The new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011, while the introduction in the United States and China - two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents, where they are sold. Chevrolet is the first midsize sedan world, the customer from Shanghai to New York and Sydney to Sao Paulo offering with an expressive design, advanced technologies, driving behavior and fuel-efficient engines.
"The current Malibu has left an impression and winning has changed the way we think of Chevrolet. He defined what could be an American middle class coach," said Rick Scheidt, vice president, Chevrolet marketing. "This all-new Chevrolet Malibu offers intangible Malibu today, but also offers customers the most. More style, energy efficiency, content and functionality, craftsmanship and dynamic sedan rivaling high-end "
Apart expressive and efficient
"The exterior design of the DNA of its Chevrolet Malibu car sibling, the Camaro and Corvette, contributes to a sporty sensibility to bring the family sedan segment," said Bryan Nesbitt, executive director of exterior design for GM and Chevrolet Champion .
A larger, broad shoulders and a rear spoiler integrated bring a new Malibu and athleticism make it look more aggressive. The new Chevrolet Malibu is an inch 4.5 (114 mm) shorter wheelbase and 62 inches (1574 mm) front and rear tracks that are more than 2 inches (51 mm) wider than its predecessor.
Other exterior design elements are dual-port grille Chevrolet, HID projector, large Chevrolet bow-tie badges front and rear, and has inspired the new Camaro with dual LED tail lights. 18 - - and 19-inch wheels, the look is complemented by a series of 17 large
The new Malibu is on the outside must be certified by the SAE as one of the most aerodynamic vehicles in this segment, with a coefficient of drag (Cd) Cd Volt rating is near 0.280. Based on the new Chevrolet Malibu and form design, engineers have been put in place, 60 points of resistance than the model it replaces removed.
Chevrolet Malibu also electronically controlled components and improve the integrated active aero (certain models in North America) for aerodynamics and fuel consumption, without the exterior design.
Chevrolet Malibu, the active shutter system automatically closes the air flow through the vent when the lower intake air intake is the least used. When closed, the system improves aerodynamic shot redirecting the airflow around the front and sides of the vehicle, rather than by them. If the shutter is open or closed depending on the coolant temperature and speed - for example, open the blinds when the car goes up a hill, pulling a trailer or in city traffic in hot, close the shutters at highway speeds for the engine cooling is not required.
Spacious, refined interior
The new Malibu interior was designed by an element of sophistication to make everyday driving, with a new dual cockpit design that creates a warm and spacious and comfortable.
The greatest width of the new Chevrolet Malibu means a more spacious cabin. Compared to its predecessor, has nearly 4 cubic feet (113 L) of additional interior space, with more shoulder and hip.
Accents Chevrolet Malibu interior metal, wood or chrome around the shifter is in the center console of the dashboard and doors and steering wheel. Soft, ice blue ambient lighting reflects and added chrome accents and ensures uniform illumination, uniform along the instrument panel and storage. Quadrants ice blue lighting of the center console, add contrast stitching exposed ice blue French, soft-touch surfaces, structured and strategic applications of noise reduction materials, the interior design of Malibu.
The Chevrolet Malibu has a number of storage areas, including a radio face is divided up to six inches deep and show the space behind the screen seven-inch touch screen radio - the first time the U.S. United in a mid-size car. Malibu also offers a complete range of infotainment options news, including new colors and a radio navigation system available.
Chevrolet Malibu will be the new MyLink infotainment package at first. It is based on the security of OnStar, and includes online services such as Pandora ® Internet Radio and Stitcher SmartRadio ®. MyLink integrates wireless connectivity via Bluetooth for the phone hands-free to allow the selected applications, while the camera is safely stored.
MyLink is designed with a high-resolution color touch screen to manage the number of steps needed to accomplish a task. MyLink also adds stereo audio streaming and wireless control of Bluetooth hands-free features available on smartphones already in most Chevrolet vehicles.
All new 2.5L engines
The 2013 Malibu has added a range of powerful global economic engine and four-cylinder, the European Council of inspiration for their handling characteristics.
An all-new Ecotec 2.5-liter dual overhead cam, four-cylinder direct injection engine program takes Chevrolet Malibu in North America. It is expected to be one of the most effective size of the market. New features include greater authority to variable valve timing continuously variable oil pump displacement and electronic thermostat to save fuel and also offers V-6-like performance.
It is estimated, will be the SAE-certified at more than 190 hp (141 kW) and 180 Nm of torque (245 Nm). The new engine has a noise reduction function such as the exhaust manifold cast iron, steel crankshaft, silent timing chain and accessories for direct mounting, which will contribute to a peaceful cabin.
The 2.5L is a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic with features to increase the efficiency of coverage of the propulsion. These include changes to the clutch actuation and materials, which improves response and time. These changes have clarified several gears to improve efficiency while cruising performance acceleration and handling.
Driving experience
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu delivers precise characteristics around and handling. It was developed by the best in their class and tied with the most expensive sports sedans.
Boasting a continuous improvement of award-winning global architecture, engineers have tested, adjusted and calibrated the Chevrolet Malibu on national roads, highways, expressways and GM-validation over the world.
Contribution to ride the Chevrolet Malibu and management are:
• A solid structure of the rigid body in the world as all market midsize sedans, allowing precise and dynamic control of the vehicle
• A premium steering gears for smooth, accurate response and the downtown feel
• Suspension established and continuously developed MacPherson strut front and multilink rear
• Large, vented front discs and solid rear discs, stuck on the double and single piston calipers front brake calipers piston fixed aluminum, which are necessary to ensure greater segment of the distance of stop
• A support block engine tuned, refined feedback, without noise and vibration
• fuel economy and power rack-rack with the efforts of steering variable, easier low-speed maneuvers, and a high degree of control at high speed
• The chassis control technologies include four-channel ABS, traction control with a fade, full, four corners, Electronic Stability Control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, brake control, corner, brake and hydraulic drag torque.
Security Features
When it comes to safety features, the new Chevrolet Malibu is one of the best equipped of the segment. The Malibu is also compatible with pedestrian protection in all markets where it is sold, and for the first time in North America. Design of pedestrian safety in front of the vehicle reduces the likelihood of secondary collisions between pedestrians and motor block in the car-pedestrian accidents.
The Chevrolet Malibu is the standard and safety features are available:
• Passenger airbag Dual stage driver and front
• Driver and front passenger pelvic / thorax side airbags airbags
• Airbags driver and passenger knee
• Roof-rail airbags with rollover protection
• Available second-row side airbags head / thorax
• Lane Departure Warning System Available alarm before collision
• System Rearview Camera
OnStar unlock the Chevrolet Malibu include security features and includes automatic crash response, and improved voice recognition, remote diagnostics, remote door, slowing down stolen vehicles and six months of information and top-level connections, turn -by-turn directions.
The new Chevrolet Malibu comes in the levels of LS, LT and LTZ, with 10 exterior colors and four interior color combination choices in North America, according to the model. Malibu began production in the United States in early 2012. It will be in different places around the world, including Fairfax, Kansas, and the assembly plant built in the Detroit-Hamtramck United States.
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