2023 Chevy Malibu
The Chevy Malibu is a midsize car. It has comfortable seating for five people in two rows of seating. It offers you capable performance and plenty of great technology features. It is an affordable and nice midsize car option for your next upgrade.
What’s New for the 2023 Chevy Malibu?
There are a few changes to the Chevy Malibu for the 2023 model year. This vehicle now has more standard safety features than it ever has. This can help to keep you and your passengers safer while you are on the road. Also, there is a 2.0-liter engine that was discontinued for the 2023 model year, and the 2LT trim replaces the Premier trim for the 2023 Malibu.
To learn all about what the 2023 Chevy Malibu has to offer you, check out the model review below, and reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet with any questions you may have.
Performance and Engine Options
First, let’s take a closer look at the performance of this vehicle. This midsize car can get your everyday driving done, and it is a fuel efficient option for you. Check out the engine and other performance capabilities below.
- Turbocharged 1.5-liter engine – This vehicle is home to a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This engine produces 160-horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It comes standard with front-wheel drive, and it is also paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
When it comes to fuel efficiency, this vehicle offers you around 27 city and 35 highway miles per gallon. It also gives you good handling, responsive brakes, and an overall great driving experience. You can check out some of the other great features found in this vehicle below.
Exterior
The 2023 Chevy Malibu measures 16.2 feet long, and it has a curb weight that ranges from 3,135 to 3,223 pounds. This vehicle has a smooth and sporty style and can feature exterior color options like Mineral Gray Metallic, Dark Ash Metallic, Northsky Blue Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White, Mosaic Black Metallic, and Cherry Red Tintcoat.
You also get exterior features like 18-inch aluminum wheels, all-season tires, an acoustic laminated windshield, body-color heated power outside mirrors, a power sunroof, IntelliBeam auto high beams, LED daytime running lights, LED headlamps, and LED taillamps.
You can also get special editions of this vehicle like the Midnight Edition that gives you 19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels, black bowtie emblems, a blacked out grille, a Mosaic Black Metallic exterior color, and a nameplate badge in black.
Interior
This midsize car has seating for five people on standard cloth upholstery. You have the option of upgrading to seats with leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
You can get interior features like dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a six-way power-adjustable passenger’s seat, a 120-volt power outlet, a leather-wrapped shift knob, interior ambient lighting, steering wheel mounted controls, and even all-weather floor mats.
In terms of cargo space, you can get 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space in your trunk. Your rear seats have a 60/40 split folding capability to allow storage of longer items. You can also get cargo features like a cargo net.
Technology Features
You can find a lot of great technology on the inside of the Chevy Malibu. This midsize car has a lot to offer to make your driving experience a nice one.
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system – This vehicle comes standard with a Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch touchscreen. It is an easy-to-use system that can give you access to entertainment, as well as important information like navigation.
- Bluetooth – You can also talk on the phone hands-free with the Bluetooth capability in your car. This allows you to keep connected but also keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow you to connect your smartphone to your infotainment system. This gives you the ability to get smartphone apps, contacts, music, and more on your infotainment system so that you have easy access to them.
- Wi-Fi hotspot – Stay connected to the internet on the go with a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. This system will allow you to work and play on the go and connect your phone and other devices to Wi-Fi.
- Wireless device charging – You never have to worry about your phone losing its charge with the wireless device charging in your Chevy Malibu. This means you can keep your phone charged even if you don’t bring along a car charger.
- Navigation system – The available built-in navigation system can help you get exactly where you need to go without getting lost. It makes it easier to find where you are going whether it is just somewhere new in your area or a long road trip.
- Premium audio system – You can also find a premium audio system in your Chevy Malibu. You can get a nine-speaker Bose stereo to make every drive a more enjoyable one.
- Remote start – Get your vehicle nice and warm for yourself with the remote start feature. This makes your life easier and more comfortable.
- Keyless entry and push-button start – You also have proximity keyless entry and push-button start which allows you to unlock and start your vehicle when the key fob is close enough—this means you don’t have to pull your keys out of your pocket or bag.
Those are some of the main technology features found in this vehicle. Below, you can also check out how safe this vehicle is for you.
Safety
Lastly, let’s take a look at the safety features and technologies that can be found in the 2023 Malibu. The Chevy Malibu traditionally receives good ratings in terms of crash tests and overall construction of the vehicle. This vehicle also adds a lot of great safety technology features. Many of these safety features are standard, including a rearview camera, Teen Driver, forward collision warning, forward automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, buckle to drive, and automatic high-beam headlights. There are a couple of additional available features, which include blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert. Check out more about these features below.
- Teen Driver – The Teen Driver safety system from Chevy helps you to monitor your teen’s driving so that they can stay safer on the road. You can do things like set audio limits, speed limits, and geographic limits. You can also get a driving ‘report card’ to discuss with your teen different ways to improve their driving.
- Lane keep assist – This safety feature will help keep you in your lane if you are drifting out of it unintentionally. If it detects you drifting out of your lane, it will make minor steering corrections to keep you in your lane.
- Blind spot monitoring – With blind spot monitoring, you get alerted if there is a vehicle in your blind spot. This can be particularly helpful if you were trying to change lanes and you couldn’t see someone in your blind spot because you will receive an alert that they are there.
- Front pedestrian detection – This safety feature uses cameras and sensors to monitor in front of your vehicle for pedestrians when you are driving at low speeds. It can alert you of a pedestrian in your path, and work with the forward automatic emergency braking to stop your vehicle if necessary.
These safety features and more will keep you safer as you drive your Chevy Malibu. They can look out for you, your passengers, and other drivers.
Overall, the 2023 Chevy Malibu is a great vehicle. This midsize car has a lot of great technology to offer you, and it also has a reliable performance to offer you. The interior is nice and comfortable for driving and riding. This car could be a great option for your next vehicle upgrade. If you have any questions about this vehicle, you can reach out to us at Betley Chevrolet.