The Malibu XL is equipped with the eighth generation Ecotec 2.0T intelligent variable cylinder turbo engine and 9-speed HYDRAMATIC ® The manual automatic transmission, along with the same series of 535T intelligent direct injection turbine engine and CVT intelligent continuously variable transmission, fully meets the national emission standards for all models, bringing a more intelligent, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly driving experience for mid to high-end sedans.