Chevrolet family of General Motors redesigned architecture in Malibu series to be named as 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. General Motors has always followed its style of introducing the upgraded versions in its series with improvised features and enhanced performance. Maintaining the trend Chevrolet is planning to launch the upgraded 2012 Chevrolet Malibu by end of next year or beginning of 2012.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu will used 3.6 liter V-6 engine as well as battery supported electronic mechanism for drive which will come associated with 6 speed automatic transmission. This mechanism can guarantee better fuel efficiency by improving the mileage by 50% compared to a vehicle with just a 3.6 liter V6 engine as the speed of the vehicle can be controlled while driving using electric motor. This mechanism is also termed as dual-mode mechanism which is unique for 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.

Specifications

Vehicle Type   : midsize car

Drivetrain   :- (CG estimates)

Drive wheels   : front

Engine   : 2.4-liter four-cylinder and four-cylinder hybrid; 3.6-liter V6 and V6 hybrid

Horsepower   : 180 (four-cylinder), 190 (four-cylinder hybrid), 255 (V6), 265 (V6 hybrid)

Torque    : 175 pound-feet (four-cylinder), 190 (four-cylinder hybrid), 265 (V6), 275 (V6 hybrid)

Transmission   : six-speed automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase:    114.0 inches

Length:    193.0 inches

Width:     71.3 inches

Height:    58.6 inches

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu will be announced the base price $22.500 for the base model.