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As far as transmissions are concerned, the big news these days is that the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will break the norm with a 10-speed automatic, a transmission that’s slated to be offered on eight General Motors models by the end of 2018. On a close second, there’s a 9-speed auto that will debut for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Premier trim level.
Although pricing isn’t expected to change from the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier ($31,795), the 2017 model year will exchange the standard Aisin AWF8F45 8-speed automatic for a 9-speed unit jointly developed by Ford and General Motors. This information comes courtesy of the peeps over at GM Inside News.
The change from 8 to 9 speeds modifies the final drive axle ratio from 3.08 to 2.89. In plain English, that’ll be 2.89 turns of the driveshaft to turn the driven wheels once, a little detail that equals better fuel economy. Other than the all-new transmission of the Premier trim level, the rest of the Chevrolet Malibu model lineup is going to receive some minor updates.
Firstly, the GM Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed soldiers on in the L, LS, and LT trim levels. Secondly, the 2LT Equipment Group will no longer be available, nor will the Butte Red Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, and Champagne Silver Metallic exterior colors. As for new goodies, the Malibu will gain three paint finishes (Arctic Blue Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, and Cajun Red Tintcoat), Android Auto compatibility, and better “cyber security,” whatever that means in Chevrolet jargon.
Look forward to more information on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu as we're getting closer to the mid-size sedan's on-sale date. In the meantime, I’m much obliged to remind you that the 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu starts at $22,500 (including destination) and tops at $31,795 for the Premier. The Malibu Hybrid, on the other hand, is $28,645 and offers up to 47 miles per gallon (5 liters per 100 kilometers) city.
The change from 8 to 9 speeds modifies the final drive axle ratio from 3.08 to 2.89. In plain English, that’ll be 2.89 turns of the driveshaft to turn the driven wheels once, a little detail that equals better fuel economy. Other than the all-new transmission of the Premier trim level, the rest of the Chevrolet Malibu model lineup is going to receive some minor updates.
Firstly, the GM Hydra-Matic 6T45 6-speed soldiers on in the L, LS, and LT trim levels. Secondly, the 2LT Equipment Group will no longer be available, nor will the Butte Red Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, and Champagne Silver Metallic exterior colors. As for new goodies, the Malibu will gain three paint finishes (Arctic Blue Metallic, Pepperdust Metallic, and Cajun Red Tintcoat), Android Auto compatibility, and better “cyber security,” whatever that means in Chevrolet jargon.
Look forward to more information on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu as we're getting closer to the mid-size sedan's on-sale date. In the meantime, I’m much obliged to remind you that the 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu starts at $22,500 (including destination) and tops at $31,795 for the Premier. The Malibu Hybrid, on the other hand, is $28,645 and offers up to 47 miles per gallon (5 liters per 100 kilometers) city.
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