In the coming weeks and months, Chevrolet will enhance the range of its brand new 2013 Malibu with several new models.

Following the launch of the mild-hybrid Malibu Eco with a 2.4-liter eAssist engine earlier this year, starting from this summer, GM will add the base LS priced from $22,390 or $23,150 if you include a $760 destination fee (*), along with its better equipped LT and LTZ siblings.

The LS, LT and LTZ are all powered by a new Ecotec 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 197-hp. Chevrolet says it expects these models to return a highway fuel economy in the mid-30 mpg.

Later in the fall, GM will introduce the first-ever turbocharged Malibu model to the range, available in LT and LTZ trims, with prices starting from $26,950 excluding a $760 destination charge.

The turbo model gains a 2.0-liter force-fed four-cylinder unit delivering 259 horsepower and a peak torque of 260 lb.-ft. of torque (353 Nm), which is sustained from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm, allowing for a zero to 60mph (96km/h) sprint time of 6.3 seconds.

Scroll down for more details on pricing and equipment features.

The base prices for all Malibu models – with a $760 destination charge – are:

  • LS (1LS trim): $23,150
  • LT (1LT trim): $24,765
  • LT (2LT trim): $26,000
  • Eco (1SA trim): $26,095
  • Eco (2SA trim): $27,705
  • LT (3LT trim with turbo): $27,710
  • LTZ (1LZ trim): $28,590
  • LTZ (2LZ trim with turbo): $30,925

Standard powertrain and chassis content:

  • Ecotec 2.5L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)
  • Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control
  • Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS
  • Panic brake assist
  • Electronic park brake
  • StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
  • Electric power steering (rack-mounted)
  • MacPherson strut front suspension
  • Four-link rear suspension
  • Sixteen-inch aluminum wheels

Standard exterior content:

  • Active front lower grille aero shutters (LS, Eco, 3LT Turbo)
  • Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control
  • Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)
  • Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass
  • Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blades

Standard interior content:

  • Air conditioning
  • Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three-month trial period)
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Bluetooth phone connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Power windows with express down feature
  • Power door and window locks
  • Driver information center
  • Tilt and telescopic steering column
  • Steering wheel audio and cruise controls
  • Driver’s footrest
  • Overhead console
  • Compass display
  • Two auxiliary power outlets
  • Rear center armrest with storage

Standard safety content:

  • Ten standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags, driver and front passenger knee air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) and rear outboard thorax side-impact air bags
  • Safety belt pretensioners
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and more

Uplevel features:

In addition to the content included on LS models, Eco, LT and LTZ models add:

  • Seven-inch color touch-screen with concealed storage behind it
  • Chevrolet MyLink connected radio
  • Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones
  • USB port and auxiliary input jack
  • Ice-blue ambient lighting
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)
  • Color driver information center (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)

On 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models, an available advanced safety package adds Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. A leather package for Eco (2SA) and LT (2LT/3LT) adds leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.

On LTZ, the following features are also standard:

  • LED taillamps
  • Eighteen-inch aluminum wheels
  • Dual exhaust with bright chrome accents
  • Silver grille insert
  • Fog lamps
  • Chrome door handles
  • Leather-appointed seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Eight-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Remote start
  • Power sunroof (2LZ)

An available premium package on the LTZ adds passive entry/keyless access, push-button starting, high-intensity discharge headlamps and driver’s memory seat and mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels are also available.

Exterior Colors:

  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Black
  • Black Granite Metallic
  • Blue Topaz Metallic
  • Summit White
  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • White Diamond Tricoat
  • Taupe Gray Metallic
  • Atlantis Blue Metallic
  • Champagne Silver Metallic

Interior Color/Trim Choices:

  • Jet Black
  • Jet Black/Titanium
  • Jet Black/Brownstone
  • Cocoa/Light Neutral

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