Chevrolet Malibu
The current-generation Malibu is the ninth offered by Chevrolet. After receiving a cosmetic update and a few extra features for 2019, the midsize sedan is now losing its hybrid option. Don’t be surprised: General Motors made it clear that fully electric vehicles are the future, not hybrids. Malibu customers are left with two turbocharged gasoline engines delivering 160 and 250 horsepower. They are mated to a CVT and a nine-speed automatic transmission, respectively.
Chevrolet Malibu
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$25,248 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$475/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 163 hp @ 5,700 rpm (122 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 2,500 – 3,000 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | Kansas City, KS, US |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 800 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 189 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/65R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/65R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,933 mm (194″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,590 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,588 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,422 kg (3,135 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 445 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 75%(view ratings) |