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stdmbldr 08-06-2008, 07:43 AM I'm very pleased to have just purchased a new '09 Malibu Hybrid. I'll post pictures and advise on fuel economy as I have time and information. It's a great looking car and I'm very excited about it.:) In The Shadows 08-06-2008, 08:02 AM Congrats . FenwickHockey65 08-06-2008, 08:27 AM Wow, you're lucky, I've never even seen a Malibu Hybrid. Congrats! DOACanada 08-06-2008, 09:52 AM Congrats....I am sure you will find many on here are anxious to hear what kind of MPG's you are pulling. Welcome Jay Armstrong 08-06-2008, 07:23 PM What color is your Hybrid? stdmbldr 08-06-2008, 07:28 PM What color is your Hybrid? Black Metallic, which is more dark gray than black. The hybrid rims for '09 are the same as the LT2. After about 135 miles yesterday and today I am averaging 32.5 by the DIC. Should only get better. beach 08-07-2008, 03:19 AM Black Metallic, which is more dark gray than black. The hybrid rims for '09 are the same as the LT2. After about 135 miles yesterday and today I am averaging 32.5 by the DIC. Should only get better. Yes, and the ratings are up for 2009. Used to be 24/32, now 26/34...which, if achievable, is very good. Congrats on having both a 2009 AND a Hybrid! Malibu Bob E 08-16-2008, 11:15 AM Congrats, what tranny does it have? A 6 spd auto? Does it cut the motor off at red lights? No other thing the hybrid does, is there? Where is the extra battery? stdmbldr 08-16-2008, 01:12 PM Congrats, what tranny does it have? A 6 spd auto? Does it cut the motor off at red lights? No other thing the hybrid does, is there? Where is the extra battery? It has the 4 speed. I am not sure of the logic behind that tranny in lieu of the six speed. Yes, the motor shuts off at a stop light. You can hear it cut out, but the restart is smooth as silk. The extra battery is in the trunk, tight to the rear seat. It runs the full width, and stands about 6 inches tall. Relatively unobtrusive in my estimation. FWIW, the DIC read 34.2 after my first tank. I did not calculate manually, as I was unsure if the dealer gave me a 100% full tank. I am now on my second tank and reading 35.4 by the DIC. I've never calculated my city/highway split, but I'm only averaging 43 miles per hour. nhance 09-01-2008, 04:36 PM I'd like to see what it looks like. Do you have any pics? I know it looks great! stdmbldr 09-01-2008, 05:48 PM I'll add some pictures later this week if someone can instruct me how. Thanks in advance. beach 09-01-2008, 05:52 PM I'll add some pictures later this week if someone can instruct me how. Thanks in advance. You can upload some into your gallery feature here and/or go here: http://www.photobucket.com Create an account, upload pictures, and then just copy & paste the [img]... tags it gives you for each in your posts here, and they'll show up. | ||