Chevrolet

Chevrolet Malibu

Price $24,995 – $32,540
Fuel consumption 5.3 – 10.1 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
The Chevrolet Malibu combines affordability and style in a mid-size family sedan. The lineup starts out with a 197 horsepower, 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, but it is also offered with a sporty 2.0-litre, turbocharged four that produces 259 horses. A 2.4-litre, battery- assisted four-cylinder mild hybrid, offered in the Eco trim level, provides 182 ponies while returning impressive fuel economy figures. All versions of the Malibu are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 80%
Driving 8/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 8/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2013

N/A

Pros

  • More modern platform
  • Luxurious passenger compartment
  • Management system has sophisticated electronics
  • Reduced fuel consumption
  • Good road holding

Cons

  • Appeared late on the market
  • Reliability not yet proven
  • Understated look
  • No sporty model

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