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Insight Into the Chevrolet Malibu for 2002

Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Malibu series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Malibu for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.1 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Malibu.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Malibu LS are 69.40 inches wide by 190.40 inches long. It sits 56.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,760 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,250. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 Malibu is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.30 gallons.

The Malibu LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty in-city driving and twenty nine when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Malibu

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Malibu LS sold well in 2002. 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.