2011 Chevy Malibu Now Available at El Paso Chevy Dealer

Nov. 22, 2010 - PRLog -- Texas Chevy dealer Viva Chevrolet is announcing the arrival of the 2011 Chevy Malibu.  This updated sedan has great new features that El Paso Chevy drivers will love.

The updated interior and exterior remains, modern, yet simple, and includes great features.

With its strong stance and bold proportions, the 2011 Malibu has a profile that reinforces its substantial feel. Clean, pure lines and wheels pushed to the corners, as well as a visually lower, yet longer, greenhouse and a shorter deck suggest motion, agility and attitude. The interior’s attention to detail matches the Malibu’s exterior, with an ergonomic design using premium materials that convey quality and value.

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The 2011 Malibu is offered in three well-equipped trim levels at the leading El Paso Chevy dealership: LS, LT and LTZ.

The Malibu’s 169-horsepower (126 kW) four-cylinder 2.4L Ecotec engine is partnered with a 6T40 six-speed transmission to deliver a great balance of performance and fuel efficiency. Malibu was the first midsize sedan to offer a standard four-cylinder/six-speed automatic transmission combination. EPA-estimated fuel economy for this DOHC powertrain with variable valve timing is 22 mpg in the city and an impressive 33 on the highway.

If more power is desired, the Malibu 2LT and LTZ are available with the 3.6L V-6 VVT – a sophisticated, all-aluminum DOHC engine that uses variable valve technology to produce 252 horsepower while delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg in highway driving.

The Malibu’s strong structure provides an exceptionally quiet environment. Along with the robust chassis, which minimizes vibration and noise, the body construction uses noise-reducing materials to deliver one the quietest, most refined driving experiences. Laminated “quiet glass” also contributes to a quiet environment.

Standard on all Malibu models are four-wheel anti-lock brakes, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 with six months of directions and connections service and Turn-by-Turn Navigation, power height driver seat adjuster with power lumbar, remote keyless entry and cruise control.

Available upgrades on certain models include a premium eight-speaker, Bose sound system that is standard on LTZ and available on 2LT models.

GM’s standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system uses sophisticated vehicle sensors tied to the anti-lock braking system to help the driver maintain control during certain maneuvers, especially ones of an emergency nature.  The brake assistance feature provides full braking power when a panic-braking event is detected.  This can reduce the braking distance, providing more control in helping to avoid a crash.

17- and 18-inch wheels are offered on the Malibu, all tailored with a tight wheel-to-body relationship. LS models come with 17-inch fascia spoke wheels and for 2011, 1LT models feature 17-inch bright aluminum wheels.  The 2LT V-6 package includes new 18-inch Chrome Tech aluminum wheels.

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For 2011, the Malibu includes OnStar 9.0, which, in addition to ACR, features improved voice recognition technology, remote diagnostics, remote door unlock, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and six months of Directions and Connections service that includes Turn-By-Turn Navigation.  It is the first factory-installed, fully integrated GPS navigation system from OnStar.

The Malibu is the only midsize car that offers standard navigation.  Turn-by-Turn allows consumers to talk to a live adviser, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to customers’ vehicles through their OnStar system.  These audio directions automatically play through the vehicle’s stereo as needed, triggered by the OnStar system’s GPS capabilities.  The directions also are displayed on the radio screen.  This enables drivers to be guided to their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road.

The Malibu also offers OnStar eNav, which lets subscribers plan their trips on MapQuest.com and later and call them up from within the vehicle.  The driver pushes the OnStar button and follows voice commands to retrieve the directions using OnStar’s Turn-by-Turn voice navigation.

El Paso Chevy drivers will love the 2011 model year of the Malibu.  It’s already receiving great remarks by the automotive press.  The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was recently named a Best Buy by Consumers Digest for the second year in a row and a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for 2010.   The Malibu has received 40 other awards since the car’s introduction, including the honor of being the 2008 North American Car of the Year.

The 2011 Chevy Malibu is available now at the leading El Paso Chevy dealer Viva Chevrolet.

For more information on the Malibu or Viva Chevrolet, contact the El Paso Chevy dealer at (915) 613-2017 or visit http://www.vivachevy.com.

About Viva Auto Group:
The Viva Auto Group in El Paso, Texas is pleased to have served area residents for the past 27 years. During that time, Viva Auto Group has grown to include nine major automotive brands.

With an unparalleled selection of vehicles and the most knowledgeable and helpful staff for miles around, the Viva Auto Group is the first choice for El Paso automotive shoppers.

Contact Viva Chevrolet:
5915 Montana Avenue
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 613-2017
http://www.elpasochevrolet.com/