The midsize sedan segment is becoming increasingly competitive. We’ve already driven the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, but now that it’s available with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, it’s right on par with other midsizers that have replaced V-6s with turbo-fours, like the Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, and Kia Optima. While we weren’t so impressed with the Malibu Eco hybrid and 2.5-liter, the Turbo gives the Malibu a better name for itself.
“A strong engine doesn’t necessarily make a strong car, but the Malibu does benefit from the addition of a Turbo model,” we write in the Chevy Malibu Turbo First Test. In terms of power, the 240-hp Fusion is slightly underpowered compared to the 259-hp Malibu as well as the 274-hp Optima and Sonata.
When it comes to EPA ratings, the Malibu achieves 21/30 mpg city/highway, while the Fusion gets 22/33 mpg. The Optima and Sonata best those ratings with 22/34 mpg. Pricing is usually the deciding factor for some people, and with that, the Chevy Malibu Turbo starts at $27,010, the Fusion at $26,745, and the Optima at $27,575. The base price for the Sonata starts at $25,670.
For today’s Thread of the Day, we want to know which turbocharged midsizer you’d pick: the Malibu, Fusion, Optima, or Sonata? Or would you stick with a V-6 powered midsize sedan? Let us know in the comments below and read our 2013 Malibu Turbo First Drive here.
Source : wot[dot]motortrend[dot]com
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