2016 Chevy Malibu 2.0T Premier Test Drive Video Review

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www.autobytel.com/chevrolet/ma... The Malibu’s dramatic head-to-toe redesign is the strongest shot at the competition to date. The ride is superb, the handling is solid and predictable, and the cabin is library quiet. Prices start at $21,625 for the base L model up to $30,920 for the Premier model as seen here. Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder EcoTec that makes 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. This engine is rated at 22 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
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  • @HOVA2195
    @HOVA21958 жыл бұрын

    from the exterior to interior, this car is flat out gorgeous

  • @TheSpritz0
    @TheSpritz08 жыл бұрын

    HUGE improvement!!!

  • @Robin-ic7sy

    @Robin-ic7sy

    7 жыл бұрын

    yuge?

  • @danielacuna5997
    @danielacuna59975 жыл бұрын

    Mick Foley is doing car reviews now. Bang! Bang!

  • @coureurdebois
    @coureurdebois8 жыл бұрын

    wow, such a huge improvement, went from the bottom right up to the top in terms of interior, quality, engine, and transmission.

  • @coureurdebois

    @coureurdebois

    8 жыл бұрын

    and great review man, keep it up.

  • @mpgomatic

    @mpgomatic

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks +justin bouche!

  • @tetebbb3536

    @tetebbb3536

    8 жыл бұрын

    better then accord

  • @normt5463

    @normt5463

    5 жыл бұрын

    Malibu has been running rings around Accord since 2016!

  • @THEREV468

    @THEREV468

    4 жыл бұрын

    I drive an 06 Malibu and I’ve never had a problem with the engine or anything like that. But it’s pretty rotted out due to previous owner having it parked in grass causing it to rot. Drove it for a good 2 years and now I’m saving up for either the 2016 model or a 2014 model. Test drove the 2016 Malibu and I was quite happy with it. Hopefully it’s still available in a couple of months

  • @ThousanWhite
    @ThousanWhite6 жыл бұрын

    I drove a 2017 Malibu with the smaller 1.5L engine. Aside from the power, I thought it was very comfortable and solid handling car for everyday driving. If I ever were to get one, I'd definitely get the top trim 2.0T Premier

  • @ganthc
    @ganthc8 жыл бұрын

    I heard a few negatives: he knocked the transmission for not having a sport mode or paddle shifters, he didn't like that Apple Car Play was limited on apps (no Waze), and that the back seat vents didn't have controls on them. But you can tell he liked the video.

  • @justmy2cents_
    @justmy2cents_6 жыл бұрын

    Keep em' coming GM, great momentum lately now keep pressing the gas pedal full speed ahead! #teamchevy

  • @LuckyBarber
    @LuckyBarber8 жыл бұрын

    Solid job, Chevrolet. Keep it going!

  • @donE37100
    @donE371008 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car on the road. I am surprised you didn't do a zero to sixty.

  • @abegarcia2363
    @abegarcia23635 жыл бұрын

    I have the LS Model still great and a beautiful car always gets complements especially for my age owning a car like this.

  • @PROTAGONIST_48

    @PROTAGONIST_48

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Specially

  • @allexxo_

    @allexxo_

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PROTAGONIST_48 tf

  • @PROTAGONIST_48

    @PROTAGONIST_48

    Жыл бұрын

    @@allexxo_ TF?

  • @everyonecallsmealii
    @everyonecallsmealii10 ай бұрын

    That's it. I am going to buy it. Thank you very much for making this video, and Dan is my favorite presenter.

  • @lynnnabors4608
    @lynnnabors46088 жыл бұрын

    love this car. I will be driving 1 very soon

  • @ggrewal0806
    @ggrewal08067 жыл бұрын

    bro you're supposed to be buying pizza for your fam not eating chipotle homie

  • @sunilvarmadatla
    @sunilvarmadatla8 жыл бұрын

    I like new dashboard. It looks sleek and modern. Great job Chevy...

  • @thomas4776
    @thomas47768 жыл бұрын

    Good review. Great job Chevy.

  • @kronoterria2347
    @kronoterria23477 жыл бұрын

    Great looking car indeed.

  • @lopakavolmer6723
    @lopakavolmer67238 жыл бұрын

    A stunning bodyside styling mashup of BOTH the 1968 and the 1970 Buick Skylarks by the colouring pencil warriors at GM. And that face, perhaps inspired by a bad orthodontic experiment. As graceful as a frog jumping backwards.

  • @kalelwilson8337
    @kalelwilson83377 жыл бұрын

    No matter how good something is, we will never be satisfied...

