The All New 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer drivers more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

Longer and lighter, the new Malibu also offers drivers more interior space. Its wheelbase has been stretched close to four inches (101 mm), and it is nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the previous model.

An all-new hybrid powertrain, which uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt, helps the 2016 Malibu attain fuel efficiency that’s unsurpassed in the segment – a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined. The Malibu’s standard 1.5L turbo powertrain is EPA-estimated at 37 mpg on the highway.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

“The all-new Malibu offers an engaging performance, advanced safety features, and forward thinking technologies, all packaged in a sleek design,” said Alan Gamblin. “It’s a great, fuel-efficient midsize car option for customers.”

The 2016 Malibu lineup is offered in L, LS, LT, Hybrid and Premier models. Pricing (with destination charges) and content details include

  • The Malibu Lis priced at $22,500 and standard features include 10 airbags, cruise control, push-button start with passive entry and a 1.5L turbo engine with fuel-saving Stop/Start technology and a GM-estimated 162 hp (122 kW)
  • The Malibu LS, starting at $23,995, includes a standard Chevrolet MyLink Radio with a 7-inch-diagonal color touch screen, available compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a rear vision camera
  • The Malibu LTis priced at $25,895 and adds LED daytime running lamps and eight-way power front seats
  • A 2.0L turbo with an eight-speed automatic transmission is available on the LT and Premiermodels as well, starting at $29,495 and $31,795, respectively. Malibu 2.0T models offer an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city and 33 highway, and a GM-estimated 250 hp (186 kW)
  • Hybrid pricing will be announced later.

Several new-to-Malibu, available safety technologies include Lane Keep Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking and Low Speed Front Automatic Braking. Teen Driver – available on LT and standard on Premier – helps support safe driving habits by muting the audio or any device paired with the vehicle when front-seat occupants aren’t wearing their safety belts.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

The Chevrolet Malibu is an enduring classic that helped launch the midsize sedan segment more than 50 years ago. It drives into the future with an all-new 2016 model engineered to offer more efficiency, connectivity and advanced safety features than ever – all with a brand-new, progressive design.

The 2016 Malibu also offers segment-exclusive OnStar 4G LTE in-vehicle connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot (with a three-month/3GB data trial – whichever comes first), wireless phone charging and new Chevrolet MyLink with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.

 

Malibu Milestone: 10 Million Customers Served

Malibu 60's

Fifty-one years after it was introduced as Chevrolet’s first midsize car, production of the Malibu sedan has crossed the 10-million mark.

Chevrolet celebrated the sales achievement on August 31, 2015, for the global sedan in the United States, China and Korea, which collectively account for more than 90 percent of sales. The Malibu is sold in more than 25 markets around the world.

The Chevy Malibu has resonated with a wide array of customers since its introduction in 1964. We anticipate that the next-generation Malibu will attract new customers to the brand, and will continue to be a popular mainstay of our showroom.

Malibu’s 10-millionth milestone comes as the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu enters production. The ninth-generation sedan is completely restyled and is the most fuel-efficient, connected and technologically advanced Malibu ever – and many of its new and enhanced features, like its Teen Driver system which encourages safe driving habits for teens, were influenced by the voice of customers.

Longer and lighter, the new Malibu offers more interior space. Its wheelbase has been stretched nearly four inches (101 mm), and it is nearly 300 pounds (136 kg) lighter than the previous model.

The 2016 Malibu reaches an exceptional level of fuel efficiency with an all-new, available hybrid powertrain that uses technology from the Chevrolet Volt. It helps offer a General Motors-estimated 48 mpg city, 45 mpg highway – and 47 mpg combined, unsurpassed in the segment.

The Malibu’s standard 1.5L turbo powertrain is projected to offer 37 mpg highway. It also features a fuel-saving stop/start technology that enhances efficiency in stop-and-go driving.

Additional features include new Chevrolet MyLink with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility; and the all-new Teen Driver feature, which allows parents to view their kids’ driving statistics, such as maximum speed, warning alerts and more.

