Auto loans: red 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.

For sale by us: 0
Combined: 7.3 to 9.1 L/100 km
Recalls: 2

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We do not have a red 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

red 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT specs

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT powertrains
Spec	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Engine	1.5L 4-cylinder turbo	2.0L 4-cylinder turbo
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic (CVT)	9-speed automatic
Fuel	Regular gas	Regular gas
City	8.1 L/100 km	10.7 L/100 km
Highway	6.5 L/100 km	7.1 L/100 km
Combined	7.3 L/100 km	9.1 L/100 km
CO₂	170 g/km	213 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km	$11.32	$14.11

red 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT: every figure

red 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT figures by powertrain
Figure	Powertrain 1	Powertrain 2
Displacement	1.5 L	2.0 L
Cylinders	4	4
MPG city (US)	29	22
MPG highway (US)	36	33
MPG combined (US)	32	26
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)	38	31
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$2,100	US$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
Campaign	Date	Component	Summary
22V359000	2022-05-19	seats	General 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.
21V649000	2021-08-20	seat belts:rear/other:retractor	General 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.

Auto loans: the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT before you buy one anywhere.

A buyer's checks

Owners filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about unknown or other, electrical system and power train; have those parts checked. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

The figures, translated

The powertrain to know here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

It is rated 7.3 L/100 km combined: about 22 litres every 300 km. Expect about $11.32 per 100 km at our price setting. 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 someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.

Practical details

Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 368 litres: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Drive it on your own roads

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Try the Malibu on your commute, then decide. Rent the Malibu for a week and see how it fits your life.

Narrowing it down

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. 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

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.32 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $113.20 at our price setting.

Renting for Java

Java is about 1,072 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Java.

One more step

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.

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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 red 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 red 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 red 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 red 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.