That Chevrolet is looking to introduce a hybrid version of its brand new Malibu is no surprise; General Motors announced their intentions back in January at the North American International Auto Show. But this is the first time we’ve actually seen one, thanks to one would-be spy photographer in a metro Detroit neighborhood.
The images were posted on The GMSource and they clearly show a fender-mounted “Hybrid” badge identical to that used on other recent GM hybrids. The Malibu is expected to mirror the Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid, at least mechanically. And, if these photos are any indication, the Malibu and Green Line will have similar – if not identical – wheels. The Saturn features a 164 horsepower 2.4 liter four cylinder mated to a four-speed automatic. The Saturn gets 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
No pricing has been announced on the Malibu Hybrid, but the Aura Green Line starts at $22,695.