  • @ibold1000
    @ibold10005 жыл бұрын

    Typical plasticy GM interior, BUT, it's beautiful and the performance for the price is exceptional. Despite the cheapy materials, GM build quality is usually pretty darn good. Probably the best 2wd car in its segment.

  • @krecikowi
    @krecikowi8 жыл бұрын

    This is unbelievable. He actually could SIT in this car and it is also rain proof!

  • @yippie6862
    @yippie68628 жыл бұрын

    I never heard the few things that you don't like about it.

  • @ssr1680
    @ssr16808 жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @colderbeer
    @colderbeer8 жыл бұрын

    I sat in 1 today, and it's very difficult to bash this car....

  • @dlc6398
    @dlc63988 жыл бұрын

    Best looking to Family sedan. This and the Mazda 6.

  • @kn7gez
    @kn7gez7 жыл бұрын

    Can you get around auto stop by putting in neutral like in traffic jam and needing AC?

  • @garyjohnson4575

    @garyjohnson4575

    7 жыл бұрын

    I hate auto stop, I was thinking the same thing.

  • @jsj297

    @jsj297

    7 жыл бұрын

    kn7gez it shouldn't be cutting off u less the cabin is at the correct temperature on auto. So slam the a/c low or heat high. ;)

  • @hopeadair6868

    @hopeadair6868

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have one and mine doesn't have auto stop.

  • @jaykim1071
    @jaykim10718 жыл бұрын

    Plz help me to choose boyz, 2015 Bmw 328i xdrive or 2016 Malibu

  • @krecikowi

    @krecikowi

    8 жыл бұрын

    Chevy Spark is your choice.

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez38938 жыл бұрын

    OEM's are asking their little motors to provide lots of power with tiny sizes, this cannot be good for long term reliability. I guess that is why these cars drop in resale value so much compared to the Japanese brands.

  • @pedrofernandez3893

    @pedrofernandez3893

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** The Mustang Egoboost is crap, I much prefer the V6 or the V8 of course, is a no-brainer

  • @pedrofernandez3893

    @pedrofernandez3893

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** Nice choice. Comfort and POWER

  • @brianbuchert6382

    @brianbuchert6382

    5 жыл бұрын

    Um the Honda Accord used the same hp turbo 4cyl so not sure where your getting your info?

  • @largeruss7350
    @largeruss73504 жыл бұрын

    It's a great car if you don't mind replacing the shifter 3 times in a year and an acceleration sensor.

  • @chuchada

    @chuchada

    3 жыл бұрын

    Tell me more?

  • @sergh8605
    @sergh86058 жыл бұрын

    Why more and more cars do not come with a spare tire? Even a Mustang has a speared tire as an option. Is this a lightweight technique?

  • @smonkey001

    @smonkey001

    8 жыл бұрын

    A MPG trick.

  • @hopeadair6868

    @hopeadair6868

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess, my malibu cane with an air pump and a bottle of some type of fix O flat instead of a jack or spare.

  • @johndq8545
    @johndq85457 жыл бұрын

    very good

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube5 жыл бұрын

    Can you disable the start - stop technology ? Personally .. I find it annoying and think that eventually it will cause mechanical problems

  • @hopeadair6868

    @hopeadair6868

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine doesn't have that.

  • @babaktaherian
    @babaktaherian8 жыл бұрын

    No LED headlamps at this price point? I agree with the other comment about bare speakers and wires!

  • @raulvidal8846

    @raulvidal8846

    8 жыл бұрын

    LED headlamps aren't common within that price-point tbh. it has bi-xenons though which is pertinent considering the segment it's in. If you want LEDs you need to go premium and not american. I don't know why americans are so reluctant to introduce new lighting technology (or of any kind in the automotive industry really exception being Ford and some performance vehicles.)

  • @babaktaherian

    @babaktaherian

    8 жыл бұрын

    Toyota Corolla comes with LED headlamps standard!

  • @raulvidal8846

    @raulvidal8846

    8 жыл бұрын

    Babak Taherian Yes, it's a rare automobile (I've seen 2016 BMWs and Mercedes with halogens) , but as I said, not american. Hopefully next gen Fusion or Taurus will have LED Hl as well.

  • @la196
    @la1967 жыл бұрын

    How's this Malibu Premier in the snow?

  • @elkuartostudio

    @elkuartostudio

    7 жыл бұрын

    i Haven't had any problems yet and it's december already

  • @zabuzamomochi8101
    @zabuzamomochi81017 жыл бұрын

    is this car still made in south Korea ?

