Significant strides: 2014 Chevy Malibu sees even more upgrades after last year ... - Billings Gazette
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu sees a few more upgrades that further its appeal, including a more distinctive front end design, increased rear-seat legroom and a more fuel-efficient mainstream engine. Even if you’re considering just a base-model Malibu, you won’t get the feeling that you’re settling. As far as what’s under the hood, there’s quite a variety, with a thrifty mild hybrid on one end and a stout turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the other. The hybrid powertrain on the Malibu Eco model earns an impressive 29 mpg EPA combined rating. However, thanks to the addition of a stop-start system and various other engine changes, Chevrolet Malibus with the mainstream, non-hybrid 2. 5-liter four-cylinder (with nearly 200 horsepower) now earn the same combined mpg rating. As a result, Chevrolet decided to discontinue the more expensive mild-hybrid Eco model early in the model year. However, all Malibus with the 2. 5-liter engine also wear an Eco badge this year, so you’ll want to check closely to understand whether the car you’re considering is one of the small handful of 2. 4-liter mild-hybrid Eco models built. Source: billingsgazette.com
