2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT Sedan
- Stock #: G8341
- VIN #: 1G1ZC5E07CF255730
Key Features:
- Engine:
- ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 16V 4-Cyl VVT MFI
- Transmission:
- Electronic 6-Speed Automatic w/OD
- Color:
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- Interior Color:
- Ebony
- Body Style:
- Sedan
Top Features
- OnStar
- Bluetooth
- MP3 Compatible
- Remote Start
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Satellite Radio
- Audio Input Jack
- Auto Headlights
- Speed Sensing Wipers
- Security System
- Keyless Entry
- Power Windows
- Power Seats
- Power Door Locks
- Side Air Bags
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- ABS
- Seats Five
Manufacturer Warranty
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Basic Distance: 36,000 miles
Basic Months: 36 months
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Drivetrain Distance: 100,000 miles
Drivetrain Months: 60 months
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Roadside Distance: 100,000 miles
Roadside Months: 60 months
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Rust Distance: 100,000 miles
Rust Months: 72 months
Exterior Features: (click title to expand list)
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ABS Brakes
arrow- ABS - 4-wheel
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Doors
arrow- Rear door type - Trunk
- right rear passenger door type - Conventional
- left rear passenger door type - Conventional
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Drivetrain
arrow- Axle ratio - 2.89
- Driven Wheels - Front-wheel
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Exterior Features
arrow- Rear spoiler - Lip
- Grille - Black w/chrome surround
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Spare Tire
arrow- Mount Location - Inside under cargo
- Size - Compact
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Spare Wheel
arrow- Rim type - Steel
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Stability and Traction
arrow- Traction control - ABS and driveline
- Stability control - Yes
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Suspension
arrow- Front Suspension Classification - Independent
- Front Spring Type - Coil
- Rear Suspension Type - Multi-link
- Front suspension type - Strut
- stabilizer bar - Front and rear
- Independent - Four-wheel
- Front Stabilizer Bar - Regular
- Rear Spring Type - Coil
- Class - Regular
- Rear Stabilizer Bar - Regular
- Rear Suspension Classification - Independent
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Tires
arrow- Speed Rating - S
- Profile - 55
- Diameter - 17.0"
- Type - Touring AS
- Prefix - P
- Width - 215 mm
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System - Tire specific
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Towing and Hauling
arrow- Cargo tie downs - Installed
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Transmission
arrow- Manual / automatic - Automatic
- Number of speeds - 6
- Automatic type - Automatic
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Windows
arrow- Privacy glass - Light
- Power windows - Installed
- One-touch windows - 1
- Front wipers - intermittent - Variable intermittent
- Rear defogger - Installed
- Front wipers - speed sensitive - Speed sensitive
Interior Features: (click title to expand list)
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Air Conditioning
arrow- Front air conditioning - Manual
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Airbags
arrow- Head airbags - Curtain 1st and 2nd row
- Passenger Airbag - Yes
- Driver Airbag - Yes
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Audio System
arrow- Memory Card Slot - Yes
- Antenna Type - Window grid
- Speed Sensitive Volume Control - Yes
- In-Dash CD - Single
- Satellite Radio - SiriusXM
- Digital Audio Input - Yes
- Radio Data System - Yes
- MP3 player - Yes
- Audio security system - Yes
- Total Number of Speakers - 6
- Radio - AM/FM/Satellite
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Brakes
arrow- Front brakes - Ventilated disc
- Braking assist - Installed
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Child Safety
arrow- Child safety locks - Yes
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Comfort Features
arrow- Floor mats - Carpet front and rear
- Door trim - Metal-look
- Dash trim - Metal-look
- Shift knob trim - Plastic/rubber
- Steering wheel trim - Plastic/vinyl
- Reading lights - Front
- Cargo area light - Installed
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Convenience Features
arrow- Door pockets - Driver, passenger and rear
