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.

Safety & Security
| Mechanical
| Exterior
| Interior
| Seats
| Entertainment
| Specifications

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

Safety & Security

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

Airbags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with airbag suppression and passenger detecting system	S	S	S	S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact for outboard seating positions	S	S	S	S
Airbags – seat-mounted side-impact, driver and front-passenger, outboard	S	S	S	S
Door locks – rear door, child-security	S	S	S	S
Door locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection and delayed locking feature	S	S	S	S
Headlights – Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control	S	S	S	S
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 Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn and Lights Turn-by-Turn Navigation Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics	S	S	S	S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats	S	S	S	S
StabiliTrak^® – electronic stability control system	S	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system – content theft alarm	S	S	S	O
Theft-deterrent system – electronic immobilizer	S	S	S	S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed	S	S	S	S

Mechanical

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

Battery – with run-down protection	S	S	S	S
Brakes – 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Panic Brake Assist	S	S	S	S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel disc	S	S	S	S
Drive – front-wheel	S	S	S	S
Engine – 3.6L DOHC V6 VVT with SFI; Horsepower – 252 @ 6300 rpm; Torque – 251 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm	—	—	O¹	O²
Engine – Block heater	O	O	O	O
Engine – ECOTEC^® 2.4L I-4 VVT with SFI, FlexFuel (E85 capable); Horsepower – 170 @ 6200 rpm; Torque – 158 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system – aluminized stainless steel	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system – dual chrome tips	—	—	O¹	O²
Exhaust system – single chrome tip	—	—	S	S
LT Platinum Edition Performance Package – includes 3.6L DOHC V6 VVT engine, dual chrome tip exhaust, 18" x 7" Chrome-Tech aluminum wheels with P225/50R18 all-season touring tires, hydraulic power steering and XM Satellite Radio™^†,‡	—	—	O	—
LTZ Performance Package – includes 3.6L DOHC V6 VVT engine, dual chrome tip exhaust and hydraulic power steering	—	—	—	O
Steering – power, electric, variable-effort, rack-and-pinion	S	S	S	S
Steering – power, hydraulic, rack-and-pinion	—	—	O¹	O²
Suspension – 4-wheel independent	S	S	S	S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with TAPshift^® manual shift control	S	S	S	S
Vehicle starter system – remote	—	O³	S	S

Exterior

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

Door handles – body colour	S	—	—	—
Door handles – chrome	—	S	S	S
Fog lights – projector beam	—	—	—	S
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted with acoustic windshield and front doors	S	S	S	S
Grille – black with bright surround	S	S	S	—
Grille – sterling silver painted with bright surround	—	—	—	S
Mirrors - manual folding, power remote control, heated, body-colour	—	—	—	S
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, black	S	—	—	—
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, body-colour	—	S	S	S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour	O	O	O	—
Mouldings – bright chrome window surround and body-colour rockers with chrome insert	—	S	S	S
Mouldings – bright chrome window surround with body-colour rockers	S	—	—	—
Sunroof – power, sliding glass panel, express-open feature	—	O	O	S
Tail lights – LED	—	—	—	S
Tire - compact spare (available tire inflation kit may be ordered in lieu of compact spare)	S	S	S	S
Tires – P215/55R17 all-season touring^**	—	S	S	—
Tires – P225/50R17 all-season touring^**	S	—	—	—
Tires – P225/50R18 all-season touring^**	—	—	O¹	S
Wheels - 17" x 7" 5-spoke aluminum	—	S	—	—
Wheels – 17" x 7" chrome-clad aluminum	—	—	S	—
Wheels – 17" x 7" fascia-spoke painted sterling silver	S	—	—	—
Wheels – 18" x 7" 10-spoke bright-finish aluminum	—	—	—	S
Wheels – 18" x 7" chrome-clad aluminum	—	—	O¹	—
Windshield wipers – flat-blade, speed-sensitive with variable delay (intermittent)	S	S	S	S

