This new sensation is ready to capture the market against mid-sized heavyweights Camry, Accord, Altima, and Fusion. With an entry price of $19,995, Malibu offers a European-themed package with tints of pure American dynamism, value and a luxurious interior that is rich with advance features. With its sleek and chic look, the car gives an impression of more expensive car.
The Malibu is long-wheelbase version of GM's front-drive Epsilon platform and offers competitive power with a choice of a 169-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter 252-hp V6. The inline-4 comes paired to a four-speed automatic, while the V6 boasts a six-speed automatic. The six-speed debuted later for the smaller engine. The new Malibu is six-inch longer than its previous embodiments and its 112-inch wheelbase is designed for a better ride. Ride control and handling of the car is also user friendly, which is considered good for family driving. Its aluminum suspension bits and hydraulic bushings make the car look smoother, quieter and more approachable. More...
Chevrolet Malibu Traction Control
Some of the biggest advances in automotive technology in the past 10 years have come in the area of safety. Spurred by improvements in microprocessor speed, miniaturization, and software development, the automobile continues to evolve. In addition to telematics-based services like OnStar, digital satellite radio and in-car e-mail, recent advances in braking technology have led to shorter stopping distances and increased control while driving in inclement conditions.
Traction control is yet another safety development that has reached the automobile during this period. A popular feature on many vehicles, traction control offers drivers the benefit of space-age electronics that improve a car's contact with the road.
Traction control deals specifically with lateral (front-to-back) loss of friction during acceleration. In other words, when your car accelerates from a dead stop, or speeds up while passing another vehicle, traction control works to ensure maximum contact between the road surface and your tires, even under less-than-ideal road conditions. For example, a wet or icy road surface will significantly reduce the friction (traction) between your tires and the pavement. And since your tires are the only part of your car that actually touches the ground, any resulting loss of friction can have serious consequences.
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