If you explore the Chevrolet inventory lined up for the year 2022, you will find the Malibu to be the sole model series of midsize compact family sedans.
The Camaro and the Corvette being the other two sedan series from Chevrolet are categorized under the sports group, because of which the mass family car buyers do not usually choose any of them.
On the other hand, it is a perfect combination of family-oriented luxuries and utility of the Malibu series, that continued to have a consistently increasing demand in the market. As a result, we see the Malibu series securing special importance in the Chevrolet circle. A wide market of sedan lovers appreciate this series for its premium ride quality, maintained in each of the trim levels you find in its current year lineup, proudly announced an experienced sales expert serving at the Spokane Chevrolet dealer.
Changes You See in the 2022 Model Year Lineup
The 2022 model year edition of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan series continues mostly as a carryover of its previous generation, except for some minor changes in the lineup. The changes include the removal of the earlier base trim and the much-desired addition of an electronic parking brake, while the exterior of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu series sees two new color options.
Based on the two variants of turbocharged engine options, the 2022 model year edition of the Chevrolet Malibu series excels in delivering a high-quality ride. Thanks to all the other driving dynamics used to support the major powertrain components, to maintain a mind-engaging drive performance.
Experts say that even with the base version of the 1.
5-liter turbo-four engine the performance of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is simply underwhelming. What is more appreciable about its performance is that it achieves a whopping fuel efficiency record of 36 mpg on the highways, as estimated by the official EPA ratings.
After discontinuing the earlier base trim, the 2022 model year lineup of Chevrolet Malibu queue up with only four trims, the LS, RS, LT, and Premier. Its overall price range in ratio to the feature packages made the Chevrolet Malibu series stand up as a strong contender against models like Hyundai Sonata, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry.
Ride Quality
The 2022 model year edition of the Chevrolet Malibu offers its buyers no such major changes, except for the above-mentioned ones. The five-seated mid-size sedan hence continues to offer more than enough space for each occupant, meeting the first criteria of a good ride experience.
The 1.5-liter turbo-four engine that lies under the hood of the base trims makes 160 hp when paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission, while the range-topping Premier trim houses a larger sized turbocharged four-cylinder engine, to churn out 250 horsepower. All the trim levels of the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu offer a front-wheel-drive configuration leaving no option to drive the sedan with all four wheels, confirmed the sales team of the famous Spokane Chevy dealer.
