2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LZ I-4 cyl
- Used
The highlights
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Fully automatic headlights
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Directions & Connections
- Front beverage holders
- Illuminated entry
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof
- Power windows
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/50TR18.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/50TR18.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 18"
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- CD player
- CD-MP3 decoder
- Radio data system
- Speaker type: Bose
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.4
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 33mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 16.0gal.
- Manual-shift auto: TAPshift
- Number of valves: 16
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Transmission: 6 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Air Pollution Score (AP): 5
- Curb weight: 1,655kg (3,649lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 88.0mm x 98.0mm (3.46" x 3.86")
- Engine displacement: 2.4 L
- Exterior body width: 1,786mm (70.3")
- Exterior height: 1,450mm (57.1")
- Exterior length: 4,872mm (191.8")
- Front headroom: 1,001mm (39.4")
- Front hiproom: 1,346mm (53.0")
- Front legroom: 1,072mm (42.2")
- Front shoulder room: 1,420mm (55.9")
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 6
- Interior cargo volume: 428 L (15 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 428 L (15 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,767L (97.7 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 945mm (37.2")
- Rear hiproom: 1,323mm (52.1")
- Rear legroom: 955mm (37.6")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,369mm (53.9")
- Turning radius: 6.2m (20.2')
- Wheelbase: 2,852mm (112.3")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE
Leather Seats, Sunroof, Heated Driver Seat, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, Onboard Communications System, Aluminum Wheels, Remote Engine Start, Heated Seats, Heated Leather Seats. Remote Trunk Release, Keyless Entry, Steering Wheel Controls, Child Safety Locks, Electronic Stability Control.
OPTION PACKAGES
ENGINE, ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC, 16-VALVE, 4-CYLINDER VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MFI uses gasoline only (169 hp [126.0 kW] @ 6400 rpm, 160 lb-ft of torque [216.0 N-m] @ 4500 rpm) (STD), TRANSMISSION, 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC electronically controlled with overdrive (STD), AUDIO SYSTEM, AM/FM STEREO WITH USB PORT, CD PLAYER AND MP3 PLAYBACK seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack and 36 cross-band presets (STD). Chevrolet LTZ w/1LZ with White Diamond Tricoat exterior and Ebony interior features a 4 Cylinder Engine with 169 HP at 6400 RPM*.
EXPERTS REPORT
Edmunds.com explains Strong V6; comfortable ride; strong brakes; quiet cabin; simple controls.. Great Gas Mileage: EPA estimate 33 MPG Hwy.
EXCELLENT VALUE
This Malibu is priced $1,800 below J.D. Power Retail. Approx. Original Base Sticker Price: $28,600*.
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Pricing analysis performed on 10/16/2026. Horsepower calculations based on trim engine configuration. Fuel economy calculations based on original manufacturer data for trim engine configuration. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling us prior to purchase.
Peace of mind
Vehicle history report
- Title information
- Odometer readings
- Accident data (if applicable)
- Service history
- Vehicle usage
- Recall information (if applicable)
- Warranty status
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KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
Best car
by Anonymous Reviewer on 5/19/2026 1:05:10 AM
I bought this car and I have never had a problem with it.My husband keeps oil,trammison,and tires up keep on air as well.He keeps brakes in tack and does a club job on it as well.Never have I had any problems with this car and when we are on vacation every year and it is parked out side and when we get home it starts right up.This car has One hundred thousand and 35 miles on it and we bought it used.we bought this car in 2011.it gets great gas mileage as well.They say that this year of car stay from sorry you are wrong.I love this car and still have it and it looks good.It is dark grey metallic. - 4.0
2012 Chevy Malibu grey
by Anonymous Reviewer on 3/19/2026 9:45:54 AM
Good on gas,120000 miles since 2012,2 owners,has crack on passenger side bumper but no serious damage done - 4.0
2012 Malibu
by Bill on 1/13/2026 1:45:39 PM
14 years old with 83,000 miles. Rides and drives like it did when new. Bought this car new. Only 1 repair, the cam seal started to leak at about 50,000 miles.
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