2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
1G11A5SL4EF184491
SEDAN 4 DR 2.5L L4 DIR DOHC 16V
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle Overview
Chevrolet's Malibu midsize sedan was redesigned last year and received new engine choices, a fresh appearance and a selection of new safety and entertainment features — and sales fell. That prompted Chevrolet to make significant changes for 2014. The Malibu has seating for five and competes with the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. A mild hybrid version dubbed Malibu Eco is also offered.
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New for 2014
The base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine adds fuel-saving stop-start technology that shuts the engine off when the car is stationary, like at a stoplight, and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. The available turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder now makes 295 pounds-feet of torque, up from 260 pounds-feet of torque last year.
Other changes include new front styling that incorporates a larger grille, redesigned front and rear seats that yield an additional 1.25 inches of rear legroom, and suspension revisions for a more refined driving experience. A blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are newly available safety features.
Exterior Highlights
- Bolder front styling for 2014
- Standard 16-inch alloy wheels; available 17-, 18- and 19-inch wheels
- Available heated side mirrors
- Available power sunroof
Interior Highlights
- Steering-wheel controls for cruise control and stereo
- Available heated leather seats
- Available dual-zone automatic climate control
- Available USB connectivity and Bluetooth streaming audio
- Available MyLink entertainment and information system
- 16.3 cubic feet of cargo room
Under the Hood
- 196-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with stop-start technology
- Available 259-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- Engines can run on regular gas, but the turbo four-cylinder prefers premium
- Six-speed automatic transmission
Safety Features
- 10 standard airbags
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system with traction control
- OnStar system (subscription required)
- Available lane departure warning system
- Available forward-collision alert
- Available blind spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert
- Available backup camera
Malibu Eco
The Malibu Eco uses a gas/electric powertrain GM calls "eAssist." This mild hybrid system combines a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack.
- EPA-estimated 25/36 mpg city/highway
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- Doesn't run solely on battery power
- Regenerative braking and engine stop-start functionality to save fuel
- 17-inch alloy wheels with low-rolling-resistance tires
- Active grille shutters
- 7-inch touch-screen stereo with MyLink entertainment and information system
