The EPA has announced its fuel efficiency rating for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, and it’s a segment-best 46 MPG combined, netting 47 MPG highway and 46 MPG in the city.
“The Malibu Hybrid offers outstanding fuel efficiency and integrates the latest technology to give customers a world-class hybrid,” said Steve Majoros, marketing director of Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “Combined with a number of available, leading safety and connectivity features, it’s a great choice for those who want exceptional efficiency with Chevrolet’s signature value.”
While true that the Malibu Hybrid is the best-in-segment for the 2016 model year, the 2015 Honda Accord Hybrid was rated at 50 mpg in the city 45 mpg highway, and achieved a segment-leading 47 mpg highway. It goes on a hiatus for the 2016 model year before some extensive powertrain updates are expected to be announced for the 2017 model year.
Aside from class-leading fuel efficiency the Malibu Hybrid also has an appealing set of standard features including MyLink‘s 7-inch diagonal color touch-screen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, 10 protective airbags, a rear-vision camera, cruise control and push-button start with passive entry. Other available safety features include include Lane Keep Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, Rear Vision Camera and Low Speed Automatic Braking. All of this in a car that starts at $28,645, not bad at all if you ask us.
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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid demonstrates that beauty and brains can coexist.. of how you don’t need to be hideous to be fuel efficient when using leading edge technology as the new generation Malibu is bigger than the car it replaces while being 300 lbs lighter.
When will the Malibu Hybrid be available to purchase?