Green 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT for sale in Patsy

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Thinking about the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.

What to check on the Malibu

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, electrical system and power train; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Specs, explained

The powertrain here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and an automatic (CVT). The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Its combined rating is 7.3 L/100 km, which means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.32, and a 300 km weekend about $33.96. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles.

When the Malibu makes sense

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Space, size and seats

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. At 368 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Rent it for a week first

If the Malibu is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Narrowing it down

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

The cost of driving it

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Patsy and the Malibu

CarmaCars is based in Toronto, about 1,196 km from Patsy, and does not deliver there. If you need it in Patsy itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

Next step

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.