Chevrolet Malibu
You can pretty much count the number of midsize sedans still available in Canada with just one hand. The Malibu soldiers on one last time for 2025 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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$28,699 (2024) |
| 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) |