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2001 MALIBU CARRIES CHEVROLET BANNER IN THE MIDSIZE MARKET
For 2001 the popular Chevrolet Malibu adds functional and equipment improvements that enhance its overall stance as a value leader in the midsize car §egmènt. Malibu brand manager, Lew Elbert, says: 'Since the new Malibu's introduction in 1997 we've been absolutely committed to providing the best quality, the best package of standard features and the best performance in a midsize sedan — and doing all that wîth affordability in mind.'
NEW FOR 2001
For 2001, Malibu benefits from dozens of enhancements to improve the ownership experience. Some of these details include: new exterior features for the Malibu Sedan like black molded-in-color outside rear view mirrors, black rocker moldings and optional black mudguards — all of which give the car a fresh new look. Inside, the Malibu Sedan gets stylish new cloth on seats and door panels, a new ebony shift handle and the addition of retained accessory power that allows customers to listen to the radio for as long as ten minutes after the key has been switched off, or until a door is opened. LS models get this retained power feature as standard equipment, along wîth new cloth treatment and new front seatback map pockets.
Additional 'smart' car features include a delayed headlamp off feature to give customers time to get from their car to their house. Also, the customer can now program the key fob for the available remote keyless entry system to flash the lights or honk the horn to confirm the Malibu is locked or unlocked.
Three new colors freshen Malibu's appearance for 2001: Monterrey Maroon Metallic, Galaxy Silver Metallic and Light Driftwood Metallic.
MALIBÚ MODELS AND POWERTRAIN
Two sedan models are offered — the Malibu and Malibu LS. Both feature a proven 3.1L V6 engine wîth sequential fuel injection, aluminum cylinder heads and as much as 170 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. While an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission handles shifting chores, a 4-wheel independent suspension along wîth big standard 15-inch all-season radial tires and rack-and-pinion power §teering give the Malibu great ride and handling capability. Last but not least, standard 4-wheel antilock brakes provide excellent stopping response.
MALIBÚ STANDARD FEATÚRES
Beyond all of the powertrain and suspension advantages Malibu offers there is a long list of other standard features, such as air conditioning, child security and lock-out protection features, a full gauge package wîth tachometer, rear seat heating ducts, theatre lighting, tinted glass, tilt §teering column, AM/FM stereo radio, battery rundown protection, along with, for 2001, the addition of power door locks and an electric rear window defogger.
Customers who opt for the Malibu LS get all of the above plus additional features such as cruise control, power windows wîth driver's-side Express-Down feature, custom cloth bucket seats wîth 6-way power on the driver's side, front and rear body-color mudguards, dual remote electric outside rear view mirrors and 15-inch cast aluminum wheels. The standard LS radio is an AM/FM stereo wîth compact disc and cassette players, TheftLock™, speed-compensated volume control, auto tone control and Radio Data Systems (RDS) technology.Source - Chevrolet
Brand Identity
The Chevrolet Malibu features a 3100 V6 and a standard 4-speed electronic transmission. (posted on conceptcarz.com) Other highlights include a tri-link suspension and standard 4-wheel antilock brakes. In addition, Malibu is designed to make the driver's ride more enjoyable, wîth features such as automatic door locks wîth lockout protection and Remote Keyless Entry personalization (standard on LS, optional on Sedan).New for 2001
Exterior
• New colors include Monterey Maroon Metallic, Galaxy Silver Metallic, Light Driftwood Metallic
• Enhanced Gold Package (Malibu LS). Includes gold center grille bar, wheel center cap emblems, and interior and exterior gold badging.
