The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu represents the 6th model year of the 9th generation of the bowtie brand’s iconic midsize sedan. Having just received a mid-cycle facelift, not much has drastically changed for the 2021 model year. Gone are to exterior colors – Stone Gray Metallic and Cajun Red Tintcoat, replaced by the eye-catching Cherry Red Tintcoat, which first made its initial appearance on the Chevrolet Camaro. Just like the previous year, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is available in 5 distinct trims: L, LS, RS, LT and Premier.
The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is available with two turbocharged engine options, a 1.5L capable of 160 horsepower and 184 lb./ft. of torque and a beefier 2.0L 4 cylinder capable of 250 horsepower and 260 lb./ft. of torque. That power is sent exclusively to the front wheels regardless of which engine or trim is chosen. Equipped with the standard 1.5L engine option, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu attains 29 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway for a combined EPA MPG of 32 MPG. Each engine is mated to a standard 9 speed automatic transmission. While the base Malibu L sits on 16’’ alloy wheels, rims up to 19’’ are available depending on the selected trim level. The exterior can be made to appear even more upscale with optional LED headlights and taillights.
Inside, all Chevrolet Malibu models come standard with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. A wireless 4G LTE WIFI hotspot is also available. There’s also a new “Buckle to Drive” safety system in addition to all of the other standard features, including: Forward Collision Alert, Lane Change Alert with Blind Zone Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Park Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, Intellibeam High Beam Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Parking Assist and Automatic Emergency braking. All Chevrolet Malibu sedans seat 5 on either cloth or leather upholstered seating surfaces, depending on the trim level.
The newest addition to the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu is the optional Sport Edition Package. This option can be added to almost any Malibu trim, and enhances the sporty appearance of the vehicle with blacked out effects. All badging is blacked out, as is the grille and 19’’ painted alloys the Malibu sits on. It is available with any color except Mosaic Black Metallic, which receives its nearly identical Midnight Edition package.
If you’re looking for a safe, fuel efficient and fairly fast sedan, the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu should be on your shopping list. We invite you to browse our Baltimore, Maryland Chevrolet Malibu inventory here!
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