The Malibu still represents a value proposition for fleet managers. It delivers a solid EPA-rated fuel economy that gives the sedan an edge over most compact SUVs.
The stalwart midsize sedan has long been utilized by commercial sales fleets due to its blend of fuel efficiency, comfort, and affordability.
Chevrolet is refreshing three of its passenger cars — the Malibu, Cruze, and Spark — for the 2019 model year in an attempt to bring new buyers to the models at a time when utility vehicles have become increasingly popular.
Chevrolet's 2017 Malibu will arrive with an optional nine-speed automatic transmission that improves fuel economy by 3% and marks the brand's first implementation of a nine-speed automatic.
The Chevrolet Malibu saw big changes going into its ninth generation for the 2016-MY and 2017-MY, including the introduction of its first full hybrid model.
The recall and stop-sales order affect about 1,750 2016 model-year Chevrolet Malibu sedans and Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks in the U.S. and Canada.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is all-new from the ground up, with a longer wheelbase and more interior room for both front- and rear-seat passengers. It is also 300 pounds lighter, which pays dividends in increased fuel efficiency. My test drive examined the Malibu with the all-new 1.5L Ecotec turbocharged engine from the perspective of both a fleet manager and a company driver.
Featuring a sleeker design, a longer wheelbase, a lighter, more fuel-efficient, and a battery of technological and safety features, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu should appeal to both fleet managers from a total cost of ownership perspective and drivers for its driveability, use as a business tool, and "driveway appeal." Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Mike Antich.
Redesigned for the third time in eight model-years, the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu adds 3.6 inches to the wheelbase and has an engine lineup including two turbocharged four-bangers and a hybrid option.
Chevrolet’s next-generation 2016 Malibu will start at $22,500 for the base-level L model, General Motors has announced.
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