2010 Chevrolet Malibu

New for 2010

• New exterior colors: White Diamond Tricoat, Mocha Steel Metallic and Taupe Gray Metallic replace Dark Gray Metallic, Golden Pewter Metallic and Silver Moss Metallic

• 2.4L engine is now E85-capable. E85 comprises 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. It is a renewable fuel that helps reduce greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions; can reduce dependence on petroleum

• Six-speed automatic transmission now standard on 1LT

• 17-inch Chrome Tech aluminum wheel standard on 2LT (four-cylinder)

• Driver power-adjustable lumbar replaces manual lumbar on all models

Racking up countless accolades and recommendations since being named the North American Car of the Year in 2008, the Chevy Malibu continues to offer great efficiency packaged in a signature design. Models equipped with the 2.4L engine/six-speed automatic combination are rated at 33 mpg on the highway.

Changes for 2010 include three new exterior colors and the replacement of the driver's manual lumbar control with a new, power-adjustable control. Also, 17-inch chrome-clad wheels are standard on 2LT models; the 2.4L engine is E85-capable and the six-speed automatic transmission is now standard on 1LT models.

Source - GM