Interior

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

Air conditioning – automatic electronic climate control	—	—	—	S
Auxiliary power outlet – 12-volt, two, located on floor console	S	S	S	S
Auxiliary power outlet – 120-volt 3-prong household outlet, rear seat	—	O⁴	O⁴	S
Climate Control – air conditioning, single zone, manual control	S	S	S	—
Console – front floor with sliding armrest, dual-bin storage, 12-volt auxiliary power outlet, front and rear cupholders	S	S	S	S
Convenience Package – includes power 6-way driver's seat adjuster and remote vehicle starter system	—	O	—	—
Cruise control	S	S	S	S
Defogger – electric rear-window	S	S	S	S
Floor mats – front and rear, carpeted	S	S	S	—
Floor mats – premium, front and rear and trunk mat	—	O⁵	O⁵	S
Heater ducts – rear-seat, floor	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation – analogue gauges (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge)	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
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system	O	O	O	O
Keyless Entry System - remote, programmable	—	—	—	—
Keyless entry system – remote	S	S	S	S
Lighting – front courtesy and reading, illuminated entry/exit, delayed illumination and theatre dimming	S	S	S	S
Mirror – rear-view with auto-dimming feature and compass	—	—	S	S
Steering column – tilt and telescopic adjustable	S	S	S	S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with Bluetooth^®, cruise and audio system controls, includes leather-wrapped shifter	—	—	S	S
Steering wheel – sound system controls	O⁶	S	S	S
Sunshades – LH and RH padded; illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror with extensions	—	—	S	S
Sunshades – LH and RH padded; non-illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions	S	S	—	—
Trunk – release, power remote	S	S	S	S
Windows – power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out features	S	S	S⁷	S⁶

Seats

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

Heated, driver and front – seats	—	—	S	S
Power 2-way driver seat lumbar adjuster	S	S	S	S
Power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjuster	—	O³	S	—
Power 8-way driver and power 6-way front-passenger seat adjusters	—	—	—	S
Power driver seat height adjuster	S	S	—	—
Reclining front bucket seats with Custom cloth	S	S	—	—
Reclining front bucket seats with leather-appointed seating surfaces	—	—	—	S
Reclining front bucket seats with UltraLux™ Sheer Suede seating surfaces	—	—	S	—
Seatback – rear, 60/40 split-folding	S	S	S	S

Entertainment

	LS SEDAN	LT SEDAN	LT SEDAN PLATINUM EDITION	LTZ SEDAN

6-speaker sound system	S	S	S	—
8-speaker Bose^® premium sound system	—	—	O	S
All Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with CD player, seek up/down, scan, auxiliary audio input jack for iPod^®/MP3 player, TheftLock^® and digital clock	S	S	S	S
Audio Interface Package - includes USB port and rear power centre with 110-volt 3-prong household outlet	—	O	O	—
Bluetooth^® – hands-free phone connectivity	O⁸	S	S	S
MP3 playback compatibility, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume control and Radio Data System^® (RDS)	O⁹	S	S	—
USB port	—	O⁴	O⁴	S
XM Satellite Radio™^‡	—	O	O	S

Specifications

Engines	ECOTEC^® 2.4L I-4 VVT (LE9)	3.6L DOHC V6 VVT (LY7)

Type:	2.4L DOHC I-4	3.6L V6 VVT (Variable Valve Timing)
Displacement (cc / cu. in.):	2,384 / 145	3,564 / 217
Bore & stroke (mm / in.):	88 x 98 / 3.46 x 3.85	94 x 85.6 / 3.70 x 3.37
Block material:	Cast aluminum	Aluminum with cast-in bore liners
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder; continuously Variable Valve Timing	DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder; continuously Variable Valve Timing
Ignition system:	Electronic direct	Electronic - individual coil-on-plug; individual cylinder knock control and extended-life platinum-tipped spark plugs
Fuel delivery:	Sequential Fuel Injection with electronic throttle control	Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Compression ratio:	10.4:1	10.2:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	170 / 127 @ 6,200	252 / 188 @ 6,300
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):	158 / 214 @ 5,200	251 / 340 @ 3,200
Recommended fuel:	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6750	7000
Emissions controls:	Close-coupled catalytic converter; returnless fuel rail; fast-response oxygen sensor	Dual close-coupled converters; returnless fuel rail, two pre- and two post-oxygen sensors

