Segment: Compact
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
GM Australia introduced the Holden Malibu on its home market in 2013, based on the same platform as the British Vauxhall Insignia and the American Chevrolet Malibu.
While the Malibu name was well-known in the U.S., it wasn't that common on the streets of Adelaide or Sydney. It didn't have past history to compare, and that was, somehow, an advantage. Nobody cried because it was no longer rear-wheel-drive since it was just brand new for that market.
The 2013 model was built on top of the Epsilon II platform, but it was greatly improved when compared with other European or American siblings. Its design evolved into a much-rounded bodywork with a Holden-specific grille that sported a chromed slat on the upper side. Its swept-back headlights and sculptured side panels led to an image of a bigger car. The bumper featured a lower grille flanked by two clusters for the fog lights. In the rear, it featured Chevrolet Camaro-inspired LED dual-element taillamps.
The Malibu interior featured an all-new dual cockpit design that created an inviting, roomy and comfortable environment. The increased width of the vehicle led to a more spacious cabin. The Malibu featured metallic, chrome, or wood accents located around the shifter, surrounding the center stack, around the instrument cluster, and on doors and the steering wheel.
Under the hood, Holden installed a choice of two engines: 2.4-liter gasoline and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel, the same used for Vauxhall/Opel Insignia, in Europe.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 6AT FWD (167 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2384 cm3 |
Power: | 123 KW @ 5800 RPM 167 HP @ 5800 RPM 165 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 225 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.5 in (4864 mm) |
Width: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Height: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.3/62.4 in (1,582/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.8 in (2738 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.2 cuFT (544 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0D 6AT FWD (159 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1956 cm3 |
Power: | 117 KW @ 4000 RPM 159 HP @ 4000 RPM 157 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 350 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.5 in (4864 mm) |
Width: | 57.3 in (1455 mm) |
Height: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.3/62.4 in (1,582/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.8 in (2738 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.2 cuFT (544 L) |