Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu was introduced in 1997 as a front-wheel drive car on an extended wheelbase version of the GM N platform. It shared the platform with Pontiac Grand Am, Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Oldsmobile Alero, and was produced at the Oklahoma City Assembly plant and the Wilmington Assembly plant. In 1999, production moved to Lansing, Michigan and the Wilmington plant was retooled to build the Saturn L-Series. The Malibu replaced the Chevrolet Corsica, while its clone, the Oldsmobile Cutlass, served as a stopgap before the Oldsmobile Alero became available. Power was offered from either a 2.4 L 150 hp (112 kW) I4 or 3.1 L 155 hp (116 kW) V6 engine. Motor Trend magazine named Malibu Car of the Year for 1997.
1997 to 1999 Malibus featured a front grille with their logo in silver, while the 2000 to 2003 models, including the Classic, had a blue Chevrolet emblem on the grille. LS models from 1997 to 1999 were sometimes equipped with special gold-colored badges (the rear Malibu lettering and logo). The 3.1 L V6 powertrain for Malibu was updated in 2000 with 170 hp (127 kW) and a 4-cylinder option, the Ecotec (RPO L61), was reintroduced in 2004.
Engines
- 1997-2003 LG8 3.1 L (191 in³) V6
- 1997-1999 LD9 2.4 L (146 in³) I4
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