Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is back in 2010 with no major changes. While the hybrid version is one of the automaker’s green solutions, the Malibu is also available equipped with a 169 horsepower four-cylinder engine or a 252 horsepower 3.6-litre V6. It has a well-planned and comfortable interior, offers a dynamic driving experience, and is quite good on fuel-efficiency. This car has often outdistanced the most popular sedan in this category in many comparative tests.
Chevrolet Malibu
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$23,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,350 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$451/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 170 hp @ 6,200 rpm (127 kW) |
| Torque | 158 lb·ft @ 5,200 rpm (214 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | E85, Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 743 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electronic variable assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (40′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/50R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/50R17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,877 mm (192″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,852 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,514 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,524 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,551 kg (3,419 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 428 l |
| Fuel tank | 61 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |