- Convenience & Technology Package
- Preferred Equipment Group 1LT
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- AM/FM Stereo w/Seek & Scan/Digital Clock
- MP3 decoder
- Radio data system
- Radio: AM/FM Stereo w/Seek-and-Scan/Digital Clock
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Remote Vehicle Starter System
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 120-Volt Power Outlet
- 3-Spoke Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver Information System w/Color Display
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Inside Rear-View Auto-Dimming Mirror
- Leather Wrapped Shift Knob
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Premium Cloth Seat Trim
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Teen Driver
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- USB Charging Port in Console
- Wireless Charging For Devices
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Passenger 6-Way Manual Seat Adjuster
- Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster
- Split folding rear seat
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Passenger door bin
- 17" Aluminum Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Variably intermittent wipers
- BLUE TOOTH HANDSFREE
- APPLE CAR PLAY
- ANDROID AUTO
- USB PORT
- REAR BACK UP CAMERA
- REMAINDER OF FACTORY WARRANTY
- INCLUDES WARRANTY
- ONE OWNER
At the heart of the new 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 lb-ft of torque. With this engine, power is routed through a 6-speed automatic to the front wheels. The optional drivetrain for the Malibu is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making a healthy 250 horsepower connected to a brand new 8-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 2016 Malibu is the new 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 up to 55 mph.
The Malibu is available in five trim levels, L, LS, 1LT, 2LT and Premier. The Base L model is far from a stripped out bare bones vehicle, featuring most of the amenities one would expect from a mid-sized car. Standard features across the entire Malibu line include remote keyless entry, power, programmable door locks, a 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity for phones, steering wheel mounted audio controls 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, a rearview camera, Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB port for the stereo.
The 1LT equipment package improves on the LS by adding a bevy of standard features. Included on the 1LT are LED daytime running lights, heated power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch aluminum wheels, SiriusXM Satellite radio, 4G LTE with mobile Wi-Fi hotspot technology, improved interior lighting, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and express up/down control for the driver's window.
The 2LT is equipped similarly to the 1LT but also includes the more powerful 2.0L engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. Dual exhaust tips and 18-inch wheels help distinguish the 2LT from lesser models.
The top of the line Premier trim adds some extra bling to the outside of the car with chrome door handles, LED tail lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels and bright sill plates. The premium feel carries over to the interior with driver's being greeted by leather seating surfaces, a heated, leather wrapped steering wheel, power adjustable, heated and cooled front seats, an 8-inch color touch screen 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 Chevrolet Malibu has gotten a complete redesign for 2016. A sharper looking, new exterior surrounds a car that is both larger and lighter than last year's model, with an improved, roomier interior. Engine options have also been updated with a brand new turbocharged powerplant coming as standard equipment for 2016.