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Chevrolet Malibu makes a strong case to be your family sedan

Chevrolet is still chasing the Japanese in the heated midsize sedan segment, but the latest Malibu brings style, room and technology features to finally give the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Nissan Altima a run for their money.

Jon Wong
Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
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An all-new Chevrolet Malibu debuted for the 2016 model year.

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A move onto a longer wheelbase provides a more comfortable ride in the Chevrolet Malibu.

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is nearly 300 pounds lighter than the outgoing model.

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A rear cross-traffic alert system is optionally on the Malibu.

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Adaptive cruise control with front automatic emergency braking is available as an option.

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Styling inspiration from the current Chevrolet Impala is noticeable in the 2016 Malibu.

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Available safety features include lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring on the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.

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The hybrid version of the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is expected to return 48 mpg in the city and 45 mpg on the highway.

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The Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system is both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-capable.

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu has a base price of $22,500.

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A 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with 160 horsepower serves as the base engine option for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu models with the 2.0-liter turbo engine receives an EPA fuel economy rating of 22 mpg city and 33 mpg on the highway.

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A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower is available in the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu.

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is available with OnStar 4G LTE in-vehicle connectivity.

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Chevrolet MyLink with a 7-inch screen is standard on the 2016 Malibu.

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Premium versions of the 2016 Malibu are available with an 8-inch screen for the Chevrolet MyLink system.

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