• Center cap for aluminum wheel in chrome and gold versions
• Rear, driver-side 'V6' badge
• Black rocker moldings, standard on Malibu Sedan
• Black mud guards, optional on Malibu Sedan
Interior
• Rear-window defogger standard on all models
• Malibu Sedan features new cloth on seats
• LS models feature new cloth on seats wîth new front seatback map pockets (driver and front passenger)
• Radio Data System (RDS) feature is added to cassette, CD and dual playback units
• Power door locks standard on all models
• Dual playback integrated into one unit
• Retained Accessory Power allows radio operation when the key is off for 10 minutes or until the driver door is opened
• 'Personalization' feature when the car is equipped wîth RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) allows the radio to remember uniquely for each key fob: AM/FM1/FM2 station presets (EQ and tone control for each), last loudness level and last audio source on (tuner/cassette/CD)
Functional
• Delayed locking feature wîth door switch for customer convenience
• Programmable automatic door locking/unlocking for customer preference
• Automatic Light Control Dim-to-Park – feature allows customer to turn off headlamps at night when automatic lighting control mode is in effect; park lamps are on
• Automatic Delayed Headlamp Off – feature provides 20 seconds of headlamp-on operation after key off at night to provide illuminated exit convenience; customer can override wîth headlamp switch
• Door Locking/Únlocking Confirmation – feature allows programming on or off horn chirp confirmation of door locking via door switch or key FOB, also provides park lamp flash (twice) when locking or unlocking the doors
• New tires and retuned suspension
• Dual internal fan generatorSource - Chevrolet
Named for Malibu, California, the Malibu name has had a distinct history that began in 1963 and continued for nearly 20 years. Following a thirteen-year break, the Chevy Malibu name once again appeared in 1996, and again in 2003 as the latest generation was presented.
The name Malibu was originally utilized as the description for Chevrolet's top series models in the Chevelle line in 1964. This line continued all the way up to the 1983 model year. A mid-sized vehicle, the Malibu is produced in the United States by General Motors. Attempting to stay smaller than the full-size Impala model, the Malibu is marketed in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Israel.
1964 was the original production year of the Chevelle Malibu. Production continued until 1972 and the Malibu was restyled for the 73 model year. The lineup included the base Chevelle Deluxe, mid-range Malibu and the top-line Laguna. The Deluxe was dropped in 1974 and the Malibu took the place as the entry-level Chevelle. The Malibu classic also replaced the Laguna trim package. Continuing until 197, the SS was introduced and replaced the Laguna S-3 model.
Except the Monte Carlo coupe, the Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-sized Chevrolets for the 1978 model year. As this was the down-sized version in comparison to previous mid-sized Chevrolets, only two trim levels were available, Malibu and Malibu Classic. A total of three body-styles were introduced, the station wagon, coupe and sedan. In 1981, the two-door coupe, which was mnemonic of the 1964 Chevelle hardtop was last produced. Today this coupe has been a highly sought after collector item for drag racers.
Filling the void for mid-sized police vehicles, once the Chevrolet Nova ended production, the 9C1 police option was transferred to the 4-door Malibu line. A special order of Malibu sedans was also produced in 1981 by GM Canada, though this was eventually rejected due to quality concerns. These Malibu's were considered undesirable with the combination of the smallest V6 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission and the 'Iraqui Taxi's' were auctioned off to the public at an extremely reduced rate.
The final year that a Malibu Classic was marketed, the 82 Malibu shared GM's re-designated rear-wheel drive G platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Before being replaced by the front-wheel drive Chevrolet Celebrity, 4-door sedan Malibu's were produced until 1983. The El Camino continued to be produced in 1987 though the sedan and wagon were soon phased out.
For 1997, the Malibu was named Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year. In the same year and an all new front-wheel drive Malibu built on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform was introduced. The Malibu shared the N platform the with Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Alero and Achieva and was produced at the Oklahoma City Assembly plant and the Wilmington Assembly plant. Production was eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan.
Before the Oldsmobile Alero, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was a clone of the Malibu as a stopgap vehicle and replaced the Chevy Corsica. Falling between the Cavalier and the Lumina in the Chevrolet lineup, the Malibu has taken the place of the now discontinued Corsica. A high level of standard equipment is found in the Malibu, and due to the competitive nature of midsize sedan market, the price is highly aggressive.
An all-new, front-wheel-drive midsize sedan was introduced in 1997 for the model year.
Emphasized body edges are showcased in the present series, which is a mid-sized, 5-seat sedan that is constructed on the Epsilon chassis designed in Germany also used in the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3.
