The new Chevy Malibu is a family sedan that blends comfort and style very innovatively. The sleek body, 18-inch alloy wheels and a dual outlet exhaust give a beautiful sporty touch to this four-door sedan. The manufacturers have outdone themselves by offering maximum space in a mid size car and including fuel-efficient technology. The new model comes with gas only or hybrid power trains and is styled with an 8-inch touch screen.  2019 Malibu Hybrid offers keyless unlocking and starting of the car. It lets you lock or open the car as well as start the ignition without the keys. In addition to a touch screen as part of the infotainment system, the restyled model also features HD rear vision camera, built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi and an audio system with six speakers.

This article will focus on the 5 most interesting things about the new Chevy Malibu that will make you look for a Chevy dealer in Naperville:

1.     Power and Performance

The new Chevy Malibu 2019 model is available in 5 new trims— L, LS, LT, Premier and Hybrid. The first three trims have a 1.5-liter turbo-four engine that produces 160hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Premier trim offers a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine that produces 250hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. However, the Hybrid Malibu has a hybrid power train and has a 1.8-liter I-4 engine, an electric drive and a generator motor that gives 124 hp and 129 lb-ft of torque.  With its easy steering and four-wheel anti-lock braking, this new model allows a smooth and pleasant driving experience. The aerodynamic design features and driver efficiency gauge provide fuel efficiency for the vehicle as well.

2.     Comfortable and Stylish Interio

Whether you take a drive in the front seat or the rear seat, you will notice the comfort and style of its interior. There are three different color combinations for Malibu’s interior; dark atmosphere with medium ash gray, jet black and dark atmosphere with light wheat. Moreover, it offers three seat trim materials as well— leather-appointed, premium cloth and perforated leather-appointed. The 2019 model also offers multi-level heated as well as ventilated front and rear seats. A heated steering wheel is also available in this model. The restyled model is spacious enough to fit 15.8 cubic ft of cargo in the trunk, while the hybrid trim has comparatively less capacity and can only fit 11.6 cubic ft. due to the battery pack. The legroom for the front and back seats is about 45.3 inches and 38.1 inches, respectively. The sunroof in this model further adds to its style and comfort.Buy here pay here lots in Miami

3.     Safety

The three trims of the 2019 Malibu model— LT, Hybrid and Premier—offer driver-confidence packages that include various features like blind spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, rear traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic high-beams, lane assisting, and emergency automatic braking with pedestrian detection and forward collision alert. Different driver-confidence packages include varying features to optimize safety for the driver and passengers alike. There are also two sets of latch anchors for child safety seats. For more safety, it has ten standard airbags that include front and knee airbags for the driver, front passenger airbag and side-impact seat mounting airbag. A rear view camera provides additional safety while reversing and parking the car.

4.     Technology

The infotainment system in the new Chevy Malibu is precisely one of the most interesting features. It includes a sleek 8-inch color touch screen, which allows navigation as well. It also keeps you connected with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Your smartphone can also be projected on the touch screen in front of you to enable easy access during the drive. The new model also offers wireless charging as well as USB ports for the backseat. The new Chevy has keyless unlocking and ignition system. The 6-speaker audio system is available in all trims to give high-quality audio facility in the car. The LT trim has a standard satellite radio which you can listen to while driving. This restyled model also offers speed sensitive volume control that adjusts the volume of the audio system after taking into account the noise from outside.

5.     Gas Mileage and Fuel Tank Capacity

The restyled model of Chevy Malibu offers greater gas mileage than average mid size sedans. The base engine and CVT of Malibu 2019 provide an estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The gas mileage of Malibu 2019 is better than many non-hybrid cars available in the market. Moreover, the unique 18-inch alloy wheels of this model give better control on the road and make the Chevy easy to drive on almost all road surfaces. It also offers controlled handling on winding roads. The fuel tank capacity of this new model is also admirable and large. It has a 15.8 gallon fuel tank that allows long trips.

Although the Chevrolet Malibu 2019 model lags in some aspects, as compared to some top class, luxury sedans, it still offers a very good combination of comfort and style. With some very interesting tech and safety features, it is safe to say that Chevrolet Malibu 2019 is one of the most efficient and eco-friendly mid size cars currently available in the market.

Author bio:

Mark has been involved with the auto industry for nearly 12 years in various capacities. He’s spent time with his in sales and management and not to forget his new Chevrolet Cruze and has a passion for all things automobile.