GM said its 2013-MY Chevrolet Malibu mid-size sedan will start at a suggested retail price of $23,150, including a $760 destination charge. The 2013 Malibu is available in LS, Eco, LT and LTZ models, with the Eco version having gone on sale earlier this year. An all-new turbocharged Malibu LTZ will be available in the fall. All models are covered by a transferrable five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, according to GM.

The base prices for all Malibu models – with a $760 destination charge – are as follows:

• LS (1LS trim): $23,150

• LT (1LT trim): $24,765

• LT (2LT trim): $26,000

• Eco (1SA trim): $26,095

• Eco (2SA trim): $27,705

• LT (3LT trim with turbo): $27,710

• LTZ (1LZ trim): $28,590

• LTZ (2LZ trim with turbo): $30,925

GM said the starting price is an increase over the 2012-MY Malibu, at $22,870, but that the new model-year Malibu includes more content. The base prices are lower for the LTZ models, which include all-new features such as Chevrolet MyLink with a 7-inch color-touch LCD screen, color LCD driver information center, and dual-zone automatic climate controls.

Standard Features

• Standard powertrain and chassis content:

• Ecotec 2.5L direct injection with continuously variable valve timing, rated at 197 horsepower (147 kW)

• Six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS

• Panic brake assist

• Electronic park brake

• StabiliTrak electronic stability control system

• Electric power steering (rack-mounted)

• MacPherson strut front suspension

• Four-link rear suspension

• 16-inch aluminum wheels

• Standard exterior content:

• Active front lower grille aero shutters (LS, Eco, 3LT Turbo)

• Projector-beam headlamps with automatic exterior lamp control

• Fin-type combined OnStar/SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna (body color)

• Acoustic-laminated, solar-absorbing glass

• Intermittent windshield wipers with structureless blade

Standard Interior Content

• Air conditioning

• Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD with MP3 playback

• SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with three-month trial period)

• Six-speaker sound system

• Bluetooth phone connectivity

• Cruise control

• Remote keyless entry

• Power windows with express down feature

• Power door and window locks

• Driver information center

• Tilt and telescopic steering column

• Steering wheel audio and cruise controls

• Driver’s footrest

• Overhead console

• Compass display

• Two auxiliary power outlets

• Rear center armrest with storage

Standard Safety Content:

• 10 standard air bags, including dual-stage frontal air bags, driver and front passenger thorax side-impact air bags, driver and front passenger knee air bags and head curtain side-impact air bags (front and rear outboard seating positions) and rear outboard thorax side-impact air bags

• Safety belt pretensioners

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• OnStar with six months of Directions and Connections service, including Automatic Crash Response, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock and more

Uplevel Features

In addition to the content included on LS models, Eco, LT and LTZ models add:

• 7-inch color touch-screen with concealed storage behind it

• Chevrolet MyLink connected radio

• Bluetooth streaming audio for select phones

• USB port and auxiliary input jack

• Ice-blue ambient lighting

• Dual-zone automatic climate control (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)

• Color driver information center (Eco, 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models)

On 2LT, 3LT and LTZ models, an available advanced safety package adds Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning. A leather package for Eco (2SA) and LT (2LT/3LT) adds leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.

Standard On LTZ

• LED taillamps

• 18-inch aluminum wheels

• Dual exhaust with bright chrome accents

• Silver grille insert

• Fog lamps

• Chrome door handles

• Leather-appointed seats

• Heated front seats

• Eight-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats with power lumbar

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob

• Remote start

• Power sunroof (2LZ)

• An available premium package on the LTZ adds passive entry/keyless access, push-button starting, high-intensity discharge headlamps and driver’s memory seat and mirrors. Nineteen-inch wheels are also available.

Exterior Colors:

• Silver Ice Metallic

• Black

• Black Granite Metallic

• Blue Topaz Metallic

• Summit White

• Crystal Red Tintcoat

• White Diamond Tricoat

• Taupe Gray Metallic

• Atlantis Blue Metallic

• Champagne Silver Metallic

Interior Color/Trim Choices:

• Jet Black

• Jet Black/Titanium

• Jet Black/Brownstone

• Cocoa/Light Neutral