Malibu current

Malibu through the years

Named after the California city famous for its beaches, the 1964 Chevrolet Malibu was the top-line model of an all-new vehicle line touted as a premium choice for families that needed space and efficiency for long commutes.

Chevrolet called the Malibu an “intermediate” car – positioned between the full-size series and the compact Chevy II. It represented the birth of the mainstream midsize segment, which has grown to be the highest-volume segment in the industry. Customers snapped up more than 370,000 in the first year from a lineup that also included the entry-level 300 and Chevelle models, and a range of body styles that included coupes, sedans, wagons and convertibles. The lineup also included the Malibu SS muscle car.

Sales of Chevy’s upstart intermediate range topped 503,000 by 1969 – with the popular Malibu two-door sport coupe accounting for 300,000 of them.

Malibu rolled through the 1970s as one of the best-selling cars of the decade. It was retired in 1983, after its fourth generation. It returned in 1997 as a modern, front-drive sedan and was named Motor Trend Car of the Year. In the nearly 20 years since, it has evolved and offers the latest in efficiency-enhancing technologies, safety features and, more recently, the connectivity features that have become increasingly important to customers.

Smartphone Overheating? Chevrolet Impala Can Help

While occasional smartphone overheating is normal, it can be disconcerting as it saps the phone’s battery life and slows processing speeds. Industry-first technology coming soon to some Chevrolet models can help cool down this problem for drivers.

Engineers regularly subject vehicles to the most extreme climates to ensure subsystems work properly. While testing a smartphone wireless charging feature, they noticed some smartphones would suspend charging or shut off altogether after only a few minutes in high temperatures inside a car’s cabin.

Engineers added a cold air vent to certain Chevrolets for the 2016 model year to help keep smart phones wirelessly charging in the car from overheating.  The industry-first feature will be available in 2016 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Volt and Cruze models equipped with wireless charging and Chevrolet MyLink. The Active Phone Cooling feature works when the car’s heating, ventilation and cooling system is on.

Engineers added a cold air vent to certain Chevrolets for the 2016 model year to help keep smart phones wirelessly charging in the car from overheating. The industry-first feature will be available in 2016 Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Volt and Cruze models equipped with wireless charging and Chevrolet MyLink. The Active Phone Cooling feature works when the car’s heating, ventilation and cooling system is on.

Most smartphones have built-in thermal protection features to protect battery life, but that protection – which can cause the phone to pause charging or turn off until it has cooled down – is inconvenient for customers on the road who rely on their smartphones for streaming music, navigation or receiving phone calls.

Chevrolet is addressing this with a system called Active Phone Cooling in several vehicles, including the 2016 Impala and Malibu equipped with available wireless charging. No other automotive manufacturer offers a similar solution for in-vehicle smartphone cooling.

An air vent connected directly to the car’s air conditioning and ventilation system is directed to the charging bin where the phone rests for wireless charging, sending cool air to help lower the phone’s temperature. Active Phone Cooling operates only when the HVAC system is turned on by the driver.

“Over time, regular overheating can do permanent damage to the lithium ion batteries that power our smartphones. I always recommend keeping your phone in a cool, ventilated place, where it can stay at a comfortable room temperature, whether it’s charging or discharging,” said Jeffrey Van Camp, deputy editor of Digital Trends.

Active Phone Cooling will also be available in the 2016 Chevrolet Volt and Cruze equipped with available wireless charging.

 

Five Cars + One Truck = Six Million Dollars (part 2)

By: Alan Gamblin

It’s not every day you get to drive a million dollar car; let alone six of them. That was my experience yesterday in the desert of Nevada. Chevrolet invited their dealers to a race track in Spring Mountain, Nevada to drive prototypes of the redesigned 2016 Camaro, Malibu, Spark and Colorado Duramax Diesel. Earlier I had the opportunity to drive the new 2016 Volt at a facility in Las Vegas. As these vehicles are pre-production cars, each car cost one million dollars or more to build. I can only say it was six million dollars of awesome. Let me share some thoughts on each vehicle.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is nearly 300 pounds lighter and has wheelbase that’s been stretched nearly 4 inches, making it more fuel efficient, more functional and more agile.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is nearly 300 pounds lighter and has wheelbase that’s been stretched nearly 4 inches, making it more fuel efficient, more functional and more agile.

