2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan

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Rating7.2

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Midsize Hybrid Sedan
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$27,875
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Adequately powerful and impressively efficient

Only a single trim is offered

No significant changes for 2017

Super-spacious cabin with comfy seats

Some low-quality interior bits

Exceptionally engaging to drive considering the powertrain and segment

Powertrain lacks refinement

Specs & Features

$27,875

price

124 hp @ 5000 rpm

horsepower

375 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

1.8L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $6,195 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Malibu Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $27,875 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 9 colors for the Malibu Hybrid. The Malibu Hybrid mainly competes against the Kia Optima Hybrid, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid is an exceptionally well-made hybrid offering in its segment. It is available in a single trim while there are some options and packages available. We recommend adding the Driver Confidence Package which adds a host of safety and driver-assistance features including Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, Front and Rear Park Assist, Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Trims

    Base
    $27,875 onwards
    • Speed-activated rear wing

Compare to similar cars

Price

$27,875

Engine

hybrid

Rating

7.18

Horsepower

124 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

375 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$21,680- $30,975

Gasoline

7.8

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$25,675- $31,010

hybrid

7.66

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$26,000- $38,600

hybrid

8.07

193 hp @ 6000 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$21,600- $34,350

Gasoline

7.61

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$25,995- $35,210

hybrid

8.03

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 1770 rpm

5

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$22,200- $36,090

Gasoline

7.25

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$26,790- $30,140

hybrid

7.24

200 hp @ 5700 rpm

156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$17,895- $28,995

Gasoline

7.24

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$22,440- $33,995

Gasoline

7.2

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec--
    6.8 sec13.3 sec122 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec117 mph
    7.2 sec15.8 sec114 mph
    7.7 sec15.8 sec123 mph
    7.8 sec16.0 sec-

    2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      49 mpg43 mpg46 mpg13 gal.637/559 mi.
      49 mpg47 mpg48 mpg15.8 gal.774.2/742.6 mi.
      39 mpg46 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.-
      39 mpg45 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.620.1/715.5 mi.
      43 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.602/574 mi.
      42 mpg38 mpg40 mpg17 gal.714/646 mi.

      2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.5 in.111.4 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        194.1 in.72.8 in.57.5 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.6 in.111.4 in.
        191.9 in.72.2 in.58.5 in.5.4 in.110.4 in.
        191.8 in.72.9 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.

        2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          11.6 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          -103.8 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.72.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            9.9 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.110 ft.
            72.9 cu.ft.-13.4 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.121 ft.
            -13.1 cu.ft.--
            104.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.-
            -15.9 cu.ft.--

            2017 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3366 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1091 lbs.3263 lbs.
              --3486 lbs.
              --3108 lbs.
              -905 lbs.3485 lbs.
              --3615 lbs.

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