2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid specs

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID

TYPE: Front-drive, five passenger, hybrid-powered, midsize sedan.

PRICE: $25,345 base.

WHERE BUILT: Kansas City, Kan.

KEY RIVALS: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord.

POWER: 2.4 liter, 164-horsepower, 4-cylinder engine and 36-volt electric motor/generator unit; four-speed auto transmission.

FUEL ECONOMY: 26 mpg city, 34 highway.

CHASSIS: Strut front suspension, four-link independent rear with coil springs, front/rear stabilizer bars; power rack-and-pinion steering; disc brakes with ABS; 17-inch aluminum wheels; P215/55R17 touring tires.

LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 191.8 x 70.3 x 57.1 inches.

WHEELBASE X TRACK: 112.3 x 59.6/60 inches.

STANDARD: Air conditioning; AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 playback; XM Satellite radio; front/side air bags; power accessories; cruise control; instrument panel driver information center; auxiliary power outlets; power-adjustable driver seat; OnStar with Turn-by-Turn navigation.

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