Chevrolet Malibu is a 5-seater sedan that offers an ample amount of space and convenience features. In terms of interior features, the base trim is not as feature-rich as the other trims. The front seat on the base variant is a 6-way manual adjuster whereas the other trims come equipped with 8-way power adjusted seats. With regards to the Air conditioning, the base variant is equipped with a single-zone manual, whereas the LT variant gets an automatic, dual-zone air conditioning.
The interior quality is above average with decent quality plastics used. However, we feel the interior design is outdated and needs to be revamped. The leather package being offered as optional also is a letdown. The rear seat can sit 3 medium-sized adults comfortably. The cargo space on the Malibu is a generous 15.7 cubic feet.
Model
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2023 Chevrolet Malibu
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2022 Toyota Camry
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2022 Honda Accord
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2022 Hyundai Sonata
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Passenger Capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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First Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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39.1/ 58.5/ 41.5
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38.3/ 57.7/ 42.1
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39.5/ 58.3/ 42.3
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40/ 57.9/ 46.1
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Second Row (Head/shoulder/legroom)
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37.5/ 57.1/ 38.1
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38/ 55.7/ 38
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37.3/ 56.5/ 40.4
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38.4/ 56.4/ 37.8
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Cargo Capacity to the second row(cu.-ft)
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15.7
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15.1
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16.7
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16
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The 2023 Malibu offers a decent amount of interior space though not the spacious as its competitor. It has better shoulder room compared to others. The Hyundai Sonata offers the best headroom and legroom in the front seat. whereas, the second-row space is better on the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord offers the highest cargo capacity at 16.7 Cu-ft followed by Hyundai Sonata, Malibu, and the Camry. The Malibu’s overall interior design, space utilization, and convenience features are not a letdown.
Some of the key interior features available with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu are:
- Keyless open and start
- 8-inch infotainment system
- Temperature display
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- Steering wheel controls
How intuitive is the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu’s infotainment system?
The Chevrolet Malibu has an 8-inch touchscreen-enabled infotainment system, which has a list of pre-installed applications like USA Today, New York Times, Spotify, Pandora, Fox Sports, etc. It is Google Assistant and Alexa enabled, helping you to control and navigate via voice commands. The car also is equipped with a WiFI hotspot meaning you will stay connected always. The Malibu comes with a 6-speaker audio system for the LS, RS, and LT variants and a 9-speaker setup on the Premier trim.
Some of the most notable infotainment features available with the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu are:
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice commands
- Type-C USB ports
- Google Assistant and Alexa inbuilt
- Sirius XM with 360