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The Chevrolet Malibu LS for 2008: Improving on 2007

The 2008 Malibu is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sedan market segment. The LS is a member of a series of six trim levels for the Malibu which include Hybrid, LT, LS, LTZ, Classic LS, and Classic LT. 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.

Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs

The Malibu LS is equipped with a General Motors 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Ecotec 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 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 LS Statistics

The Malibu is 191.80 inches long, 70.30 inches wide, and 57.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $20,630, with an invoice cost of $19,495. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 2008 Malibu, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 16.00 gallons.

The Malibu LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty two in-city driving and thirty when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Malibu. The 2008 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.