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Malibu Hybrid
Hello!
I am getting different "eco-vehicle" dealers to come out to an Earth Day Event at the end of April.
Somebody suggested that I call the local Chevy dealer because there is now a Hybrid version of the Malibu.
I looked up the specs on it, and unless I am reading wrong, the hybrid version gets 2 mpg better than the standard - 2!
"Powered by the standard 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine and a 36-volt electric motor/generator, the Malibu Hybrid produces a respectable 164 horsepower and 159 pound-feet of torque. This is the same mild-hybrid Belt Alternator Starter system found in the Aura Green Line Hybrid. Fuel economy rates at an efficient 24 city/32 highway, but is surprisingly only two miles per gallon better than the gas-powered four-cylinder Malibu. The difference is so insignificant that it almost makes the hybrid system unnecessary."
The regular smaller engine version of the Malibu gets 22/30 and the hybrid gets 24/32.
Should I even bother inviting a Malibu Hybrid dealer to the event? Is ANY fuel economy a good thing and I definately SHOULD invite them?
I have very mixed feelings on this.
All comments welcome.
-Ben
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