Chevrolet Malibu ($21,625 - $30,920)
The 2016 Malibu comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 160 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 250 horsepower is available, and it is paired with an eight-speed automatic. The Malibu gets an EPA-estimated 27/37 mpg city/highway with the base engine

The 1.5-liter engine delivers adequate power, according to most test drivers, but many prefer the available 2.0-liter engine for its stronger feel.
The 2016 Malibu seats five and comes standard with cloth upholstery. Leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available. Reviewers report that the front seats are comfortable, and they say the rear seats offer ample legroom and can comfortably fit a pair of adults.
Standard features in the Malibu include push-button start and a six-speaker audio system. Available features include a power sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, dual USB ports, satellite radio, wireless smartphone charging, a rearview camera, front pedestrian alert, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, automatic park assist, blind zone alert, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise control and Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen, voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. OnStar with 4G LTE and a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot is also available.
The 2016 Malibu has 15.8 cubic feet of trunk space, which is above average for the class. Split-folding rear seats are standard. Auto journalists say the trunk is spacious, but some note that it has a high liftover height and that sliding longer items into the trunk with the rear seatbacks folded is challenging because the seats don't fold entirely flat.


The Safety Features are Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Side Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Side Air Bag, Rear Body Air Bag, 4-Wheel ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Control, Daytime Running Lights, Child Safety Locks & Traction Control.

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