From hot rod to main street midsize sedan, Malibu, available at Jon Hall Chevrolet located in Daytona Beach, FL., spans 35 years, eight generations.
The Malibu is the auto industry’s longest-running midsize nameplate, spanning 35 years, six decades, and eight iterations. Chevrolet has produced more than 8.5 million Malibu’s in the United States since its debut in 1964.
Introduced as the top model of the Chevrolet Chevelle midsize car line, Malibu’s combination of sporty design, enhanced trim and high level of standard equipment quickly established Malibu with 200,000 total sales in its first year. From 1964 to 1967, Malibu was available in a full range of body styles including two-door hardtops, two-door convertibles, four-door sedans and station wagons.
In its debut year, the Malibu lineup included the now legendary 300-horsepower, 327 cubic-inch V8 Malibu SS coupe and convertible; the following year introduced a more powerful 350-horsepower 327 cubic-inch small blocks. The Malibu SS Z16 package – available only in the hardtop model – featured Malibu’s first big block engine – a 396 cubic-inch 375 horsepower power plant.
For the 1966 model year, the Malibu SS was replaced by the SS396. This model came with a heavy-duty suspension and other performance upgrades. The 396 V8 was available in 325, 360 and 375 horsepower versions.
The Malibu was significantly redesigned for the 1968 model year as fastback styling overtook the industry. This second generation of Malibu’s continued with the front engine and rear-wheel-drive layout, but used different wheelbases for two-door and four-door models.
Chevrolet introduced a third generation of Chevelles, including a Malibu, in 1973 that would continue through 1977. The Malibu was available in coupe, sedan and wagon configurations. The Malibu SS package was available on all body styles including the wagon. In 1974, the Malibu became the entry-level Chevelle model.
The third-generation Malibu also was successful in NASCAR. The 1973-1977 body was aerodynamic and amassed 25 winner’s circle appearances for Chevrolet drivers Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip and Benny Parsons.
A smaller Malibu debuted in 1978, responding to a rise in fuel economy demands, yet retained contemporary styling and features. The Malibu’s first era of rear-wheel-drive cars ended after the 1983 model year when an all-new generation of front-wheel-drive midsize cars was introduced in 1997 following a 14-year production hiatus.
Malibu was reborn as a four-door sedan with a four-cylinder 150 horsepower and a V6 with 155 horsepower. Malibu quickly earned a reputation as a well-built, value-driven sedan designed to take on established midsize leaders. It also earned Motor Trend magazine’s Car-of-the-Year award for 1997.
A sixth-generation Malibu debuted for the 2004 model year in four-door sedan and extended sedan versions with Ecotec 4-cylinder and V6 engines. It again garnered awards and recommendations from automotive media, independent research groups and safety advocates. The Malibu topped its segment in the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study. In 2006, the Malibu SS model was reintroduced with a 240-horsepower V6 with more aggressive front and rear clips, 18” wheels, and sport bucket seats.
In 2007, Chevrolet launched a seventh-generation for the 2008 model year. It became one of the division’s most highly decorated vehicles, earning more than 40 automotive industry honors, including the 2008 North American Car of the Year.
The Malibu was Chevrolet’s – and General Motors – best-selling passenger car in 2010, with nearly 200,000 cars (198,770) sold. The Malibu is the industry’s only midsize car to win the Consumers Digest Automotive “Best Buy” award the past three years – 2011, 2010 and 2009. It has also been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety the past two years (2010 and 2011). Malibu helped Chevrolet increase market share by 2 percentage points within the mid-car segment from just fewer than 7 percent in 2008 to nearly 9 percent in 2010.
The all-new 2013 Malibu is Chevrolet’s eighth-generation Malibu and first global midsize for customers in nearly 100 markets on six continents. It will serve as Chevrolet’s flagship
vehicle in many parts of the world including China, Korea, Europe, Australia and more. The Malibu is designed to stand out around the world with a roomy, quiet and upscale interior. Its ride and handling is expected to challenge the best cars in the midsize category. The new Malibu will be built in China, Korea and two locations in the United States. It is scheduled to start production in Fairfax, Kan., in early 2012 and at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly next summer.
Jon Hall Chevrolet is the #1 volume Chevrolet dealer in the Southeast. Our goal is to meet the needs of our customers, and do this by offering the most modern and convenient access to information about the services we offer to Central Florida. We are locally owned and operated with over 30 years of experience satisfying our customers' needs in the Central Florida area. Jon Hall’s strong commitment to community brings in customers from all over Central Florida, including Orlando, Palm Coast, Titusville, Melbourne and Deland. Conveniently located in Daytona Beach, Florida and proud neighbors to Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Flagler, Bunnell, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Deltona, Debary, Orange City, Sanford, Casselberry, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, and more.
Please utilize our website to research a new Chevrolet or any of our used cars, trucks, or SUVs before your visit our Daytona Beach dealership for a test drive. Whether you're looking for a new or used vehicle, Jon Hall Chevrolet is here to provide you with a quality buying experience. We have the new Chevrolet Cruze, Corvette, Avalanche, Aveo, Camaro, Cobalt, Colorado, Equinox, HHR, Impala, Malibu, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and Traverse. Serving as your #1 volume Chevrolet dealer in the Southeast, our finance department is available to answer all your questions on financing options, leasing, or financing your next vehicle. We have the area’s top of the line service center that is open six days a week, including Saturday, for the convenience of our customers, or you may schedule you next service appointment online. Also, Jon Hall Chevrolet offers specials and incentives just to our online customers.
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Jon Hall Chevrolet, Inc.
551 N. Nova Road
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Sales: 866-783-3101
Service and Parts: 866-757-6740
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Sales:
Sunday 11:00AM – 5:00PM
Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 7:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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