Overview
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu comes with many minor changes and belongs to the seventh-generation of the Malibu. However, Chevrolet now offers a six-speed automatic transmission as standard with all the trims and some new wheel designs are offered. With a starting price of $21,975, the Malibu does offer good interior comfort, decent exterior design and reasonable specifications. The LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trims are powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four engine producing 169 horsepower. A 3.6-liter V6 engine with 252 hp is on offer with the 2LT and LTZ trims.
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Buying Advice
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu ticks many boxes in the four-door midsize sedan segment. With four different trims on offer and two different powertrain options for the top two trims, Chevrolet has made sure to find a balance between price and features. The NHTSA has given a four-star safety rating, while the IIHS has given it a Top Safety Pick award. Certainly, the safety quotient is good. The 2011 Malibu has been recalled four times and about 903 complaints are registered with the NHTSA. If we were to choose then we would pick the 2019 and above model years for better reliability.
The Chevy Malibu 2011 is a decent offering in the midsize sedan segment. It won the 2009 North American Car of the Year award for its worthy credentials. However, in 2011, many more capable rivals like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Mazda 6 are here to challenge the Malibu and take a larger chunk of the pie. Let’s see how the Malibu fares against the competition in our detailed review
2011 Chevrolet Malibu for sale
The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is currently in its seventh-generation and it hasn’t changed much as compared to the 2008 model year. However, the competition is heating up and Chevrolet bets on Malibu’s refined ride quality, good interior space and affordability. With a starting msrp ranging from $21,975 to $27,165, the different trims offer a good list of features if not the best in the segment. You can also opt for a used 2011 Malibu and save quite a bit of money. The sale price of the used car will depend on the mileage, condition, age and number of owners.

