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2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid review

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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid highlights

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Pros

  • Impressive EPA-estimated mpg
  • Loads of interior space
  • Hybrid comes with a lot of standard stuff

Cons

  • Front-wheel drive only
  • Interior hasn't been updated in a bit
  • Rear visibility could be better

Mileage (EPA estimate)

49 city, 43 highway, 46 combined

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Practical hybrid power

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is the final model year of this sedan in its hybrid format. It came with a 1.8L four-cylinder engine along with an electric motor, which is good for a combined 182 horsepower and a beefy 277 lb-ft of torque. The Hybrid model slots into the rest of the Malibu lineup just below the top-spec (non-hybrid) Premier trim.

All Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid years

What is new for the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid?

  • Malibu Hybrid trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment this year.
  • Heated Steering Wheel features are now available as options on select trims.

2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid trims

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

1. Balanced hybrid performance 

A hybrid powertrain delivers the best of both worlds — a gas engine mated with an electric motor. This setup means the 2019 Malibu Hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 49 mpg city and 43 mpg highway for a combined 46 mpg.

That means less stationary time on your next road trip or just fewer fill-ups for your daily driver.  

2. Well-equipped trim 

Another great part of the 2019 Malibu Hybrid is the position it fills in the overall Malibu lineup. Aside from the gas-powered Premier trim, the Hybrid is one of the highest-spec trim levels available for the 2019 model year. Chevrolet made sure that hybrid buyers are well taken care of with standard features like LED external lighting, remote start (when equipped with OnStar® functionality), heated mirrors, heated seats, and an eight-inch color display.

 

3. Lots of space 

Your next car needs space for friends and family, and the 2019 Malibu Hybrid delivers. You'll find 13 cu-ft of cargo space in the trunk that should make short work of your next trip to the store and the Hybrid also has a generous passenger space. You'll get seating for five adults and an impressive 38.1 inches of rear legroom.  

4. Available options 

The Hybrid trim has a host of optional packages for you to keep an eye out for. There's the Leather Package, for example, which includes leather upholstery, plus a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Meanwhile, the Driver Confidence package offers great driver aids like blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking sensors. Upgrade to the Driver Confidence II package and you'll find additional tech like automatic high beams, lane-keeping assist, and forward collision alert. 

5. Great technology 

For starters, you get a standard eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, which is pretty great. The Malibu Hybrid also comes with a host of OnStar services and available Wi-Fi (part of the OnStar system).

Add in an easy-to-use infotainment system and you'll find a lot to love about the 2019 Malibu Hybrid sedan. 

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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Remote Start

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.8L

Horsepower

122

Torque (ft-lbs)

129

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

13

Wheelbase

111.4"

Overall length

194.2"

Width

73"

Height

57.3"

Leg room

F 41.5"/R 38.1"

Head room

F 39.1"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P225/55R17

Rear tires

P225/55R17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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