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Generation 7

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

07.2007 - 09.2012 · United States

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Generation 7

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Chevrolet Malibu, Generation 7, USA market. This overview covers 14 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (07.2007 - 09.2012). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 14 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
Ecotec LAT, Ecotec LE5, Ecotec LE9, GM High Feature LY7, GM High Value LZ4, GM High Value LZE
Engine displacement, cc
2384–3564
Drive layout
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm
2852
Ground clearance, mm
130
Fuel
Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Petrol AI-95, Gas/бензин

Equipment and practical details

Chevrolet Malibu · Generation 7 · USA · 07.2007 - 09.2012. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Split backrest 60:40
Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
MacPherson front suspension
For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Multi-link rear suspension
For a version with multi-link rear suspension, identify parts by drivetrain and body code. The layout name does not establish a link count or identical settings across all specifications.

Specifications and technical details

14 versions

2.4 L, 169 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ecotec LE5 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.4 AT LSBase grade 07.2007 - 06.2010
2.4 AT 1LTTop grade 07.2007 - 06.2010

2.4 L, 169 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ecotec LE5 · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
2.4 AT 2LTBase grade 07.2007 - 06.2012
2.4 AT LTZTop grade 07.2007 - 06.2012
2.4 AT LSBase grade 07.2010 - 06.2012
2.4 AT 1LTTop grade 07.2010 - 06.2012

2.4 L, petrol, 164 hp, mild hybrid, 4 hp, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ecotec LAT · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 AT Hybrid 07.2007 - 04.2009

2.4 L, 175 hp, газ/petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ecotec LE9 · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 Flexfuel AT LS 07.2010 - 06.2012

2.4 L, 175 hp, газ/petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

Ecotec LE9 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 Flexfuel AT LS 07.2009 - 06.2010

3.6 L, 252 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM High Feature LY7 · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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3.6 AT 2LTBase grade 07.2007 - 06.2012
3.6 AT LTZTop grade 07.2007 - 06.2012

3.5 L, 217 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM High Value LZ4 · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 AT 2LTBase grade 07.2007 - 06.2010
3.5 AT LTZTop grade 07.2007 - 06.2010

3.5 L, 211 hp, газ/petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

GM High Value LZE · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
3.5 Flexfuel AT 2LT 07.2009 - 06.2010

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