GM suspended production at an Ohio plant that makes the Chevrolet Cruze

At a media occurrence for the arrival of the new 2013 Malibu on Friday, Common Engines verified the demonstration of a turbocharged design to Generator Pattern publication.

Chevrolet authorities said that the force-fed different of the Malibu would be presented in about a seasons time from now, without elaborating further on the features of powerplant or the design reduce.

There's rumours that GM may use the SS or perhaps even the RS handle for the turbocharged Malibu automobile. The Detroit automaker's powerplant bin currently has a 220HP 2.0-liter Ecotec Turbocompresseur and the more effective 2.0-liter Turbocompresseur model with 270-horsepower used on the main Buick Beautiful GS, while GM is also thought to be operating on a company new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo powerplant.

For now, the 2013 Malibu will release at first with a 2.4-liter four-pot with eAssit generating 182HP from the powerplant and 15HP from the motor model, and a 2.5-liter inline-four ranked at 190-horsepower.

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GM Confirms Turbo Engine for the New Malibu

At a media occurrence for the arrival of the new 2013 Malibu on Friday, Common Engines verified the demonstration of a turbocharged design to Generator Pattern publication.

Chevrolet authorities said that the force-fed different of the Malibu would be presented in about a seasons time from now, without elaborating further on the features of powerplant or the design reduce.

There's rumours that GM may use the SS or perhaps even the RS handle for the turbocharged Malibu automobile. The Detroit automaker's powerplant bin currently has a 220HP 2.0-liter Ecotec Turbocompresseur and the more effective 2.0-liter Turbocompresseur model with 270-horsepower used on the main Buick Beautiful GS, while GM is also thought to be operating on a company new 2.0L four-cylinder turbo powerplant.

For now, the 2013 Malibu will release at first with a 2.4-liter four-pot with eAssit generating 182HP from the powerplant and 15HP from the motor model, and a 2.5-liter inline-four ranked at 190-horsepower.

Story References: Motor Trend

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GM Details 2013 Malibu's New 2.5-liter Ecotec, Says it will Deliver More than 30mpg Highway

As time goes by, General Motors is slowly releasing more information on its upcoming 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that's destined to go on sale in nearly 100 countries on six continents, with the U.S. market launch planned for spring of 2012.

Today, the Detroit-based automaker announced some fresh details on its all-new 2.5-liter four-cylinder Ecotec engine that will take the place of the firm's current 2.4-liter unit as the standard powerplant in the 2013 Malibu's range.

GM said the 2.5-liter four-banger "is expected" to generate an estimated output of 190-horsepower (140kW) and 180 lb-ft (250Nm) of peak torque, or about 12 per cent more horsepower and 16 percent more torque than the outgoing 2.4L unit does.

The company said it expects the 2013 Malibu with the 2.5-liter powerplant to return an estimated highway fuel economy in excess of 30mpg (7.8lt/100km). The current 2012 Malibu with the 169HP 2.4L Ecotec is rated at 33mpg highway.

GM noted that its new four-banger would excel in quietness and refinement.

“The noise intensity is 40 percent less than our 2.4L direct-injected engine, which was named one of Ward’s 10 Best Engines,” said Mike Anderson, global chief engineer. “Engineers also tuned the 2.5L to deliver more of its torque at lower rpm, giving the Malibu a stronger feel at launch and during on-demand maneuvers, such as passing or accelerating on a freeway entrance ramp.”

 

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IAA 2011: New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Receives its European Premiere

Taking center stage at Chevrolet's Frankfurt Motor Show stand is the new Malibu sedan that celebrates its European debut after its world premiere at concurrent shows in the U.S. and China earlier this year.

This is the first time that the Malibu will be offered in Europe as GM tries to take Chevrolet global.

"The Malibu will come on top of the seven new entries launched in Chevrolet's centennial year," said Wayne Brannon, President and Managing Director of Chevrolet Europe. "The Chevrolet Malibu is the brand's new top-of-the-range offering, bringing proven value with a premium feel to Europe's midsize segment."

The new Malibu measures 4,859mm (191.3-in.) in length, 1,854mm (73.0-in.) in width and 1,462mm (57.6-in.) in height.

In Europe, buyers will be able to choose between two four-cylinder diesel or gasoline-fueled engines with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter displacements and a power output of 164HP and 169HP, respectively. The Malibu will be available with both manual and automatic transmissions.

Production of the new Malibu take place in manufacturing facilities around the world, including the United States, South Korea and China.

European sales will begin next year.

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