After celebrating the world premiere simultaneously in the United States and China, the new Malibu is one of the highlights of Chevrolet at the IAA 2011. In Europe, where the Malibu was not available, the new version will go on sale starting next year and become the new flagship of the brand. "The new Malibu is in addition to seven other new products launched in the year of the centenary of Chevrolet," said Wayne Brannon, president and CEO of Chevrolet Europe. "The Chevrolet Malibu is the new car at the top of our range, and brings value and characteristics of the upper class segment of the averages in Europe."
Looks sleek and athletic
With a wheelbase of 2,737 mm and 1,577 mm of track, the new Malibu looks athletic. Its mark well planted on the ground and integrated spoiler gives the car a definite personality. With a drag coefficient of close to 0.28 volts, the Malibu will be one of the most aerodynamic cars in the Chevrolet range. Other styles of bodywork are the typical grid split Chevrolet, powerful xenon headlights or high-intensity discharge (HID), with the large Chevrolet bow tie logo front and rear, new tail lights and two elements with LED inspired by the Camaro. 18-inch wheels and a layout for the interior.
More space, comfort and refinement
of the new Malibu is characterized by the split-new instrument panel that creates a warm, spacious and comfortable with plenty of space for shoulders and hips. The metal and chrome accents are used, the soft lighting of the dashboard, glove pockets and contrast stitching makes the cabin of the car more elegant. Sound-absorbing materials have been applied in strategic locations to travel in a more quiet and relaxed. The Malibu is equipped with numerous storage compartments. The radio can be moved vertically and hides a deep space about six inches behind the touch-screen display of seven inches, a first in a car of the middle class. Malibu offers all the modern infotainment systems, new radio and navigation. The Bluetooth wireless connection allows the use of smart phone applications without taking your hands off the wheel, while the device remains secure and in place.
A dynamic structure for precise handling and exceptional
Equipped with the efficient and powerful diesel engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with power of 164 hp. Even in Italy, the new Malibu will be offered with manual or automatic transmission. The Chevrolet Malibu was designed to ensure the same dynamism and manageability of the most expensive sedans. Taking advantage of the continuous improvement of its award-winning middle-class car, GM engineers have tested, and adjusted the Malibu set of country roads, highways, and provincial circuits and test equipment company in the world. The structure is stiff as other mid-sized sedan in the world market, and this feature provides a clear structure and excellent control of vehicle dynamics, key elements to make Malibu handy and fun to drive. Other systems that contribute to the performance of Malibu is an excellent steering provides smooth, precise reactions and a feeling of centrality, MacPherson strut front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension, engine cradle and a remote that prevents the transfer of noise in ' interior. The chassis control technologies include anti-lock brakes with four-channel system (ABS), traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electronic brake distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BA), control Cornering Brake, hydraulic assistance to fade and torque control.
Security at the highest levels
in terms of safety, the new Malibu is one of the best equipped vehicles in the segment. Comply with the standards of pedestrian protection in all markets in which will be sold. Among the safety features standard on all world markets have provided a total of 8 airbags, driver and passenger airbags or dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags pelvis / thorax side-impact protection and airbags mounted on the roof bars for the rollover protection. There are also the system rear parking aid and rear camera.
The Malibu will be built in different factories in the world, including the United States, South Korea and China.
