the Chevrolet Malibu vs Ford Fusion
What do you get when you combine impressive fuel efficiency, an affordable price tag, and an all-around stylish vehicle? You get the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu! Also known as one of the Best Cars for Families by US News, this cost-saving, comfortable, safe sedan beat out a number of vehicles including the Ford Fusion to earn its spot on this list. We’re going to explain why this vehicle is such a popular option for not only families but single drivers as well.
This popular Chevrolet is known for its EcoTec engine that combines impressive technologies such as Variable Valve Timing, Direct Injection and start/stop technology that allows the vehicle a fuel efficiency of 36 mpg highway. This is two mpg more than the Ford Fusion SE, and while this number may not seem large at first glance, it will definitely add up down the road. Combine the fuel efficiency of the Chevrolet Malibu with its starting price point of just $21,680 this vehicle is an investment that will save you money both up front and in the long run.
Moving on to safety, it doesn’t get much better than the Chevrolet Malibu. When equipped with the available driver confidence package, the Malibu earned itself the IIHS Top Safety Pick of 2017. Like all trusty Chevrolet vehicles, the Malibu is armed with crash prevention technologies including lane change alert with side blind zone alert, adaptive cruise control, low speed front automatic braking, and a rear vision camera that lower the chances of accidents occurring for alert drivers. The Malibu received the highest score on a scale of 4 ratings in crashworthiness categories including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints and seats, and front crash prevention, making it one of the safest options on the road.
Like other Chevrolet models, the Malibu offers MyLink display for both Apple and Android phones that allows access to navigation systems, music, phone contacts, and more. The Chevrolet Malibu also offers 4G LTE Wi-Fi that the Ford Fusion SE does not, allowing drivers to stay connected and safe throughout their entire ride.
This popular Chevrolet is known for its EcoTec engine that combines impressive technologies such as Variable Valve Timing, Direct Injection and start/stop technology that allows the vehicle a fuel efficiency of 36 mpg highway. This is two mpg more than the Ford Fusion SE, and while this number may not seem large at first glance, it will definitely add up down the road. Combine the fuel efficiency of the Chevrolet Malibu with its starting price point of just $21,680 this vehicle is an investment that will save you money both up front and in the long run.
Moving on to safety, it doesn’t get much better than the Chevrolet Malibu. When equipped with the available driver confidence package, the Malibu earned itself the IIHS Top Safety Pick of 2017. Like all trusty Chevrolet vehicles, the Malibu is armed with crash prevention technologies including lane change alert with side blind zone alert, adaptive cruise control, low speed front automatic braking, and a rear vision camera that lower the chances of accidents occurring for alert drivers. The Malibu received the highest score on a scale of 4 ratings in crashworthiness categories including small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, head restraints and seats, and front crash prevention, making it one of the safest options on the road.
Like other Chevrolet models, the Malibu offers MyLink display for both Apple and Android phones that allows access to navigation systems, music, phone contacts, and more. The Chevrolet Malibu also offers 4G LTE Wi-Fi that the Ford Fusion SE does not, allowing drivers to stay connected and safe throughout their entire ride.
