2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited Sedan

2016 Malibu Limited

Overview
Exterior
Interior
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Competition

$22,565 MSRP From
27 mpg AVG, Comb.
197 hp Max. Power
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Chevrolet Malibu Limited is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.5L Inline-4 engine that produces 197 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $2,100, which over the course of five years will you in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Chevrolet Malibu Limited a 5-stars overall crash rating.

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Exterior

Exterior Dimensions

Width: -
Width W/O Mirrors: 73.0 in
Length: 191.5 in
Height: 57.6 in
Wheelbase: 107.8 in

2016 Malibu Limited has a relatively short wheelbase ( 107.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 3393 - 3547 lbs.

Interior

First Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 42.1 inHip Room: 55.0 inHead Room: 39.0 inShoulder Room: 57.5 in

Second Row Dimensions

Leg Room: 36.8 inHip Room: 54.3 inHead Room: 37.5 inShoulder Room: 57.1 in

Trunk Volume

16.3 ft³

2016 Malibu Limited seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Malibu Limited ia a class-leader on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips. Trunk volume is the largest among its peers with 16.3 cu. ft.

Full Specifications

Trim	2016 Malibu Limited LS	2016 Malibu Limited LS Fleet	2016 Malibu Limited LT	2016 Malibu Limited LTZ
Starging MSRP	$22,565	$22,565	$23,835	$28,420
Engine	2.5L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4	2.5L Inline-4
HP	197 hp	197 hp	197 hp	197 hp
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
City	23 MPG	23 MPG	23 MPG	23 MPG
Highway	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG	33 MPG
Combined	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG	27 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100	$2,100

2016 Malibu Limited Sedan comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,873 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Malibu Limited has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 27 mpg.

Safety

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited Front Crash Test

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Front Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited Side Crash Test

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Side Crash Rating

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited Side Pole Crash Test

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Side Pole Crash Rating

Complaints: 731
Recalls: 10

2016 Malibu Limited Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seven hundred and thirty-one complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also ten recalls issued by Chevrolet, which by itself is a relatively high number.