Chevrolet introduces new Malibu with Volt hybrid tech and 45 MPG - CNET
The base car will feature an Ecotec 1. 5-liter, 160-horsepower turbocharged engine, good for an estimated 37 mpg on the highway and 27 in the city. Those who need more power will be able to opt for a 2. 0-liter turbocharged motor with 250 horsepower. That motor gets GM's new eight-speed auto, while the smaller motor makes do with a six-speed. That version is said to deliver an impressive 45 mpg combined and will offer 182 horsepower total across both 1. 8-liter gas and electric motors. Like the Volt, the Malibu Hybrid can cruise at speeds up to 55 MPH using electricity only. The new Malibu will offer safety features like adaptive cruise, lane-departure warnings, and a new Teen Driver mode that automatically monitors younger drivers and sends reports to their parents about top speeds attained and will even keep tally... Source: www.cnet.com
