The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will not be seen  in U.S showroom till next year.
In North-America, the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will launch with GM's e-Assist powertrian which combines a 2.4-liter Ecotec direct-injection 4-cylinder gasoline engine linked with a six-speed automatic to a lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator that enable regenerative braking electric assist and start-stop functionality. And this gaslion engine produces an output power of 180HP but it receives up to 15 more horsepower at the time of acceleration from eAssist system.