Estimated Fuel Consumption	ECOTEC^® 2.4L I-4 VVT (LE9)	3.6L DOHC V6 VVT (LY7)

Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined):	30 / 48 / 36	23 / 36 / 27
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined):	9.4 / 5.9 / 7.8	12.4 / 7.8 / 10.3

Transmissions	Hydra-Matic 6T40	Hydra-Matic 6T70

Type:	Six-speed automatic	Six-speed automatic
Application:	ECOTEC^® 2.4L I-4 VVT	3.6L DOHC V6 VVT
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

Chassis & Suspension

Front:	MacPherson strut with aluminum L-shaped control arms; direct-acting 22-mm hollow stabilizer bar
Rear:	Four-link independent with twin-tube gas shocks; dual-rate mini-block coil springs; direct-acting 19-mm solid stabilizer bar (2.4L); direct-acting 20-mm solid stabilizer bar (3.6L)
Steering type:	Rack-and-pinion, electric power steering w/ 2.4L; rack-and-pinions, hydraulic power steering w/ 3.6L
Steering ratio:	16.4:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	2.7
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):	12.0 / 39.4

Brakes

Type:	Four-wheel disc with ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.):	front: 296 / 11.65, ventilated rear: 276 / 10.87, solid

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size and type:	17 x 7 in. steel custom-spoke (LS) 17 x 7 in. aluminum (LT) 17 x 7 in. chrome clad aluminum (LT Platinum Edition w/ 2.4L) 18 x 7 in. aluminum (LT Platinum Edition w/ 3.6L and LTZ)
Tires:	P225/50R17 all-season (LS) P215/55R17 all-season (LT) P225/50R18 all-season (LTZ)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (mm / in.):	2,852 / 112.3
Overall length (mm / in.):	4,872 / 191.8
Overall width (mm / in.):	1,786 / 70.3
Overall height (mm / in.):	1,450 / 57.1
Track (mm / in.):	front: 1,514 / 59.6 rear: 1,524 / 60.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb):	1,551 / 3,418 (LS) 1,561 / 3,442 (LT) 1,561 / 3,442 (LT Platinum) 1,577 / 3,477 (LTZ)

Interior Dimensions

Head room (mm / in.):	front: 1,001 / 39.4 rear: 945 / 37.2
Leg room (mm / in.):	front: 1,073 / 42.2 rear: 955 / 37.6
Shoulder room (mm / in.):	front: 1,420 / 55.9 rear: 1,364 / 53.9
Hip room (mm / in.):	front: 1,346/ 53.0 rear: 1,311 / 51.6

Capacities

Seating capacity:	5 (2/3)
EPA passenger volume (L / cu. ft.):	2,766 / 97.7
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.):	428 / 15.1
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):	454 /1,000
Fuel tank (L / imp. gal.):	61 / 13.4

1 - Included with available LT Platinum Edition Performance Package.
2 - Included with available LTZ Performance Package.
3 - Included with available Convenience Package.
4 - Included with available Audio Interface Package.
5 - Included With Available Protection Package.
6 - Included with available Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity system.
7 - Includes driver express-up and down feature.
8 - Includes steering wheel-mounted sound system controls.
9 - Included with available XM Satellite Radio.

† All-season tires may not satisfy winter tire requirements in all regions of the country. Tires specifically designed for severe winter conditions and marked with the "winter tire" symbol may be required during certain months or in certain regions. Contact your Provincial, Municipal or local road authority for information regarding which tires are required in your particular area.
‡ Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States. Subscription sold separately after trial period.
* Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and systems limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
** All-season tires may not satisfy winter tire requirements in all regions of the country. Tires specifically designed for severe winter conditions and marked with the “winter tire” symbol may be required during certain months or in certain regions. Contact your Provincial, Municipal or local road authority for information regarding which tires are required in your particular area.

2012 Malibu