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Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013, mid-size sedan became the most-efficient Chevrolet's presence throughout the 1st century Chevrolet. Chevrolet Malibu ECO  2013 on display at New York Auto Show 2011.


Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013 display systems 'electric light' eAssist that use lithium-ion battery 115V and a 15kW electric motor. Batteries and motors help reduce gasoline consumption by some means such as regenerative braking (to provide 15 kW of electricity to the battery), provides a 15 hp power during acceleration, use of electric power when the car stopped (start-stop function), turn off the supply of petrol (fuel cut-off ) when the car reduces speed.

While the Ecotec 4-cylinder engine, 2.4L, direct injection, Malibu ECO 2013 spewing power 180 hp. This machine became one of the 10 best engines wardsauto.com version.

With a full tank (full tank 60 liter) can be predicted Malibu ECO surf up to 880 km. Chevrolet Malibu ECO estimate only drink 1 liter of gasoline to get around as far as 11.05 km in the city. But when you surf on the freeway, 1 liter can roam up to 16.16 km.

"Malibu ECO is the smart choice for customers who want the car very economical material without buying hybrid cars for the premium," said Rick Scheidt, Chevrolet marketing vice president. "Malibu ECO Fuel consumption is comparable with the hybrid cars."

Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013 will go on sale summer 2012. Chevrolet has not been willing to disclose the price.