This 2018 Chevrolet Malibu Premier delivers a refined driving experience with a well-balanced combination of performance and comfort features designed for today's discerning driver.
- Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof
- 19" Aluminum Wheels with All-Season Tires
- Bose Premium 9-Speaker System with SiriusXM
- Chevrolet MyLink Navigation with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Full Range Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver Confidence Package with Forward Collision Alert and Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Confidence Package II with Automatic Parking Assist
- Heated and Ventilated Front Leather Seats
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat with Memory and Lumbar Control
- Automatic High-Beam Headlamps (IntelliBeam)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Side Blind Zone Alert
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Remote Keyless Entry with Universal Home Remote
- Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control
- Electronic Stability Control and 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Under the hood, a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission provides responsive performance while delivering an estimated 22 city and 32 highway miles per gallon. The front-wheel-drive configuration ensures confident handling in various driving conditions throughout the year.
The Premier trim elevates the ownership experience with perforated leather-appointed seating, heated steering wheel, and a heated driver and front passenger seat. The 8-way power driver seat includes memory settings for convenient personalization. Dual-zone automatic temperature control ensures each occupant maintains their preferred comfort level.
Safety and convenience technologies are comprehensive with this model. The Driver Confidence and Driver Confidence II packages combine features such as adaptive cruise control, low-speed forward automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, lane keep assist, and automatic parking assist. Rear cross-traffic alert and side blind zone alert with lane change alert provide additional awareness when maneuvering or changing lanes.
The interior layout prioritizes practicality alongside luxury. The split-folding rear seat expands cargo flexibility, while the collapsible cargo organizer and cargo net help keep items secure. Dual USB charging ports, front and rear reading lights, and an overhead console with storage make daily driving more convenient.
The cabin comes equipped with premium audio through a Bose 9-speaker system and SiriusXM satellite radio access. Navigation integration with MyLink, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto connectivity keeps you informed and entertained on every drive.
** Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by a consumer including $129 documentation fee, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes.
Used 2018 ChevroletMalibu Premier
- Exterior Color
- Red Tintcoat
- Interior Color
- Dark Atmosphere/Medium Ash Gray
- Odometer
- 103,065 miles
- Body/Seating
- Sedan/5 seats
- Seats
- 5 seats
- Transmission
- 9-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-Cylinder DGI DOHC VVT Turbocharged
- VIN
- 1G1ZE5SX1JF161674
- Stock Number
- T161674
Chevrolet
Malibu
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Split folding rear seat
- Memory seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- Preferred Equipment Group 2LZ
- 9 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio data system
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear side impact airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Front License Plate Bracket
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat center armrest
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Heated front seats
- Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Power passenger seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Cargo Net
- Collapsible Cargo Area Organizer (LPO)
- Front Center Armrest w/Storage
- Passenger door bin
- 18" Aluminum Wheels
- 19" Aluminum Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Wheel Locks
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Driver Confidence Package
- Driver Confidence Package II
- Premier Sun and Wheel Package
- Bose Premium 9-Speaker System
- Radio: Chevrolet MyLink AM/FM Stereo w/Navigation
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Driver Memory
- Universal Home Remote
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof
- Front & Rear Park Assist
- Full Range Adaptive Cruise Control
- IntelliBeam Automatic High-Beam Headlamps
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Side Blind Zone Alert w/Lane Change Alert
- Automatic Parking Assist
- Dual USB Charging-Only Ports
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front & Rear Premium Floor Mats
- Front Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Passenger Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster
- Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
Included Packages & Options
- Driver Confidence Package$1,245
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam Automatic High-Beam Headlamps
- Front & Rear Park Assist
- Side Blind Zone Alert w/Lane Change Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Driver Confidence Package II$1,045
- Full Range Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Automatic Braking
- Automatic Parking Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake
Included Options
- Front License Plate Bracket$40
- Cargo Net$65
- Wheel Locks$75
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity keyless entry: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Speaker type: Bose
- Speakers: 9
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest: w/storage
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power 2-way passenger lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 26mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 32mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 15.8gal.
- Horsepower: 250hp @ 5,300RPM
- Manual-shift auto
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: trunk
- Tailpipe finisher: polished
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 9.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,537kg (3,388lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 86.0mm x 86.0mm (3.39" x 3.39")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 250hp @ 5,300RPM
- Engine torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,854mm (73.0")
- Exterior height: 1,463mm (57.6")
- Exterior length: 4,923mm (193.8")
- Front headroom: 993mm (39.1")
- Front hiproom: 1,374mm (54.1")
- Front legroom: 1,067mm (42.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,486mm (58.5")
- Interior cargo volume: 447 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 447 L (16 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,914L (102.9 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 953mm (37.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,356mm (53.4")
- Rear legroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,450mm (57.1")
- Towing capacity: 454kg (1,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.7')
- Wheelbase: 2,830mm (111.4")
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: analog
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Tachometer
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear side impact airbag
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
- Traction control
Standard Features
- Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- IntelliBeam Automatic High-Beam Headlamps
- Front & Rear Park Assist
- Side Blind Zone Alert w/Lane Change Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Full Range Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Automatic Braking
- Automatic Parking Assist
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Driver Memory
- Heated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- 8-Way Power Driver Seat Adjuster
- Power Driver Lumbar Control Seat Adjuster
- 6-Way Power Front Passenger Seat Adjuster
- Front Passenger Power Lumbar Seat Adjuster
- Bose Premium 9-Speaker System
- Dual USB Charging-Only Ports
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- Universal Home Remote
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall3.9Out of 5
- 4.0
Bring back the impala dump the malibu
By Bensing | on 7/7/2026 7:47:43 PM
Chevy malibus are decent cars but not very roomy. I own one, but I was looking everywhere for an impala, but you all stopped building those and I had one of those also, and I loved it nice and gloomy and comfortable. Do away with the malibu and bring back the impala.… - 5.0
Dependable and fun daily driver
By Da Bu | on 5/11/2026 10:56:14 AM
Bought our 2017 Malibu Premier new and have been impressed ever since. Lots of power from the 2.0 Turbo along with confidence inspiring handling makes it enjoyable to drive, especially for a family sedan. Reliability wise we continue to be amazed by our bu, so far 1 set of tires, routine oil & filter changes, replacing the tire pressure sensors, and a battery replacement, that is it.… - 5.0
Great Car For Value and Money
By Phillip | on 4/19/2026 12:55:40 PM
In 2023, I bought my first brand-new car, which is the 1LT version. It has so far, been a wonderful car with the features I need/want for a reasonable price! I named it Betty (after Betty White, since the color is white). I hope to keep this car for years to come (with proper care and maintenance, of course).…
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