Auto loans: 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT in Java

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.3 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

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Chevrolet Malibu of the 2016 to 2025 generation
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We do not have a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT in Java

Java, Florence County. Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,072.2 km from our location (straight line). Java is 1,072.2 km from our location in a straight line. Collecting the car yourself is free.

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT near Java

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT specs

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Engine1.5L 4-cylinder turbo2.0L 4-cylinder turbo
DriveFront-wheel driveFront-wheel drive
TransmissionAutomatic (CVT)9-speed automatic
FuelRegular gasRegular gas
City8.1 L/100 km10.7 L/100 km
Highway6.5 L/100 km7.1 L/100 km
Combined7.3 L/100 km9.1 L/100 km
CO₂170 g/km213 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$11.32$14.11

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT: every figure

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2
Displacement1.5 L2.0 L
Cylinders44
MPG city (US)2922
MPG highway (US)3633
MPG combined (US)3226
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)3831
Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet)368 L (13 cu ft)368 L (13 cu ft)
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$2,100US$2,600
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$2,264$2,822

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT

  • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other (31), electrical system (30) and power train (28). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
22V3590002022-05-19seatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.
21V6490002021-08-20seat belts:rear/other:retractorGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Chevrolet Malibu and 2019-2021 Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The rear seat belt retractors may be improperly secured with loose or missing fasteners.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

Thinking of buying the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT?

No 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT is a big decision; here is the information we have.

What to check on the Malibu

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

Engine and fuel

Its powertrain is the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.3 L/100 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $11.32. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Good uses for the Malibu

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

What the Malibu is like

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

A longer test drive

If the Malibu is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Malibu for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Narrowing it down

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Compare the LT with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

Money matters

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $113.20 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A note on Java

Java is about 1,072 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you need it in Java itself, send a request and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.

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Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT from us first.

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Ask us about the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT for you and reply within one business day.

CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.

Buying the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Can the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT be delivered in Java?

Delivery to Java starts at $0, for 1,072.2 km from our location (straight line). You can also collect it from us for free.

How far is Java from CarmaCars?

1,072.2 km from our location in a straight line; the delivery price counts the distance.

Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2264.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.