Those of us who just had the chance for a first drive of Chevrolet’s impressive new 2013 Malibu were teased. The Malibu’s initial powerplant is a 2.4-liter Ecotec with eAssist, which combines 182 bhp with a 15-kW motor-generator to yield 25 mpg city/37 mpg highway.
This somewhat unusual step of leading with their Eco setup was made because General Motors wanted to get the Malibu to the public and the new 2.5-liter prime-engine four won’t ready for sale until later this summer. But the tease was that not long after the 2.5, Chevrolet would have a 2.0-liter turbo for the Malibu to replaced its previous V-6. Then Chevy shut up.
Now we have what we consider a very close look at the at the turbo engine. It is a sibling in the same family as the new 2.5–which explains its delay–and is likely the same powerplant being used in Cadillac’s upcoming small ATS sedan. Caddy is claiming 270 bhp and 260 lb-ft for the new twin-cam engine with its twin-scroll turbo. By comparison, one of the Malibu’s major rivals, Toyota’s 2012 Camry, can be had with a 268-bhp 3.5-liter V-6 with 248-lb.-ft. of torque.
Matched with what we suspect would be a reworked, firmer chassis, the upcoming turbo Malibu could be a very impressing driving package.
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