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Chevrolet Malibu XL, facelift 2019 535T (165 Hp) CVT
Overall Rating
Chevrolet Malibu:
The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car that was manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet from 1964 to 1983 and from 1997 to 2025. The Malibu began as a trim-level of the Chevrolet Chevelle, becoming its own model line in 1978. Originally a rear-wheel-drive intermediate, GM revived the Malibu nameplate as a front-wheel-drive car in 1997.
Named after the coastal community of Malibu, California, the Malibu has been marketed primarily in North America, with the eighth generation introduced globally. Malibu production in the US ended in November 2024, as the Fairfax plant is being retooled for the upcoming second-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The Malibu is now the last sedan to have been sold by Chevrolet in the US....(Read more on Wikipedia)
XL, facelift 2019 Overview:
Chevrolet Malibu (XL, facelift 2019). With 240 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1450 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 205 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
535T (165 Hp) CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5L turbocharged engine provides adequate power for daily commuting, though acceleration is more leisurely compared to the larger engine, suitable for relaxed driving.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 5.8 l/100 km, this engine excels in fuel efficiency, making it an economical choice for city and highway driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Strong performance option (Redline 550T)
- • Excellent fuel economy on base engine (535T)
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Modern and refreshed exterior styling
- • Competitive feature set for its segment
Cons:
- • Base engine's CVT might not appeal to all drivers
- • Primarily targeted at the Chinese market, limiting global availability
- • Interior material quality might not match premium rivals
- • Acceleration of the 535T engine is only adequate
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IX: 2016 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Malibu |
| Generation: | XL, facelift 2019 |
| Modification (Engine): | 535T (165 Hp) CVT |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 165 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 123 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1341 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.8 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | China VI |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.7 kg/Hp, 115.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 167.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1430-1470 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4933 mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1854 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1472-1476 mm [9mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2829 mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1596-1606 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1599-1609 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | CVT |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R16; 225/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.0J x 16; 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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