New York 2015: Chevrolet Malibu Revealed

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 1st, 2015

Well, it’s, uh…different.

The new ‘Bu loses 300 lbs, gains a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine making 160 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0T sticks around, with 250 hp, 258 torques and an 8-speed gearbox. Apparently, the new hybrid will be both quicker than the 1.5L engine while getting 45 mpg combined on the EPA test. And yes, there’s more rear legroom.

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HotPotato on Apr 04, 2015

Just as with the Fusion, the Hybrid will be the one to get: loads of torque at all speeds, quiet operation, MPG that's excellent even if it falls 10 MPG short of EPA. No love for tiny turbos in big cars here. I briefly drove a 170 hp turbo Passat, and it's lack of off-idle torque made for some terrifying moments - almost got flattened by an oncoming semi when making a left turn onto the freeway in Texas. (It was later replaced by a V6 Passat, a much better choice.) And those VW turbos are 1.8 or 2.0 liters - imagine what a disaster a low-compression 1.5 liter 4 cylinder would be in a car this size until the turbo spools up.

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Amca on Apr 14, 2015

Every time I look at this car, I like it better. I was highly skeptical at first. But I keep noticing a new shape or line on it every time I see it. I'm getting to be a big fan. And the 300 lbs difference: that takes it down to lightest in class in a flash. Along with what appears will be top in class rear legroom. And it will be highly praised for its nimble, excellent handling by reviewers. Consumers oughta like it too.

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