Holden Malibu Unveiled In Sydney Ahead Of Q2 2013 Launch
Holden has taken the wraps off its new Malibu medium sedan at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) today, before arriving in showrooms in the second quarter of next year. Replacing the slow-selling Epica model (discontinued in 2011), the
Holden has taken the wraps off its new Malibu medium sedan at the Australian International Motor Show (AIMS) today, before arriving in showrooms in the second quarter of next year.
Replacing the slow-selling Epica model (discontinued in 2011), the new Malibu will take the fight to established mid-size heroes such as Toyota Camry, Honda Accord Euro and Mazda’s new 6.
The Malibu is sold internationally under the Chevrolet badge, and is based on GM’s Epsilon II architecture shared locally with the Opel Insignia.
Holden’s Malibu has been tailored to suit Australian conditions, benefitting from an extensive local engineering and evaluation program.
When launched, the Malibu will be available with a choice of petrol or diesel four cylinder drivetrains, both tied to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The petrol engine is a 2.4 litre naturally aspirated unit, while the turbodiesel is a 2.0 litre common-rail unit. Holden is yet to specify outputs or fuel efficiency for the Malibu.
Internationally, the Malibu is powered by a 193kW/353Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged engine - good for a 6.3 second run to 100km/h run, GM says - along with a 141kW/250Nm 2.5 litre Ecotec engine.
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