Options and Specifications

Malibu is available in four trim levels, each packed with its own list of standard features offering you the opportunity to individualize your Malibu with great optional equipment.

S = Standard  O = Optional  — = Not Available

Safety & Security
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
Airbags – driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact S S S S S S
Airbags – driver and front-passenger, dual-stage, frontal with passenger detecting system and airbag suppression S S S S S S
Airbags – driver and front-passenger, knee protection S S S S S S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact S S S S S S
Airbags – rear passenger outboard seating positions, seat-mounted side-impact S S S S S S
Door locks – rear doors, child-security S S S S S S
Forward collision alert – radar-based system that detects possible collision threats and alerts the driver using audible/visual cues — — — — — O1
Lane Departure Warning – camera-based detection system that warns driver of unsignalled lane changes using audible cues — — — — — O1
LTZ advanced safety package – includes lane departure warning and forward collision alert — — — — — O
OnStar® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation* and OnStar RemoteLink™*
  • OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan. OnStar® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan
  • Automatic Crash Response Automatic Crash Response
  • Emergency Services Emergency Services
  • Crisis Assist Crisis Assist
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance Stolen Vehicle Assistance
  • Remote Door Unlock Remote Door Unlock
  • Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance
  • Remote Horn and Lights Remote Horn and Lights
  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Turn-by-Turn Navigation
  • Hands-Free Calling Hands-Free Calling
  • Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Diagnostics
 S S S S S S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats S S S S S S
Security system – content theft alarm S S S S S S
StabiliTrak® – Electronic Stability Control System S S S S S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer S S S S S S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed S S S S S S
Mechanical
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
2LT performance package – includes 2.0L ECOTEC® turbocharged engine, performance disc brakes, dual bright exhaust tips and a 2.77 final drive ratio — — — O — —
Battery – 120-volt Lithium-Ion eAssist™ battery pack — — S — S —
Battery – with run-down protection S S S S S S
Brakes – 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Panic Brake Assist S S S S S S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel disc S S S S S —
Brakes – power, performance 4-wheel disc — — — O2 — S
Drive – front-wheel S S S S S S
Engine – 2.0L ECOTEC® turbocharged I-4 with VVT and Direct Injection; Horsepower – 259 @ 5500 rpm; Torque – 260 lb.-ft. @ 1700-5500 rpm — — — O2 — S
Engine – 2.4L ECOTEC® I-4 with VVT, Direct Injection and eAssist™; Horsepower – 182 @ 6200 rpm; Torque – 172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm — — S — S —
Engine – 2.5L ECOTEC® I-4 with VVT and Direct Injection; Horsepower – 197 @ 6300 rpm; Torque – 191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm S S — S — —
Engine – block heater O O O O O O
Exhaust system – aluminized stainless steel S S S S S S
Exhaust system – dual bright tips — — — O2 — S
Exhaust system – dual tips, hidden — S — S — —
Exhaust system – single tip, hidden S — S — S —
Steering – power, electric, variable-effort, rack-and-pinion S S S S S S
Suspension – 4-wheel independent S S S S S S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with Driver Shift Control S S S S S S
Vehicle starter system – remote O S S S S S
Exterior
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
Door handles – body-coloured S S S S S —
Door handles – chrome — — — — — S
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted with acoustic windshield and front doors S S S S S S
Grille – black with chrome surround S S S S S —
Grille – chrome with chrome surround — — — — — S
Lights – Bi-Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights — — — — — O3
Lights – fog lights — — — S S S
Lights – halogen headlights S — — — — —
Lights – halogen headlights, daytime running lights with automatic light control S S S S S S
Lights – halogen projector headlights — S S S S S
Lights – tail lights, LED — — — — — S
LTZ premium package – includes Bi-Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, E-Z Key passive entry system with push button start and memory package for driver seat and exterior mirrors — — — — — O
Mirrors – heated, body-coloured power remote control with integrated turn signal S S S S S S
Mirrors – heated, body-coloured, power remote control with integrated turn signal and memory function — — — — O4 O3
Mouldings – bright chrome window surround with body-colour rockers S S S S S S
Rear vision camera – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing hookup, camera display in radio screen — O5 O5 O6 O6 O7
Sunroof – power, sliding glass panel, express-open feature — O O O O O7
Tires – P215/60R16 all-season touring** S S — — — —
