2016 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

2016 Malibu

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$21,625 MSRP From
28 mpg AVG, Comb.
250 hp Max. Power
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Chevrolet Malibu is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 160 to 250 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,900 to $2,200, which over the course of five years will save you $1,000 in extra fuel spending. Chevrolet Malibu has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu L / LS

2016 Chevrolet Malibu LT

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.0 in
Length: 193.8 in
Height: 57.6 in
Wheelbase: 111.4 in

2016 Malibu has a relatively long wheelbase ( 111.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3086 - 3388 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.0 inHip Room: 54.1 inHead Room: 39.1 inShoulder Room: 58.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 38.1 inHip Room: 53.4 inHead Room: 37.5 inShoulder Room: 57.1 in

Trunk Volume

15.8 ft³

2016 Malibu seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - shoulders - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Malibu ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on head. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 15.8 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Malibu L	2016 Malibu LS Fleet	2016 Malibu LS	2016 Malibu LT w/1LT	2016 Malibu LT w/2LT	2016 Malibu Premier
Starging MSRP	$21,625	$23,120	$23,120	$25,020	$28,620	$30,920
Engine	1.5L Inline-4 Turbo	1.5L Inline-4 Turbo	1.5L Inline-4 Turbo	1.5L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo	2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
HP	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	160 hp	250 hp	250 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	22 MPG
Highway	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	36 MPG	32 MPG	32 MPG
Combined	30 MPG	30 MPG	30 MPG	30 MPG	26 MPG	26 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$1,900	$1,900	$1,900	$1,900	$2,200	$2,200

2016 Malibu Sedan comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $1,192 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, Malibu has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 28 mpg.

Safety

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Front Crash Rating

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 731
Recalls: 10

2016 Malibu Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seven hundred and thirty-one complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also ten recalls issued by Chevrolet, which by itself is a relatively high number.