Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2012

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Chevrolet Malibu Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2012)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu specs.

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 112.3 in
Length 191.8 in
Width 70.3 in
Height 57.1 in
Curb Weight 3415 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in
Total Legroom 79.8 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 15.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
2012 On paper, the Malibu's rear seat is only a little tighter than those in the 2008-2012 sedan and in competing cars. In person, rear knee room would only be marginally competitive in the compact sedan segment. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my shins graze the front seatbacks. GM is rushing some revised seats to market. But if past attempts to fix a cramped rear seat are any indication, this won't make a substantial difference. The rear seat in the Ford Fusion is roomier, if also short of the segment's quasi-limos. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is tight if front seats are postioned at or close to the back of their range; shorter wheelbase in this model compared to prior version. Rear seat access is excellent (i.e, for infant car seats, small item transport). see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm 6'4" tall and 60 years old. I have a tough time getting in and out due to the low roof. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

2012 Chevrolet Malibu 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim LS LT 2LT LTZ
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
169 hp@6400
160 lb-ft@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
169 hp@6400
160 lb-ft@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
169 hp@6400
160 lb-ft@4500
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
169 hp@6400
160 lb-ft@4500
Optional Engine(s)   3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
Standard Transmission6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
Standard Tires215/55R17 tires215/55R17 tires215/55R17 tires225/50R18 tires
Optional Tires  225/50R18 tires 

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

2012 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Quite pleased for my low-key, safety and economy-oriented driving style; e-assist feature is almost unnoticeable starting from rest or accelerating, can feel regenerative function associated with deceleration or braking but it is slight. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very good. Smooth performance. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Performance is fine but fuel economy is substandard for the V6 engine. see full Chevrolet Malibu review
 

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan LS 22,110 21,115 760
4dr Sedan LT 23,470 22,296 760
4dr Sedan 2LT 26,300 24,985 760
4dr Sedan LTZ 28,600 27,027 760

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