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.
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 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.
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.
General Motors will continue selling the current-generation Chevrolet Malibu as a limited fleet-oriented model for the 2016 model year alongside its next-generation Malibu.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu received a facelift from the previous model year to offer improved fuel efficiency on a lighter and longer frame. A new hybrid model is expected to offer a combined 47 mpg.
General Motors is reducing the weight of its 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as it enters a new generation with a significant redesign, the automaker has announced.
General Motors plans to achieve growth by 2020 with its Cadillac brand, expansion in China, and two refreshed passengers cars for the North America market to achieve growth of 10 percent operating profit, the automaker has announced.
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