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

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Sedan · 160 hp · 31 mpg combined

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$23,120Factory 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.

$21,625−$1,495L160 hp$23,120This trimLS160 hp$23,120LS Fleet160 hp$25,020+$1,900LT250 hp$27,770+$4,650Hybrid182 hp$30,920+$7,800Premier250 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
3,097 lbsCurb weight

Paint and trim.

1 interior

  • Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray

Premium cloth.

7 factory paints

  • Crystal Red Tintcoat
  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
  • Autumn Bronze Metallic
  • Butte Red Metallic
  • Blue Velvet Metallic
  • Nightfall Gray Metallic

Safety and recalls

9 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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 LS.

2017 Malibu LS

$23,225$105 more10 colors · starting MSRP

2015 Malibu LS

$22,340$780 less9 colors · starting MSRP

2018 Malibu LS

$23,225$105 more10 colors · starting MSRP

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