2013 Chevrolet Malibu

With sophistication and refined ingenuity, expect nothing less than standing out. Inspired by the athletic stance of Camaro, the bold new design improves aerodynamics while turning heads. The smooth ride goes hand-in-hand to deliver confident handling. Exceptional attention to detail throughout the vehicle’s design helps offer up to an EPA-estimated 34 MPG on the highway. The precision continues on the inside with attractive styling, advanced technology, and entertainment options topped off with a level of comfort that you’ll have to experience yourself to fully appreciate.

The Malibu’s upscale cabin remains upscale, awash in contrasting colors and classy stitching, as well as so-called basketball graining, which sounds awful but contributes to dimension and depth. So, too, do new decorative lateral dashboard “vanes” that glow with ice-blue ambient lighting. The radio’s touch screen cleverly flips up to reveal a six-inch-deep bin that’s big enough to swallow a cell phone and abag of Fritos. The front seat cushions are firm and nicely scalloped. For two folks, back-seat comfort is excellent, with the Malibu’s wider front and rear tracks resulting in a 3.2-inch gain in shoulder room. The redesigned 2013 Chevy Malibu is a solid choice for a family sedan, but we suggest considering the late-introduction 2.5-liter or turbo models instead of snapping up the Eco model that debuted first.

Powertrain 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD
ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI engine FWD
2.0L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD
Standard Engine Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement (liters/cu. in.) 2.5L/150 2.4L/145 2.0L/122
6-speed automatic transmission Standard N/A N/A
6-speed automatic transmission N/A Standard N/A
Horsepower @ RPM 197 @ 6300 182 @ 6200 259 @ 5300
Torque @ RPM 191 @ 4400 171 @ 4900 260 @ 5200
Fuel Injection Direct Injection Direct Injection Direct Injection
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Steering/Suspension 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI engine FWD
2.0L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Four-Link Four-Link Four-Link
Turning Circle (ft.) 37.4 ft 37.4 ft 37.4 ft
Brakes 2.5L DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD
ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder DI engine FWD
2.0L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder SIDI engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) FWD
 4-Wheel Disc Brakes  4-Wheel ABS