The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco will arrive in dealerships in the first
quarter of 2012 so before going on sale, there was only one question
left that needed to be answered by GM: how much will it cost?
Well
the most fuel-efficient Malibu ever will carry a price tag of 25,995
USD (including the 760 USD charge in taxes and fees), and as you may
already know, the car comes fitted with the autmoaker’s eAssist
propulsion system which will enable consumption figures of 26 mpg in the
city and 38 mpg on the highway.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
uses a 2.4-litre Ecotec engine with direct fuel injection rated at 182
HP (135 kW) which is linked to a lithium-ion battery and an electric
motor-generator that help regenerate energy through braking. The Malibu
Eco is also equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Start
Stop functionality, and among the rest of the features that help
maximize efficiency GM has also added an aluminium bonnet and rear
bumper beam, an Eco gauge that encourages efficient-driving and 17 inch
low-rolling-resistance tires.
The standard content list on the
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco includes 8 airbags, a rearview camera system
and various safety systems as well as air conditioning, an audio system
with a 7-inch in diagonal colour touch screen, Bluetooth and USB
connectivity, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Cruise Control and power
windows.
On the outside the 2013 Malibu Eco features active grille
shutters, projector beam headlamps with exterior lamp control,
heated/body-coloured mirrors and acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass plus windshield wipers with structureless blades.
The
Malibu Eco is also available with four equipment packages called
Package 1 – Power Convenience; Package 2 – Premium Audio; Package 3 –
Leather; and Package 4 – Navigation.
