Generation 8

Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

10.2011 - 03.2016 · United States

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Generation 8

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Chevrolet Malibu, Generation 8, USA market. This overview covers 11 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2011 - 03.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 11 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: Ecotec LCV, Ecotec LKW, Ecotec LTG, Ecotec LUK
Engine displacement, cc: 1998–2457
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2738
Ground clearance, mm: 120
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95

Equipment and practical details

Chevrolet Malibu · Generation 8 · USA · 10.2011 - 03.2016. 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.

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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.
Rear-view camera: Check the image when reverse is selected and the area visible near the bumper. A camera does not replace checking around the car.

Specifications and technical details

11 versions

2.5 L, 196 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 AT LSBase grade	07.2012 - 06.2014
2.5 AT 1LT	07.2012 - 06.2014
2.5 AT 2LTUpper grade	07.2012 - 06.2014
2.5 AT LTZTop grade	07.2012 - 06.2014

2.5 L, 197 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 AT LSBase grade	07.2014 - 03.2016
2.5 AT 1LT	07.2014 - 03.2016
2.5 AT 2LTUpper grade	07.2014 - 03.2016
2.5 AT LTZTop grade	07.2014 - 03.2016

2.4 L, petrol, 182 hp, mild hybrid, 20 hp, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.4 eAssist AT Eco	07.2012 - 06.2013

2.0 L, 259 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 AT 2LTBase grade	07.2012 - 03.2016
2.0 AT LTZTop grade	07.2012 - 03.2016

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