2025 Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
28 city, 36 highway, 31 combined
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Malibu an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Malibu 10th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Malibu is $446, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Malibu owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Chevrolet Malibu, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Chevrolet Malibu features and specs
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LS 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
163
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
194.2"
Width
73"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 38.1"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P205/65R16
Rear tires
P205/65R16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2025 Chevrolet Malibu FAQ
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LS: 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- RS: 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- LT: 28 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Malibu received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Malibu as 9 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu:
- LT
- Sunroof(s)
- Smart Key
- Lane Departure Warning
- Auxiliary Audio Input
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