What does 2LT mean on a Malibu?

2LT: Upgrade to the 2LT for fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel for added luxury, and 18-inch alloy wheels. 3LT: The topmost sub-trim gets a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that generates an impressive 259 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

What year Malibu has a 2.0 Turbo?

Chevrolet Malibu 2.0L Turbo specs

Car type 4-door saloon
Wheelbase 2.74 m (108 in)
Introduced 2012
Origin country United States
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Is the 2016 Chevy Malibu fast?

The 2016 Malibu 1.5T took 8.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and 16.5 seconds at 84.6 mph to finish the quarter mile. The 2016 Malibu 2.0T stopped from 60 mph in 117 feet. That’s 10 feet less than the car with the 1.5-liter engine but 2 feet longer than the 2015 Malibu Turbo.

What cylinder is a Chevy Malibu?

Type: 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Fuel delivery: High-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 163 / 121 @ 5700 (SAE-certified)

Does the Malibu come with a V6?

The Chevy Malibu hasn’t had a V6 option since the introduction of the 2.0 turbo motor. A new turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder is the base engine, while a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is optional.

Does a 2016 Malibu LT have a turbo?

An all-new, Ecotec 1.5L turbo is the standard engine in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, offering a GM-estimated 37 mpg on the highway. The torque is comparable to the current model’s standard 2.5L naturally aspirated engine in a vehicle package that’s nearly 300 pounds lighter.

Is the Chevy Malibu Turbo?

Most Malibu models are propelled by a dutiful 163-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that drives the front wheels through a CVT. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four—which is exclusive to the top-tier Premier trim—makes 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.

What are the problems with the Chevy Malibu?

One of the most common problems with the Chevy Malibu is when it throws the P0700 trouble code. A trouble code is a code thrown out by the vehicles computer whenever it detects that there is a real problem that needs your/a mechanics attention. P0700: Transmission Control System Malfunction.

Where is the battery in a Chevy Malibu?

Your Malibu’s battery should be located on the driver side underneath the plastic black cover that has a battery symbol stamped on it.

What are the specs of a Chevy Malibu?

The Malibu is Chevrolet’s mid-size sedan that comes with gas-only or hybrid powertrains. Gas models use a 160-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine except for the Premier, which has a 250-hp, turbo 2.0-liter. The Malibu Hybrid uses a 1.8-liter gas four-cylinder and a two-motor hybrid system to get an EPA-estimated combined 46 mpg.