At the heart of the Chevrolet Malibu are a pair of efficient, turbocharged engines. The base engine is a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, power is routed through a continuously variable transmission to the front wheels. The optional drivetrain for the Malibu is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making a healthy 250 horsepower. It is connected to a 9-speed automatic, again powering the front wheels. Acceleration with either engine feels plenty fast, thanks in large part to the weight loss the model went through with its redesign.

An intriguing option on the 2019 Malibu is a hybrid drivetrain, which boasts mileage numbers of 45 mpg highway and 48 mpg in the city. The hybrid drivetrain combines a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors, for a total of 182 horsepower and the ability to drive on electricity alone at speeds up to 55 mph.

The Malibu is available in five trim levels: L, LS, LT, RS and Premier. The base L model is far from a bare-bones sedan, featuring most of the amenities one would expect from a mid-sized car. Standard features across the entire Malibu line include remote keyless entry, rearview camera, power, programmable door locks, a 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity for phones, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, OnStar navigation with a 6-month subscription, an anti-theft system, keyless start and a hill-start assist system.

LS models add 16-inch aluminum wheels, Chevrolet's Infotainment 3 system with Apple CarPlay and 8-inch touchscreen, 4G LTE connectivity with WiFi capability, Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB port for the stereo.

The LT equipment package improves on the LS by adding a bevy of standard features, including LED daytime running lights, heated power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch aluminum wheels, SiriusXM Satellite radio, improved interior lighting, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and express up/down control for the driver's window.

The RS trim, meanwhile, adds a dash of sportiness to the Malibu with 18-inch wheels, dual exhaust, a rear spoiler, a black grille, and black emblems. Inside, the RS features black cloth seats, and a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel.

The top-of-the-line Premier is powered by the 2.0L turbocharged engine and adds some extra bling to the exterior, with chrome door handles, LED taillights, 19-inch aluminum wheels and bright sill plates. The premium feel carries over to the interior with drivers being greeted by leather seating surfaces, a heated, leather wrapped steering wheel, power adjustable, heated and cooled front seats, an 8-inch color touchscreen display controlling a 9-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone, automatic climate control, a wireless charger for phones and a rear seat USB port.

The Malibu Hybrid is equipped largely like the LT and adds an electronic parking brake and dual-zone automatic climate control.

A Sport Package adds 18-inch alloys and all-season low-profile tires, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter inside. The Premier Sun and Wheel Package includes a power sunroof and Universal Home Remote.

Comfortable, Spacious Interior

Great Fuel Economy

Competitive Pricing

Available Hybrid Drivetrain

For 2019, the Chevrolet Malibu has redesigned front and rear, with a new grille, front fascia, and headlights. Out back, the rear fascia is also new, as are the dual-element taillights, with LED versions now available. A rearview camera is now standard, as is an 8-inch full-color touchscreen to control the infotainment system, which is now called Chevrolet Infotainment 3, rather than MyLink. Malibus equipped with the 1.5L turbo engine now feature a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Finally, a new RS trim adds some sportiness to the lineup, with 18-inch wheels and blacked-out exterior elements such as the grille and emblems.

The Chevrolet Malibu is a full-sized sedan that competes with both mid-sized cars such as the Toyota Camry, as well as several entry-level luxury cars. The Malibu has always featured a comfortable interior with plenty of room for an American-sized buying public, and this year is no different. The Malibu's wheelbase allows for plenty of space, and reduced weight over its predecessor aids in improved handling, fuel economy, and acceleration. Adding further value is the fact that the Malibu is available with a hybrid drivetrain, pushing mileage well into the 40 mpg range. Prices start at around $21,500.

Preferred Equipment Group 1LT

17" Aluminum Wheels

Premium Cloth Seat Trim

8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster

Radio: Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System

Front License Plate Bracket

6-Way Manual Front Passenger Seat Adjuster

Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster

Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats

SiriusXM Radio

6-Speaker Audio System Feature

4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Emergency communication system: OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable

Exterior Parking Camera Rear

AM/FM radio: SiriusXM

Front Center Armrest w/Storage

Compass

Front beverage holders

Variably intermittent wipers

Trip computer

Traction control

Tilt steering wheel

Telescoping steering wheel

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Split folding rear seat

Speed control

Security system

Remote keyless entry

Rear window defroster

Rear side impact airbag

Rear seat center armrest

Rear reading lights

Rear anti-roll bar

Radio data system

Power windows

Power steering

Power driver seat

Power door mirrors

Passenger vanity mirror

Passenger door bin

Panic alarm

Overhead console

Overhead airbag

Outside temperature display

Occupant sensing airbag

Low tire pressure warning

Knee airbag

Illuminated entry

Heated front seats

Heated door mirrors

Fully automatic headlights

Front reading lights

Front dual zone A/C

Front anti-roll bar

Four wheel independent suspension

Dual front side impact airbags

Dual front impact airbags

Driver vanity mirror

Driver door bin

Delay-off headlights

Bumpers: body-color

Brake assist

Automatic temperature control

Alloy wheels

ABS brakes

Tachometer

Front Bucket Seats

Electronic Stability Control

Air Conditioning

6 Speakers

Convenience and Technology Package includes (BTV) remote vehicle starter system, (KA1) heated driver and front passenger seats and (UGE) LED tail lamps

Engine, 1.5L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm, 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm)

Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT)

Engine control, stop-start system

Axle, 5.10 final drive ratio

Front wheel drive

Suspension, front MacPherson strut

Suspension, rear 4-link, independent

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Brake rotors, Duralife

Brake lining, high-performance, noise and dust performance

Brake, parking, manual

Fueling system, capless

Fuel door, push open

Tool kit, road emergency

Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) aluminum

Tires, P225/55R17 all-season, blackwall

Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel

Tire, compact spare, T125/80R16

Headlamp control, automatic on and off

Headlamps, halogen

Tail lamps, LED

Glass, acoustic, laminated, windshield and front side windows

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding

Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.

SiriusXM Radio Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Chevrolet 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first) (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)

Antenna, body-color

Display, 8" diagonal LCD touch screen

Seats, front bucket

Seats, heated driver and front passenger

Seat adjuster, 8-way power driver

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual

Seat adjuster, power driver lumbar control

Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding

Floor mats, carpeted front

Floor mats, carpeted rear

Steering wheel, 3-spoke

Steering column, tilt and telescopic

Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, phone and cruise

Driver Information Center, monochromatic display

Compass display

Temperature display, outside

Warning indicator, front passenger seat belt

Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down

Windows, power with Express-Down on all

Door locks, power programmable

Keyless start

Keyless Open, front doors includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry

Remote vehicle starter system

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Remote panic alarm

Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control

Vent, rear console

Air filter, cabin

Defogger, rear-window, electric

Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt

Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered

Assist handle, front passenger

Lighting, interior overhead courtesy lamp, dual reading lamps and illuminated trunk area

Lighting, interior, rear reading lamps, switchable

Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks

Trunk cargo anchors

StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control

Braking control, ECM grade

Daytime Running Lamps, LED, separate

Airbags, 10 total, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail-mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Fleet orders receive a 3-month trial. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)

Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)

Rear Vision Camera

Rear Seat Reminder

LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), for child restraint seats

Door locks, rear child security

Trunk latch, safety, manual release

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Teen Driver