For years, drivers around Aurora have turned to the Chevrolet Malibu for its impressive performance and stylish looks. Now, this sedan is offered with two powertrains, both of which are powerful yet efficient. Intrigued? The team at Ed Bozarth Chevrolet Aurora has all of the details.
Nearly every Malibu trim gives you a turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engine that works with a continuously variable transmission. The Premier model upgrades you to a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission. With the base engine, you are looking at 160-horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. The upgraded option will have you getting 250-horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Malibu models with the standard engine are estimated to get 29 mpg in the city and an astonishing 36 mpg on the highway. If you decide you need the more powerful engine, you can expect 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway.