The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is a midsize sedan and comes in five trim levels: L, LS, LT, Hybrid, and Premier. The base L comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (160 hp) mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The Premier upgrades to a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (250 hp) paired with a nine-speed automatic. The Malibu Hybrid uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder with hybrid assist (182 hp). Notable features include Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with a 7- to 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Key safety features on the upper trims include forward-collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane keeping assist.