  • @automandan

    @automandan

    7 жыл бұрын

    Zabuza Momochi No I think your confusing them with the Chevy spark which I believe is made in South Korea Chevy malibu always been made in the United States or Mexico or Canada one of the three but yeah The Chevy Malibu has never been in anywhere but here. except the ones that are built in other countries cause the Malibu is sold in other markets but the American version is built in 1 of those countries I mention so I guess in a way they are a world car

  • @djamshidabdumajitov995
    @djamshidabdumajitov9955 жыл бұрын

    I suppose vice-versa. Malibu 2 (2017

  • @mu99ins
    @mu99ins8 жыл бұрын

    This isn't a knock on this particular review, since they all have one thing in common: they do not talk about pulling a grade. I'm looking for a car that can accelerate uphill without super high RPMs.

  • @brucemcdonald11

    @brucemcdonald11

    8 жыл бұрын

    +mu99ins I have the 2.0 Turbo and it has lots of torque. With 8 speed auto, it is able to cruise with no trouble. You won't hear the engine unless you really get on it.

  • @jameskelly9241
    @jameskelly92418 жыл бұрын

    nobody coments on headlights, very importat to me.

  • @leeroy1824
    @leeroy18247 жыл бұрын

    So no one caught the fact that my mans still lives with his mom?

  • @aky19832001
    @aky198320018 жыл бұрын

    wow. this is from chevy?????

  • @jonathanbishopmusic
    @jonathanbishopmusic8 жыл бұрын

    I guess he was never able to come up with anything bad to say about it, haha

  • @rebeloneal4592
    @rebeloneal45924 жыл бұрын

    The main problem with these cars are the used dealership game of bait and switch when used you pay 40-56% higher than list Hendricks is the biggest dealer that rip the public off with their price games it's way cheapest to buy a brand new car. Because you'll pay 25% more for a three year old car with 30-49,000 miles than a new car. Dealers make huge amounts of money on used cars than new. They give you for your trade in nothing you pay them to take your car and pay above list for their used car or truck.

  • @wkeith96
    @wkeith968 жыл бұрын

    ugh... no spare tire is a deal breaker for me. Getting stuck for hours waiting for a tow or new tire is bad. A can of FIX-A-FLAT won't work to repair large punctures or blowouts.

  • @moneyitsmybusiness

    @moneyitsmybusiness

    6 жыл бұрын

    The spare is optional on new Malibu packages. The one being reviewed happenes to not have the spare tire package. Its all your choice when buying.

  • @melvin3r512
    @melvin3r5128 жыл бұрын

    so what is better 2.0T or V6????

  • @EGGINFOOLS

    @EGGINFOOLS

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well they are both reliable. I prefer my 3.6 in my 2010 to the 2.0t. The 3.6 is very underrated. I've beaten many ats 2.0t with it and it's smooth too. Gas mileage isn't too bad either when on the highway. The 2.0t is really easy to mod and make a lot of power with. The 3.6 is no longer offered though.

  • @davidfreeman3083

    @davidfreeman3083

    6 жыл бұрын

    EGGINFOOLS I think that definitely 2.0T is not meant to compete with 3.6 V6. I'm pretty young and have no experience or knowledge with auto history, so I don't know if GM ever had that. I know that usually most automakers can make 2.0T to match a 2.8 or 3.0. BMW 530/528, which was famous for its engine at the time, has switched to 2.0T. If Chevy comes up with something like 2.4T ( a direct competitor against Ford's 2.3T Ecoboost) it probably would replace 3.6 completely...

  • @StubbyCub
    @StubbyCub7 жыл бұрын

    Would be nice if Chevy came up with a real competior in the Malibu to go head to head with the new Ford Fusion Sport.

  • @StubbyCub

    @StubbyCub

    7 жыл бұрын

    Damn good point man!! Thank you for the reply!!

  • @MrNeuroticRA
    @MrNeuroticRA7 жыл бұрын

    woooow!

  • @kobechrome138
    @kobechrome1388 жыл бұрын

    Yeah its good that they are upgrading these cars but they are getting to be to expensive for the average buyer. Wich is gonna hurt the sales

  • @eattolive1944
    @eattolive19447 жыл бұрын

    And no stop-start system that turns off the engine at every stop sign.

  • @raziel630
    @raziel6307 жыл бұрын

    Chevy needs to put this motor in the sonic rs

  • @alextheromanian
    @alextheromanian7 жыл бұрын

    give chevy another 10 years and they will be up there with bmw and benz...idk how this competes with toyota and honda when its miles and miles ahead of them

  • @andyhernandez475

    @andyhernandez475

    7 жыл бұрын

    alex theromanian it actually isn't, technology is spread across those brands equally to be honest, now Toyota and Honda are a thousand times more reliable than any GM car, I work for GM and drive a Toyota!

