The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco sedan will start at just $25,995, including destination, General Motors said on Tuesday.
The redesigned Malibu Eco, which we drove
in September, will be the first Chevy car to feature GM's new eAssist
battery-electric/gas propulsion system. The Buick LaCrosse hybrid also
will have the same system. It employs a lithium-ion battery and an
electric motor while saving fuel with regenerative braking, electric
assist and a stop/start function. Chevy says the new Malibu will return
26 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
The Malibu Eco comes
in at about $3,000 less than the Ford Fusion hybrid and $2,000 less
than the new Volkswagen Passat TDI SE. It lands within $1,000 of the
Toyota Camry hybrid and the Hyundai Sonata hybrid.
The Malibu gets
a decent roster of standard features in addition to the 182-hp,
2.4-liter engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Some of the
highlights include projector headlights, Chevy MyLink, keyless entry,
power windows and locks and a few other bits and pieces.
The 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco will hit dealerships in early 2012.
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