2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Premier is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $30,920 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Malibu measures 193.8 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $30,920 ($41,871 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $31,795 ($43,056 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Valvetrain | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 × 86.0 |
| Injection Type | High-pressure direct injection with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Four-wheel disc with ABS and brake pre-fill; vented 11.8 in (300 mm) FNC-treated Duralife rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | Four-wheel disc with ABS; solid 11.3 in (287 mm) FNC-treated Duralife rotor |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.8 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 57.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars