Review of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan ninth generation

Exterior and dimensions

After the update, the Chevrolet Malibu sedan has changed its appearance and became more like the ultimately the newest refined and the short rear part.

The front of the car got the two-piece grille, simply squint headlamps and a powerful bumper. On the sides of the body, you notice the original swage line and the low-slanted C-pillar.

Feed looks attractive due to the pretty lights, neat tailgate and two exhaust pipes. The car became more expressive and unique it can be equipped with tuning, and parts for other models you can find in our catalogue on this link.

Dimensions:

• Length - 4 922 mm;
• Height - 1 463 mm;
• Width - 1 854 mm;
• Wheelbase - 2 829 mm;
• Ground clearance - 155 mm.

Salon

Chevrolet Malibu interior ninth generation built from high quality materials with the addition of leather and metal inserts. Free space enough for both the front and rear, but the tall passengers sitting in the back seat will butt up against the sloping roof.

The front part of the interior contains the original made center console with 8-inch screen "multimedia". The seats here have well-developed lateral support and a wide range of adjustments.

The Luggage capacity of 447 litres, but the rear seatback can be folded down, allowing you to carry long size load.

Technical characteristics of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with two petrol turbo engine and the same hybrid powertrain:

1. The 1.5-liter engine producing 163 horsepower;
2. The 2.0-liter engine that produces 250 horses;
3. A hybrid power plant consisting of a 1.8-liter petrol engine and pair of electric motors with a total capacity of 182 liters.

The maximum speed of the petrol versions is 215 or 250 km/h and they are joined with an automatic transmission to 6 or 9 speeds. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle 7.6 and 8.7 liters per hundred kilometers, hybrid - 5.1 l/100km.

Equipment

The Malibu sedan is available in several options of modifications, among which the "younger" contains this equipment:

1. Ten airbags;
2. Audio system;
3. Cruise control;
4. Dual-zone climate control;
5. Electric and heated exterior mirrors;
6. ESP, ABS and more.