2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 Trim Overview

Suede upholstery, heated front seats, leather steering-wheel trim, and a 6-way power driver's seat represent the main upgrades when you move up to the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LT2 trim. The midsize sedan seats four in two rows, with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and fold-flat front passenger seat. Legroom averages 42 inches up front and 37 in the back. The trunk holds 15.1 cubic feet and comes with a standard cargo net. Powering this front-wheel-drive sedan is a 169-hp, 2.4-liter, DOHC Ecotec inline four engine that gets 160 ft-lbs of torque at 4,000 RPM. It's paired with a 4-speed automatic. Adding the optional 3.6-liter, 256-hp V6 and 6-speed TAPshift automatic gives you 251 ft-lbs of torque at 3,200 RPM, and comes in a package with dual chrome exhaust tips.

In addition to the extra standard features, the 2008 Malibu LT2 offers power windows, locks, and mirrors, remote entry, a trip computer, and wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls for the CD/MP3 player. The sound system features an MP3 input jack, radio data, and satellite radio. Hands-free phone controls, tilt and telescopic steering, intermittent wipers, a temperature display, and adjustable pedals are also standard. A sunroof and 6-CD changer are available options.

Four- and five-star frontal impact test ratings are a result of standard traction and stability control, dual front-side airbags with passenger deactivation, side curtain bags for both rows, and 4-wheel disc and ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. The 17-inch alloy wheels feature a tire monitor. In the lighting department, you get an auto-dimming rearview mirror, foglights, halogen lamps, and automatic headlights. OnStar with turn-by-turn navigation is also standard.