The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu: Still a Compelling Choice

February 13 2024,

The midsize sedan segment has shrunk significantly over the last decade, which leaves the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu as one of the last mainstream options for buyers who want a comfortable and efficient sedan that doesn’t come with the price and complications of premium automakers. Even after a few years on the market in its current form, the Malibu remains a great choice in the segment and here’s why:

Comfort and space

The popularity of SUVs seems to have made some buyers forget that midsize sedans can be just as comfortable and practical as their larger counterparts, something the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu can easily prove. Indeed, the Malibu offers plenty of interior space for passengers and up to 444 litres of cargo capacity, which is more than some SUVs that cost more to buy. Combined with a smooth and compliant ride from the suspension, this generous interior makes the Malibu very comfortable for everyone on board, even over long road trips. In this respect, the 2024 Malibu is one of the last sedans to continue the long-standing tradition of comfortable American highway cruisers. Unlike its softly-sprung forebears, however, the Malibu is engineered to retain its composure once the road starts to bend, ensuring safe and predictable handling characteristics.

An efficient package

Another advantage of the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu over SUVs and other mid-size sedans is its fuel efficiency. This year, both versions of the Malibu are powered by a 1.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 163 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This powertrain not only gives the Malibu more than adequate performance, it combines with the aerodynamic design to make for an impressive level of fuel efficiency, with an average fuel consumption of only 6,7 L/100 km on the highway.

Advanced connectivity

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with all the latest connectivity features to allow drivers and passengers to use their favourite apps and technologies when out on the road. For example, the available Wi-Fi hotspot makes it possible to connect phones and personal devices to the internet via the car’s infotainment system wherever there is network coverage. In addition, the Malibu offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as a 3-year complimentary subscription to OnStar Remote Access, making sure any kind of connectivity need is taken care of.

Impressive safety

The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is a very safe sedan thanks to its long list of standard and available safety and driver assistance technologies, such as forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, rear park assist, following distance indicator, and the Teen Driver feature, which can prevent inexperienced drivers from deactivating safety systems or taking off without their seatbelt being fastened, for example.