Chevrolet Malibu in Los Angeles Motor Show 2011
Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 in Auto Show, Chevrolet.
The new Chevrolet Malibu is one of the highlights of the American home to the Los Angeles Motor Show 2011.
Since 2012, Detroit’s car will also be available for the European market as a new flagship brand.
“The new Malibu is added to the seven other new products launched in the year of the centenary of Chevrolet,” said Wayne Brannon, President and CEO of Chevrolet Europe. “The Chevrolet Malibu is the new car at the top of our range, and brings superior value and characteristics of the medium segment in Europe.” The construction of the Chevrolet Malibu is expected in several plants worldwide, the United States to South Korea and China.
Chevrolet Malibu redesigned with an athletic look and aerodynamic
Strong personality and athletic form are characteristic of a novice in a competitive market such as Europe. Its dimensions (2,737 mm and wheelbase of 1,577 mm lane), along with integrated spoiler, give it a distinctive appearance is also one of the most aerodynamic cars in the Chevrolet range.
The Malibu incorporates aesthetic features typical of the market in Detroit, Chevrolet doubled from the grid to the powerful xenon headlamps or high intensity discharge (HID) and new tail lights with LED two elements inspired by the Camaro.
The big logo with the Chevrolet bow tie is shown both front and rear,
Interior of the Chevrolet Malibu
On board the new Malibu is a comfortable and quality to accommodate passengers.
The lights play on the contrast between the metal and chrome inserts and soft lighting of the instrument panel. To make the interior quieter and worthy of a flagship, the sound-absorbing materials have been used.
There are plenty of storage, even behind the radio with touch-screen display with seven-inch vertically moving a concealed space of about 15 cm deep.
Provided all the modern infotainment systems: navigation, Bluetooth smartphones or MP3 players to connect to a distraction-free driving without taking your hands off the wheel.
Engine of the Chevrolet Malibu
The flagship of the European Chevrolet is powered by a 2-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 164 horsepower paired with a choice of manual or automatic transmission.
Before his presentation, Detroit engineers have tested the Malibu on country roads, highways, county and circuit boards and test equipment company in the world to ensure the same dynamism and agility of the most expensive sedans.
In fact, adopt a rigid structure as the other mid-sized sedan in the world market, able to ensure a precise trim and control of vehicle dynamics, making the car handle and fun to drive.
The steering has been developed by GM engineers to ensure smooth and accurate responses while the suspension system, MacPherson strut front suspension and independent rear multi-link deals with the stability and dampen road imperfections.
The safety systems of the Chevrolet Malibu
It offers the Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with four-channel ABS, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electronic brake distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BA), Cornering Brake Control, hydraulic assistance to fade and control torque.
Standard on all world markets under 8 airbags (driver and front passenger dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags pelvis / chest side-impact protection and airbags mounted on the roof bars for rollover protection). Also available in the system, parking assist and rear backup camera.
