The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $22,110, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu LS is powered by a 2.4L, 4-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 33-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 2LZ, priced at $30,200, is powered by a 3.6L, 6-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 17-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.