DETROIT – GM said its 2013-MY Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan will start at a suggested retail price of $23,150, including a $760 destination charge. The 2013 Malibu is available in LS, Eco, LT and LTZ models, with the Eco version having gone on sale earlier this year. An all-new turbocharged Malibu LTZ will be available in the fall. All models are covered by a transferrable five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, according to GM.
The base prices for all Malibu models – with a $760 destination charge – are as follows:
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GM said the starting price is an increase over the 2012-MY Malibu, at $22,870, but that the new model-year Malibu includes more content. The base prices are lower for the LTZ models, which include all-new features such as Chevrolet MyLink with a 7-inch color-touch LCD screen, color LCD driver information center, and dual-zone automatic climate controls.
The list of standard features for the vehicle is as follows:
- Standard powertrain and chassis content:
- Ecotec 2.5L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)
- Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control
- Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
- Panic brake assist
- Electronic park brake
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Electric power steering (rack-mounted)
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Four-link rear suspension
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Standard exterior content:
- Active front lower grille aero shutters (LS, Eco, 3LT Turbo)
- Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control
- Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)
- Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass
- Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blade
Standard interior content:
- Air conditioning
- Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three-month trial period)
- Six-speaker sound system
- Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Cruise control
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows with express down feature
- Power door and window locks
- Driver information center
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering wheel audio and cruise controls
- Driver’s footrest
- Overhead console
- Compass display
- Two auxiliary power outlets
- Rear center armrest with storage
Standard safety content:
- 10 standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags, driver and front passenger knee air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) and rear outboard thorax side-impact air bags
- Safety belt pretensioners
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and more
Uplevel features:
In addition to the content included on LS models, Eco, LT and LTZ models add:
- 7-inch color touch-screen with concealed storage behind it
- Chevrolet MyLink connected radio
- Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones
- USB port and auxiliary input jack
- Ice-blue ambient lighting
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)
- Color driver information center (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)
On 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models, an available advanced safety package adds Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. A leather package for Eco (2SA) and LT (2LT/3LT) adds leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.
On LTZ, the following features are also standard:
- LED taillamps
- 18-inch aluminum wheels
- Dual exhaust with bright chrome accents
- Silver grille insert
- Fog lamps
- Chrome door handles
- Leather-appointed seats
- Heated front seats
- Eight-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Remote start
- Power sunroof (2LZ)
- An available premium package on the LTZ adds passive entry/keyless access, push-button starting, high-intensity discharge headlamps and driver’s memory seat and mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels are also available.
Exterior Colors:
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Black
- Black Granite Metallic
- Blue Topaz Metallic
- Summit White
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- White Diamond Tricoat
- Taupe Gray Metallic
- Atlantis Blue Metallic
- Champagne Silver Metallic
Interior Color/Trim Choices:
- Jet Black
- Jet Black/Titanium
- Jet Black/Brownstone
- Cocoa/Light Neutral
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