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− | '''Chevrolet Malibu. 2008–12 (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2401 cm³ petrol, 2401 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (4 cyl. DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Chevrolet finally makes a Malibu that’s an import-beater, with quality on a par with [[Toyota Camry]] and [[Honda Accord]]. Interior far improved, also on a par, even on base models. Much larger than before, dwarfing even Impala in terms of interior space. Hybrid model offered with four-cylinder engine, but a market failure, as mpg savings were very small against the petrol model. Good ride, steering average. Still on Epsilon platform shared with [[Opel Vectra C]] and [[Saturn Aura]]. Despite launch for 2008 model year, no sat-nav screen. | + | '''Chevrolet Malibu. 2008–12 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2401 cm³ petrol, 2401 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC).''' Chevrolet finally makes a Malibu that’s an import-beater, with quality on a par with [[Toyota Camry]] and [[Honda Accord]]. Interior far improved, also on a par, even on base models. Much larger than before, dwarfing even Impala in terms of interior space. Hybrid model offered with four-cylinder engine, but a market failure, as mpg savings were very small against the petrol model. Good ride, steering average. Still on Epsilon platform shared with [[Opel Vectra C]] (which it replaced in México) and [[Saturn Aura]]. Despite launch for 2008 model year, no sat-nav screen. |
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| ''Manufacturing locations:'' Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Lake Orion, Michigan, USA | | ''Manufacturing locations:'' Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Lake Orion, Michigan, USA |
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− | ''Marque:'' [[Chevrolet]] | ''Model:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu (2004–8)]], [[Opel Vectra C]] | ''Successor:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu (2011–)]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Chevrolet]] | ''Model:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu (2004–8)]], [[Opel Vectra C]] | ''Successor:'' [[Chevrolet Malibu (2011–19)]] |
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| ==Off-site link== | | ==Off-site link== |
| *[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/automobiles/autoreviews/21malibu.html Ulrich: ‘A GM Hybrid that Misses the High Notes’, ''The New York Times'', June 21, 2009] | | *[http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/automobiles/autoreviews/21malibu.html Ulrich: ‘A GM Hybrid that Misses the High Notes’, ''The New York Times'', June 21, 2009] |
Chevrolet Malibu. 2008–12 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 2401 cm³ petrol, 2401 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 3564 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Chevrolet finally makes a Malibu that’s an import-beater, with quality on a par with Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Interior far improved, also on a par, even on base models. Much larger than before, dwarfing even Impala in terms of interior space. Hybrid model offered with four-cylinder engine, but a market failure, as mpg savings were very small against the petrol model. Good ride, steering average. Still on Epsilon platform shared with Opel Vectra C (which it replaced in México) and Saturn Aura. Despite launch for 2008 model year, no sat-nav screen.
Manufacturing locations: Kansas City, Kansas, USA; Lake Orion, Michigan, USA
Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Malibu | Predecessors: Chevrolet Malibu (2004–8), Opel Vectra C | Successor: Chevrolet Malibu (2011–19)
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