Chevrolet Malibu Classic

The Chevrolet Malibu classic is a very attractive and famous middle-size car produced by a famous American company General Motors (GM). The name Malibu kept on the name of the city of Malibu, California. It is produced from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to present. In the beginning, Malibu was not known by Malibu but instead of that it is known as a trim level car named Chevrolet Chevelle. It obtained the name Malibu in 1978 as a rear wheel drive, but later GM revived it to become a four-wheel-car in 1997. The Malibu products were sold in North America only, but the new model of Malibu launched in 2012 was sold in other countries as well.

What’s new in 2014?

The latest Eighth Generation Chevrolet Malibu classic products launched in 2013 and it was launched on a GM Epsilon II platform. The new model is also called Holden Malibu, and it is launched in various countries other than North America. It is a four door sedan with a Transverse Front Engine and a front-wheel drive. The other models of new Malibu 2013 includes LS 1LS, LT 2LT, ECO 1SB, ECO 2SA, LTZ 1LZ. All the above models consist of amazing features like the, six speakers, BSW tires, a USB/iPod port, a F/M- A/M stereo along with a single-disc MP3 Player or CD player, power seat of front driver, wooden interior trim, four inline cylinder of 2.4L engine which is place through a six times speed of sport mechanical transmission along with manual suitability. Except LS 1LS, all the other models contain touch-screen large display which uses Chevrolet’s MyLink System, it also offers a Internet Radio facility of  playback capabilities through a USB cable.

Models and Features of Malibu Cars

The first model of Malibu was launched back in 1964, and it is a mid-sized Chevrolet Chevelle. The Malibu cars were available in a wide range of body styles which includes a two-door sports Coupe hardtop, four-door sedan and convertible and two-seat station wagon. The Malibu SS was replaced by a new Chevelle SS-396 in 1966. This new Chevrolet Malibu classic contains a big block 396 cubic-inch (6.5 L) V8 engine, heavy duty suspension and also various other performance equipment. Also, the bucket seats became a new option for the regular Malibu Sports Coupes and convertible upon which any small block V8 or six cylinders which could be obtained easily.

In 1968, the second-generation malibus were released with completely restyled semi-fastback rooflines on two-door hardtops and also wheelbases attached on two door models and also for four door sedans and two-seat station wagon. Malibus and all the other Chevelles got a new grille in 1971 surrounded by single headlamps which brought as a replacement of previous years dual headlamps. There were also four round taillights being brought in which are similar to Cameras and Corvettes, which located in the bumper.

The Major change came in the Fourth Generation of Malibu Series when the Name Chevelle had removed and instead of that only Malibu, and Malibu Classic was taken into use. The Chevrolet Malibu classic Landau series is attractive and good as it had a two-tone paint job on the upper and lower body sections, and also a vinyl top is there on it which makes it look even more beautiful. In the fifth Generation of Malibu series in 1997, a new front-wheel drive Malibu was launched which was on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform which is also shared with the Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am and the Oldsmobile Achieva.Also in 2004, when a new Malibu was launched on the Epsilon platform, then the previous N-body Malibu was renamed as Chevrolet Classic, and it also remained the in continuous production for the 2004 and 2005 year.

Various options and Packages in Malibu Series

There are many options available to choose from Malibu products. Also, unlike previous years, the new Malibu Cars are available for sale in almost 100 countries of six continent, so one can get any Malibu series cars from anywhere in the world. Also, as Chevrolet Malibu classic is available in these many countries, its services and productivity also increases making it easily available for the customer and also more reliable. In Australia, Malibu has restored the place of Holden Epica and made a successful debut as Holden Malibu. Similarly, in South Korea also, the Malibu had replaced Daewoo Tosca which results of GM phasing out Daewoo product in goodwill of Chevrolet.

Malibu Series: Best Fuel Efficient Cars

The Malibu Series are known for their best mileages and fuel efficiency all over the world. The latest Malibu cars give a fuel economy of around 28mpg and the fuel economy of the Malibu cars remains round about 24 to 28 mpg. More the Car will be fuel efficient the more will be its productivity. Also, the Chevrolet Malibu classic provides an option of dual Tank so that more fuel will store in the car and can be useful for longer routes.

Safety Ratings and Latest Technology in Malibu Series

The most important concern in any car is its safety measurement for the customer. The GM takes it as first and foremost priority and so it gives all standard safety features on the entire Chevrolet Malibu classic. These features include dual-stage front air bags for the driver and also for the front passenger, and it also contains thorax/pelvic side-impact and knee airbags on up front also. There is also land departure Warning system available with a forward collision alert and also a rearview camera system.

The Chevrolet Malibu classic uses all the Latest Technologies Available in the market. It also brings some new technologies in the markets by applying it onto its new models. The latest Model of Malibu uses the Epsilon II platform, and it is available with transverse front engine with a front wheel drive. It also uses a 6-speed 6T40 automatic and 6-speed manual transmission. So overall Malibu Series Cars are the best cars from all the available Chevrolet Cars. One can have it to have different and unique experience of driving the car.