Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, the 1.8L Inline-4 hybrid engine produces 182 horsepower. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has received a 5-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2016 Malibu Hybrid has a relatively long wheelbase ( 111.4 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3457 lbs.
2016 Malibu Hybrid 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 hips and head. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Malibu Hybrid 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 smaller than average with 11.6 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Malibu Hybrid |
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Starging MSRP | $27,770 |
Engine | 1.8L Inline-4 |
HP | 182 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 47 MPG |
Highway | 46 MPG |
Combined | 46 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost |
2016 Malibu Sedan Hybrid comes in one trim level, with an average price that is $70 more compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Malibu Hybrid has a class-leading fuel economy of 46 mpg.
2016 Malibu Sedan Hybrid 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.