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USA1Fan · 07-18-2008, 08:03 AM

2008 Malibu LTZ 3.6l. Worst so far- 25.5, best 32.2, EPA 17/26. My drive is mostly highway, and usually I see 28-31. Lately I've been running with the A/C on, up to 70 mph, lots of hills, and it's on the lower side, without the A/C, keeping it to 65 mph max, I see over 30. In town driving (very light traffic, few stops) I see closer to the 25.

I have yet to get stuck in true 'city' traffic, so I can't say for sure, but expect to beat 20 with this car in all situations (I cut my car off if I sit for long at any light or at railway crossings, restaurant drivethroughs, etc.).

07-18-2008, 08:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
USA1Fan 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: currently in the Asheville NC area Drives: me:08 Malibu LTZ 3.6 wife:07 Trailblazer LT Posts: 1,319	Re: Real world MPG 2008 Malibu LTZ 3.6l. Worst so far- 25.5, best 32.2, EPA 17/26. My drive is mostly highway, and usually I see 28-31. Lately I've been running with the A/C on, up to 70 mph, lots of hills, and it's on the lower side, without the A/C, keeping it to 65 mph max, I see over 30. In town driving (very light traffic, few stops) I see closer to the 25. I have yet to get stuck in true 'city' traffic, so I can't say for sure, but expect to beat 20 with this car in all situations (I cut my car off if I sit for long at any light or at railway crossings, restaurant drivethroughs, etc.).