2014 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review, Photos, Features, Overview

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Exterior changes to the 2014 Malibu’s exterior were limited to the front end, which were influenced by the full-size 2014 Impala. The new look features an emphasized lower grille and the hood extends down and over the leading edge of a narrower upper grille. The grille openings — with black grille texture — are wider and accented with chrome, which adds style that was lacking in the previous car.
Out back, the 2014 Malibu continues with two pairs of squared-off, Camaro-like taillights. The top-end LTZ trim sports dual stainless-steel exhaust tips.

The cabin has an open, airy feeling with quality looking soft-touch materials in all of the right places. The dash design is Chevrolet’s trademark cockpit style that features two large instrument clusters with easy-to-read white on black gauges.

A redesigned center console has a more user-friendly extended armrest along with a pair of cup holders and a very thoughtful feature – a dedicated stow area for two cell phones.

The interior’s key upgrade is redesigned rear seats that provide an additional 1.25 inches of knee space and greater seating comfort. Front seatbacks were reshaped to gain the legroom, while new cushion sculpturing and revised cushion material allow passengers to sit deeper in the rear seats.
Standard features on the 2014 Malibu LS include remote keyless entry, power locks, windows and outside mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, a six-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD/satellite radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

On the safety front, all 2014 Malibus have 10 airbags including front and rear airbags and dual rear side-mounted airbags. To assist drivers in avoiding accidents standard are four-channel anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, brake force distribution, and corner brake control.