2018 Chevrolet Malibu LS FWD Automatic
DISCLOSURE
Key Features
Vehicle Details
- Glass, acoustic, laminated, windshield and front side windows
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- Headlamps, halogen
- Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding
- Tire, compact spare, T125/80R16
- Tires, P205/65R16 all-season, blackwall
- Wheel, spare, 16 (40.6 cm) steel
- Wheels, 16 (40.6 cm) aluminum
- Air conditioning, single-zone manual
- Air filter, cabin
- Antenna, Black
- Armrest, rear center with cupholders
- Assist handle, front passenger
- Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
- Audio system, Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 7 diagonal color touch-screen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone
- Chevrolet 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first); EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
- Compass display
- Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
- Defogger, rear-window, electric
- Door locks, power programmable
- Driver Information Center, monochromatic display
- Floor mats, carpeted front
- Floor mats, carpeted rear
- Keyless start
- Lighting, interior overhead courtesy lamp, dual reading lamps and illuminated trunk area
- Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks
- Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
- Passive Entry System includes Remote Keyless Entry, extended range
- Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt
- Remote panic alarm
- Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual
- Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding
- Seats, front bucket
- Steering column, tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, phone and cruise
- Steering wheel, 3-spoke
- Temperature display, outside
- Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
- Trunk cargo anchors
- Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered
- Warning indicator, front passenger safety belt
- Windows, power with Express-Down on all
- Axle, 3.23 final drive ratio
- Brake lining, high-performance, noise and dust performance
- Brake rotors, Duralife
- Brake, parking, manual
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
- Engine control, stop-start system
- Engine, 1.5L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW]
- Front wheel drive
- Fuel door, push open
- Fueling system, capless
- Suspension, front MacPherson strut
- Suspension, rear 4-link, independent
- Tool kit, road emergency
- Transmission, 6-speed automatic
- Air bags, 10 total, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Door locks, rear child security
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
- OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable; EFFECTIVE WITH RETAIL SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear Vision Camera
- StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist includes Traction Control
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Trunk latch, safety, manual release
Model Highlights
At the heart of the Chevrolet Malibu are a pair of efficient, turbocharged engines. The base engine is a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder unit that produces 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, power is routed through a 6-speed automatic to the front wheels. The optional drivetrain for the Malibu is a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder making a healthy 250 horsepower connected to a 9-speed automatic, again powering the front wheels. Acceleration with either engine feels plenty fast, thanks in large part to the weight loss the model went through with its redesign. An intriguing option on the 2018 Malibu is a hybrid drivetrain, which boasts mileage numbers of 45 mpg highway and 48 mpg in the city. The hybrid drivetrain combines a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors, for a total of 182 horsepower and the ability to drive on electricity alone at speeds up to 55 mph. The Malibu is available in four trim levels: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model is far from a bare-bones sedan, featuring most of the amenities one would expect from a mid-sized car. Standard features across the entire Malibu line include remote keyless entry, power, programmable door locks, a 6-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity for phones, steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, OnStar navigation with a 6-month subscription, an anti-theft system, keyless start and a hill-start assist system. LS models add 16-inch aluminum wheels, a rearview camera, Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and 7-inch touchscreen, 4G LTE connectivity with WiFi capability, Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB port for the stereo. The LT equipment package improves on the LS by adding a bevy of standard features, including LED daytime running lights, heated power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, 17-inch aluminum wheels, SiriusXM Satellite radio, improved interior lighting, an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and express up/down control for the driver's window. The top-of-the-line Premier is powered by the 2.0L turbocharged engine and adds some extra bling to the exterior, with chrome door handles, LED tail lights, 19-inch aluminum wheels and bright sill plates. The premium feel carries over to the interior with drivers being greeted by leather seating surfaces, a heated, leather wrapped steering wheel, power adjustable, heated and cooled front seats, an 8-inch color touchscreen display controlling a 9-speaker Bose sound system, dual-zone, automatic climate control, a wireless charger for phones and a rear seat USB port. The Malibu Hybrid is equipped largely like the LT and adds an electronic parking brake and dual-zone automatic climate control. A Sport Package adds 18-inch alloys and all-season low-profile tires, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter inside. The Premier Sun and Wheel Package includes a power sunroof and Universal Home Remote.
Equipment
- LS PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP includes Standard Equipment
- AUDIO SYSTEM CHEVROLET MYLINK RADIO WITH 7 DIAGONAL COLOR TOUCH-SCREEN AM/FM STEREO with seek-and-scan and digital clock includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; featuring Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability for compatible phone (STD)
- MOSAIC BLACK METALLIC
- LICENSE PLATE BRACKET FRONT
- JET BLACK PREMIUM CLOTH SEAT TRIM
- ENGINE 1.5L TURBO DOHC 4-CYLINDER DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW] @ 5700 rpm 184 lb-ft torque [248.4 N-m] @ 2500-3000 rpm) (STD)
- TRANSMISSION 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC (STD)
- SEATS FRONT BUCKET (STD)
- Turbocharged
- Front Wheel Drive
- ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tires - Front All-Season
- Tires - Rear All-Season
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Automatic Headlights
- Power Mirror(s)
- AM/FM Stereo
- MP3 Capability
- Bluetooth Connection
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Smart Device Integration
- WiFi Hotspot
- Bucket Seats
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
- Floor Mats
- Floor Mats
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Cruise Control
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Security System
- Security System
- Power Door Locks
- Power Windows
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Keyless Start
- Cruise Control
- A/C
- Rear Defrost
- Power Outlet
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Traction Control
- Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Daytime Running Lights
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Rear Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Knee Air Bag
- Telematics
- Requires Subscription
- Back-Up Camera
- Child Safety Locks
- Driver Restriction Features
- Tire Pressure Monitor