Tires – P225/55R17 all-season touring** — — S — S —
Tires – P235/50R18 all-season touring** — — — S — —
Tires – P245/40R19 all-season touring** — — — — — S
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning O S S S S S
Wheels – 16" x 7.5" 5-spoke painted alloy S S — — — —
Wheels – 17" x 8" split 5-spoke painted alloy — — S — S —
Wheels – 18" x 8" 10-spoke painted alloy — — — S — —
Wheels – 19" x 8" 5-spoke machined-face alloy — — — — — S
Windshield wipers – flat-blade, speed-sensitive with variable delay (intermittent) S S S S S S
Interior
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
1LT power convenience package – includes rear vision camera, cargo convenience net, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, universal home remote, power 8-way driver seat adjuster with power 4-way driver lumbar adjuster — O O — — —
2LT electronics/entertainment package – includes rear vision camera, auto-dimming interior rear-view mirror, universal home remote, 9-speaker Pioneer® premium audio system and rear power centre with 120-volt 3-prong AC household outlet (power centre not available on 2LT ECO) — — — O O —
Climate control – air conditioning, single-zone, manual S S — — — —
Climate control – air filtration system, particulate/pollen filter S S S S S S
Climate control – automatic, dual-zone with windshield humidity sensor and auto defog activation — — S S S S
Climate control – rear floor heating and cooling ducts S S S S S S
Console – front floor with sliding armrest, storage, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, 2 front and 2 rear cupholders S S S S S S
Cruise control S S S S S S
Defogger – electric rear-window S S S S S S
Floor mats – front and rear, carpeted S S S S S S
Instrumentation – analogue gauges (includes speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge) S S S S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre (includes exterior temperature display, GM Oil Life Monitoring System, programmable features and message centre) S S S S S S
Instrumentation – multi-colour display — — S S S S
Instrumentation – single colour display S S — — — —
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system O O S S S S
Lighting – ambient LED lighting system — S S S S S
Lighting – dome delayed entry/exit with ignition key removal, theatre dimming, roof courtesy, dual maps and trunk S S S S S S
Lighting – dual rear reading — S S S S S
Locks – E-Z Key passive entry system with panic feature (includes keyless ignition start, door lock/unlock passive entry and trunk passive release/unlock with separate trunk release button — — — — — O3
Locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection S S S S S S
Locks – remote keyless entry with panic feature S S S S S S
LTZ convenience package – includes power tilt/sliding sunroof, rear vision camera, universal home remote and rear power centre with 120-volt 3-prong AC household outlet — — — — — O
Mirror – rear-view with OnStar® controls S S S S S —
Mirror – rear-view, with OnStar® controls and auto-dimming feature — O5 O5 O6 O6 S
Power outlet – 12-volt, 2, 1 in front, 1 inside floor console S S S S S S
Power outlets – rear power centre, includes 120-volt 3-prong household outlet — — — O6 — O7
Retained accessory power S S S S S S
Steering column – tilt and telescopic adjustable S S S S S S
Steering wheel – 3-spoke with Bluetooth®, cruise and audio system controls S S S — — —
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with Bluetooth®, cruise and audio system controls and leather-wrapped shifter — — — S S S
Sunshades – LH and RH padded; illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions S S S S S S
Trunk – cargo convenience net — O5 O5 S S S
Trunk – release, power remote S S S S S S
Universal home remote – 3-channel programmable remote transmitter — O5 O5 O6 O6 O7
Windows – power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out features S S S S S —
Windows – power, driver's express-up/down and passenger lock-out features — — — — O4 S
Seats
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
2LT ECO premium package – includes heated front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces, memory package and power driver express-up/down window — — — — O —
2LT heated leather package – includes heated front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces — — — O — —
Heated, driver and front passenger seats — — — O8 O4 S
Manual 4-way driver seat adjuster S S S — — —
Manual 4-way front-passenger seat adjuster S S S S — —
Memory package – driver seat and exterior mirrors — — — — O4 O3
Power 8-way driver seat adjuster with power 4-way lumbar adjuster — — — S S S
Power 8-way front-passenger seat adjuster with power 4-way lumbar adjuster — — — — — S
Power driver seat height adjuster S S S — — —
Power front-passenger height adjuster S S S S — —
Reclining front bucket seats with cloth seating surfaces S — — — — —
Reclining front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces — — — O8 O4 S
Reclining front bucket seats with Premium cloth seating surfaces and leathertte bolsters — S S S S —
Seatback – rear, 60/40 split-folding S S S9 S S9 S
Entertainment
  LS SEDAN 1LT SEDAN 1LT ECO SEDAN 2LT SEDAN 2LT ECO SEDAN LTZ SEDAN
 
