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Insight Into the Chevrolet Malibu for 2001

Buyers of the Chevrolet Malibu are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Malibu has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Malibu falls into the sedan for the family category. People who purchase the Malibu have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

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.

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

The fuel system for the 2001 Malibu is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 14.30 gallons.

Malibu LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Malibu LS are 69.40 inches wide by 190.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

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

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,150 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,692. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2001 Malibu gets 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 22 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Black, Bright White, Dark Jade Green Metallic, Galaxy Silver Metallic, Light Driftwood Metallic, Medium Bronzemist Metallic, Monterey Maroon Metallic, and Navy Blue Metallic.

In Summary

The 2000 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Malibu. The 2001 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 LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.