2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Chevrolet Malibu Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.5L
Butte Red Metallic
FWD
Gasoline
124,645 Miles
Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray
25T063B
1G1ZB5STXGF222339
Premium cloth
LS
About This 2016 Chevrolet Malibu
Vehicle Details
Introducing the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS, a sophisticated blend of practicality and modern technology, designed to meet the demands of today’s drivers. This midsize sedan, equipped with a 4-cylinder, 1.5L engine, offers a balanced combination of power and fuel efficiency, making it an ideal choice for both city driving and long-distance travel. The front-wheel drive system ensures smooth handling and a comfortable ride, enhancing your driving experience on various road conditions. Inside, the Chevrolet Malibu LS stands out with its advanced technological features. Stay connected on the go with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing seamless integration of your smartphone for navigation, music, and communication. The hands-free Bluetooth system ensures you can make calls and stream music safely without taking your hands off the wheel. Additionally, the back-up camera provides added peace of mind, making parking and reversing easier and more secure. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with ample legroom and high-quality materials, ensuring every journey is enjoyed in comfort. Whether you are commuting to work or embarking on a road trip, the Chevrolet Malibu LS delivers a reliable and enjoyable driving experience, highlighting Chevrolet’s commitment to quality and innovation.
Equipment
Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for it - stay connected and entertained on the go! The vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This Chevrolet Malibu offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. This model gleams with a flashy red exterior. This Chevrolet Malibu has a 4 Cyl, 1.5L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this vehicle. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. Front wheel drive on this vehicle gives you better traction and better fuel economy. Keep safely connected while in this mid-size car with OnStar. You may enjoy services like Automatic Crash Response, Navigation, Roadside Assistance and Hands-Free Calling. Easily set your speed in it with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button.
Packages
Preferred Equipment Group 1LS. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Introducing the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS, a sophisticated blend of practicality and modern technology, designed to meet the demands of today’s drivers. This midsize sedan, equipped with a 4-cylinder, 1.5L engine, offers a balanced combination of power and fuel efficiency, making it an ideal choice for both city driving and long-distance travel. The front-wheel drive system ensures smooth handling and a comfortable ride, enhancing your driving experience on various road conditions. Inside, the Chevrolet Malibu LS stands out with its advanced technological features. Stay connected on the go with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, allowing seamless integration of your smartphone for navigation, music, and communication. The hands-free Bluetooth system ensures you can make calls and stream music safely without taking your hands off the wheel. Additionally, the back-up camera provides added peace of mind, making parking and reversing easier and more secure. The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS offers a spacious and comfortable interior, with ample legroom and high-quality materials, ensuring every journey is enjoyed in comfort. Whether you are commuting to work or embarking on a road trip, the Chevrolet Malibu LS delivers a reliable and enjoyable driving experience, highlighting Chevrolet’s commitment to quality and innovation.
Equipment
Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for it - stay connected and entertained on the go! The vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This Chevrolet Malibu offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. This model gleams with a flashy red exterior. This Chevrolet Malibu has a 4 Cyl, 1.5L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this vehicle. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. Front wheel drive on this vehicle gives you better traction and better fuel economy. Keep safely connected while in this mid-size car with OnStar. You may enjoy services like Automatic Crash Response, Navigation, Roadside Assistance and Hands-Free Calling. Easily set your speed in it with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button.
Packages
Preferred Equipment Group 1LS. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Preferred Equipment Group 1LS
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
- OnStar 4G LTE mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- ECOTEC 1.5L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- regular unleaded
- engine with 160HP
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Immobilizer
- Vehicle tracker
- OnStar vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Chevrolet MyLink external memory control
- Pandora internet radio capability
- StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Active grille shutters
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Auto stop-start engine
- Metallic paint
- 16 x 7.5-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
- P205/65SR16 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Premium cloth front seat upholstery
- 10 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver and passenger side knee airbag
- Rear side impact airbags
- Auto-locking doors
- Valet key
- Intercooled turbo
- 6-speed automatic
- Premium cloth rear seat upholstery
- Manual climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Exterior temperature display
- Transmission electronic control
- Sequential shift control
- Automatic
- Projector beam headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Auto on/off headlight control
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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Review
My first car was a 1978 Chevy Malibu Classic; a rear-drive, V8 sedan with an 8-track tape player and a headliner held up by push pins. But in car years, that was 5 generations ago. So this week I've got the all-new 2016 Malibu; a midsize looking to make inroads with the segment leaders.Apparently, size does matter when it comes to family cars. GM learned that lesson the hard way with the previous Malibu where cramped rear seats kept customers away. Obviously, that shortcoming has been addressed here with a longer wheelbase that affords an extra inch + of legroom while the big trunk remains virtually unchanged. Other notable upgrades include a significant drop in weight, a new 8-speed automatic transmission contributing to a 2mpg bump in fuel economy and a bevy of new safety tech and top-notch connectivity.
By-in-large, my week with this range-topping Malibu has not lived up to the hype GM trumpeted when it was revealed at last year’s NY Auto Show. My initial impression of this new front grille has not changed since then. To me, it sullies an otherwise attractive design borrowed heavily from the larger Impala. And in 2016, no car that wears a Premier badge should ever use halogen headlamps. Optioned up to $34,285, this Malibu runs standard with the high-output 2.0-liter turbo-4 as does the 2LT trim just below it. The 3 lesser trims - the L, LS and 1LT - are powered by the new 1.5-liter turbo and these are the Malibu models to shop if 30mpg is of importance. Those who want V6-level performance will turn here to this 250-horsepower motor instead which is impressively refined and robust with a quick acting 258 pound-feet of torque. Regular gas is OK but premium is recommended, rated at 26mpg in combined driving which is exactly where I’ve finished.
The Malibu's interior is a mix of hits and misses. Per usual GM, the technology is fantastic with Chevy MyLink full of all kinds of useful, easy to use features including OnStar, Apple CarPlay and teen driver settings. But the touch points have a less than credible rental car feel, the colors are drab and the rear seat bottoms are short.
Here’s where the Malibu shines. They’re crushing the technology angle. The new Teen Driver feature is the first in the industry with a built-in component that lets parents view on a display how their teenager drove the vehicle. To the delight of occupants, there are 2 USB ports in the front and 2 more in the rear plus a standard outlet. MyLink, OnStar and CarPlay are a beautiful trifecta of ultra-helpful, intuitive connectivity features, and the driver information display brings much of that intelligence to the gauge cluster with easy configuration. And who doesn’t love the 4G Wi-Fi hotspot? Combined with welcome touches such as remote start, auto highbeams, adaptive cruise control with automatic braking and the full pantry of camera systems such as pedestrian alert with automatic last-second braking, forward collision alert with automatic braking, lane keep assist and a parallel and perpendicular parking assistant the Malibu will wow you with its up-to-date, forward thinking IT.
The 2.0 liter turbo won't have you longing for the old V6...its fittingly strong and reactive whenever you need more power. The 8-speed is mostly smooth though going from reverse to drive often causes some abruptness. And there's a lot of Buick in its ride...quiet and smooth. But the handling is clumsy even for this segment and at the end of the day it's hard to imagine going Malibu over Accord.
And that’s the crux of the Malibu’s lot in life; it’s improved in some key areas and goes all-in on safety tech yet lacks the premium polish and honed drivability to knockout the segment’s heavy hitters. Also offered as a 46mpg full hybrid, the 2016 Malibu starts at $22,500.