Malibu's were designed with a front grille with the Malibu logo in silver in the center from 97 to 99. The blue Chevrolet emblem on the front grille was placed on the 2000 to 2003 models. In 2000, the 3.1 L V6 was updated with 170 hp while the 4-cylinder was dropped. The 4-cylinder was reintroduced in 2004, while the N-body Malibu/Chevrolet Classic continued in production until 05.
In 2008, the Malibu is scheduled to be redesigned and built on the long-wheelbase Epsilon platform before being released to the public.By Jessica Donaldson
For more information and related vehicles, click hereThe name Malibu was originally utilized as the description for Chevrolet's top series models in the Chevelle line in 1964. This line continued all the way up to the 1983 model year. A mid-sized vehicle, the Malibu is produced in the United States by General Motors. Attempting to stay smaller than the full-size Impala model, the Malibu is marketed in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Israel.
1964 was the original production year of the Chevelle Malibu. Production continued until 1972 and the Malibu was restyled for the 73 model year. The lineup included the base Chevelle Deluxe, mid-range Malibu and the top-line Laguna. The Deluxe was dropped in 1974 and the Malibu took the place as the entry-level Chevelle. The Malibu classic also replaced the Laguna trim package. Continuing until 197, the SS was introduced and replaced the Laguna S-3 model.
Except the Monte Carlo coupe, the Malibu name replaced the Chevelle name on all mid-sized Chevrolets for the 1978 model year. As this was the down-sized version in comparison to previous mid-sized Chevrolets, only two trim levels were available, Malibu and Malibu Classic. A total of three body-styles were introduced, the station wagon, coupe and sedan. In 1981, the two-door coupe, which was mnemonic of the 1964 Chevelle hardtop was last produced. Today this coupe has been a highly sought after collector item for drag racers.
Filling the void for mid-sized police vehicles, once the Chevrolet Nova ended production, the 9C1 police option was transferred to the 4-door Malibu line. A special order of Malibu sedans was also produced in 1981 by GM Canada, though this was eventually rejected due to quality concerns. These Malibu's were considered undesirable with the combination of the smallest V6 engine and a 3-speed manual transmission and the 'Iraqui Taxi's' were auctioned off to the public at an extremely reduced rate.
The final year that a Malibu Classic was marketed, the 82 Malibu shared GM's re-designated rear-wheel drive G platform with the Pontiac Grand Prix and the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Before being replaced by the front-wheel drive Chevrolet Celebrity, 4-door sedan Malibu's were produced until 1983. The El Camino continued to be produced in 1987 though the sedan and wagon were soon phased out.
For 1997, the Malibu was named Motor Trend magazine's Car of the Year. In the same year and an all new front-wheel drive Malibu built on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform was introduced. The Malibu shared the N platform the with Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Alero and Achieva and was produced at the Oklahoma City Assembly plant and the Wilmington Assembly plant. Production was eventually moved to Lansing, Michigan.
Before the Oldsmobile Alero, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was a clone of the Malibu as a stopgap vehicle and replaced the Chevy Corsica. Falling between the Cavalier and the Lumina in the Chevrolet lineup, the Malibu has taken the place of the now discontinued Corsica. A high level of standard equipment is found in the Malibu, and due to the competitive nature of midsize sedan market, the price is highly aggressive.
An all-new, front-wheel-drive midsize sedan was introduced in 1997 for the model year.
Emphasized body edges are showcased in the present series, which is a mid-sized, 5-seat sedan that is constructed on the Epsilon chassis designed in Germany also used in the Opel Vectra and Saab 9-3.
Malibu's were designed with a front grille with the Malibu logo in silver in the center from 97 to 99. The blue Chevrolet emblem on the front grille was placed on the 2000 to 2003 models. In 2000, the 3.1 L V6 was updated with 170 hp while the 4-cylinder was dropped. The 4-cylinder was reintroduced in 2004, while the N-body Malibu/Chevrolet Classic continued in production until 05.
In 2008, the Malibu is scheduled to be redesigned and built on the long-wheelbase Epsilon platform before being released to the public.By Jessica Donaldson
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