Is the Malibu XL a three-cylinder car?

[ElijahLynn]

The Malibu XL has a three-cylinder version, which is equipped with a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. However, the 2021 Malibu XL no longer uses a three-cylinder engine, as all models in the 2021 lineup are equipped with four-cylinder engines. Below is an introduction to the engines of different Malibu XL models: 1. The Malibu XL's 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivers 165 horsepower and a maximum torque of 240 Nm. This engine reaches its maximum power at 5,600 rpm and its maximum torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. It features direct fuel injection and uses an aluminum cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with a CVT transmission. The 2021 models are equipped with two engines: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. 2. The new 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 169 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. This engine reaches its maximum power at 5,600 rpm and its maximum torque between 1,700 and 4,400 rpm. It also features direct fuel injection and uses an aluminum cylinder head and block. This engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.