Malibu 2014

[Mitsu]

Chevrolet is pulling a Honda move with its midsize sedan; just one year after the Malibu's redesign it gets a refresh for 2014. The new Malibu gets a more athletic looking exterior and an updated standard engine.

Outside, the focus in front is on the grille; a wider, lower grille opening and more chrome highlight the changes. Out back, the sedan retains its much-maligned squared-off taillights.

The base engine for 2014 continues to be a 196-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder; a six-speed automatic is again standard. New on this powertrain is automatic stop-start functionality, similar to the Eco model, but expect fuel economy gains to be modest. GM estimates that the 2.5-liter should return 23/35 mpg city/highway for 2014; the 2.5-liter on model-year 2013 vehicles is EPA rated at 22/34 mpg and the Eco's eAssist engine at 25/37 mpg.
GM spokesperson Chad Lyons confirmed to Cars.com that the Eco model with eAssist, which pairs a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor, will again be available. For 2014, the Malibu's optional turbo 2.0-liter makes nearly 14% more torque than last year's version.

Chevy says the sedan is roomier, but the overall dimensions are unchanged. Rather, rear knee room has improved by 1.25 inches thanks to a new seat design. Chevy says a new front seatback shape improves rear room, and new cushion material makes the seats more comfy. The center console design also has been tweaked to include a longer armrest and more storage. Other new-for-2014 features include the side blind zone alert and rear cross-traffic alert safety systems.



Fuel economy improvements sound great, the I-4 thrashy and found the six-speed automatic's tuning left a lot to be desired. Chevrolet promises the Malibu's transmission has revised shift points and quicker shifts, which should provide a better driving experience. The car's 2.5-liter I-4 now makes an SAE-certified 196 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. The real powertrain story for enthusiasts forced to consider a sensible midsize sedan is the Malibu Turbo, which now makes a sizable 295 lb-ft of torque. Along with the car's 259 hp, the 2014 Malibu Turbo's output now matches that of the revised 2014 Buick Regal GS and should help it compete with the turbocharged Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima variants

The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu goes on sale this fall, and the sedan could use a sales boost. Despite increasing incentives, which hit as high as $2,000 in May on the 2013 Malibu, sales have faltered. Through the first four months of the year, GM sold just 70,913 Malibus. By contrast, the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry have all eclipsed 100,000 sales — and none have Malibu-like incentives.





Engine stop-start technology is now included on every 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, which should give dealers (and advertisers) something to brag about. Of course, electric accessories including the climate control, power windows, and sound system are powered by an auxiliary battery when the engine has stopped. Fuel economy on the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with a 2.5-liter I-4 has improved to an estimated 23/35 mpg city/highway, up from the 2013 model's 22/34 mpg. For comparison, the 2013 Toyota Camry is rated 25/35 mpg, while the 2013 Ford Fusion with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 and a six-speed automatic is good for 23/36 mpg, or 24/37 mpg with engine stop-start technology. The automatic-transmission 2014 Fusion will make use of a new 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, meaning its fuel economy numbers might improve. The class leaders are still higher, with the 2013 Nissan Altima at 27/38 mpg and the automatic-transmission 2014 Mazda6 at 26/38 mpg

[CaBz3]

que bonito esta

[gogol]

precio ¿¿???

[Lord Dorjaen]

moronga de carro yo no se porque no vienen a Guatemala, aunque sea para verlo en las calles, porque ya hay gente que se anima a comprar la Evoque, LR4, Patrol 2013 entre otros de lujo, me imagino que por ser un sedan no pagarian unos Q200,000 que es lo que cuesta este carro me imagino.

[Mitsu]

Un precio aprox de 23-25K , el nuevo Impala esta bonito tambien

[Lord Dorjaen]

Iniciado por Mitsu

Un precio aprox de 23-25K , el nuevo Impala esta bonito tambien

ni hablar del Impala, esta mejor que este. Pero lastima que aqui no vienen.

[d0403]

Está bonito. Aqui en Guate se vendería muy poco, el mercado de sedanes grandes no es muy grande. Aquí se venden más camionetas (SUV) que esos, solo el Accord he visto que se vende bien en Guate.

[Mitsu]

Solo el Cruze ha llegado a G .... creo. Este es un midsize sedan .

[desconocido]

que chulada

[alex87]

al fin mejoraron el malibu

[darv1505]

Que lindo esta

[TurboVtec]

Iniciado por Mitsu

Solo el Cruze ha llegado a G .... creo. Este es un midsize sedan .

no, el Cruze es como el Lancer, un small sedan... aqui se mueven mejor en el mercado las SUVs

[Mitsu]

Iniciado por TurboVtec

no, el Cruze es como el Lancer, un small sedan... aqui se mueven mejor en el mercado las SUVs

Si, me referia a que este malibu es el midsize.

[Rana]

que lindo

[kev→in]

esta deawevo!