6-speaker audio system S S S S S —
9-speaker Pioneer® premium audio system with high-output amplifier — — — O6 O6 S
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, Chevrolet MyLink™ entertainment and communications system with 178 mm (7 in.) touch screen, speed-compensated volume control, Gracenote® music database, Stitcher SmartRadio™, Radio Data System® (RDS), TheftLock®, digital clock and multi-colour graphical display — S S S S S
AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, TheftLock®, digital clock and single colour graphical display S — — — — —
Auxiliary audio input jack S S S S S S
Bluetooth® – hands-free phone connectivity S S S S S S
Bluetooth® – wireless audio streaming — S S S S S
Flip-up/down screen for access to hidden instrument panel storage area — S S S S S
Navigation System with 40 GB hard drive — — — O10 O10 O
SiriusXM Satellite Radio™‡ ‡ O S S S S S
USB port*** — S S S S S
Specifications
Engines ECOTEC® 2.4L I-4 VVT DI with eAssist (LUK) ECOTEC® 2.5L I-4 VVT DI (LCV) ECOTEC® 2.0L I-4 VVT DI Turbo (LTG)
 
Type: 2.4L DOHC I-4 2.5L DOHC I-4 2.0L DOHC I-4
Application: 1LT Eco, 2LT Eco LS, 1LT & 2LT 2LT (opt.) & LTZ (std.)
Displacement (cc / cu. in.): 2,384 / 145 2499 / 152 1998 / 122
Bore & stroke (mm / in.): 88 x 98 / 3.46 x 3.85 88 x 101 / 3.46 x 3.97 86 x 86 / 3.39 x 3.39
Block material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; continuously Variable Valve Timing DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; continuously Variable Valve Timing DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder; continuously Variable Valve Timing
Ignition system: Electronic direct, coil-on-plug Electronic direct, coil-on-plug Electronic direct, coil-on-plug
Fuel delivery: Direct Injection with electronic throttle control Direct Injection with electronic throttle control Direct Injection with electronic throttle control
Compression ratio: 11.2:1 11.3:1 9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 182 / 134 @ 6,200 197 / 147 @ 6,300 259 / 193 @ 5,500
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 172 / 233 @ 4,900 191 / 259 @ 4,400 260 / 353 @ 1,700-5,500
Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded Regular unleaded Premium unleaded recommended but not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm): 7000 7000 7000
Emissions controls: SAI System, PZEV-capable; close-coupled catalytic converter;variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation; evap.system SAI System, PZEV-capable; close-coupled catalytic converter;variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation; evap.system Close-coupled catalytic converter;variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation; evap.system
Additional features: Extended-life spark plugs and coolant Extended-life spark plugs and coolant Extended-life spark plugs and coolant
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption ECOTEC® 2.4L I-4 VVT DI with eAssist (LUK) ECOTEC® 2.5L I-4 VVT DI (LCV) ECOTEC® 2.0L I-4 VVT DI Turbo (LTG)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): 35 / 53 / 41 31 / 50 /37 28 / 43 / 33
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): 8.1 / 5.3 / 6.9 9.2 / 5.7 / 7.6 10.1 / 6.6 / 8.5
 
