The Chevrolet Malibu has an interesting piece of history. This midsize car has been around since 1964 but it started only as an available trim level for the Chevrolet Chevelle until it became a separate model line in 1978. It also started as a RWD but was revived by General Motors in 1997 as a Front Wheel Drive. The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is part of the model’s ninth generation. It was completely redesigned in 2015 and 2016, the car highlights the first ever teen driver features which are still being embraced today.

The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has many great features. It offers an excellent infotainment system and a spacious cargo area. This midsize car has a seating capacity for five people. It comes with a standard cloth seats for base models which you can upgrade to Leather upholstery for utmost comfort. The leather seats come as standard for higher trim levels like Hybrid and Premier. As far as the Cargo space is concerned, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has 15.8 cubic feet behind the backseat which is decent enough for its class.

The exterior has equally impressive features. The base model comes with standard headlamp and headlamp control and power adjustable manual folding black mirror. The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is also loaded with great list of standard infotainment and advanced safety features.

Some of the notable standard features for the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu include the six speaker audio system, keyless entry, the Rear Seat Reminder and the push button start. Higher trim levels for Malibu on the other hand, comes with standard Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment interface which is very easy to use. It comes with the 7 to 8 inches touch screen with an access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This particular feature allows you to access various internet apps, navigation system and also your phone contacts through the interactive touch screen. There are also additional buttons for climate and audio settings.

When it comes to Safety, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu doesn’t have much standard feature to offer especially for its base level but there’s an overwhelming available features you can add such as the 360 degree surround view camera,rear view camera, Teen Driver , front pedestrian braking, automatic high beams, forward collision warning, blind spot monitoring and lane keeping assist to name a few.

Performance wise, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu has three engine options. Most of the trims come with a turbocharged 1.5 L four cylinder engine which is backed by six speed automatic transmission. The powertrain for the base model can generate 163 horsepower and 184 lb ft of torque. This may not be overly powerful compare to others but absolutely enough to meet your daily driving needs. For better and more satisfying performance, the Premier trim is an excellent choice. It comes with 2.0 L four cylinder engine backed by nine speed automatic transmission and produces 250 horsepower and 260 lb ft of torque. It is very interesting to note that Chevrolet is updating their 2019 Chevrolet Malibu model and there are so many things to look forward to.