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Official: 2013 Chevy Malibu’s turbo four rated at 269 HP, 0-60 in 6.3 seconds
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We weren't exactly smitten with the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco when we got the chance to take one out for a spin, thanks in part to the eAssist wizardry aimed at improving the vehicle's fuel economy. With a lackluster drivetrain, regenerative brakes and low rolling resistance tries, the Malibu Eco simply isn't capable of keeping its head high among the competition.
Even so, we were told to wait for the Ecotec 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder set to debut this year. Now we know why. According to General Motors, the engine is good for 269 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. More importantly, all that torque comes on at a very low 1,700 rpm.
The direct-injection engine helps the Malibu hit 60 mph in a scant 6.3 seconds. Trust us when we say that's an improvement over the Eco model. While there's no word on fuel economy, we would expect the engine to return well better than the 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway supplied by the outgoing 3.6-liter V6, an engine that was only good for 252 horsepower.
This isn't the first time GM has dabbled with a turbocharged four-cylinder. The company supplied buyers with a 2.0-liter Ecotec in vehicles like the Pontiac Solstice GXP, HHR SS and Cobalt SS that put out 260 horsepower. See below for the full press release.
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2013 Chevy Malibu's turbo four rated at 269 HP, 0-60 in 6.3 seconds originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GM is be-Holden to Australian unit for global Malibu development
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Holden Malibu - Click above for high-res image gallery
While GM's once-vast array of worldwide brands operated as separate units in the past, in today's global economy they've all got intertwining roles. Case in point: the new Chevy Malibu.
The new mid-sized sedan is being prepared for its global rollout, but before it is, GM needs to prepare it for the wide variety of different road surfaces encountered in overseas markets. So it's turned to its Australian subsidiary, Holden, to help fine-tune the chassis.
The work is being undertaken at Holden's Lang Land Proving Ground in Victoria, Australia, and along public roads in places like the coastal resort town of Phillip Island, where the car is pictured above.
Of course this won't be the first time Holden has been called upon to help with global products; its chassis have been exported on such products as the Pontiac G8 and GTO, Vauxhall VXR8 and Chevrolet Camaro. But lest you think it's all give and no take for the Australian marque, the Malibu will be sold Down Under as a Holden, as opposed to the Chevrolet bow-tie it will wear in North America and other markets. The press release is posted after the jump.
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GM is be-Holden to Australian unit for global Malibu development originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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One more new Malibu for you [Spy Photos]
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GM to produce 2013 Chevy Malibu four months early [Blip]
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VIDEO: A Sneak Peek at the 2013 Chevy Malibu
Check out this teaser to the global premier of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, where we take you behind the scenes to how the newest Malibu design has changed to be even sleeker. And be sure to tune in on Monday, April 18th at 8:30PM EDT on Chevy’s Facebook page to catch the global premiere.
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