2008 Chevrolet Malibu Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 6 -FrontSide_CHMALCL081_505x375.jpg?downsize=391:*) Malibu (Classic) LS Sedan 4D | 2 of 6  Malibu LTZ Sedan 4D | 3 of 6 Malibu LS Sedan 4D | 4 of 6 Malibu (Classic) LT Sedan 4D | 5 of 6 Malibu LT Sedan 4D | 6 of 6  Malibu Hybrid Sedan 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $4,090 | $4,661 | $4,671 | $4,678 | $4,937 | $5,426 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 18/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | ||
| Horsepower | 145 @ 5600 RPM | N/A | N/A | 219 @ 5900 RPM | N/A | 164 @ 6400 RPM | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.4 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 15.40 cu ft | 15.10 cu ft | 15.10 cu ft | 15.40 cu ft | 15.10 cu ft | 15.10 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | ||
| Torque | 152 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | 219 lb-ft | N/A | 159 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 37.6 feet | ||
| Curb Weight | 3,174 pounds | 3,637 pounds | 3,415 pounds | 3,297 pounds | 3,436 pounds | 3,537 pounds |
| Emergency & Security Services | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Engine Start | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Radio | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Satellite Radio | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available |
| Torque | 152 @ 5600 RPM | Not Available | Not Available | 219 @ 5900 RPM | Not Available | 159 @ 6400 RPM |
| Leather Seats | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | ||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alloy Wheels | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | ||
| Stability Control | Not Available | Standard | Optional | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3174 pounds | 3637 pounds | 3415 pounds | 3297 pounds | 3436 pounds | 3537 pounds | ||
| EPA Total Interior | 116.4 cubic feet | Not Available | Not Available | 116.8 cubic feet | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | 16 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.9 inches | 39.4 inches | 39.4 inches | 39.9 inches | 39.4 inches | 39.4 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | 41.9 inches | 42.2 inches | 42.2 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 188.3 inches | 191.8 inches | 191.8 inches | 188.3 inches | 191.8 inches | 191.8 inches | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | 56.7 inches | 55.9 inches | 55.9 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 36 feet | 37.6 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | 112.3 inches | 112.3 inches | 106.3 inches | 112.3 inches | 112.3 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 69.9 inches | 70.3 inches | 70.3 inches | 69.9 inches | 70.3 inches | 70.3 inches |
FAQs
What are the levels of Chevrolet Malibus?
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu comes in 6 different trims, ranging from the LS Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $4,090.00 to the Hybrid Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $5,426.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2008 Malibu specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Chevrolet Malibu specs page.
What features does the Chevrolet Malibu 2008 have?
2008 Chevrolet Malibu features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2008 Malibu trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Chevrolet Malibu specs page.
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