2012 Chevy Malibu Midsize Sedan Features and Specs

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Trim-Specific Features	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Please note: Features to the right may be in addition to, or in place of, features in other trims. Fleet and government order content varies. See your dealer for details.	33 MPG highway6 with 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift manual shift controls 17" fascia-spoke wheels with silver trim Black grille with chrome surround Body-color rocker moldings and black mirrors Custom cloth seats with power height/lumbar-adjustable driver seat AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback and auxiliary audio input jack OnStar® Directions & Connections®2 with Turn-by-Turn Navigation standard for the first six months SiriusXM Satellite Radio with three trial months3 Steering wheel mounted cruise controls StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Controls Remote Keyless Entry 4-wheel antilock disk brakes Acoustic laminated glass	33 MPG highway6 with 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission 17" ultra bright aluminum wheels Bright accent front and rear fascias and sill plates; body-color rocker moldings with bright inserts Power-adjustable body-color mirrors Steering wheel-mounted audio controls Front and rear carpeted floor mats USB port4 Compact spare tire	33 MPG highway6 with 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission 17" Chrome-Tech aluminum wheels Chrome exhaust tip Bluetooth® wireless technology5 for select phones Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel UltraLux heated front seats with driver 6-way power adjuster Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass Remote vehicle starter system 110V AC Rear household outlet USB port4	26 MPG highway6 3.6L DOHC V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission 18" Chrome-Tech aluminum wheels Dual chrome exhaust tips Bluetooth® wireless technology5 for select phones Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel UltraLux heated front seats with driver 6-way power adjuster Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass Remote vehicle starter system 110V AC Rear household outlet USB port4 Front and rear premium carpeted floor mats and trunk mats	33 MPG highway6 with 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission 18" ten-spoke bright-finish aluminum wheels Power-sliding/tilt sunroof Projector-beam foglamps LED clear lens taillamps Silver finish front grille with chrome surround; chrome door handles Heated, power-adjustable body-color mirrors Leather-appointed, heated front seats with accent piping 8-way power driver and 6-way power passenger seat adjusters 8-speaker Bose® premium sound system 110V AC Rear household outlet USB port4 Automatic climate control (single zone) Front and rear premium carpeted floor mats and trunk mats Chrome exhaust tip	26 MPG highway6 3.6L DOHC V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission 18" ten-spoke bright-finish aluminum wheels Power-tilt/sliding sunroof Projector-beam foglamps LED clear lens taillamps Silver finish front grille with chrome surround; chrome door handles Heated, power-adjustable body-color mirrors Leather-appointed, heated front seats with accent piping 8-way power driver and 6-way power passenger seat adjusters 8-speaker Bose premium sound system 110V AC Rear household outlet USB port4 Automatic climate control (single zone) Front and rear premium carpeted floor mats and trunk mats Chrome dual exhaust tips

Highlights

Vehicle Key Features	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
ECOTEC 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) 169 horsepower and 33 MPG hwy6	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available
ECOTEC 3.6L V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) 252 horsepower and 26 MPG hwy6	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Six-speed automatic transmission with TAPshift manual shift controls Delivers performance and fuel economy.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes Helps reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak including Traction Control Improves vehicle stability, especially during emergency maneuvers.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Chrome surround grille	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Halogen headlamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Flat/dinghy towing Tow with all 4 wheels flat on the road. You won't need a trailer to tow Malibu behind your RV.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Six air bags7 with Passenger Sensing System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar® with Turn-by-Turn Navigation2 standard for the first six months. Talk to a live Advisor.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry Also good for finding your car when you forget where you parked.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote vehicle starter system For cold mornings and hot afternoons. Also includes Remote Keyless Entry.	Not Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
TAPshift manual shift control Manually selects gears for performance or to handle specific road conditions	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary audio input jack Allows access to your other music devices.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio3 with three trial months Three trial months for digital-quality sound from coast to coast.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® wireless technology5 for select phones Hands-free calling.	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Center console with sliding armrest	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
60/40 split-folding rear seatback Added flexibility to create more space in the back seat for your cargo.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor (excludes spare tire) Warns you when the tire pressure drops below recommended levels.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Information Center Provides info on up to 34 vehicle functions, including oil life and Tire Pressure Monitor (excluding spare).	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary glove box A convenient place for sunglasses, MP3 players, phones and more.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Content theft-deterrent alarm system Sounds horn and flashes lights upon unauthorized entry.	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
PASS-Key III+ and vehicle theft-deterrent system. Features vehicle shut-off	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Powertrain