  • @alextheromanian

    @alextheromanian

    7 жыл бұрын

    Andy Hernandez I'm not a fan of their style... their reliability I have nothing to complain for... it's just the way they look. Taste is subjective and to me toyotas just don't look good (esp this year) to be fair I feel the same about VW, Honda, chevy, ford etc. it's not that I'm picky... it's just that they just aren't my style. But yeah idk what's going on with chevy... for the prices they currently charge people are not flocking to them... that speaks volumes about the product... Been wanting to buy a volt since it came out... now I can afford one but no longer want one seeing as how in 3 years they lost 50% of the initial value. Would rather buy something that holds on to value better

  • @moimohd

    @moimohd

    7 жыл бұрын

    alex theromanian come on :) they need minimum 1000 years

  • @alextheromanian

    @alextheromanian

    7 жыл бұрын

    i hate ripping on them tbh and i hear nothing but amazing things about the first gen volts which i may actually still buy. i just...idk man they need to do what toyota did back in the day. WOW people with reliability and service and first of all price....make the "premium" features standard including hybrid...they need to redo their game and literally be the first mainstream company out there shifting gears into all eco cars....then have the premium traditional muscle/ utility stuff which they do ok with already...idk i just dont know it seems like its middle of the road and expensive...and at this point they just dont compete well with asian auto makers.

  • @nathanu.2061

    @nathanu.2061

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alextheromanian I know this is old but yeah your were right about the other brands there not really good looking cars I know they have came out with a lot of newer designs but I personally like the looks of the Chevy vehicles they just feel so much more premium then other brands I drive a 2014 Chevy impala ltz red and also a 2016 Chevy Malibu premier and get compliments a lot from people about this beautiful my cars are I know there not going to be as reliable but as long as you keep up with maintenance anything can last as long as it’s been takin care of.

  • @FireTigerHD
    @FireTigerHD8 жыл бұрын

    This engine comes from the Insignia

  • @Bmants
    @Bmants6 жыл бұрын

    Who need paddle shifters in a Malibu?

  • @CVV123456
    @CVV1234567 жыл бұрын

    bought mine 9 weeks ago, 7 weeks in dealership on repairs. First the Sunroof didnt work. Now the Mylink system is not recognizing the USB ports. so Apple Car Play does not work. 6 times in the dealer to fix it not yet a solution. If chevy is aiming for midsize customers should consider the level of quality we expect is like a VW or audi at minimum. If not they can continue wrestling in the small car segment with the aveos and others. Or just make this again another rental car that doesn't spent enough time with the customer to disappoint him like me

  • @koolkitties8552

    @koolkitties8552

    6 жыл бұрын

    CVV123456 VW is crap too always breaking down.

  • @nathanu.2061

    @nathanu.2061

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn how many miles did it have on it sounds like it maybe had water damage had mine for 2 years and bought it used haven’t had a single problem.

  • @foxxmufasa
    @foxxmufasa8 жыл бұрын

    Seems more like an ad than a review...

  • @UniversalStand

    @UniversalStand

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yep...paid. That car is ugly as sin! However, he praises the styling as top of the class which discredits him.

  • @MrPetersen101

    @MrPetersen101

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ken Freeman why does it discredit him because you don't think so? who made you Jesus Christ?

  • @-Derp-
    @-Derp-8 жыл бұрын

    i cant say that im frothing at the mouth over this. although this is a step in the right direction for the malibu when compared to previous iterations, i cant help but wonder if we are talking baby steps, as opposed to the japanese and german leaps of the malibu's rivals. a couple of other points, no mention that vw were competition for the malibu, though to my mind the passat (v6) is the direct competitor, albeit vastly superior for about the same money. i have always found chevrolet build quality a bit so-so, and at 7:20 this just reinforces this view. those speakers and wires should be hidden and tucked away neat and tidy at this pricepoint ($30k). its not hard to do, but its like chevrolet think 'that'll do, close enough etc ..'.

  • @Horishnyk

    @Horishnyk

    7 жыл бұрын

    ozzycarnut Volkswagen=electrical nightmares. They are boring sedans. Especially with the interior design.

  • @-Derp-

    @-Derp-

    7 жыл бұрын

    Justin Hrishnyk i happen to own the current model vw jetta, and although it wont win any styling awards anytime soon, its a great car with a classy cabin. no electrical issues as yet. and it flies, has the golf gti engine in it.

