Chevrolet Malibu
For 2014, the Malibu receives small cosmetic touches to the front and rear only. It is an intermediate sedan with a large and comfortable interior replete with storage cubbies. The Malibu comes with four-cylinder engines all mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Base models start with a 2.5L developing 196 horsepower and 186 lbs.-ft. of torque or, depending on versions, a 2.4L eAssist or a turbocharged 2.0L developing 259 horsepower and 260 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Chevrolet Malibu
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$26,795 |
| Fees | CA$1,600 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$504/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 |
| Power | 197 hp @ 6,300 rpm (147 kW) |
| Torque | 191 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (259 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| 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 | 8.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 1,029 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 156 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (37′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/60R16 |
| Rear tires | P215/60R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,864 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,854 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,463 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm (108″) |
| Front track | 1,580 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,575 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 462 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 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 | |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 9/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |