The Malibu receives a short list of upgrades for 2007, including a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with variable valve timing that replaces the previous 3.5-liter V-6. Safety upgrades include standard dual-stage frontal air bags with GM’s Passenger Sensing System. A head curtain side air bag is standard on LS and LT models, and a remote vehicle start system is available on the LT sedan and standard on the LT Maxx. The OnStar communications program offers Turn-by-Turn navigation that comes with the available Directions & Connections service. Three new exterior colors are offered for 2007—Amber Bronze Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, and Golden Pewter Metallic.