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    Holden Malibu Australia

    Holden Malibu Australia

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    $7,260

    Holden's ill-fated experiment with Daewoo-built products is perfectly encapsulated with the largely unloved Malibu.

    Imported from Korea with the sole intention of battling Toyota's Camry in the medium sedan segment – and perhaps paving the way to serve as an eventual replacement for the Commodore – the Malibu singularly failed to find a buyer base in Australia, despite offering reasonable specs and value . Offered with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol or 2.0-litre diesel, the front-wheel drive Malibu would only end up staying in Holden showrooms for a little over three years, from June 2013 to late 2016. The Malibu's prices ranged from $7,260 for the Malibu CDX to $12,980 for the Malibu CD.

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    6.5L/100km (combined)
    Sedan
    6 Speed Automatic
    Diesel
    2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
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    Overview
    Likes
    Smaller than Commodore, bigger than Cruze
    Extensive local development input
    Huge boot
    Dislikes
    US-sourced name
    Rear legroom marginal
    Turbodiesel lag

    Holden Malibu FAQs

    Headlight and battery issues in my 2016 Holden Malibu

    Rather than the new battery causing the headlights and wipers to come on, this sounds more like the lights and wipers were already playing up, coming on randomly for no reason, and killing the original battery when your back was turned.

    This is a relatively common problem and can usually be traced back to the car’s body computer. If the computer starts to act up, it can switch on various things including lights and wipers, even though the car is locked in the driveway and the key is in your kitchen.

    Try an auto electrician who is a bit more familiar with modern body computer set-ups, but in the meantime, there’s a quick trick you can try that might stop the car misbehaving. Disconnect the car’s battery and leave it overnight before reconnecting it. This can sometimes be enough to reset the body computer and the problem will go away. Beware, though, this fix might be temporary and may return some weeks or months later.

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    Parts availability for Malibu CDX and Cruze?

    It's not decided if Holden will bring in the new Malibu post-2017 when it stops production of the Commodore. It's been touted as a Commodore replacement, but there are other options the company is considering. Local production of the Cruze will come to an end, but the car will continue as an imported model. Whatever happens Holden will continue to support both cars with parts well into the future. You should feel confident that you can buy either one and not be left with an orphan.

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    Holden Malibu Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Holden Malibu varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $7,260 and going to $12,980 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Holden Malibu Fuel consumption

    The Holden Malibu is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by ULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.0L/100km for Sedan
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Holden Malibu Interior

    We like the look of Malibu and suggest it's almost on par with the new Commodore with which it can be (fleetingly) mistaken.
    We like the look of Malibu and suggest it's almost on par with the new Commodore with which it can be (fleetingly) mistaken.
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    Shown above are interior details for the Holden Malibu 2014.

    Holden Malibu Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Holden Malibu Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Holden Malibu Wheel Size

    The Holden Malibu has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x55 R17 for Sedan in 2017 with a wheel size that spans from 7x17 inches.
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    Holden Malibu Towing Capacity

    The Holden Malibu has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.
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