The 2016 Malibu is anything but boring. I believe the new Malibu is most beautiful car in the mid-size market. The beauty is not just skin deep. What impressed me most about this car besides its looks is the fact it is a little larger, rides better and has ‘sick’ technology. That is what my young friends call something fantastic…sick.

Three of us drove both the base four cylinder engine and also the turbo charged engine. Both engines had plenty of power and the turbo charged version really moves. The car handles extremely well even in sharp turns. The back seat has more room and provides plenty of leg room even for my large driving buddy. This car has a ton of safety features available like pedestrian warning, lane keeping assist, blind spot and rear cross-traffic alerts and adaptive cruise control. But my favorite is the teen driver system. Where was this when my kids were teenagers? Enter a pin code and the system allows parents to monitor their teen’s driving habits. You can preset maximum speed, set the maximum audio system volume and even mute it until all the occupants are buckled up. Malibu can track distance driven and when the parents wish, pull up a report card when they hand you back the keys. Kids will hate this but as a parent I love the peace of mind. But teens will love the wireless phone charging pad.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is nearly 300 pounds lighter and has wheelbase that’s been stretched nearly 4 inches, making it more fuel efficient, more functional and more agile.

The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is nearly 300 pounds lighter and has wheelbase that’s been stretched nearly 4 inches, making it more fuel efficient, more functional and more agile.

Malibu Hybrid

Malibu-Hybrid

The next generation Chevy Mailbu 2016 will include a hybrid that offers an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg. Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system, Malibu Hybrid will offer a higher combined mileage rating than the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata hybrid variants.

“Besides leveraging innovation from the Chevrolet Volt, the Malibu Hybrid also has unique features that help improve aerodynamics, like upper and lower grille air shutters to improve airflow and a reduced ride height, all of which help reduce fuel consumption,” said Jesse Ortega, Chevrolet Malibu chief engineer.

An 80-cell, 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides electric power to the Hybrid system. The advanced lithium-ion based chemistry can power the Malibu hybrid at up to 55 miles per hour on electricity alone. The gasoline-powered engine will automatically come on at higher speeds and high loads when necessary to provide additional power.

Chevrolet revealed the 2016 Malibu Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Technology Tacoma Cars

 Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Tacoma Chevrolet Dealer, we are excited about the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu—a vehicle that delivers outstanding performance, quality, efficiency, safety and stellar style coupled with an innovative design. The 2013 Malibu features an impressive array of personal technologies that ensure a great driving experience every time:

Connectivity

• Auxiliary input jack in the center console allows iPods and other MP3 players to be plugged in and used.

• USB port in center console allows USB-compatible iPods, MP3 players and audio files stored on a USB drive to be controlled and played through the Malibu’s audio system (Eco, LT, LTZ).

• Bluetooth for phone (LS) allows for hands-free calling.

• Bluetooth for phone and streaming audio with MyLink control (Eco, LT, LTZ) allows for wireless hands-free calling, download of your phone’s contact list and verbal phone, radio and MP3 file control. (See MyLink training on Chevrolet ProductSource for complete details.) 

Remote Start

• Operates from an extended range. Automatically starts the car and—depending on climate conditions—turns on Malibu’s HVAC system, defrosters and heated seats (if equipped). 

Rear Assist

Two different technologies warn drivers of objects behind the car when backing up. Both are available options.

• Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist – Uses ultrasonic triangulation to alert the driver with audible chimes if objects are behind the car. The system’s four sensors are located on the rear fascia (LS).

• Rear Camera Assist – When the car is backing up at low speeds, a camera above the license plate provides a real-time picture on the touch-screen display of the area immediately behind the car (Eco, LT, LTZ). 

