Chevrolet Malibu E2XX
Ninth generation · 2016–2025 · 10 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, front right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Malibu LT (IX, Facelift) – f 30092022 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, rear right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Interior by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, front right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu LT (IX, Facelift) – f 30092022 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Side Front by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2024 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT in Sterling Grey Metallic, rear right, 2024-03-31 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Malibu 2017 Interior by Alistair Fernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $25,800 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $26,800 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $28,100 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $31,500 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC VVT DI inline 4-cylinder with automatic stop/start | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $25,100 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC VVT DI inline 4-cylinder with automatic stop/start | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $26,000 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC VVT DI inline 4-cylinder with automatic stop/start | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $28,100 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 1.5L turbocharged DOHC VVT DI inline 4-cylinder with automatic stop/start | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | FWD | 28/36 (31) | $31,500 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $25,000 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $26,000 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $28,100 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 27/35 (30) | $31,500 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $23,400 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $24,400 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $26,800 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L I4 Turbo | 250 | 260 lb-ft | Automatic 9-spd | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $33,500 |
| 2021 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $22,270 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $23,400 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $24,400 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $26,800 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 250 | 260 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 9-speed automatic; final drive 2.89:1 (gear ratios not in source) | FWD | 22/33 | $33,500 |
| 2020 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $22,095 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $23,270 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $24,270 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 163 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT); final drive 5.10:1 | FWD | 29/36 | $26,670 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L DOHC VVT DI Turbo I-4; cast aluminum block and head | 250 | 260 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 9-speed automatic; final drive 2.89:1 (gear ratios not in source) | FWD | 22/32 | $33,370 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged | 160 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $22,090 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged | 160 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $23,220 |
| RS · Sedan | 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged | 160 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $24,220 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged | 160 | 184 lb-ft | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 29/36 (32) | $26,620 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged | 250 | 260 lb-ft | Hydra-Matic 9T45 nine-speed automatic | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $31,820 |
| Hybrid · Sedan | 1.8L 4-cylinder hybrid | — | — | CVT | FWD | 49/43 (46) | — |
| 2018 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $21,680 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $23,320 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $25,220 |
| Hybrid · Sedan | 1.8L I4 Hybrid | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 49/43 (46) | $27,920 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 9-spd | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $31,020 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $21,680 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $23,225 |
| LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $25,125 |
| Hybrid · Sedan | 1.8L I4 Hybrid | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 49/43 (46) | $27,875 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 9-spd | FWD | 22/33 (26) | $30,975 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| L · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $21,625 |
| LS · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $23,120 |
| 1LT · Sedan | 1.5L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | FWD | 27/36 (30) | $25,020 |
| Hybrid · Sedan | 1.8L I4 Hybrid | — | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD | 47/46 (46) | $27,770 |
| 2LT · Sedan | 2.0L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic (S8) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $28,620 |
| Premier · Sedan | 2.0L I4 Turbo | — | — | Automatic (S8) | FWD | 22/32 (26) | $30,920 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2024 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2022 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2019 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 6 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 9 | ★★★★★ |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.