
| Emissions controls: | SAI System, PZEV-capable, close-coupled, catalytic converter, variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation; evaporative system | SAI system, PZEV-capable, close-coupled, catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation; evaporative system |
| Additional features: | extended-life spark plugs extended-life coolant | extended-life spark plugs extended-life coolant |
| GM-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy / combined): | 25 / 37 / 29 | TBD |
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic |
| Gear ratios: (:1): | |
| First: | 4.58 |
| Second: | 2.96 |
| Third: | 1.91 |
| Fourth: | 1.45 |
| Fifth: | 1.00 |
| Sixth: | 0.75 |
| Reverse: | 2.84 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.64:1 |
Electric Drive System
| Type: | belt-driven, liquid-cooled induction motor/generator unit and lithium-ion battery system; air-cooled power electronics and battery pack |
| Maximum electric generating power: | 15 kW @ 1570-3180 rpm |
| Maximum electric motor torque (cranking): | 110 lb.-ft. / 150 Nm |
| Maximum electric motor torque (electric assist): | 79 lb.-ft. / 107 Nm @ 1,000 rpm |
| Maximum electric motor power (electric assist): | 15 hp / 11.2 kW @ 1,000-2,200 rpm |
| Lithium-ion battery: | 115V, 0.5-kWh, 15 kW peak power |
| Front: | independent, MacPherson strut-type with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings |
| Rear: | four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar |
| Traction control: | all-speed using engine torque reduction and brake intervention |
| Steering type: | rack-mounted electric rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering wheel turns lock-to-lock: | 2.68 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (feet / meters): | 37.4 / 11.4 |
| Steering ratio: | 15.2:1 |
Brakes
| Type: | four-wheel disc w/ABS (w/ESC) |
| Brake rotor diameter – front (in / mm): | 11.7 / 297 vented; single-piston, cast iron caliper |
| Brake rotor diameter – rear (in / mm): | 11.5 / 292 solid; single-piston, aluminum caliper |
| Wheel size and type: | 17 x 8.5-inch aluminum |
| Tires: | P225/55R17 low-rolling resistance |
Exterior
| Wheelbase (in / mm) : | 107.8 / 2738 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 191.3 / 4859 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 73 / 1854 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 57.6 / 1462 |
| Front track (in / mm): | 62.1 / 1577 |
| Rear track (in / mm): | 62 / 1574 |
| Coefficient of drag (cD): | .30 (GM-estimated) |
Interior
| Seating capacity (front / rear): | 2 / 3 |
| Headroom (in / mm): | 39.0 / 991 (front) 37.6 / 955 (rear) |
| Legroom (in / mm): | 42.1 / 1069 (front) 36.9 / 936 (rear) |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): | 57.5 / 1461 (front) 57.1 / 1450 (rear) |
| Hip room (in / mm): | 55.7 / 1414 (front) 54.4 / 1382 (rear) |
| EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L) : | 100 / 2832 |
| EPA interior volume (cu ft / L): | 116.3 / 3292 |
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): | 14.3 / 405 – Eco 16.3 / 462 – LS, LT, LTZ |
| 0-60 mph (seconds): | 8.7 (GM-estimated) |
| 60-0 mph braking (ft. / m): | 134 / 41 (GM-estimated) |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): | 15.8 / 59.9 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): | 2.4L: 5.0 / 4.7 |
| Cooling system (qt / L): | 2.4L: 5.0 / 4.7 |
| Curb weight (lbs / kg): | 3620 / 1642 |
Pricing:
The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco midsize sedan will start at $25,995 when it arrives in dealerships in the first quarter of next year, reinforcing the value proposition of the midsize segment’s longest-running nameplate.
The suggested retail price includes a $760 destination charge – but excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees.
The 2013 Malibu Eco is Chevrolet’s most fuel-efficient Malibu ever. It is the first Chevrolet to feature General Motors’ eAssist battery electric/gas propulsion system, which uses a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking, electric assist and start-stop functionality. That helps deliver a GM-estimated 25 mpg in city driving and 37 mpg on the highway.
