subject: There Are A Couple of Engines To Choose From with the 2010 Chevy Malibu [print this page] The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is one of the highest overall ranking affordable midsize cars. The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu has four trim levels, two engine options, and three transmission options. The 2010 Chevy Malibu comes standard with a 2.4 liter, four cylinder engine which can produce 169 horsepower. The 2010 Chevy Malibu's 2.4 liter engine allows the Malibu to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just under 10 seconds.
While the Malibu comes standard with a four cylinder engine, those who purchase Malibu with the LT or LTZ trim can upgrade to a six cylinder engine. The Malibu's 3.6 liter V6 engine can produce 252 horsepower and drastically improve the Malibu's 0 to 60 time.
All four Malibu's come standard with a manual transmission, but all four Malibus can be upgraded to include a six-speed automatic transmission. One of the benefits of selecting the Malibu over other affordable midsize cars is the Malibu's fuel efficiency. The most efficient combination of engine and transmission comes with the four cylinder engine and automatic transmission, which get an EPA estimated 22 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. For those who want to upgrade to a six cylinder engine, the Malibu's fuel efficiency drops to 17 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway when coupled with an automatic transmission.
The 2010 Chevy Malibu, which is in the car's seventh generation, uses the same engine as it did in the 2008 and 2009 Malibu.Chevrolet introduced a hybrid option of the Malibu in a 2009 model, but dropped the hybrid technology for the 2010 Malibu. Chevrolet introduced the next generation Malibu to the media in August 2009. The next generation Malibu production is set to begin in 2012.
There Are A Couple of Engines To Choose From with the 2010 Chevy Malibu
