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At A Glance
| GENERAL | |
| Model | 2003 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sdn LS |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Passenger Doors | 5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| MSRP | $26040.00 |
| Destination Charge | $895.00 |
Consumer Information
| Warranty | |
| WarrantyInfo | Basic: 3 Years/60,000 km Drivetrain: 3 Years/60,000 km Corrosion: 6 Years/160,000 km Roadside Assistance: 3 Years/60,000 km |
Technical Specification
| Vehicle | |
| EPA Classification | Midsize |
| Engine | |
| Engine Order Code | LG8 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1L/191 |
| Fuel System | SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 190 @ 4000 |
| Transmission | |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | MX0 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.96 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.68 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.13 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.05 |
| Mileage | |
| EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) | 11.5 |
| EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) | 7.6 |
| Electrical | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 105 |
| Cooling System | |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | 13.2 |
| Weight Information | |
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3109 |
| Trailering | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | 1000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | 100 |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) | 32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) | 32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) | 0.94 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) | 0.59 |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 1.0 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | 8.8 x 1.8 |
| Tires | |
| Front Tire Size | P215/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/60R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Wheels | |
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 15 x 6 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 15 x 6 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | 15 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Steering | |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.7 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) | - TBD - |
| Fuel Tank | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (L) | 53.4 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in) | 107.0 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 190.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.4 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.2 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 59.0 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 59.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.7 |
| Liftover Height (in) | 28.5 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | |
| Trunk Volume (ft?) | 17.3 |
| Interior Dimensions | |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft?) | 97.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 52.0 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 38.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 55.3 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 52.0 |
| Summary | |
| Vehicle Name | Malibu |
| Vehicle Name | Malibu |
| Body Style | 4 Door Sedan LS |
Standard Equipment
| EXTERIOR | |
| Body-colour body-side mouldings | |
| Halogen headlamps | |
| Fog lamps | |
| Dual body-colour folding pwr mirrors | |
| Tinted solar ray glass | |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | |
| INTERIOR | |
| Premium cloth reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | |
| 6-way pwr driver seat adjuster | |
| Split fold-down rear seat | |
| Covered centre floor console w/storage & cup holder | |
| Front/rear colour-keyed carpeted floor mats | |
| Tilt steering wheel | |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, temp/fuel gauges | |
| Pwr programmable door locks w/lockout protection | |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side express-down & passenger lockout | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls | |
| Pwr trunk release | |
| PASS-Lock theft deterrent system w/ignition disabler | |
| Air conditioning | |
| Rear seat heat ducts | |
| Electric rear window defogger | |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/compact disc-inc: (4) speakers, seek-scan, digital clock | |
| Auxiliary 12V pwr outlet | |
| Dual covered visor mirrors | |
| Driver-side visor mirror illumination | |
| Delayed entry/exit lighting w/theatre dimming | |
| Dual rearview mirror-mounted reading lamps | |
| Lighting-inc: dome w/3-position switch, under dash, glove box, trunk | |
| MECHANICAL | |
| 3.1L (191) SFI V6 3100 engine | |
| Engine block heater | |
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | |
| 3.05 axle ratio | |
| Front wheel drive | |
| Battery rundown protection | |
| 4-wheel independent suspension system | |
| P215/60R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | |
| 15" X 6" 5-spoke silver cast aluminum wheels | |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 53.4 litre fuel tank | |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | |
| SAFETY | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| Driver/front passenger "Next Generation" airbags | |
| Rear child seat tethers w/anchor provisions | |
| Child security rear door locks | |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | |
| Interior emergency trunk release handle | |
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