In the competitive mid-sized sedan market, vehicles need a way to stand out. Fortunately, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu has several. The changes Chevy made to the Malibu for the 2017 release give it a sleek appearance—some say resembling the Impala in the best way.
The 2017 Malibu also boasts a host of tech features that will bring a big smile to any owner’s face, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as safety features like parking assist and rear cross-traffic alerts to make your drive easier.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Sedan
MSRP
Starting at $21,680
MPG
Up to 27 city / 36 highway
Fuel Type
Regular
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD 1.5L/91
Horsepower
Up to 250 hp
Towing Capacity
N/A
Engine Options
- 5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder
- Hybrid with a Volt-derived powertrain
Trim Options
- L
- 1LS
- 1LT
- Premier
Awards & Rankings
- 2017 IIHS top safety pick (when equipped with available driver confidence package)
- Best midsize car for families
- Best hybrid car for families
Dimensions
194″ L x 73″ W x 58″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- 2nd row bench seat
- Adjustable steering wheel
- Alarm
- AM/FM stereo
- Auto-off headlights
- Auxiliary power outlet
- Bucket seats
- Cloth seats (optional)
- Cruise control
- Keyless entry
- Keyless start
- Navigation from telematics
- Onboard hands-free communications system
- Pass-through rear seat
- Power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Steering wheel controls
Exterior
- Front and rear all-season tires
- Compact spare tire
- Steel wheels
- Wheel covers
- Tire pressure monitoring system
Safety
- 4-wheel ABS
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- Brake assist
- Child safety locks
- Daytime running lights
- Driver airbag
- Electronic stability control
- Front head airbag
- Front side airbag
- Passenger airbag
- Rear head airbag
- Rear side airbag
- Traction control
Optional
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automatic parking assist
- Blind-spot warning
- Forward-collision alert
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Wi-Fi hotspot
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu right for you?
Pros
- Athletic styling
- Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system
- Exciting 2.0l engine
- Luxurious upgrades
- New teen driver feature
- Rewarding fuel economy
- Safe family vehicle
- Spacious design
- Sporty handling
- Very affordable base model
Cons
- Base engine does not feel powerful
- Base model does not have an abundance of features
- No manual transmission