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:

• LS (1LS trim): $23,150

• LT (1LT trim): $24,765

• LT (2LT trim): $26,000

• Eco (1SA trim): $26,095

• Eco (2SA trim): $27,705

• LT (3LT trim with turbo): $27,710

• LTZ (1LZ trim): $28,590

• LTZ (2LZ trim with turbo): $30,925

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