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2016 Chevrolet Malibu L, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu L

Sedan · 160 hp · 31 mpg combined

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$21,625Factory MSRP, base configuration

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Which Malibu is right for you?

Six trims, $21,625 to $30,920. Tap one to open it.

$21,625This trimL160 hp$23,120+$1,495LS160 hp$23,120+$1,495LS Fleet160 hp$25,020+$3,395LT250 hp$27,770+$6,145Hybrid182 hp$30,920+$9,295Premier250 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,150, from Hybrid to Premier.

The numbers.

One configuration: front-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.

160hp1.5L four-cylinder turbo
184lb-ftTorque
31mpgCombined · 27 city · 37 highway
FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.8 cu ftCargo volume
3,086 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

1 interior

  • Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray

Premium cloth.

10 factory paints

  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Summit White
  • Nightfall Gray Metallic
  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
  • Blue Velvet Metallic
  • Autumn Bronze Metallic
  • Butte Red Metallic
  • Silver Ice Metallic
  • Champagne Silver Metallic

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall5out of 5 stars
Frontal5out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover4out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2016 Malibu.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the Malibu L.

2017 Malibu L

$21,680$55 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2015 Malibu LS

$22,340$715 more9 colors · starting MSRP

2018 Malibu L

$21,680$55 more10 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.