Sunday, April 24, 2011

Chevrolet Malibu 2013

Amid fierce competition among major automakers in the market, General Motors (GM) finally decided to release two new variant of Chevrolet Malibu 2013 at two prestigious exhibition of the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 and the New York Auto Show 2011.

medium sedan body has also been cut by 4.5 inches, but the overall length remains the same. While the width is increased to nearly 3 inches. Along with a smaller size, Malibu 2013 will also save money in the engine lineup. Malibu offers a new engine 190-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder. DOHC Ecotec engine is also expected to create 180-feet of torque. Six-speed automatic transmission will be the only gearbox is only available to U.S. buyers.

Not much has changed in the chassis. There is still a touch of MacPherson at front and multilink setup in the rear along with electric steering and four-wheel disc brakes. While the wheels are provided in sizes 17-19 inches. According to Executive Director of GM Design, Bryan Nesbitt, the car is made ​​for entry in the family sedan segment.