Keyless Access/Pushbutton Start

• Key fob carried in pocket, purse or briefcase communicates with the driver’s door as the driver approaches the car.

• Unlock just the driver’s door (one click on the handle) or all four doors (two clicks on the handle).

• When the key fob is inside the car, engine can be started with the push of a button.

• Available on LTZ. 

Standard Audio System

AM/FM stereo radio with single-disc CD/MP3 audio playback. Includes:

• Internal 4-channel amplifier.

• RDS (Radio Data System) reads information, such as artist

and station name broadcast by participating FM stations.

• Six speakers. 

SiriusXM Radio

• Enjoy over 170 channels of entertainment. Standard on all models and includes three trial months of service.

Available Pioneer Premium Sound System

• Available on Eco, LT, LTZ. (Standard on Eco 2SA.)

• 250-watt amplifier.

• Nine speakers provide a premium listening experience.

Traffic and Weather

• XM NavTraffic is standard on models with a connected navigation radio. It enhances the navigation system by showing real-time traffic and weather data as you drive.

• XM Travel Link includes weather and is available on non-nav radios. 

Chevrolet MyLink Touch Radio

• Included with Eco, LT, LTZ. 2

• 7″ articulating color touch-screen. Designed to provide hands-free radio, music and phone operation.

• Controlled by radio controls, touch-screen soft keys, steering wheel-mounted audio controls or voice activation.

• Enhanced voice recognition powered by Nuance, world leader in voice technology.

• Integrated Bluetooth provides hands-free phone and audio streaming.

• Gracenote music recognition.

• OnStar integrated into system.

• Pandora Internet Radio play (requires smartphone with Pandora app).

• Complete details including operating instructions on MyLink website on Chevrolet ProductSource. 

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation

• Directions & Connections Plan combines all the Safe & Sound Plan services, such as Hands- Free Calling and Remote Door Unlock, with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and eNav.

• Standard on all Malibu models for six months. Learn more at onstar.com. 

OnStar RemoteLink

• Mobile phone app lets you remotely connect with the vehicle through your iPhone or certain Android smartphones.

• Remotely check fuel level, oil level and OnStar vehicle diagnostics.

• Remotely start/stop engine, lock/unlock doors, activate horn and light—even from hundreds of miles away.

• Requires OnStar subscription and cell phone service area.

We invite you to come test drive a new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington; and experience something unexpected. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 43 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

 

 

 

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Interior Tacoma Cars

Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Tacoma Chevrolet Dealer, we are excited about the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu—a vehicle that delivers outstanding performance, quality, efficiency, safety and stellar style coupled with an innovative design. The 2013 Malibu features stunning interior style, design, comfort and convenience. The 2013 Malibu’s all-new dual-cockpit interior takes design and execution to a new level in terms of detail sophistication and use of premium materials:

• Dual-cockpit design updates signature Chevrolet design theme.

• Instrument panel flows into the doors to enhance perceptual width and spaciousness. It includes a black, molded-in-color decorative band with a chrome accent that integrates the front outboard HVAC vents and adds to the sense of spaciousness.

• Integrated center stack sweeps forward and away from front occupants.

• Animated instrument cluster (needles sweep at ignition) with Driver Information Center is positioned under a tight hood to provide a glare-free, sport-oriented appearance.

• Premium soft-touch materials and low-gloss surfaces are used throughout to provide a refined, upscale appearance.

• Flat woven cloth, leatherette and cloth combination or Meridian leather-surfaced seating ensures a premium appearance and high perceptual quality in all trim levels.

• Larger knobs and graphics along with intuitively-placed controls enhance occupant ergonomics and help make driver and passengers feel more comfortable.

• Signature Chevrolet ice-blue lighting illuminates control knobs and storage areas. Ambient IP and door lighting uses light-pipe technology to ensure even, consistent illumination on Eco, LT and LTZ.

Roominess

The 2013 Malibu is nearly 3″ wider inside than the previous model. This translates into:

• Nearly 4 cu. ft. more total interior volume.

