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What's New for 2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has been completely
redesigned. The mild-hybrid Eco model debuts first, while the regular
lineup of trims and their standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder arrive in the
summer of 2012. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder upgrade engine
should arrive some time later in the year.
Introduction
"Close but no cigar." This saying could be
applied pretty easily to the most recent Chevy Malibu, a family sedan
that was pretty good in most respects but never went far enough to
receive "best-in-class" status. The fully redesigned 2013 Chevrolet
Malibu, however, with its added refinement, feature content and
efficiency, finally becomes a top-tier model.
The Malibu's improvement is immediately evident once you take a seat
inside. Even lesser-equipped Malibus enjoy an abundance of sound
deadening, soft-touch materials, high-quality switchgear and an
attractive appearance. The controls -- dominated by a touchscreen in
all but the base LS trim -- are a bit more complicated than the
outgoing car's, but then the 2013 Malibu is also available with a lot
more equipment to control. Chevy's new MyLink system connects your
smartphone to the car via a USB jack and/or the Bluetooth system,
allowing for not only hands-free calling, but audio connectivity and
Internet music streaming as well. The Malibu is also available with a
navigation system for the first time.
In terms of size, the new Malibu is wider than the outgoing car,
which results in more shoulder and hiproom. However, the wheelbase has
shrunk, and that means a little less rear legroom than most other
midsize family sedans provide. Still, we can't say many people will
notice. Overall, the Malibu is more spacious than before, and only the
tallest drivers will leave rear occupants with squished knees.
As for what's under the hood, the new Malibu will debut first with a
new "Eco" setup. This pairs a rather unrefined 2.4-liter four-cylinder
with a mild-hybrid system that adds some electric-motor assistance
during acceleration, but primarily powers an auto stop/start system as
well as certain vehicle accessories that would normally draw power from
the engine-run alternator. This, in addition to aerodynamic
improvements, allows the Malibu Eco to achieve an impressive 29 mpg
combined fuel economy estimate from the EPA. Still it's worth noting
that this figure is only 1 mpg better than what the
four-cylinder-powered Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry achieve.
However, the 2013 Chevy Malibu will feature a new 2.5-liter
four-cylinder as standard equipment starting in summer 2012, with an
optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine arriving later in
the year. (The turbocharged engine will likely serve as the car's V6
equivalent.) Official horsepower and fuel economy numbers were not
available at the time of this writing, but with more power and likely
more refinement than the Eco can muster, these should be the engines to
get.
Given the wealth of other benefits that come with the 2013 Malibu,
we think Chevrolet has risen to become a top choice for a midsize
family sedan. It joins the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Volkswagen Passat
as a model to consider heavily. Quite simply, the new Malibu feels
like a more premium product. Forget "close but no cigar." The new 2013
Chevy Malibu will easily be taking home a Cohiba or two.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan is
currently available in a single Eco trim. However, there will be LS, LT
and LTZ trims that debut in the summer of 2012.
Standard equipment on the Eco includes 17-inch alloy wheels, heated
mirrors, automatic headlights, keyless entry, cruise control, dual-zone
automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a
60/40-split-folding rear seat, OnStar, Bluetooth phone and audio
connectivity, Chevrolet MyLink smartphone integration (includes voice
controls, Pandora and Sticher Internet radio compatibility), a
touchscreen infotainment interface and a six-speaker sound system with a
CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB
audio interface.
A sunroof is a stand-alone option. The Power Convenience package
adds remote ignition, an eight-way power driver seat (with four-way
adjustable lumbar), a rearview camera and an auto-dimming rearview
mirror. The Premium Audio package includes the Power Convenience items
along with foglamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an upgraded
Pioneer sound system. The Leather package includes the contents from
both of the previous two packages and adds leather upholstery and
heated front seats. The Navigation package includes all of the above,
along with a navigation system and driver memory functions. This
all-or-nothing packaging method means it's tricky to keep the price down
and get exactly what you want.
Powertrains and Performance
Eventually, the 2013 Chevy Malibu will come with a
standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder or an optional 2.0-liter
four-cylinder. Check back here for more information about these engines
as it becomes available.
The Malibu Eco model comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder paired to a
six-speed automatic transmission and a small electric motor. It
produces 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. Unlike full-hybrid
models, the mild-hybrid Malibu Eco cannot propel itself using
electricity alone. Instead, the motor modestly aids acceleration,
powers vehicle accessories instead of the alternator and enables an
automatic stop/start system that shuts off the car at traffic lights to
conserve fuel. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 25 mpg city/37 mpg
highway and 29 mpg combined. These numbers are slightly better than the
thriftiest four-cylinder family sedans, but far less than what you'd
get from a full hybrid sedan.
Safety
The 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco comes standard with
antilock brakes, stability and traction control, front knee airbags,
front side airbags, side curtain airbags and OnStar emergency
communications. Rear side airbags will be standard on all Malibus
starting in the summer.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu stands out from the
crowd with a cabin that verges on entry-level luxury territory. The
look is attractive, there is an abundance of soft-touch materials and
the various buttons and knobs feel substantial. The control layout may
be more complicated than the outgoing Malibu, but it's actually been
simplified considerably compared to other recent Chevrolets, such as
the Equinox and Volt. The touchscreen standard on most models supports
GM's new MyLink system, which allows the driver to customize the menu
structure (just as you would on an iPhone) and stream music using
Internet radio services.
In terms of comfort and space, the new Malibu is a mixed bag. The
front seats are comfortable and the available power driver seat
provides a wide range of adjustability for even tall drivers. In back,
the Malibu's increased width for 2013 creates more shoulder and
hiproom, but the shrunken wheelbase means less legroom. Unlike in most
of its competitors, taller drivers will have to scoot their seat up a
bit in order to make room for folks in back. To be fair, it'll be big
enough for most, but rivals are nevertheless superior in terms of
maximum rear legroom.
The Malibu's trunk is especially generous. The Eco boasts 14.3 cubic
feet even with the rearmost portion taken up with the car's compact
lithium-ion battery. While the Eco still manages to provide a
pass-through into the interior, the aperture is small and located in
the upper left corner of the trunk. We suppose it's better than
nothing, but we also can't imagine how useful it would be.
Driving Impressions
Chevrolet put a lot of effort into giving the new
2013 Malibu a supremely quiet cabin, and it was certainly a successful
mission. This on-road serenity is particularly appreciated on the
highway, where the Malibu offers a well-composed ride that dampens
bumps without making you feel isolated from the driving experience.
Handling is about what you'd expect for a family sedan --
confidence-inspiring, but we wouldn't call it fun. The steering is
responsive enough and offers an appropriate amount of weighting, but
provides little in the way of feel.
The Eco model's quasi-hybrid system operates seamlessly, rarely
reminding the driver of its part electrification. For instance, when the
engine shuts off automatically when the car comes to a stop, you don't
get as much of the telltale shudder when it turns back on as is common
to most auto stop/start systems. Unfortunately, the 2.4-liter
four-cylinder that provides a majority of the motivation here (the
electric motor provides limited assistance) sounds unrefined and feels
taxed by the heavy Malibu -- the Eco weighs about 430 pounds more than a
four-cylinder Toyota Camry. While this model's fuel economy is
impressive, we'd probably stick with the 2.5-liter.
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