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CHEVROLET Malibu 2018-Present 6 Photos
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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.

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CHEVROLET Malibu 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.5L VVT CVT (163 HP)
  • 2.0L VVT 9AT (250 HP)
  1 hybrid gasoline engine
  • 1.8L FHEV 1AT (185 HP)

CHEVROLET Malibu
1.5L VVT CVT (163 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L VVT CVT (163 HP)
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
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:CVT
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P205/60R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3126 - 3159 lbs (1418 - 1433 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway:36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)

CHEVROLET Malibu
2.0L VVT 9AT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT 9AT (250 HP)
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
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:9-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P205/60R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3144 lbs (1426 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)

CHEVROLET Malibu
1.8L FHEV 1AT (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L FHEV 1AT (185 HP)
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
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:1-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:P205/60R16
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:3364 lbs (1526 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Highway:43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km)
Notes
Electric motor 2: 75 HP
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