Chevrolet Malibu vs Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$21,625 | MSRP$36,550 |
Listings481 | Listings355 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. | |
Reviews SummaryAlthough it wears a Lexus badge, don’t allow preconceived notions of what Lexus means to cloud your judgment of the IS lineup. These cars are multi-talented sports sedans with high levels of quality and refinement, but little in the way of traditional luxuries. Keep this in mind, and you’ll get along with the IS just fine. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3086 lbs | Curb Weight3461 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height56.3 in |
Length193.8 in | Length183.7 in |
Width73.0 in | Width79.8 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1169 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $21,625 | $36,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Malibu has long sat on the bench, relegated to rental fleets and used-car lots as it suffered from an indistinct design, lackluster performance, and a tight interior. Chevrolet was sick of its midsize Malibu getting disrespected at every stop, so the automaker stretched it, put it on a diet, and gave it a makeover to try and woo new customers to the fold. On top of that, it offers two new engines this year for greater efficiency, and some pretty hefty tech and safety upgrades that bring the Malibu solidly into the 21st century. | Although it wears a Lexus badge, don’t allow preconceived notions of what Lexus means to cloud your judgment of the IS lineup. These cars are multi-talented sports sedans with high levels of quality and refinement, but little in the way of traditional luxuries. Keep this in mind, and you’ll get along with the IS just fine. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.5L 204 hp V6 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 204 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.8 cu ft | 13.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3086 lbs | 3461 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 56.3 in |
Length | 193.8 in | 183.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 79.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1169 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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