If you're looking for a stylish midsize sedan with innovative safety systems, consider the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu. The research and design team at Chevrolet is committed to advancements in driver-assistance features to help you avoid collisions with other motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, and objects. To help you understand the dynamics of the Malibu's safety system, our team at Ciocca Chevrolet in York, Pennsylvania, offers this comprehensive guide to the Malibu's standard and available safety features.
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu: A Blend of Style, Comfort, and Advanced Safety
Chevrolet first introduced the Malibu in 1964, and it's one of Chevy's longest-running nameplates. The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu looks quite different from the original, and it comes with cutting-edge safety and driver-assistance systems to help keep you and your family secure on the road.
The Malibu comes in four trims, the LS, RS, LT, and the top-tier 2LT. All trims come with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, a continuously variable transmission, and front-wheel drive. This four-door sedan fits up to five people comfortably with durable and refined materials. Helpful entertainment and technology features include Chevy's infotainment system with an eight-inch color touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Comprehensive Breakdown of Standard Safety Features
Chevrolet takes safety seriously and equips the 2025 Malibu with several standard safety features, including:
- Multiple airbags: Your Malibu comes with 10 airbags, including frontal forward, front knee, seat-mounted side-impact airbags for outboard rear seats, and head-curtain airbags for all outboard seats.
- A LATCH system: Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) help secure child restraint seats.
- StabiliTrak: This system provides electronic stability control with traction control by adjusting brake and engine torque to help you stay on the road. Traction control applies brake pressure to avoid excess slippage.
- Rear child security door locks: When you activate this system, rear passengers can't unlock the doors from the inside.
- Electronic grade braking: This feature helps you maintain a steady speed while going downhill without using the brakes. This reduces friction on the brakes and helps prevent wheel locking.
The Chevy Safety Assist Package: Next-Level Protection
In addition to standard safety features, the Malibu comes with the Chevy Safety Assist bundle of driver-assistance features, including:
- Forward collision alert: This safety feature sends an alert if it detects a potential front-end collision with a vehicle in front of you.
- Automatic emergency braking: If the forward collision alert activates and the driver doesn't respond on time, the Malibu will automatically apply emergency braking to help avoid the collision.
- Front pedestrian braking: Similar to automatic emergency braking, if the safety system detects an imminent collision with a pedestrian, it'll apply emergency braking.
- Following distance indicator: This feature helps you maintain a safe distance between you and the vehicle you're following. You'll see the distance displayed in seconds of following time.
- Lane-keep assist with lane departure warning: If you're unintentionally drifting out of your lane, this system gently steers the Malibu back into its proper path. You may also receive an alert warning that you're drifting into another lane without your turn indicators engaged.
- IntelliBeam automatic high-beam headlights: This system automatically turns the headlights from high to low when it detects oncoming traffic or taillights in front of you if you're traveling over 25 mph.
Additional Driver-Assistance Technologies for an Unmatched Safe Journey
Chevrolet excels at providing the ultimate in safety with additional features and technologies.
Teen Driver Technology
This built-in safety system helps new or inexperienced drivers learn safe driving habits, including speed control and audio limits. You'll receive a vehicle report card after your teen has driven the Malibu with information such as:
- Distance driven
- Maximum speed reached
- Stability control events
- Traction control events
- Forward collision alerts
- Forward collision avoidance braking events
Buckle To Drive
This advanced system helps remind you to use your seat belt. If you neglect to buckle up, you won't be able to shift the Malibu into gear. Buckle to Drive helps reinforce the habit of using seat belts.
High-Definition Rear Vision Camera
The available high-definition rear vision camera adds another layer of security to help protect you when in reverse or parking. This camera allows you to see beyond what's visible in your mirrors when in reverse.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring system uses sensors to alert you when your tire pressure becomes dangerously low. Correct tire pressure helps maintain grip on the road, extends the life span of the tire, and increases fuel economy.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
When you're in reverse and the rear cross-traffic alert system detects left or right cross traffic behind you, it sends you an alert. In some cases, you can also get available rear cross-traffic braking to help stop the Malibu from hitting rear cross traffic.
The Ultimate Safety Experience With the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu: Beyond the Basics
Beyond the built-in safety and driver-assistance features, you can also get OnStar services to help you during vehicle, medical, or weather-related emergencies.
OnStar Automatic Crash Response
As part of its focus on automotive safety, your Malibu can come with the OnStar Automatic Crash Response system. This system uses built-in sensors to contact emergency OnStar advisors if you're involved in a collision. Even if you're unable to ask for assistance due to injuries or entrapment, the advisor will know the crash location and send first responders to the scene.
OnStar Safety and Security Plan
You can also get the OnStar Safety and Security Plan for 24/7 roadside assistance, from help fixing a flat tire to mobile mechanics. Help can arrive if you run out of gas, lock yourself out of your Malibu, or have major mechanical issues.
Take the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu for a Test-Drive
Knowing your 2025 Malibu comes equipped with cutting-edge driver-assistance safety features, including Teen Driver and OnStar connected services, will help give you peace of mind that you're driving one of the safest vehicles on the market. At Ciocca Chevrolet in York, we have a large inventory of 2025 Chevrolet Malibus for sale in various trims and colors. Contact us to learn more about the safety features of this handsome sedan, schedule a test-drive, and understand the financing options that will help you buy the Chevrolet Malibu.
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