![]() ![]() Its standard 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder releases a fantastic 160 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. There is a lot to love about the Chevy Malibu, but most 2018 Malibu reviews rave about the sedan's immense power under the hood. Several 2018 Chevy Malibu reviews suggest choosing the range-topping Premier model, thanks to its bevy of impressive luxury amenities like dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, leather seating, a wireless charging pad, a nine-speaker sound system and an 8-inch screen with navigation. The 1LT is also the trim that gets the new Redline Edition package, which adds red and black trim and blacked-out wheels to the sedan. The Malibu 1LT is the only available trim on the hybrid model and comes with features like heated mirrors, satellite radio, rear-seat air vents, 17-inch wheels and an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat. Standard features on the 2018 Malibu L include 16-inch steel wheels, a six-speaker sound system, Bluetooth, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.Ĭhoose the next-level Malibu LS to add everything from a 7-inch touchscreen, LTE Wi-Fi and a rearview camera to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-inch aluminum wheels and Chevy MyLink infotainment. Looking first at the gas-powered Malibu, drivers can choose between four well-equipped trims on the vehicle: L, LS, 1LT and Premier. The latest incarnation of the Malibu once again comes in two models: gas and hybrid. The Premier Sun and Wheel package adds a dual-pane power sunroof, 19-inch wheels and upgraded floor mats.Malibu Exterior Features & Interior Technology The Premier can be upgraded with the Driver Confidence package and the Driver Confidence package II, which includes an electronic parking brake, adaptive cruise control, parking assist, and an automatic forward collision avoidance system. Also included are 18-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, driver-seat memory settings, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and unique exterior styling cues. The engine is upgraded to a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (250 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque) and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It comes with the same standard features as the Malibu 1LT and can be upgraded with the Convenience and Technology package, the Leather package and the Driver Confidence package.įinally, the Premier trim includes all of the 1LT's features, as well as the contents of the Convenience and Technology and Leather packages. ![]() The Malibu Hybrid uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined 182 horsepower and a noteworthy 277 pound-feet of torque. The L, LS, and 1LT are all powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque) mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. New for 2018 is the Redline Edition appearance package, only available on the 1LT, which adds blacked-out 19-inch wheels along with black and red trim pieces in place of chrome. ![]() The Driver Confidence package adds automatic high beams, front and rear parking sensors, and forward collision warning. A Leather package is also available, which adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, power front-seat lumbar adjustment, and, oddly, a nine-speaker Bose audio system. The Convenience and Technology package adds remote-vehicle start, an auto-dimming mirror and wireless charging pad, and it upgrades the touchscreen interface to an 8-inch screen with navigation. The 1LT can also be upgraded with several packages. Upgrading to the 1LT trim gets you all of the LS' features, as well as 17-inch wheels, heated mirrors, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, rear-seat air vents and satellite radio. You also get laminated side windows, which reduce noise, and a 4G LTE connection with Wi-Fi. A rearview camera, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and a Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch touchscreen and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are all notable upgrades. ![]() The minor price hike to the LS trim adds quite a bit of equipment. Notably, a rearview camera and Bluetooth audio streaming are both lacking. The base L trim comes with a 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, OnStar, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a six-speaker audio system, and not much else. ![]()
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