2022 Chevy Malibu
| MSRP | $24,395 |
|---|---|
| Edmunds suggests you pay | $25,011 |
2022 Chevrolet Malibu Review
- Spacious interior with lots of front headroom
- Easy-to-use touchscreen interface
- Lackluster acceleration from the base 1.5-liter engine
- Limited outward visibility
- Advanced driver safety aids don't come standard
- Dated cabin design
- Base L model is discontinued
- Standard electronic parking brake
- Part of the ninth Malibu generation introduced for 2016
Call it the last Chevy sedan standing. The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is the only new family car that still wears a bow-tie badge, and it's now a 7-year-old design with no direct replacement in sight. The 2022 Malibu is also the only midsize sedan made by a traditional domestic automaker, though numerous rivals are also built in the United States.
Despite its age, the Malibu continues largely unchanged. The bargain-basement L trim level has been dropped for 2022, leaving four versions for your consideration. All have a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but only the larger and more powerful one in the Premier trim supplies any semblance of driving satisfaction.
Inside, the Malibu features simple controls and displays that look increasingly dated. The dashboard is mounted low and practical storage is limited, but the Malibu is roomy enough for four adults and offers a reasonably sized trunk. As another sign of the Malibu's age, its advanced driving assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control, are optional for all trim levels. Most 2022 rival sedans offer them as standard.
Clearly, the Malibu's days are numbered. For businesses, governments and consumers seeking an affordable made-in-America sedan from a U.S.-based automaker, the Malibu is the only choice. If that doesn't describe you, we recommend buying one of the Malibu's rivals, such as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 or Toyota Camry.
Which Malibu does Edmunds recommend?
Chevrolet Malibu models
Chevrolet eliminates the base L trim level from the 2022 Malibu lineup, leaving LS, RS, LT, and Premier trims. All but the Premier have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. A larger 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is exclusive to the Malibu Premier, providing 250 hp and 260 lb-ft. It uses a nine-speed automatic transmission.
2022 Chevrolet Malibu pricing
in Ashburn, VA
Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- $23,400
- MPG & Fuel
- 29 City / 36 Hwy / 32 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.8 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: Continuously variable-speed automatic
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 160 hp @ 5700 rpm
- Torque: 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 194.2 in. / Height: 57.9 in.
- Overall Width with Mirrors: N/A
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 73.0 in.
- Curb Weight: 3135 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 15.7 cu.ft.
Safety
Our experts’ favorite Malibu safety features:
- Teen Driver
- Allows you to program specific vehicle features and functions, track driver behavior, and receive a report showing how the vehicle was used.
- Rear-Seat Reminder
- Alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle to prevent you from leaving a child or pet inside the car.
- Driver Confidence I and II packages
- Equips the Malibu with important collision avoidance systems including automatic braking, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and more.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. the competition
2022 Chevrolet Malibu
2021 Honda Accord
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Accord
Chevrolet prices the Malibu Premier, which we think is the best version, much lower than an equivalently equipped Honda Accord Touring. However, the Accord boasts superior refinement, comfort and driving satisfaction. There's good reason that it commands a premium over the Malibu. Read Edmunds' long-term road test of the Honda Accord.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Hyundai Sonata
If power and performance are what you seek, the Hyundai Sonata N Line provides plenty of both, and in a more refined manner than the Chevrolet Malibu Premier. Also, though the two cars are priced nearly identically, the Hyundai offers superior value in the form of a long warranty.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Kia K5
The Kia K5 replaced the Optima for the 2021 model year. In GT specification, it features a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a sporty, upscale appearance. The K5 also has one of the best warranties available plus more standard and available technology features and driver aids than the Malibu.
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FAQ
Is the Chevrolet Malibu a good car?
What's new in the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu:
- Base L model is discontinued
- Standard electronic parking brake
- Part of the ninth Malibu generation introduced for 2016
Is the Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu a good car?
How much should I pay for a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu?
The least-expensive 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $23,400.
Other versions include:
- LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $23,400
- Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A) which starts at $33,500
- RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $24,400
- LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) which starts at $26,800