2019 Chevy Malibu – Buford, GA

• Overview

  

  Looking for a modern midsize car? The 2019 Chevy Malibu could be the perfect vehicle for you. It is efficient, powerful, advanced, and sleek, while also maintaining its affordability and family-friendly nature. The Malibu is appealing to a wide variety of drivers, but is it the right vehicle for you? Let’s take a closer look.

  The 2019 Chevy Malibu offers one of the best standard entertainment suites in the midsize car class. On the base model, drivers will find a large touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and much more. Meanwhile, optional entertainment features are also available on the Malibu and include an HD touchscreen, a 9-speaker Bose sound system, navigation, and wireless device charging. Available convenience technology further enhances the Malibu’s entertainment features, including heated front and rear seating, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats.

  Of course, the Malibu is also a great selection for drivers who are prioritizing safety in their next vehicle. Both the NHTSA and IIHS gave the Malibu top safety scores for its performance across numerous safety categories, but especially for its front crash prevention technology. Standard and available features onboard the Malibu include a long list of driver-assist features, including many of today’s consumer-favorites and a few of the more rare safety technologies.

  The 2019 Chevy Malibu also offers strong performance in terms of power and efficiency, offering high fuel economy ratings with its base model and plenty of power with its available turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Handling and ride quality is excellent with the Malibu, which handles tough terrains and poor weather with ease. Like other Chevy models, the Malibu also offers a comprehensive warranty program and is considered very reliable.

  Drivers interested in customizing their next vehicle as much as possible will be happy with the Malibu’s many trim levels, packages, and accessories, which are designed to allow drivers to tailor their vehicle to their exact needs. From practical features and efficiency to luxury options and power, the 2019 Chevy Malibu can be transformed to your exact preferences.

  Overall, the 2019 Chevy Malibu is an excellent midsize car for a wide variety of drivers, but is it the right choice for you? To help you determine whether the new Malibu could be your ideal vehicle, let’s take an even closer look at what it has to offer in terms of performance, entertainment, safety, and trim levels.

  160-250 HP

  Horsepower

  22-29 City/32-36 Highway

  Fuel Economy

  129-260 lb-ft

  Torque

  Starting at

  $22,090

• Performance

  

  Drivers of the 2019 Chevy Malibu will have two engine options to choose from, which are both turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. The standard engine configuration is a 160 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a CVT, while the available configuration is a 250 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The base engine is the more fuel-efficient option, earning fuel economy ratings of up to 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, the available engine is much more powerful but offers fuel economy ratings at up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.

  No matter which configuration you choose, the 2019 Chevy Malibu provides excellent handling and ride quality with consumers and critics noting that this midsize car is smooth and composed on even the toughest of terrains. If you’re looking for a vehicle that will serve well as both a daily commuter and family-friendly vehicle, you’ll love the 2019 Chevy Malibu.

• Entertainment

  

  The new Malibu is more advanced than ever before, offering a generous entertainment suite starting with its base model and up. Standard on the Malibu drivers will find an 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and a 6-speaker sound system. However, available entertainment features include an enhanced touchscreen with an HD display, wireless charging for compatible devices, navigation, a WiFi hotspot, an additional USB port, satellite radio, and a 9-speaker Bose sound system.

  For 2019, the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system has been replaced by the Infotainment 3 system, which has received positive feedback from drivers and critics. The Malibu’s advanced entertainment suite is further enhanced by the vehicle’s upscale interior and premium features, this includes premium upholstery and a cabin full of soft-to-the-touch materials. The physical controls for use with the infotainment system are smartly placed and allow for easier navigation of the interface while driving. Whether you’re looking for a tech-savvy vehicle or a technology that will be easy to manage, you’ll appreciate what the 2019 Chevy Malibu has to offer.

• Safety

  

  The 2019 Chevy Malibu received high safety scores from both the NHTSA and IIHS across multiple safety categories. The NHTSA gave the new Malibu perfect ratings when it came to frontal crash tests and a nearly perfect score for its performance in the rollover category. Meanwhile, the IIHS awarded the Malibu its highest rating of ‘Good’ in a total of five crash tests. The IIHS also gave the Malibu a rating of ‘Superior’ when it came to its front crash prevention technology. Standard safety features on the 2019 Chevy Malibu include a rearview camera and rear seat reminder, while its list of available safety features is quite extensive.

  Across its various trim levels and packages, the Malibu offers front pedestrian braking, lane change alert, lane change assist, front and rear parking sensors, low-speed forward automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic high beams, automatic park assist, Teen Driver technology, and blind-spot monitoring. Between its incredible safety scores with multiple organizations and its long list of standard and available safety technology, the 2019 Chevy Malibu is one of the safest vehicles in the midsize car class. Whether you’re looking for a safe and reliable vehicle you can trust for your daily commute or to transport passengers, you can depend on the 2019 Chevy Malibu.

• Trim Levels

  

  Drivers of the 2019 Chevy Malibu will have five trim levels to choose from (not including the Hyrbid variant), including the L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier models. The base model of the Malibu is the L model, which has a starting MSRP of just $22,090. This trim level comes standard with everything you need in terms of entertainment technology, while also offering an upscale interior, standard front-wheel drive, and the Malibu’s standard 160 hp 4-cylinder engine. To increase your driver-assist features and add a WiFi hotspot, you’ll want to upgrade the Malibu’s LS trim level, which has a starting MSRP of $24,095.

  The RS model adds power-adjustable seating and is a new trim level for the Malibu. However, the LT is where the new Malibu truly adds luxury features and additional technology. Drivers of this model can enjoy heated front seats, satellite radio, remote start, and dual automatic climate control. Optional driver-assist features on this trim level are abundant, making it a great selection for drivers hoping for more advanced safety tech.

  Of course, if you’re looking to enjoy the Malibu equipped with all of its most luxurious features and with its best performance configuration, you’ll want to opt for the 2019 Chevy Malibu Premier. This model offers heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, wireless device charging, the 250 hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, and plenty of additional entertainment and safety features. This trim level has a starting MSRP of $32,695; however, nearly every feature available on the Malibu is offered as standard on this model. Whether you’re looking for a practical and affordable daily commuter with plenty of standard technology or a luxurious midsize car with premium features and an abundance of entertainment and safety tech, you’ll want to check out the 2019 Chevy Malibu. The Malibu is also available in a hybrid model; however, this is considered a separate model. To learn more about this option, contact your local Chevy dealership.

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