Chevrolet Malibu
You can pretty much count the number of midsize sedans still available in Canada with just one hand. The Malibu soldiers on for 2024 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 160 horsepower and mated to a CVT. Part of the Malibu’s relative success can be attributed to its competitive prices. That being said, the top-line 2LT model is not very attractive when compared with more powerful or AWD-equipped rivals.
Chevrolet Malibu
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$28,699 |
Fees | CA$2,000 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$540/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 | 6 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 8.4 L/100km |
Highway | 6.7 L/100km |
Combined | 7.7 L/100km |
Autonomy | 779 km |
CO₂ emissions | 178 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | not available |
Heated front seats | not available |
Heated rear seats | not available |
Heated steering wheel | not available |
Ventilated front seats | not available |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | not available |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | optional |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | not available |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | not available |
Infotainment | |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | not available |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | not available |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
Wireless phone charging | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
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″) |
Weight | 1,422 kg (3,135 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 444 l |
Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 8.6 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | 7.0 s (estimated) |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | 40 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 6/10 |
Reliability | 5/10 |
Safety | 7/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 6/10 |
Overall | 6/10 |
Average | 64%(view ratings) |