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Chevrolet Malibu vs Chevrolet Trax

2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Trax
2017 Chevrolet Trax
$21,000MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Trax
$21,000MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$21,680

MSRP

$21,000

Listings

513

Listings

1472

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

6.3 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.

Reviews Summary

After debuting the Trax in 2015, Chevrolet has gone back and given it a redesign both inside and out for 2017. New front and rear fascias now hold updated lights with projector front beams and LED tails for everything but the base trim, plus standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto increase connectivity and technological utility. Toss in an extra standard USB port and newly available safety features, and the Trax is asking everyone to “Look at me!”

Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.5L 160 hp I4

Engine

1.4L 138 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

Horsepower

138 hp @ 4900 rpm

MPG City

27

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

33
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
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2017 Chevrolet Trax
2017 Chevrolet Trax
$21,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2017 Chevrolet Malibu
$21,680MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2017 Chevrolet Trax
$21,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$21,680
$21,000
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.3

4.4

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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6.3 out of 10

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Summary
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary stand-up comedian, and while his on-stage shtick was all about how he didn’t get any respect, as a comedic talent he was held in the highest esteem. That’s not the case for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The oft-maligned Malibu literally gets no respect, which is too bad because with its most recent redesign for the 2016 model year, the car absolutely deserves it.
After debuting the Trax in 2015, Chevrolet has gone back and given it a redesign both inside and out for 2017. New front and rear fascias now hold updated lights with projector front beams and LED tails for everything but the base trim, plus standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto increase connectivity and technological utility. Toss in an extra standard USB port and newly available safety features, and the Trax is asking everyone to “Look at me!”
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.5L 160 hp I4
1.4L 138 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
160 hp @ 5700 rpm
138 hp @ 4900 rpm
MPG City
27
25
MPG Highway
36
33
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