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Overview

Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Engine 2.5L Inline-4 Gas Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Fuel Economy City: 29 MPG Hwy: 36 MPG Fuel Economy City: 28 MPG Hwy: 38 MPG Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 14.8 gallons Seating Capacity 5 seater Seating Capacity 5 seater Trunk Volume 15.7 ft³ Trunk Volume 16 ft³

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine 1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas 2.5L Inline-4 Gas Horsepower 160 hp @ 5700 rpm 191 hp @ 6100 rpm Torque 184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 rpm 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) 8-Speed Automatic Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight 3,135 lbs 3,120 lbs Now Buzzing First Drive 2023 Toyota Crown First Drive Review: A Tale Of Two Hybrids Sports Cars 2023 BMW M2 Coming With Optional Center-Lock Wheels Electric Vehicles Tesla Cybertruck Spotted With Production-Ready Rear End Tuning 700-Horsepower 2023 Nissan Z By AMS Performance Hits Nine-Second Quarter Mile Crash Watch A Seventh-Gen Toyota Hilux Truck Launch Into The Air After Losing Control Electric Vehicles Rivian Angers R1T Customers By Removing A Desirable Feature From The Electric Truck

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined 32 MPG 32 MPG City 29 MPG 28 MPG Highway 36 MPG 38 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year 5.5 (2022) Tons/yr 5.6 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity 15.8 gallons 14.8 gallons Cruising Range City 458.2 miles 414.4 miles Cruising Range Highway 568.8 miles 562.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length 194.2 in 192.9 in Height 57.9 in 56.9 in Max Width 73 in 73.2 in Front Width 62.6 in 64.3 in Rear Width 62.5 in 64.6 in Wheelbase 111.4 in 111.8 in Ground Clearance N/A 5.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity 5 seater 5 seater Front Seat Leg Room 41.5 in 46.1 in Front Seat Headroom 39.1 in 40 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.5 in 57.9 in Front Seat Hip Room 54.1 in 54.6 in Rear Seat Leg Room 38.1 in 34.8 in Rear Seat Headroom 37.5 in 38.4 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 57.1 in 56.1 in Rear Seat Hip Room 53.4 in 54.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume 15.7 ft³ 16 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Turning Diameter 37 ft 35.9 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Aluminum Wheels Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" 16" x 6.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" 16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Strut Rear Suspension Four-Link Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire 245/45R18 P205/65HR16 Rear Tire 245/45R18 P205/65HR16 Spare Tire T125/80R16 Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A Carbon Blue, Late availability. Curated Silver, Late availability. Hampton Gray Onyx Black Portofino Gray Ultimate Red, Late availability.

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A Hyper White Serenity White

Standard Interior Materials

Jet Black, Premium cloth seat trim Black, Premium Cloth Seating Surfaces Dark Gray, Premium Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio Not Available Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard Smart Device Integration Standard Standard WiFi Hotspot Standard Not Available Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard MP3 Player Not Available Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats Not Available Standard Cloth Seats Standard Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard A/C Standard Standard Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Standard Cruise Control Standard Standard Keyless Entry Standard Standard Power Driver Seat Standard Not Available Remote Engine Start Optional Not Available Remote Trunk Release Not Available Standard Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Not Available Keyless Start Standard Not Available Telematics Standard Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera Standard Standard Cross-Traffic Alert Optional Standard Rear Parking Aid Optional Not Available Blind Spot Monitor Optional Standard Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard ABS Standard Standard Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard Brake Assist Standard Standard Stability Control Standard Standard Traction Control Standard Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard Knee Air Bag Standard Standard Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Rear Side Air Bag Not Available Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic 3 Years / 36,000 Miles 5 Years / 60,000 Miles Corrosion 3 Years / 36,000 Miles 7 Years / Unlimited Miles Drivetrain Note Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles N/A Drivetrain 5 Years / 60,000 Miles 10 Years / 100,000 Miles Maintenance Note 1 Year/1 Visit N/A Roadside Assistance Note Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles N/A Roadside Assistance 5 Years / 60,000 Miles 5 Years / Unlimited Miles Rust-Through 6 Years / 100,000 Miles N/A Warranty Note Preliminary 2023 Warranty N/A Maintenance N/A 3 Years / 36,000 Miles Chevrolet Malibu Best Comparisons Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Cruze Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Civic Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Amanti Chevrolet Malibu vs Pontiac G8 Chevrolet Malibu vs Saturn Aura Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Chrysler Sebring Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Pontiac G6 Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Base I4 FWD Chevrolet Malibu vs Mercury Milan Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Suzuki Kizashi Chevrolet Malibu vs Dodge Avenger Chevrolet Malibu vs Chrysler 200 Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Azera Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen CC Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Clarity Electric Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Energi Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Optima Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Optima Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Mazda 6 Sedan Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Accord Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Honda Insight Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia Stinger Chevrolet Malibu vs Volkswagen Passat Chevrolet Malibu vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Chevrolet Malibu vs Kia K5 Chevrolet Malibu vs Nissan Altima Chevrolet Malibu vs Subaru Legacy Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry Hybrid Hyundai Sonata Best Comparisons Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Civic Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Accent Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Amanti Hyundai Sonata vs Pontiac G8 Hyundai Sonata vs Saturn Aura Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Chrysler Sebring Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Pontiac G6 Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Base I4 FWD Hyundai Sonata vs Mercury Milan Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Suzuki Kizashi Hyundai Sonata vs Dodge Avenger Hyundai Sonata vs Chrysler 200 Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Azera Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen CC Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Clarity Electric Hyundai Sonata vs Ford Fusion Hyundai Sonata vs Ford Fusion Energi Hyundai Sonata vs Ford Fusion Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Optima Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Mazda 6 Sedan Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Insight Hyundai Sonata vs Kia Stinger Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Hyundai Sonata vs Kia K5 Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Maxima Hyundai Sonata vs Subaru Legacy Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Camry Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Camry Hybrid LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top