There are so many options to consider when choosing your next vehicle for driving around Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, FL that you may be wondering where to start. That’s why your friends at Daytona Toyota have crafted this helpful 2022 Toyota Corolla vs. Chevy Malibu comparison.
We’ll show you how these two sedans stack up, so you can more confidently choose the right match for you. Let’s get started!
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YWhether you’re arriving at a business meeting or carpooling with your friends around town, one of the first things they’re sure to notice is the vehicle you pull up in. You want to ensure this ride is the ideal reflection of you, so be sure you’re choosing the best exterior to match your personality.
To offer an extra dose of good looks, the Toyota Corolla is available in the Apex or Nightshade Edition. The Apex Edition provides more sporty flair, while the Nightshade adds blacked-out accents. The Chevy Malibu is available in the similar Sport and Midnight Editions.
With the 2022 Toyota Corolla, you’ll have your choice of eight solid exterior color options. The Chevy Malibu also provides plenty of options, with eight exterior color choices.
However, where the Corolla stands out is in the addition of another eight dual-color options, such as the following:
- Blue Crush Metallic with Black Sand Pearl Roof
- Ruby Flare Pearl with Black Sand Pearl Roof
- Blueprint with Black Sand Pearl Roof
- Wind Chill Pearl with Black Sand Pearl Roof
- Celestite with Black Sand Pearl Roof
The bold contrast of a dark roof against a bright red or unique blue exterior is sure to turn heads as you cruise around town. It’s a unique look that’s only available with the Toyota Corolla.
Sedans are all about excitement and efficiency, and the Toyota Corolla and the Chevy Malibu both live up to that expectation. Whether you’re taking on the daily commute or a weekend road trip, they’re sure to keep you moving.
As you jet down the highway, attracting attention, you’ll want to make sure you’re keeping the fun going and skipping stops to refuel. With an EPA-estimated 29 city/36 highway MPG, the Chevy Malibu is sure to keep you away from the pump.
The Toyota Corolla, however, goes one step further with up to an EPA-estimated 31 city/40 highway MPG.* That’s sure to maximize the time you spend on the road
The Toyota Corolla goes well beyond traditional fuel economy, though. It’s also available with a hybrid powertrain that earns an EPA-estimated 53 city/52 highway MPG.*
The Malibu, on the other hand, only has traditional gas powertrains to offer.
More time spent on the road means an additional need to ensure that you remain safe and sound at all times. Luckily, confidence comes easy in these sedans. They’re both available with a bevy of smart safety features.
The 2022 Corolla comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0. This advanced suite of safety systems includes the following:
These features are designed to detect potential collisions and obstacles to keep you alert and out of harm’s way. The Chevy Malibu also offers these protections. However, they only come standard with the Corolla.
Both models are available with a Blind Spot Monitor to keep an eye on those hard-to-see places. It works with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, which will help ensure the coast is clear when you’re backing out of a tight parking spot.
Now that you’ve seen how the 2022 Corolla and the Malibu match up, you may be thinking the Toyota Corolla is the ideal ride for your drives near Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. If so, stop by Daytona Toyota to take a test drive.
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Shop Toyota Corolla Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive* EPA-estimated 31 city/40 hwy/34 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla SE CVT; EPA-estimated 31 city/38 hwy; 34 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla SE Nightshade, SE Apex CVT, XSE and XSE Apex; EPA-estimated 30 city/38 hwy/33 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla L and LE; EPA-estimated 29 city/37 hwy/32 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla XLE; EPA-estimated 29 city/36 hwy/32 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla SE 6MT; EPA-estimated 28 city/36 hwy/31 combined mpg rating for 2022 Corolla SE Apex 6MT. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.