Overview
The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu hybrid sedan 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 1.8L Inline 4 engine supported by a 1.5 kWh battery pack. Mated to a 2-speed automatic transmission, it makes 182 horsepower and 375 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 30 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 46 MPG on the hybrid variant, 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 7.4 seconds. Chevrolet offers the same 10 colors for the Malibu hybrid. The Malibu hybrid mainly competes against the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Honda Accord Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
