2022 Chevrolet Malibu Premier
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu Premier is a 250-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic 9-spd and front-wheel drive. It starts at $33,500 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Malibu measures 194.2 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,223 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,500 |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,595 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L I4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 250 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | Dual overhead camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing (VVT) |
| Bore and Stroke | 74.0 x 86.6 |
| Injection Type | High-pressure direct injection (DI) with electronic throttle control |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 9-spd |
| 1st Gear | 4.689 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.306 |
| 3rd Gear | 3.012 |
| 4th Gear | 2.446 |
| 5th Gear | 1.923 |
| 6th Gear | 1.446 |
| 7th Gear | 1 |
| 8th Gear | 0.747 |
| 9th Gear | 0.617 |
| Reverse | 2.96 |
| Final Drive | 2.89 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar; hydraulic ride bushings |
| Rear Suspension | Four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Hollow, direct-acting |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Hollow |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Four-wheel disc ABS with four-channel ABS and brake pre-fill |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in / 300 mm vented, FNC-treated Duralife rotors |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.3 in / 287 mm solid, FNC-treated Duralife rotors |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 × 8.0-in aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18 × 8.0-in aluminum |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | P245/45R18 all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.2 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 62.6 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,223 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 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 |