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Not Your Father’s Malibu - The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS

A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Malibu for 2003. As Chevrolet’s entry in the sedan market the Malibu (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Malibu is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs

The Malibu LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.1 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The Malibu uses power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Malibu LS Statistics

The Malibu is 190.40 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 56.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $18,075, with an invoice cost of $16,539. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Malibu is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.10 gallons.

The 2003 Malibu gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Malibu LS sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Malibu.