Chevrolet Malibu delivers style, performance, fuel economy

The all-new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu delivers great performance, fuel economy and refinement, wrapped in a clean, tailored design that carries the new face of Chevrolet. The 2008 Malibu brings a fresh perspective and new proportions to the midsize segment. It is more than three inches
(76 millimeters) longer than the current model, with a six-inch longer (162 millimeters) wheelbase that delivers a poised,
wheels-at-the-corners stance and helps provide a smoother, more direct driving experience.
In fact, Malibu’s wheelbase is three inches (76 millimeters) longer than Toyota Camry. The new Malibu is offered in three
well-equipped trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ - all with standard head-curtain side airbags and front-seat thorax air bags, OnStar Gen 7 with remote diagnostics and XM Satellite Radio. StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on LT and LTZ models.

With its strong stance and bold proportions, the 2008 Malibu has a profile that reinforces its substantial feel. Clean, pure
lines and wheels pushed to the corners, as well as a visually lower yet longer greenhouse and a shorter deck suggest motion, agility and attitude. The body sides are clean and elegant, interrupted only by distinctive, wheel-oriented forms that communicate an aggressive, stable stance and a rear profile that connects to Chevrolet’s rich performance heritage.
The interior’s attention to detail matches the Malibu’s exterior, with an ergonomic design using premium materials that convey quality and value, including a cast skin material on the instrument panel.

The integrated, flowing instrument panel features a Chevrolet-signature dual-cockpit design with prominent gauges backlit in blue and metallic or wood grain accents. The new Malibu has greater storage, too, with thoughtful features that maximize utility, including a deep center console with a sliding cover that opens to accommodate larger items. Also standard is an auxiliary in-dash storage compartment on the instrument panel for sunglasses, CDs and other items. An available rear power center provides a household-style 110-volt AC power outlet.

All 2008 Malibu models come with OnStar Gen 7, which features standard automatic crash notification service and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation — the first factory-installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar.