2019 Toyota C-HR vs. 2019 Chevrolet Malibu

Before you proceed to make an investment in a car, make sure to do your research properly and ensure that your choice has everything from ingenious technology to a comfortable interior. In this post, we are going to compare two midsized cars; the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2019 Toyota C-HR.

Design & Style

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu comes with spacious front seats, and has ample space for adults. However, you won't find much space and support at the back. Given the type and quality of materials used, the Malibu's interior looks quite outdated and there are a lot of cheap plastics inside, spoiling the aesthetic appeal.

C-HR is an ideal 5-seater, which unlike other rivals has enough room to accommodate full-sized adults with comfort. The outside visibility is exceptional, and you get a 6-way manually adjustable front seats to get a comfortable seating position. One can also opt for leather upholstery and heated front seats. The soft-touch surfaces and high-quality materials outline the luxury appeal of this model.

Technology & Safety

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu comes equipped with an infotainment system, including 8-inch screen, 6-speaker system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Features like Wi-Fi hot spot, USB port, 9-speaker audio system and satellite radio are available. The infotainment interface is user friendly, but it does not respond as promptly as you would expect. Rearview camera is the only standard safety system, while other features such as low-speed front automatic braking, forward collision warning, front pedestrian braking, spot monitoring, and automatic high beams.

Toyota C-HR comes reloaded with the highly acclaimed Entune infotainment system featuring Bluetooth, USB port, satellite radio, navigation and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration. The straightforward menu layout ensures easy accessibility. Some of the standard safety features include automatic high beams, dynamic radar cruise control, pedestrian detection and lane departure alert.

Performance

Performance is one of the most important factors to consider when you are looking to buy a car. It comes with a 160-HP engine mated to a CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission). It fails to impress in terms of alacrity, which you will find in the 4-cylinder powertrain of Toyota C-HR. Not only does it deliver smooth acceleration, but also high fuel efficiency.

The Bottom Line

The Toyota C-HR is one of the top-rated cars in the market, as it outclasses many rivals in terms of interior, ergonomics and safety score. It would be fair to say that Toyota as a brand delivers an outstanding vehicle in C-HR which is hard to beat in terms of a few key features.  Malibu misses out in some important aspects.

Ready to Schedule a Toyota C-HR Test Drive Today?

If you want to experience the top features offered by the 2019 Toyota C-HR come for a test drive with us at Toyota of Stamford. Since our inception, we have been serving the needs of car buyers from Stamford, and other cities in Connecticut. You can drop by our showroom today or call us in advance to book your Toyota C-HR test drive appointment.