2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is one we'd be proud to drive (pictures)
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid keeps the same styling as its traditionally powered sibling, and that's just fine with us. The new Malibu is sleek and sophisticated, with an eye toward modern design.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid shares technology with the Chevrolet Volt. GM estimates it will get 48 mpg on the highway and 45 mpg in the city.
Save for some badging the Malibu Hybrid looks like its gasoline-powered sibling.
The lithium ion battery system can propel the Malibu Hybrid at speeds up to 55 mph.
The Malibu Hybrid can switch seamlessly between the electric motor and the gasoline engine.
The drivetrain features a 1.8L engine and working with the electric motor, produces 182 horsepower and 277 pound/feet of torque.
The 2016 Malibu Hybrid features a longer wheelbase, resulting in extra room for rear passengers.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is the first full Malibu hybrid. Previous models were a mild hybrid, where the electric motor is merely an assist to the gasoline powered engine.
The Malibu Hybrid gets many optional safety features, including lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, front collision warning and braking, and parallel-parking assist.
The Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system can act as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to connect up to seven devices from 50 feet around the vehicle.
The new Teen Driver feature helps responsible parties keep track of new drivers by monitoring speed, distance and safety alerts. The system takes down the overall volume of the radio and will not play the radio at all until all passengers are buckled in.
The Chevrolet Malibu features Apple CarPlay standard. Android Auto will be delivered as an update in March 2016.