Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu benefits from a total redesign, with new styling, a more spacious interior and fuel-efficient powertrains. According to Chevrolet, the new midsize Malibu is 300 lbs. lighter than the previous generation, while the base powertrain consists of a 160-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-litre 4-cylinder. A 250-horsepower, turbo 2.0-litre four is optional, as is a hybrid powertrain that produces 182 horsepower and fuel economy as low as 4.9 L/100 km. The previous-generation Malibu is still on sale, now called the Malibu Limited.
Chevrolet Malibu
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,745 |
| Fees | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$409/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 160 hp @ 5,700 rpm (119 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 2,500 – 3,000 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 644 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Infotainment | |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/65R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/65R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,923 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,590 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 447 l |
| Fuel tank | 49 l (11 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 |
| Overall | 6/10 |
| Average | 67%(view ratings) |