2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Overview

The highly anticipated Chevy Malibu Hybrid made its debut in 2008 utilizing GM's "mild hybrid system" which uses a belt-alternator starter (BAS) to assist the gas engine.The 2009 Chevy Malibu Hybrid is built on the same platform as the Saturn Aura Green Line, which also has a hybrid option. The hybrid Malibu uses a 36-volt electric motor/generator coupled with a 164-hp 2.4L Ecotec VVT