Overview
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $6,145 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Malibu Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $27,770 and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 1.8L inline-4 engine supported by a 1.5 kWh battery pack. Mated to a CVT automatic transmission, it makes 182 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 30 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 46 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Malibu Hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPH in 7.5 seconds. Chevrolet offers the same 10 colors for the Malibu Hybrid. The Malibu Hybrid mainly competes against the Kia Optima Hybrid, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
