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2018 Chevy Malibu Review

A fuel-efficient, spacious, and technology-rich midsize sedan will make your drives around Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego more enjoyable. And this is certainly the case for the 2018 Chevy Malibu.

In this 2018 Chevy Malibu review, we’ll go over the key performance, interior, and technology features you need to know about to decide if this vehicle is the right one for you. Read about them below, then reach out to us if you have any questions.

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2018 Chevy Malibu

2018 Chevy Malibu Specs

MPG: Up to 27 city / 36 highway
Horsepower: 160 to 250 hp
Dimensions: 194″ L x 73″ W x 58″ H
Fuel tank capacity: 13 to 15.8 gal


The new Chevy Malibu comes standard with a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Other engine options are a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 1.8L hybrid 4-cylinder engine.

Power is certainly achieved in the Malibu, with the 1.5L engine reaching 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and the 2.0L engine attaining 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.

And for the ultimate in fuel-efficiency, the 2018 Chevy Malibu achieves an EPA-estimated 27 city/36 highway MPG in its standard model, and an EPA-estimated 49 city/43 highway MPG in its hybrid model. This way, you can spend more time enjoying the open road and less time stopping at the gas station.

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    Malibu Interior

    The 2018 Chevy Malibu has front bucket seats with heated driver and passenger seats in the LT and higher trims. Also available are a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control, to keep both driver and front passenger comfortable in their preferred temperature settings.

    This sedan seats five, with plenty of room for everyone to stretch out, with the following interior dimensions...
    • Front headroom: 39.1 inches
    • Rear headroom: 37.5 inches
    • Front legroom: 42 inches
    • Rear legroom: 38.1 inches
    • Total passenger volume: 102.9 inches

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      2018 Malibu Safety

      The Malibu has impressive technology features, so you always stay connected and entertained.
       
      The base Malibu L trim comes standard with an AM/FM radio and 6-speaker sound system, and a Bose® premium 9-speaker sound system is standard in the Premier trim. For even more music options, you can enjoy a 3-month trial subscription of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, which offers over 150 channels of commercial-free music, plus sports, entertainment shows, and news.

      The available Chevrolet MyLink® with an 8-inch color touchscreen and navigation organizes and integrates all your technology options in one place, like making phone calls and getting text message alerts. In addition, you can plug in your compatible smartphone through Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ to listen to your music library, access your calendar, or get directions with Google Maps.

      The Chevy Malibu wants to keep you protected at all times, with available safety options like Forward Automatic Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, and Lane Keep Assist. And if your teenage son or daughter is behind the wheel, you can rest assured they’ll be kept safe with the Teen Driver system.

      Teen Driver works with the Chevrolet MyLink® display to enable features like:
      • Muting audio when front-seat occupants aren’t wearing their seat belts.
      • Automatically enabling certain available safety features, such as Side Blind Zone Alert.
      • Setting a limit on music volume and a maximum vehicle speed.
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        Test Drive the 2018 Chevy Malibu Today!

        The latest Chevy Malibu works to ensure that your drives around Manhattan, Junction City, and Wamego are fun, comfortable, and safe. To find out how this midsize sedan does it, be sure to schedule a test drive.

        Contact us today at Murdock Manhattan Chevrolet Cadillac to get behind the wheel of the 2018 Chevy Malibu. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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