- Cargo Grocery Bag Holder - Yes
- Cruise control - Installed
- Multi-function remote - Trunk/hatch/door, remote engine start
- Power steering - Speed-proportional electric power steering
- Steering wheel - Tilt and telescopic
- Center Console - Full with covered storage
- Retained accessory power - Installed
- AC power outlet - 1
- Audio controls on steering wheel - Audio controls
- 12V DC power outlet - 2
- Seatback storage - 2
- Cruise controls on steering wheel - Cruise controls
- Cupholders - Front and rear
- Remote trunk release - Power
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Driver Seat
arrow- Height Adjustable - Power
- Power Adjustments - 6
- Manual Adjustments - 8
- Adjustable lumbar support - Power 2-way
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Headrests
arrow- Adjustable Front Headrests - Manual adjustable
- Adjustable rear headrests - Manual adjustable
- Number of rear headrests - 2
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Lights
arrow- Daytime running lights - Installed
- Headlights dusk sensor - Dusk sensing
- Headlights auto delay - Auto delay off
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Locks
arrow- 2-Stage unlocking - Installed
- Power door locks - Remote power door locks
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Passenger Seat
arrow- Manual Adjustments - 4
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Rear Seats
arrow- Folding - Fold forward seatback
- Type - Bench
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Safety and Performance for CarsProd
arrow- Stability control - Installed
- Side airbag - Installed
- Head airbag - Installed
- Traction control - Installed
- Antilock Brakes - 4-wheel
- Four-wheel antilock brakes - Installed
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Seatbelts
arrow- Seatbelt pretensioners - Front
- Rear center seatbelt - 3-point belt
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Seats
arrow- Total Seating Capacity - 5
- Upholstery - Premium cloth
- seating capacity - 5
- Front seat type - Bucket
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Security
arrow- engine immobilizer - Installed
- Anti-theft alarm system - Yes
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Telematics
arrow- internet access - Selective service
- wireless phone connectivity - Bluetooth
- Satellite communications - OnStar Directions & Connections
- Preferred Equipment Group 1LT [1LT]
- Front Bucket Seats [AS5]
- Federal Emissions Requirements [FE9]
- Engine: ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 16V 4-Cyl VVT MFI [LE5]
- Transmission: Electronic 6-Speed Automatic w/OD [MH8]
- All-Star Package [PEB]
- Wheels: 17" 5-Spoke Flangeless Alloy [PJE]
- Rear Spoiler (LPO) [SB2]
- Tires: 17" Touring BW [STDTR]
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio [U2K]
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/USB/CD Player/MP3 Playback [UUI]
- Front License Plate Bracket [VK3]
- Custom Cloth Seat Trim [~~B]
Horsepower
169
Torque
160
- 22/33 city/hwy
- Inline4 Engine Type
- 2.4 L/145 cu.in. Displacement
- Regular unleaded Fuel System
39.4 "’’
42.2 "’’
55.9 "’’
53.0 "’’
70.3 "’’
Turning Diameter
20.2 '’’
57.1 "’’
191.8 "’’
112.3 "’’
Awards
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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Top Safety Pick - Midsize moderately priced cars
Overview
The award winning Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes civilized road manners, quality construction and practicality, with clean, contemporary styling.
The 2012 Malibu has three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. All models come with a 169-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment. Optional on the LT and LTZ is a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V6, matched with a high torque six-speed automatic. The Malibu comes with standard safety features such as seat-mounted thorax airbags, side-curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. Bluetooth is standard on the LTZ, optional on the LT.
The distinctive and classy Chevrolet Malibu carries over from 2011.
- Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
- Warranty information is provided "AS-IS"; while we strive to provide you with the latest data available, please contact the dealer to find our more about this vehicle's limited warranty.
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Comments
The latest Malibu looks great, drives well, offers good fuel economy in four-cylinder guise, and might just be the best family sedan ever brought forth by a domestic automaker.
- Car and Driver