Press Release
Chevrolet Publishes 1997 Malibu Comparison
10/09/96
1997 Chevrolet Malibu: The Sedan Designed By America Itself WARREN, Mich., Oct. 7 -- The all-new Chevrolet Malibu enters a market crowded with worthy competitors. Some, like Chrysler Cirrus/Dodge Stratus, are new to the automotive scene. Others, like Toyota Camry, are established products that have seemingly become permanent fixtures on the list of America's top selling cars. The good news: Malibu has a strong competitive product story. In developing the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, designers and engineers took a step away from computers and clay models, and went to the customer to create a car in tune with the wants and needs of America's most informed and discerning customers. In doing so, and by carefully measuring and benchmarking the competition, Chevrolet has created a product that can pass the test of even the choosiest families. Here's how Chevrolet's new family sedan stacks up with the competition. Feature/Attribute '97 Chevrolet Malibu '96 Toyota Camry DX '96 Stratus -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Base Engine Size 2.4L Twin Cam 2.2L Twin Cam 2.4L DOHC Fuel Delivery SFI EFI SFI Horsepower 150 @ 5,600 125 @ 5,400 150 @ 5,200 Torque 155 @ 4,400 145 @ 4,400 167 @ 4,000 Standard Transmission 4-spd. automatic 5-spd. manual 5-spd. manual Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) 16 14.8 15.7 Interior Volume (cu. ft.) 114.6 112.1 111.6 Wheelbase (in.) 107.0 103.1 108 Air Conditioning Standard Optional Standard Daytime Running Lamps Standard N/A N/A Anti-Lock Brakes Standard Optional Optional Battery Run Down Protection Standard N/A N/A Theater Lighting Standard N/A N/A Mirrors-Dual, Driver Remote, Body Colored Standard N/A Standard Theft Deterrent Standard - Optional N/A Passlock II Auxiliary Power Outlets 2 - Standard N/A 1 - Standard '97 Side Impact Standards Exceeds Meets Meets Federal Barrier Standards Exceeds Meets Meets Platinum-Tipped Spark Plugs Standard N/A N/A Aluminized Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard N/A N/A Two Side Galvanized Steel on every Exterior Body Panel, Including Roof Standard Not on Roof Not on Roof Air Flow Efficiency - "A" Pillar Ducting Standard N/A N/A Filled for Life, Automatic Transmission Fluid Standard N/A N/A Long Life Engine Coolant 5 year/ 150,000 miles Standard N/A N/A
