2017 Chevrolet Malibu: The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is the brand's entry into the mainstream mid-size family class. It competes in a crowded, contested class with vehicles such as the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Toyota Camry.For 2017, the Malibu adds an available new nine-speed automatic transmission, new connectivity features, new available Sport Package and new exterior paint colors.The Malibu is available with two four-cylinder engines: turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The smaller engine mates to a six-speed automatic transmission and the larger one to the new nine-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu is front-wheel drive and a gas-electric hybrid model is available.Trims levels are L, LS, LT, Hybrid and Premium. Available features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, teen driver monitoring, 4G LTE hotspot, wireless phone charging, heated/cooled front seats, leather front seats, rear-seat USB ports, power sunroof and heated rear seats.Available safety features include 10 airbags, rearview camera, stability control, traction control, blind-spot alert, front and rear park assist, front automatic braking, lane-keep assist, forward-collision alert, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu starts at $22,555 including destination and delivery, and it's built in Fairfax, Kansas.