Transmissions Hydra-Matic 6T40 Hydra-Matic 6T70
 
Type: Six-speed automatic Six-speed automatic
Application: 2.4L I-4, 2.5L I-4 2.0L I-4 Turbo
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 4.58 4.48
Second: 2.96 2.87
Third: 1.91 1.84
Fourth: 1.45 1.41
Fifth: 1 1
Sixth: 0.75 0.74
Reverse: 2.94 2.88
Final drive ratio: 2.89 2.77
 
Electric Drive System - Eco
 
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: 15kW @ 1570-3,180 rpm
Maximum electric motor torque, cranking: 110 lb-ft / 150 Nm
Maximum electric motor torque, assist: 79 lb-ft / 107 Nm 2 1,000 rpm
Maximum electric motor power, assist: 15 hp / 11.2 kW @ 1,000 - 2,000 rpm
Lithium-ion battery: 115V, 0.5-kWh, 15kW peak power
 
Chassis & Suspension
 
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, varaible-assist, speed-sensitive
Steering ratio: 15.2:1 straight-ratio
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: 2.68
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): 11.4 / 37.4
 
Brakes
 
Type: Four-wheel disc with ABS and ESC
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.): Front: 297 / 11.7, ventilated single-piston, cast iron caliper
Rear: 292 / 11.5, solid, single-piston, aluminum caliper
 
Wheels & Tires
 
Wheel size and type: 16 x 7.5 in. aluminum (LS, 1LT)
17 x 8 in. aluminum (1LT Eco, 2LT Eco))
18 x 8in. aluminum (2LT )
18 x 8 in. aluminum (LTZ specific; with 2.5L engine)
19 x 8.5 in. aluminum (LTZ; with 2.0L turbo engine) )
Tires: P215/60R17 all-season (LS, 1LT))
P225/55R17 all-season low-rolling-resistance (1LT Eco, 2LT Eco)
P235/50R18 all-season (2LT, LTZ with 2.5L engine) P245/40R19 all-season (LTZ with 2.0L turbo engine)
 
Exterior Dimensions
 
Wheelbase (mm / in.): 2,737 / 107.8
Overall length (mm / in.): 4,865 / 191.5
Overall width (mm / in.): 1,854 / 73.0
Overall height (mm / in.): 1,463 / 57.6
Tread: (mm / in.): front: 1,579 / 62.2
rear: 1,575 / 62.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb): 1,539 / 3,393 (LS)
1,560 / 3,439 (1LT)
1,628 / 3,589 (1LT Eco)
1,602 / 3,532 (2LT) 1,649 / 3,635 (2LT with Turbo) 1,634 / 3,602 (2LT Eco) 1,609 / 3,547 (LTZ) 1,656 / 3,660 (LTZ with Turbo)
 
Interior Dimensions
 
Head room (mm / in.): front: 991 / 39.0
rear: 955 / 37.6
Leg room (mm / in.): front: 1,069 / 42.1
rear: 935 / 36.8
Shoulder room (mm / in.): front: 1,461 / 57.5
rear: 1,450 / 57.1
Hip room (mm / in.): front: 1,414 / 55.7
rear: 1,382 / 54.4
 
Capacities
 
Seating capacity: 5 (2/3)
EPA passenger volume (L / cu. ft.): 2,837 / 100.3
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.): 462 / 16.3 374 / 13.2 (1LT Eco, 2LT Eco)
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb): 454 /1,000
Fuel tank (L / imp. gal.): 70 / 15.4 59 / 13.0 (1LT Eco, 2LT Eco)
 
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