2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid > 45 mpg combined - CleanMPG Forums For those that missed the announcement as a side topic in another thread, here are the highlights: Uses a slightly modified two motor system from the upcoming Volt 45+ mpg 1.8L direct injected engine with exhaust gas heat recovery 1.5 kWh Li-ion pack EV up to 55mph Grill shutters and some aero tweaks over the ICE model
It is likely figured from the EPA test, but it isn't official. We won't see anything official until the 2016 model starts shipping. The current Malibu is doing so poorly that instead of a mid-cycle refresh, the model is getting a total redesign.
Last time I checked Fuelly the average was a little under the combined rating. It is the same with the Prius there. If anyone goes checking Fuelly themselves, kind in mind that non-hybrid versions might get filtered in with the hybrid.
We'll see..... I rather liked the Hycam but the new styling has left me wanting, the efficiency is good but not great and $33k is Volt territory. I don't need seating for 5...or even 3 on most occasions. The Malibu got surprisingly good press after it's recent reboot 3 years ago, but it has the disadvantage of being in what used to be THE most competitive segment in a competitive industry. Now everybody wants mid-sized crossovers, and who can blame them? Chevy thinks that the 2016 reboot will bring the Malibu out of the rental car fleet. We'll see.... 45MPG and a 55MPH stealth cruise will be compelling. They said it. Now? Let's see if they DO it.
Actually, GM's press release said the Malibu hybrid will exceed 45 mpg, so 46+. Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Derives Technology from Volt
If GM can get their current generation hybrid up to Prius Gen2 specs then at least they are heading in the right direction although still a day late and a dollar short. It shouldn't look as good next to the Gen4 Prius.
Unless the next Prius gets pretty bloated, the Malibu will be a size class size larger. People expect a midsize sedan to sit 4, maybe 5, in comfort. The current Malibu suffers from a rear seat about the size of the Cruze's. For those in which the rear space wasn't as important, they bought a Cruze. Otherwise, they went with a competitor. The last year, the new Impala might have saved some of those sales. It had a really good year. This new Malibu has been stretched 3 inches, so hopefully that went to the back seat so it can compete within its size class.
Official Malibu hybrid rollout today at the New York Auto Show: 48 mpg city, 47 mpg combined, 45 mpg highway Malibu Hybrid Estimated to Reach 48 MPG in City Driving By comparison: 2015 Honda Accord hybrid: 50 city, 47 combined, 45 highway 2015 Ford Fusion hybrid: 44 city, 42 combined, 41 highway 2015 Toyota Camry hybrid: 43 city, 41 combined, 39 highway
I think this car can be a home run. Let's see the price, emission and the official EPA figures. I think the drivetain will be closer to HSD than to Voltec.
Every indication is that it is essentially identical to the Volt transmission except for some teaks such as likely reduced windings on the larger motor and perhaps the removal of a clutch that's only needed for the Volt's dual motor EV mode which cant be utilized in the Malibu due to the smaller battery kw output.
Never thought I'd say it, but this Malibu finally has the potential to play with the big boys. On paper, it beats the TCH handily and is up there with the HAH and FFH. It looks great too.
Chevrolet Malibu hybrid starts at $28,645 MSRP excluding destination fees: combined/city/highway 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid $29,305 47/50/45 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid $27,770 47/48/45 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid $25,675 42/44/41 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid $26,690 41/43/39 The Malibu Hybrid is supposed to be an "LT" trim which presumably means it is equivalent in non-powertrain equipment to the "1LT" which has a starting MSRP of $25,895 which means the "hybrid premium" is $1,875. At $2.50 per gallon gasoline the hybrid version will pay for itself after about 75,000 miles and about 50,000 miles if gas were $3.50.
