What's New
- RS trim features a new exclusive 18-inch aluminum wheels design and black grille inserts
- Two new exterior colors, Stone Gray Metallic and Black Cherry
- Not much else
Pros & Cons
- Nice blend of ride and handling dynamics
- Attractive styling
- Choice of two powertrains
- No all-wheel drive option
- Base models trail the competition in terms of standard tech features
- Rearward visibility strained
Chevrolet Malibu Overview
The current 2020 Chevrolet Malibu sedan hit showrooms in 2015 as a 2016 model. Chevrolet’s entry in the fiercely contested mid-size sedan segment, the five-passenger Malibu features Chevrolet’s distinctive familial exterior styling and reasonably contemporary interior design. A mild exterior refresh in late 2018 brought a larger grill and an 8-inch infotainment screen as standard equipment. Powertrain choices include a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated with a CVT or a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that shifts through a nine-speed automatic. Far from the most exciting entry in the segment, it offers a comfortable ride for those with little interest in spirited driving.
Trim Specifications
L, LS, RS and LT trims come equipped with a 160-horsepower turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and CVT transmission as the sole powertrain option. Premier trims get a significant boost in output thanks to a standard 250-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Standard 19-inch aluminum wheels and an available suspension lowering kit add to the Premier’s performance potential.
All trims get ten airbags, a 60/40 rear folding seat, keyless entry and push-button start. The Malibu hybrid version was discontinued at the end of the 2019 model year.
Warranty
3 Years/36,000 Miles
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years/100,000 Miles
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
1 Year/1 Visit