2021 Chevrolet Malibu

Vehicle Highlights

• Fuel Economy: 29 mpg City, 36 mpg Hwy
• Engine: 1.5L Turbo Gas I4, 160 HP
• Transmission: Automatic

• Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive
• Passengers: 5
• Doors: 4

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What You Will Like

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.

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What's New For 2021

For 2021, the Chevrolet Malibu is arriving essentially unchanged.

Warranty

• Basic Warranty: 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
• Drivetrain Warranty: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles
• Roadside Assistance: 5 Years / 60,000 Miles

A vehicle's warranty can significant impact your maintenance costs after you drive off the dealer's lot, and it's important to understand the different parts. Typically, a new car warranty includes a Basic warranty, which covers everything except the wear items such as brakes and tires; and a Drivetrain warranty, that covers all the parts that make the car move, such as the engine and transmission

NHTSA Crash Test Rating

• Frontal Driver:
• Frontal Passenger:
• Side Driver:
• Side Passenger:
• Rollover Rating:

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) provides consumers with vehicle safety information based on independent testing, primarily front and side crash rating results, and more recently rollover ratings, to aid consumers in their vehicle purchase decisions.

Standard Equipment

• Safety Options
  • 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 (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Rear Vision Camera
  • Rear Seat Reminder
  • Buckle to Drive prevents vehicle from being shifted out of Park until driver seat belt is fastened; times out after 20 seconds and encourages seat belt use, can be turned on and off in Settings or Teen Driver menu
  • 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 a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to help encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain available vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
• Entertainment Features
  • Antenna, body-color
  • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
  • Display, 8" diagonal LCD touch screen
  • Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
  • SiriusXM Radio enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices 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. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)
  • 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.
• Exterior Features
  • 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
  • Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
• Interior Features
  • Seats, front bucket
  • Seat trim, Premium Cloth
  • 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
  • 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
  • Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt
  • Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Vent, rear console
  • Air filter, cabin
  • Defogger, rear-window, electric
  • 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
  • Rear seat armrest with cup holders
  • Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks
  • Trunk cargo anchors
• Mechanical Features
  • 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

Tech Specs

• Brakes Features
  • Brake Type - Pwr
  • Brake ABS System - 4-Wheel
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - 11.8 x - TBD -
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - 11.3 x - TBD -
• Cargo Area Dimensions Features
  • Trunk Volume (ft³) - 15.7
• Cooling System Features
  • Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - - TBD -
• Electrical Features
  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - - TBD -
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - - TBD -
• Engine Features
  • Engine Order Code - LFV
  • Engine Type - Turbocharged Gas I4
  • Displacement - 1.5L/91
  • Fuel System - Direct Injection
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 160 @ 5700
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 184 @ 2500-3000
• Exterior Dimensions Features
  • Wheelbase (in) - 111.4
  • Length, Overall (in) - 194.2
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) - 73
  • Height, Overall (in) - 57.9
  • Tread Width, Front (in) - 62.6
  • Tread Width, Rear (in) - 62.5
  • Min Ground Clearance (in) - - TBD -
  • Liftover Height (in) - - TBD -
• Fuel Tank Features
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) - 15.8
• Interior Dimensions Features
  • Passenger Capacity - 5
  • Passenger Volume (ft³) - 102.9
  • Front Head Room (in) - 39.1
  • Front Leg Room (in) - 41.5
  • Front Shoulder Room (in) - 58.5
  • Front Hip Room (in) - 54.1
  • Second Head Room (in) - 37.5
  • Second Leg Room (in) - 38.1
  • Second Shoulder Room (in) - 57.1
  • Second Hip Room (in) - 53.4
• Mileage Features
  • Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) - 32 (2020)
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) - 29 (2020)
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) - 36 (2020)
• Steering Features
  • Steering Type - Electric Rack & Pinion
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - - TBD -
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - - TBD -
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - 37.0
  • Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - N/A
• Summary Features
  • Vehicle Name - Chevrolet Malibu
  • Body Style - Sedan
• Suspension Features
  • Suspension Type - Front - MacPherson Strut
  • Suspension Type - Rear - Four-Link
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - N/A
  • Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - N/A
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - - TBD -
  • Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - - TBD -
• Tires Features
  • Front Tire Order Code - RBN
  • Front Tire Order Code - RMI
  • Front Tire Order Code - RA9
  • Rear Tire Order Code - RBN
  • Rear Tire Order Code - RMI
  • Rear Tire Order Code - RA9
  • Spare Tire Order Code - ZAM
  • Front Tire Size - P225/55R17
  • Front Tire Size - 245/40R19
  • Rear Tire Size - P225/55R17
  • Rear Tire Size - 245/40R19
  • Spare Tire Size - T125/80R16
• Transmission Features
  • Drivetrain - Front Wheel Drive
  • Trans Order Code - MRG
  • Trans Type - 1
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - - TBD -
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - - TBD -
  • Clutch Size (in) - N/A
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 5.10
• Vehicle Features
  • EPA Classification - Midsize Cars
  • Number of Passenger Doors - 4
  • Annual CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year - 5.5 (2020)
• Weight Information Features
  • Base Curb Weight (lbs) - 3159
• Wheels Features
  • Front Wheel Size (in) - 17 x 8.0
  • Front Wheel Size (in) - 18 x - TBD -
  • Front Wheel Size (in) - 19 x - TBD -
  • Rear Wheel Size (in) - 17 x 8.0
  • Rear Wheel Size (in) - 18 x - TBD -
  • Rear Wheel Size (in) - 19 x - TBD -
  • Spare Wheel Size (in) - 16 x - TBD -
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material - Steel

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