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First Impressions of the Chevrolet Malibu for 2001

The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu Base was introduced to compete in the sedan market. There are 2 trim levels for the Malibu in 2001: . With four doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Malibu makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sedan market, including strong offerings from Acura.

Under the Hood

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

Vehicle Statistics

The Malibu is 190.40 inches long, 69.40 inches wide, and 56.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 107.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $17,150, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,692. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2001 Malibu is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 14.30-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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

We Think…

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Malibu Base sold well in 2001. 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.