• Over 1.5″ more front shoulder room; 3.2″ more rear shoulder room.

• 2″ more hip room in front; 2.2″ more in rear.

• More than 1 cu. ft. additional usable trunk capacity:

16.3 cu. ft. (LS, LT, LTZ; 13.2 on Eco).

Comfortable Seats

Malibu’s all-new sport-sculpted seats have benefited from extensive ride validations around the globe. Key talking points:

• Highly bolstered for long-distance comfort.

• Segment-leading seat travel: Over 10.5″ of fore-aft travel; more than 2.5″ of height adjustment. In combination with Malibu’s standard tilt and telescoping steering column, all drivers can find the perfect driving position.

• Firmer durometer foam and frames made of high-strength steel put Malibu’s seats at the top of the segment in comfort and durability.

• Overall seat construction is both stronger and lighter (by about 10%) compared to traditional seat structures. Seats are also over 0.5″ slimmer than before, providing additional rear knee and leg room.

Improved Ergonomics

Grip, reach and hand clearance characteristics have been optimized through 3-dimensional computer modeling and human testing. Key talking points:

• Center stack control knobs upsized approximately 15% for easy 3-finger access and feel. Rubberized radius with inset chrome enhances tactile feel and grip.

• Enlarged instrument panel fonts and symbols for easier reading.

• Roomier hand, elbow and shoulder zones.

• World-class shifter zone with proper hand clearance for cup access, storage access and shifting.

• Optimized foot pedal spacing that allows comfortable foot-to-pedal transfers regardless of shoe size or style.

• The three-point steering wheel tilts and telescopes and includes redundant audio and cruise controls as well as controls for OnStar and Bluetooth.

• 4″ graphic interface display (LS) or articulating 7″ touch screen full-color radio display in the integrated center stack (Eco, LT, LTZ).

• Power outlets in center console and on the IP.

• Auxiliary input jack and USB port (Eco, LT, LTZ) in center console.

• Telematic displays are computer-positioned to provide glare-free information display in all lighting conditions.

• Pin light in overhead console illuminates the center console.

• Automatic on/off headlamp system.

• Electric parking brake is engaged by the pull of a button on the center console; automatically disengages with the push of a button or when the accelerator is pressed.

 

Great Storage

• Generously-sized illuminated glovebox.

• Storage bin in lower IP on driver’s side large enough for wallet or cell phone (Eco, LT, LTZ).

• Hidden storage behind articulating 7″ touch-screen display on integrated center stack (Eco, LT, LTZ).

• Map pockets in all four doors with integrated holders large enough for liter-size beverage bottles.

• Center console storage.

• “Saddle bag” storage on both sides of center console.

• Dual and removable (to increase storage) cup holders in center console (Eco, LT, LTZ).

• Overhead compartment for sunglasses.

• Rear armrest with dual cup holders and storage.

• One of the largest trunks in the segment: 16.3 cu. ft. (13.2 on Eco).

• Split-folding rear seatback for additional cargo capacity (LTZ shown).

We invite you to come test drive a new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington; and experience something unexpected. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 43 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

 

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Exterior Style Tacoma

           

 Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Tacoma Chevrolet Dealer, we are excited about the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu—a vehicle that delivers outstanding performance, quality, efficiency, safety and stellar style coupled with an innovative design. The 2013 Malibu features both stunning exterior style and innovated aerodynamic design. The Malibu is striking with its modern professional appearance that maintains a balance between refined style and swept back athletic readiness. And the aerodynamics of the Malibu are best in class and nothing short of impressive.

