Larger and Lighter 2016 Chevy Malibu Adds New Engine Options

2016 Chevy Malibu Design and Engine Options Cincinnati OH

Set to be released in the fourth quarter of 2015, the all-new 2016 Chevy Malibu has been an abundant source of excitement since its announcement and that excitement has finally come to a head with the release of tangible details. Completely restyled for the 2016 model year, the Chevy Malibu will be larger and lighter with countless new technology features and an all-new arsenal of more efficient engine options, including what is destined to be a class-leading hybrid powertrain. Explore the 2016 Chevy Malibu design and engine options in Cincinnati, OHfurther right here at McCluskey Chevrolet.

With a design that possesses a wheelbase nearly four inches wider and is more than two inches longer, the next-gen 2016 Chevy Malibu will provide a significant increase in interior space as well as improved agility and driving dynamics. The new dimensions make the Malibu design even sleeker than the current 2015 Chevy Malibu and with new materials, the new Malibu will shed nearly 300 pounds of body fat. When you combine the all-new Malibu design with more efficient engine options, you will benefit from better fuel economy ratings.

Base 2016 Chevy Malibu models will now employ a turbocharged 1.5-liter Ecotec four-cylinder engine that yields a fun-to-drive 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The new 1.5-liter turbo is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and stop/start technology as well as new active grille shutters to achieve a GM-estimated 27 mpg in the city. If you are yearning for a more thrilling engine, the new Malibu will also be available with a 250-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 258 pound-feet of torque. Mated to a brand-first eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2.0-liter turbo Malibu should make 32 mpg on the highway.

Possibly the biggest highlight of the new Chevy Malibu is an all-new hybrid model. Employing a modified 2016 Chevy Volt drivetrain, the Malibu Hybrid will be powered by a combination of a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors. This innovative hybrid power platform will deliver 182 horsepower and a GM-estimated 48 mpg in the city. Another innovative piece of technology that will be available in this next-gen Chevy sedan is the new Teen Driver Safety System.

At McCluskey Chevrolet, we can’t wait for the arrival of the 2016 Chevy Malibu at the end of the year and the power, performance and efficiency specs that have just been released have made the excitement even more real. Stop in or contact us today to learn more about the 2016 Chevy Malibu design and engine options in Cincinnati, OHbefore it arrives. If the new Chevy Malibu sounds like your cup of tea, keep an eye on our McCluskey Chevrolet inventory for its arrival, it is coming soon.