The 2013 Malibu ECO debuted at the New York Auto Show this week. This Malibu boasts gas mileage at 26 miles per gallon city / 38 highway mpg highway making it “the best fuel economy of any Chevrolet midsize sedan ever in the company’s 100 year history.”
For starters, the ECO is equipped with General Motors’ eAssist system, which combines a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery with an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking electric assist and start-stop functionality. The system also aids the Malibu’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 2.4-liter four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, the Malibu ECO features technology that should help to boost fuel economy even further. An ECO gauge in the cluster continuously responds to driving behavior and encourages fuel-efficient driving. Within the gauge cluster, the driver will also be able to see when the vehicle is in start-stop mode.
“The Malibu ECO is a smart choice for customers who want excellent fuel economy without the price premium of popular hybrid sedans,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “The Malibu ECO’s 38-mpg highway estimate is comparable with those hybrids.”
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