The Chevrolet Malibu VIII is a sedan produced from 2012 to 2016. It is the 1st of 2 generations of the Malibu in our catalog.
Engines: 2.4 (LE9 (Ecotec 2.4)), 167 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,865 mm, wheelbase 2,737 mm, fuel tank 70 L.
Facelift: 2014. Sold in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan; assembled in Uzbekistan.
| Production years | 2012–2016 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 2.4 |
| Engine code | LE9 (Ecotec 2.4) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 167 hp |
| Torque | 225 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 6-speed |
| Gearbox model | 6AT GM 6T45 |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,737 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | ≈ 28,750 ₸ | ≈ 20,125 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: loss of 3rd/5th gear and reverse; shift shocks.
Tip: Oil every 60k km; avoid hard launches when cold.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 225/50R17, 225/55R17, 225/45R18, 245/45R18; bolt pattern 5x120. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.4, code LE9 (Ecotec 2.4), 167 hp, 225 Nm.
automatic (6AT GM 6T45).
Fuel tank 70 l.
For 2026, about 28,750 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.