Chevrolet says it will introduce an "Eco" version of its Chevrolet Malibu that will get 38 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2013 Malibu Eco will give Chevrolet another fuel efficient vehicle in addition to the Chevrolet Cruze compact car. The Malibu Eco, based on the all-new 2013 Malibu sedan, will get an estimated 26 miles per gallon in the city.Mark Reuss, GM's president of North America, said the car will include GM's eAssist system, which used a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking and electric assist and start-stop capability. General Motors is considering additional "Eco" versions of other vehicles but wants to see how well the Cruze Eco and Malibu Eco sell first.
Reuss said the 2013 Malibu Eco will go on sale during the first quarter of 2012. Chevrolet, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, introduced its redesigned Malibu earlier this week at the Shanghai auto show.
Source - Detroit Free Press
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