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Getting 34 Miles a Gallon: The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT

The 2007 Malibu is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sedan market segment. The LT is a member of a series of eight trim levels for the Malibu which include LT, LS, LTZ, SS, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, and Maxx SS. The four-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Performance

The Malibu LT is equipped with a General Motors 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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 16.00 gallons.

The Malibu uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Malibu LT Statistics

The dimensions of the Malibu LT are 69.90 inches wide by 188.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,215 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,268. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

A powertrain warranty is provided (100,000 miles/60 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Malibu.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2007 Malibu gets 34 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

Conclusion

The 2006 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Malibu. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Malibu LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.