Although the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, will not hit showrooms until the first quarter of next year, General Motors is already trying to get buyers interested in advertising prices for the new model will begin 38mpg/highway Eco- to $ 25,995, including $ 760 destination charge.
Billed as the most fuel efficient Malibu, however, the Echo is the first Chevy in accordance with GM's hybrid technology soft eAssist uses a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator to allow braking and electric-start feature -stop.
System with 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder and six-speed automatic. Gasoline production unit at 180HP, but not as much as 15 more horsepower during acceleration system eAssist heavier.
Formal EPA figures are pending, but GM estimates that the 2013 Chevy Malibu will offer up to 26 mpg city and 38 mpg on the highway.
GM makes the point of saying that the "Echo Malibu road performance is comparable to that segment of the popular full-hybrid and diesel, but gave a lower price", the company also offers a list of some of the competitors of the car :
- 2012 Ford Fusion Hybrid – $29,395 / 36 mpg
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Diesel (with automatic) – $27,895 / 40 mpg
- 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid – $26,660 / 39 mpg
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid – $26,545 / 40 mpg
The Eco will be the first model of the new Malibu series to be launched in the States, with the LS, LT and LTZ trim levels powered by a 169HP 2.5-liter Ecotec engine to arrive in the summer of 2012.
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