Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The ninth generation of the Chevrolet Malibu was introduced in 2015 at the New York Motor Show and it was updated in 2018 for the 2019 model year.
Chevrolet did badge engineering since forever. In Europe, Opel and Vauxhall are one example. It was the same situation with other cars that crossed the Atlantic and received different names. One good example was the 2015 Malibu, which was an Opel Insignia with some aesthetical and technical improvements.
The facelifted version featured a new front fascia. The Chevrolet bow-tie was installed on a new chrome bar. A bigger lower grille was installed on the 2019 Malibu. A new signature LED lights for the DRL was installed in the front apron. The headlights were available with LED technology as well. The back of the car was slightly changed, but not significant for the LS trim level, but different for the LT, which featured LED taillamps. There was a new set of 18” light-alloy wheels fitted on the new RS trim level, which offered a sportier look.
Inside, the new 8” touch-screen was fitted as standard for the entire range. Another comfort feature that was changed was the access in the cabin. The 2019 Malibu, in LS trim, didn't feature unlock buttons on the exterior door handles.
The biggest changes came under the hood. The base engine, a 1.5-liter turbocharged unit, was mated to a CVT instead of a 6-speed auto as the non-facelifted version. The Premier trim level received a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, paired to a 9-speed auto.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L VVT CVT (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1499 cm3 |
Power: | 119.9 KW @ 5700 RPM 163 HP @ 5700 RPM 161 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2500-3000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.8 in (4923 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.5 in (1,590/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.7 ft (11.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3126 - 3159 lbs (1418 - 1433 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT 9AT (250 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 183.9 KW @ 5300 RPM 250 HP @ 5300 RPM 247 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 RPM 353 Nm @ 2000-5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 9-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.8 in (4923 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.5 in (1,590/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.7 ft (11.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3144 lbs (1426 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L FHEV 1AT (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 91.2 KW @ 5000 RPM 124 HP @ 5000 RPM 122 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 175 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 75.8 kw (103 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 136.1 kw (185 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 276.6 lb-ft (375 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 12.9 gallons (48.8 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 1-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/60R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.8 in (4923 mm) |
Width: | 73 in (1854 mm) |
Height: | 57.6 in (1463 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.6/62.5 in (1,590/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.4 in (2830 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 37.7 ft (11.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3364 lbs (1526 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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Electric motor 2: 75 HP |