Features and Infotainment
Even an affordable car needs to come with a lot of standard features to remain competitive, and the Malibu does a good job of this. It has keyless entry, push-button start, manual front seats, a 12-volt power outlet, and manual air conditioning. The infotainment is operated via an eight-inch touchscreen, which is actually very easy and pleasant to use. Functions include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth streaming. A six-speaker sound system is standard. Moving up to the RS adds eight-way power-adjustable front seats, while the LT receives SiriusXM, remote start, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control. Reserved for the 2LT are ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt power outlet, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and an eight-inch driver-information display. It also comes with a nine-speaker Bose sound system, navigation, and a wireless charger
Fuel Efficiency
There is one good to combining a low-displacement four-pot with an efficient CVT, and that is impressive gas mileage. Across the city/highway/combined cycles, the Chevrolet Malibu achieves 27/35/30 mpg. Despite this, the American sedan still manages to be less frugal than its Japanese and Korean contemporaries. With a fuel capacity of 15.8 gallons, this means that the Chevy can cover a maximum of 475 miles with mixed driving
