Car financing: 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 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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Chevrolet Malibu of the 2016 to 2025 generation — Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

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We do not have a 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 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 RS 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 RS near Java

2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS specs

2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 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

2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS: every figure

2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 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 RS

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 RS 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.

The 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS, see the figures and the checks worth doing.

Recalls and complaints

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Under the hood

The 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. 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. That works out to about $11.32 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles.

Good uses for the Malibu

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

Size and space

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 368 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Try before you buy

A week with the Malibu answers more than any brochure. If the Malibu is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Malibu first, and buy only if it fits your life.

Which one to look for

A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Money matters

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

Java and the Malibu

Java is about 1,072 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

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Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.

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

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Buying the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS

Can the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS 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 RS?

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 RS 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 RS 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 RS 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.