Powertrain	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Standard Engine	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas V6	Gas 4-Cyl	Gas V6
Displacement (liters/ cu in.)	2.4L/145	2.4L/145	2.4L/145	3.6L/217	2.4L/145	3.6L/217
Transmission	6 Automatic w/manual shift	6 Automatic w/manual shift	6 Automatic w/manual shift	6 Automatic w/manual shift	6 Automatic w/manual shift	6 Automatic w/manual shift
Horsepower @ RPM	169 @ 6400	169 @ 6400	169 @ 6400	252 @ 6300	169 @ 6400	252 @ 6300
Torque @ RPM	160 @ 4500	160 @ 4500	160 @ 4500	251 @ 3200	160 @ 4500	251 @ 3200
Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link	4-Link
Axle Ratio	2.77	2.77	2.77	2.89	2.77	2.89
4- wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Turning circle	39.4 ft	39.4 ft	39.4 ft	39.4 ft	39.4 ft	39.4 ft
Battery Cold Cranking Amps	525	525	525	525	525	525

Dimensions

Dimensions	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Overall Length	191.8 in	191.8 in	191.8 in	191.8 in	191.8 in	191.8 in
Overall Width	70.3 in	70.3 in	70.3 in	70.3 in	70.3 in	70.3 in
Overall Height	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in
Wheelbase	112.3 in	112.3 in	112.3 in	112.3 in	112.3 in	112.3 in
Front Head Room	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in	39.4 in
Second Row Head Room	37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in	37.2 in
Front Hip Room	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in	53.0 in
Second Row Hip Room	52.1 in	52.1 in	52.1 in	52.1 in	52.1 in	52.1 in
Front Leg Room	42.2 in	42.2 in	42.2 in	42.2 in	42.2 in	42.2 in
Second Row Leg Room	37.6 in	37.6 in	37.6 in	37.6 in	37.6 in	37.6 in
Front Shoulder Room	55.9 in	55.9 in	55.9 in	55.9 in	55.9 in	55.9 in
Second Row Shoulder Room	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in	53.9 in
Seating Capacity	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	15.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	15.1 ft³	15.1 ft³
Front Tread Width	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in	59.6 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 in	60.0 in	60.0 in	60.0 in	60.0 in	60.0 in

Exterior

Exterior	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Mirror(s)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Compact Spare Tire	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Chrome Wheels	Not Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Remote Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Wheel Covers	Standard	Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Steel Wheels	Standard	Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Interior

Interior	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Thorax Side Impact	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Front	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags Rear	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Climate Control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Single Zone Climate Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
CD Player	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Floor Mats	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Sun/Moon Roof	Not Available	Available	Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Driver Seat	Not Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Passenger Seat	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Leather-Appointed Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Sound System	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
MP3 Playback	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Seat(s)	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Electrochromic, Automatic-dimming Rearview Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Reading Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Reading Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Driver Lumbar Support	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth® connectivity	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary -Audio Input Jacks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Safety

Safety	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Driver Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air bags	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Automatic Crash Response	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Emergency Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Crisis Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Door Unlock	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Roadside Assistance	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Remote Horn and Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Hands-Free Calling	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
OnStar Low Mileage Discount	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4- Wheel ABS	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Door Child Security Lockout	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Vehicle Start	Available	Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
EPA Est. Fuel Economy City (Gas)	22 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG
EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway (Gas)	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approx.)	16.0 gal	16.0 gal	16.0 gal	16.0 gal	16.0 gal	16.0 gal
Cruising Range - City (Gas)	352.00 mi	352.00 mi	352.00 mi	272.00 mi	352.00 mi	272.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy (Gas)	528.00 mi	528.00 mi	528.00 mi	416.00 mi	528.00 mi	416.00 mi

Warranty

Warranty	LS	1LT	2LT	3LT	1LZ	2LZ
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles	3 Years/36,000 Miles
Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles
Rust Warranty	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles	6 Years/100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Program	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles	5 Years/100,000 Miles

1: The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges.
2: Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
3: Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after three-month trial period. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.
4: Not compatible with all devices.
5: Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
6: EPA estimate.
7: Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.
8: LS requires available steering wheel-mounted controls; 1LT requires available Power Convenience Package.
9: When equipped.