Malibu Eco’s highway efficiency is comparable to the segment’s popular full hybrids and diesels, but delivered at a lower price:
- 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid – $29,395 / 36 mpg
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Diesel (with automatic) – $27,895 / 40 mpg
- 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid – $26,660 / 39 mpg
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – $26,545 / 40 mpg
Malibu Eco is part of the all-new, 2013 Malibu lineup – Chevrolet’s first global midsize sedan – designed to give customers more style, fuel efficiency, content and features, along with the craftsmanship and dynamic capabilities rivaling high-end sedans. It has a more powerful engine – 182 hp / 134 kW – than the Fusion (156 hp / 116 kW), Camry (178 hp / 132 kW) or Passat (140 hp / 104 kW).
Product highlights for North American models include:
The Malibu Eco is offered with cloth or leather seats in eight exterior and three interior color choices. It is well-equipped in standard form and available with four equipment packages: Package 1 – Power Convenience; Package 2 – Premium Audio; Package 3 – Leather; and Package 4 – Navigation.
Standard powertrain and chassis content:
Exterior Color Choices:
Source: GM
Product highlights for North American models include:
- Expressive exterior designed to stand out, with a wide, athletic stance
- Aerodynamically optimized exterior, including underbody aero enhancements and electronically controlled shutters in the lower grille that close at higher speeds to push more air over and around the vehicle
- All-new, Chevrolet-signature dual-cockpit interior that is more spacious, features premium materials and is engineered to be the quietest in the midsize segment
- First Chevrolet car to offer new Chevrolet MyLink connectivity, which integrates online services such as Pandora® Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio®
- European-influenced ride and handling traits
- More safety features and technologies, including eight standard air bags, ultra-high-strength steel and rearview camera system.
- Eco-specific lightweight components and systems, including an aluminum hood, aluminum rear bumper beam, low-mass carpet and dash mat and more, which save approximately 130 pounds (58 kg) over a comparably equipped non-Eco model
- An Eco gauge in the cluster that continuously responds to driving behavior, encouraging fuel-efficient driving. An Auto Stop Indicator on the tachometer informs the driver when the engine is in start-stop mode
- Seventeen-inch low-rolling-resistance all-season Goodyear tires
- The eAssist system mated to a fuel-efficient 2.4L Ecotec direct-injection four-cylinder engine and next-generation six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4L engine, a variant of the same engine that was recognized as one of Ward's Ten Best Engines in 2010, is lightweight and features dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control. It also has a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head.
The Malibu Eco is offered with cloth or leather seats in eight exterior and three interior color choices. It is well-equipped in standard form and available with four equipment packages: Package 1 – Power Convenience; Package 2 – Premium Audio; Package 3 – Leather; and Package 4 – Navigation.
Standard powertrain and chassis content:
- Ecotec 2.4L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing and eAssist technology, rated at 182 horsepower (135 kW)
- Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control
- 2.64:1 axle ratio
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Regenerative braking
- Grade braking control
- Panic brake assist
- Electronic park brake with push button
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Electric power steering (rack-mounted)
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Four-link rear suspension
- Seventeen-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels
- P225/55R17 all-season low-rolling-resistance Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max tires
- Active front lower grille aero shutters and aerodynamic underbody panels
- Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control
- Heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors (body color)
- Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)
- Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass
- Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blades
- Chevrolet MyLink
- Six-inch-deep illuminated (when headlamps are on) hidden storage behind articulating touch screen radio face
- Air conditioning – dual zone automatic climate control with odor filter
- Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback and auxiliary input jack
- Seven-inch-diagonal color touch screen for the audio system
- USB port for the audio system
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Six-speaker sound system
- Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity
- Cruise control
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows with express down feature
- Power door and window locks
- Driver information center
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering wheel audio and cruise controls
- Ice blue ambient lighting
- Driver’s footrest
- Overhead console
- Compass display
- Two auxiliary power outlets
- Rear center armrest with storage
- OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections plan, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, and more.
- Dual-stage frontal air bags
- Driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags
- Driver and front passenger knee air bags
- Head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions)
- Safety belt pretensioners
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar control
- Rearview backup camera system
- Remote start
- Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
- Universal garage door opener
- Pioneer nine-speaker audio system with high-output amplifier
- Fog lamps
- Leather-wrapped shifter knob and steering wheel
- Leather-trimmed seating
- Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with lumbar control
- Heated front seats
- Navigation system
- Memory seats and mirrors
- Auto-up driver’s window
Exterior Color Choices:
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Black Granite Metallic
- Summit White
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Taupe Gray Metallic
- Steel Blue Metallic (late availability)
- Champagne Silver Metallic (late availability)
- Jet Black
- Jet Black/Titanium
- Cocoa/Light Neutral
Source: GM
