
{"id":1213,"date":"2017-10-18T22:01:24","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T22:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=1213"},"modified":"2017-10-18T22:01:24","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T22:01:24","slug":"2018-chevrolet-malibu-performance-and-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/2018-chevrolet-malibu-performance-and-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Performance &amp; Efficiency Specs of the 2018 Chevy Malibu?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>2018 Chevrolet Malibu Performance and Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Life is all about compromise, and trying to strike a balance between work and play.&nbsp; Finding the right amount of both so they don\u2019t interfere with each other is what we all are seeking.&nbsp; We seek the thrilling yet safe, the fast yet efficient and when we find it we are going to keep it as our own.&nbsp; Well, search no further my friend because Chevrolet has what you have been looking for, the beautifully balanced 2018 Chevy Malibu.&nbsp; It has the performance and efficiency to satisfy the synergy we\u2019ve been seeking for so long.&nbsp; Ride along as we discuss the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu\u2019s performance and efficiency specs.<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<h3>Performance &amp; Efficiency Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/new-chevrolet-malibu-milwaukee-wi\">2018 Chevrolet Malibu<\/a> is available in five trim levels, the L, LS, LT, Premier and Hybrid. L, LS, and LT trim levels get equipped with a 1.5L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Pairing with the 1.5L Turbo is a 6-speed automatic transmission that helps the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu achieve 36 MPG on the highway and 27 MPG when city driving. Upgrading to the Premier trim level enhances the engine to a 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder that produces 250 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This 2.0L Turbo works in conjunction with a 9-speed automatic transmission allowing the 2018 Chevy Malibu to get 32 MPG cruising the highway and 22 MPG in the city. The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid has a 1.8L Hybrid 4-Cylinder SIDI engine and a two-motor drive unit with an automatic Hybrid transmission, that tops out at 124 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. Offering the best fuel efficiency is the hybrid drivetrain, 49 MPG through the city and 42 MPG highway driving.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"btn custom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/trade-in-car-milwaukee-wi\">How Much is my Trade-In Worth?<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2017\/10\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-A01_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Chevrolet Malibu front quarter view\" class=\"wp-image-8529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/10\/23212502\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-A01_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/10\/23212502\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-A01_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2017\/10\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-B09_o.jpg\" alt=\"2018 Chevrolet Malibu dashboard view\" class=\"wp-image-8528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/10\/23212501\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-B09_o.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/760\/2017\/10\/23212501\/2018-Chevrolet-Malibu-B09_o-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"b-image-carousel\" class=\"carousel slide\" data-ride=\"carousel\">\n<p><!-- Indicators --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Wrapper for slides --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-inner\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is the vehicle that has the balance of performance and efficiency that you have been looking for.&nbsp; If <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/new-chevrolet-milwaukee-wi\">Chevrolet\u2019s<\/a> golden bowties have been bouncing through your dreams, then it is time to satisfy your subconscious desires with the 2018 Malibu today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2018 Chevrolet Malibu Performance and Efficiency Life is all about compromise, and trying to strike a balance between work and play.&nbsp; Finding the right amount of both so they don\u2019t interfere with each other is what we all are seeking.&nbsp; We seek the thrilling yet safe, the fast yet efficient and when we find it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is a beautifully styled sedan that offers a great balance of performance and efficiency to meet drivers everyday needs.\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/buyevscars\/2018-chevrolet-malibu-performance-and-efficiency\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What are the Performance &amp; 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