Good driving characteristics, sharp styling and comfortable accommodations combine with attractive prices to make the Malibu sedan another bestseller for Chevrolet. The current design has become a popular choice for family transportation because it presents a value due to Malibu's pleasant personality and the convenient features usually found only on a list of optional equipment. Malibu's standards include air conditioning, analog instruments with tachometer, a tilting steering column and stereo sound kit. Chevrolet equips Malibu with a 3.1-liter V6 that reaches to 170 hp through the standard Hydra-Matic 4T40-E four-speed automatic transaxle. The cabin layout for both Malibu and upscale LS includes two front bucket seats followed by a rear bench with room for three adult riders.