Specs - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Technical Specifications
| Brakes | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.65 x - TBD - | 11.65 x - TBD - | 11.65 x - TBD - | 11.65 x - TBD - | 11.65 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.87 x - TBD - | 10.87 x - TBD - | 10.87 x - TBD - | 10.87 x - TBD - | 10.87 x - TBD - |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 13.3 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Engine | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Displacement | 2.4L/146.5 | 2.4L/146.5 | 2.4L/146.5 | 2.4L/146.5 | 2.4L/146.5 |
| Engine Type | Gas/Electric 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 164 @ 6400 | 169 @ 6400 | 169 @ 6400 | 169 @ 6400 | 169 @ 6400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 159 @ 5000 | 160 @ 4500 | 160 @ 4500 | 160 @ 4500 | 160 @ 4500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 191.8 | 191.8 | 191.8 | 191.8 | 191.8 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 112.3 | 112.3 | 112.3 | 112.3 | 112.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.3 | 70.3 | 70.3 | 70.3 | 70.3 |
| Fuel Tank | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Steering | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Steering Type | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr | Electric Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.4 | 40.4 |
| Suspension | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-Link Independent | 4-Link Independent | 4-Link Independent | 4-Link Independent | 4-Link Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | | | | | |
| Tires | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Front Tire Size | P215/55R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/55R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R17 | P225/50R18 |
| Transmission | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.9 | 55.9 | 55.9 | 55.9 | 55.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 97.7 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 97.7 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 37.2 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 |
| Weight Information | Hybrid | LS w/1LS | LT w/1LT | LT w/2LT | LTZ |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | - TBD - | 3415 | 3436 | 3436 | 3649 |