  • @automandan
    @automandan7 жыл бұрын

    leg seems pretty except nobody but a child would be able to sit behind me course I'm 6 foot 4 or thereabouts so that could be an issue or not whichever

  • @hopeadair6868

    @hopeadair6868

    2 жыл бұрын

    My husband is 6'4 and so is my son. They both fit comfortably in the front and back seats. It's very roomy

  • @EvoPortal
    @EvoPortal8 жыл бұрын

    2.0 Turbo worries me. Turbo = more strain on the engine = less engine life and more things to break.

  • @lawnmowerdude

    @lawnmowerdude

    8 жыл бұрын

    Well as long as they make the engine strong enough it shouldn't be an issue. But I do miss the v6s though :(.

  • @raulvidal8846

    @raulvidal8846

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nothing you wrote is true except for "more things to break" which is a fallacious syllogism. That retrograde thinking only limits you, this is 2016 not 1985, I don't even suppose you understand how a turbo compressor works tbh. So don't worry, as long as you service the auto properly you won't have issues with a turbo engine. I hope that you are aware that Turbine air compression technology is fairly common nowadays and it only will be more popular over the coming years so it will get cheaper over time to repair any imperfections.

  • @noahsimpson6409

    @noahsimpson6409

    7 жыл бұрын

    its not like its a big ass turbo on the war otherwise yeah there would be stress

  • @chek1n

    @chek1n

    7 жыл бұрын

    there has been countless issues with turbo vehicles over 60k. usually the turbo itself blows and need to be replaced; the replacement could actually be pretty cheap depending on models.

  • @bioheart09

    @bioheart09

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@raulvidal8846 to many big words. Just slap at-205 I. There and you'll be fine. That shit makes your rubber rings, and gaskets inside the engine and turbo forever supple, so you maintain power all the time.

  • @MrMuchachos75
    @MrMuchachos757 жыл бұрын

    too bad it doesn't keep its value. Feels cheap inside. Looks nice though

  • @ThousanWhite
    @ThousanWhite8 жыл бұрын

    This segment is getting ridiculous

  • @justrandomthings319
    @justrandomthings3197 жыл бұрын

    Very boring review.

  • @tetebbb3536
    @tetebbb35368 жыл бұрын

    left accord in last place

  • @xxking999xx
    @xxking999xx8 жыл бұрын

    great car, bad color

  • @corkyrose9011

    @corkyrose9011

    8 жыл бұрын

    Let me guess. You'd like it in gray or silver like billions of other cars on the road? Yawn.

  • @mariodutra8128
    @mariodutra81288 жыл бұрын

    No I would not think it's a luxury sedan. The interior plastic is Goodwill quality as usual and sloppy fit and finish especially the interior detailing is everywhere. YOU need to look at the interior of an Audi A4 and compare it to this.

  • @cargueone1971

    @cargueone1971

    8 жыл бұрын

    You made a true statement , however, compared to the rest of the Midsize class, it is much better. An Audi A6 has great materials but an A4 is just average.

  • @mituljariwala9821
    @mituljariwala98218 жыл бұрын

    the 2016 accord has a v6 with more power and mpg. so this has nothing new. plus the new accord will have more power with more mpg too. so Chevy is always going to stay behind.

  • @charlemagen5356

    @charlemagen5356

    8 жыл бұрын

    um, false info much? keep your plastic interior, shit tech, and sub par ride quality, this is nicer than anything you will ever own kid.

  • @d-tay944

    @d-tay944

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Charlemagen this is true

  • @chrisdblue

    @chrisdblue

    8 жыл бұрын

    The accord is over rated.

  • @rx7guy21

    @rx7guy21

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Charlemagen V6 accord has 278 hp and is rated at 34 mpg highway, 2.0 Malibu has 250 hp and is rated at 33 mpg highway. Accord also offers Apple Carplay/ Android Auto and all the safety tech, its ride is on the sporty side and does not feel like a boat, the interior will always have better fit and finish than any Chevy....I will say this car is a huge improvement over the last generation rental grade, but would hesitate in saying it's at the top of the pack. The accord is not perfect, but I think it is a better car despite being at the end of its life cycle.

  • @UniversalStand

    @UniversalStand

    8 жыл бұрын

    +GIDOC plus the Accord Sport has considerably better styling. When I see that ugly Malibu on the road I can't believe a car can be so hideous yet still praised for it's looks. Has to be paid.'

  • @JeffSpehar-ov1cn
    @JeffSpehar-ov1cn5 жыл бұрын

    VW over Chevy anyday.

  • @marcosokool2449
    @marcosokool24497 жыл бұрын

    definitely a female car

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