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2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.5

Hardly Transformative, But More Than Meets The Eye When we last left our hero, Malibu Man was struggling mightily. Beset by meddlesome marketers and ineffective engineers, allies who had inexplicably trapped him in the dull green glow of an Eco ray, Malibu Man was about to face off against new and stronger nemeses than ever before, foes intent on dispatching both our hero and the Middle American Way he represents to car buyers across the globe. Would Malibu Man fight back? Could he stand a chance when Aston Fusion, Camrybot and Dr. Altima came to battle? Well it's time for the next ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
2.5L I4
Power:
197 HP / 191 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$27,830 as tested
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    SEMA: Chevy Malibu Turbo Performance Concept is hotted up for your eyes only
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    Official: Chevy to unveil updated Spark, Malibu diesel and Orlando Turbo in Paris
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    New York 2011: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Eco get live
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    New York 2011: Chevrolet debuts 2013 Malibu, surprises with 38-mpg ECO model
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    New York 2011: Chevrolet debuts 2013 Malibu, surprises with 38-mpg ECO model
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    GM releases another shot of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
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    GM moves 2013 Chevrolet Malibu production ahead four months to 'early 2012'
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    General Motors has been releasing teaser images of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu for the past couple weeks, and now the Detroit-based automaker is talking about the global midsize sedan's production schedule. The Detroit News reports, citing GM spokesman Dave Darovitz, that the Malibu will begin mass production in early 2012, four months ahead of the ...

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    2013 Chevrolet Malibu gives us a glimpse of its interior
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