Aerodynamic Features:

  • Aero-optimized, parabolic-shaped rounded corners.
  • Aero-optimized side mirrors with integral turn signals (LT/LTZ).
  • Hidden passive blockers.
  • Segment-first active shutter system electronically closes to send air around   the car when engine cooling needs permit (certain models).
  • Low rolling-resistance tires (Eco; available on 1LT).
  • Underbody panels smooth air flow moving under the car (Eco, LS, 3LT)

 

Style and Practicality:

  • Deeper apertures and chrome surrounds provide a more contemporary look to signature dual-port grille.
  • Large swept-back headlamps with 3-dimensional jeweled execution enhance the sense of power.
  • Sculptured hood design with powerdome projects premium appearance.
  • Track widened more than 2″ creates an aggressive, well-planted stance.
  • Body-color lower fascia further frames the signature Chevrolet grille.
  • Coupe-like silhouette; 4-door practicality.
  • Wheels fill the housings with a tight 2.5″ wheel-to-body fit.
  • 16″, 17″, 18″ or segment-leading 19″ alloy wheels.
  • Wider body and track provide a sporty, planted stance.
  • Premium appearance of chrome applications in door handles and window surround (LTZ).
  • Defined rear “shoulders” for muscular, sporty appearance.
  • Trunk access button and LED-illuminated CHMSL integrated into spoiler for a clean appearance.
  • Distinctive 4-element tail lamps inspired by Camaro.
  • Aerodynamic-enhancing lower rear valance.
  • Available 3″ chrome dual exhaust outlets.

We invite you to come test drive a new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington; and experience something unexpected. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 43 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

 

 

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Interior Maple Valley Cars

Here at Art Gamblin Motors the era of bland, boring and easily forgettable midsize sedans is over because of the new 2013 Malibu Eco. The Malibu Eco’s interior permeates with luxury comfort, convenience and unforgettable style. The Eco’s dual-cockpit design offers excellent comfort and conveys the surprisingly sporty capability of the Eco—making it easy to forget that you’re actually in a spacious midsize sedan and not a race-ready sports car style coupe. Of course the Malibu Eco just feels like a sports car, but still comfortably seats 5 adults! Chrome accents and available leather appointments contribute further to the overall upscale and modern feel of the Malibu Eco.

Aside from the very comfortable seats and spacious interior of the Malibu Eco, drivers and passengers alike are treated to a litany of features in the Eco that make the ride experience offered a true pleasure. The steering wheel of the Eco is tilt and telescoping and has controls for Blutooth, OnStar, cruise control and the audio system. The center stack of the Eco has an easy to use 7 inch color display touch screen that lifts to reveal a storage compartment. The parking brake in the Eco is electronic and engages with the press of a button and disengages automatically when the gas pedal is pushed. Storage capacity in the Eco is generous with over 14 cubic feet of capacity in the trunk alone—along with multiple storage areas throughout the cab of the car.
Come test-drive the innovative and comfortable new 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco—a car you can be very proud to own—here at Art Gamblin Motors. We know you will appreciate test driving a new Malibu in our pressure free environment with friendly and expert sales associates available to answer any of your questions. More importantly, as a family owned and operated business for over 40 years, we take great pride in treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors—your Maple Valley Car dealer—in Enumclaw Washington yourself and you will see why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 
 

 

Save Your Gas This Summer

With fuel prices on the rise this summer, we thought we would share some tips that will make your tank of gas last a little longer.

1. Avoid High Speeds- As your speed increasees, your drag increases. Driving 62 mph vs. 75 mph will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard- By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

3. Keep Tires Properly Inflated- Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%. Another option would be inflating your tires using Nitrogen. Nitrofill is a great way to keep your tires properly inflated while extending the life of your tires as well.

4. Use A/C Sparingly- When the air conditioner is on, it puts extra load on the engine forcing about 20% more fuel to be used. The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.

5. Keep Windows Closed- Having windows open, especially on the highway, increases drag and decreases fuel economy by about 10%.

6. Service Vehicle Regularly– Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.

7. Use Cruise Control- Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.

8. Avoid Heavy Loads- Remove the sand bags from your truck in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.

9. Avoid Long Idles- If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.

10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle- When buying a new vehicle, examine the vehicles rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.

General Motors offers a great selection of fuel efficient vehicles at affordable prices. The all new Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Buick Regal are all great options when looking for a fuel efficient car.