2024 Chevrolet Malibu Sedan

　　

2024 Chevrolet Malibu Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　The 2024 Malibu, the last Chevy sedan still standing, continues without major changes. We expected Chevrolet to discontinue this midsize car, but it appears the Malibu will live on for 2024. Rumors also suggest a redesigned version is coming for 2025. Apparently, Chevy has decided it might need to sell a car other than the Corvette after all.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$125/mo  for Malibu LS Fleet

　　Malibu LS Fleet

　　LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $24,700 MSRPLS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $25,100 MSRPRS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) (Most Popular) - $26,000 MSRP1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $28,100 MSRP2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) - $31,500 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　Until a new 10th-generation Malibu becomes a reality, the aging ninth-gen model soldiers on, destined mainly for rental car and government fleet duties. It comes in a handful of trim levels, each equipped with a modestly powered turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Unlike most of the Malibu's rivals, this Chevy doesn't offer all-wheel drive or a hybrid powertrain option. It does have a sense of style, though, and the interior is roomy with a simple control layout.

　　Still, the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu fares poorly against most of its rivals. For example, the Honda Accord is bigger and more efficient, while the Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 offer distinctive styling and superior tech. The Nissan Altima is available with a more powerful engine, while the Subaru Legacy provides standard all-wheel drive. Toyota is also preparing an all-new Camry, which will no doubt be quite popular. Overall, we're glad to see Chevy sticking it out with the Malibu, but the reality is that the competition is simply better.

　　

Which Malibu does zzdcar recommend?

We recommend the 2LT trim level because it's well equipped in comparison to similarly priced rivals, and it's exclusively available with all of the Malibu's available driver assistance features. Plus, it comes with leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a premium sound system and more.

　　

Chevrolet Malibu models

Chevrolet sells the 2024 Malibu in LS, RS, LT and 2LT trim levels. All have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (163 horsepower, 184 lb-ft of torque) driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission. Highlights of each Malibu model follow below.

　　LS

　　The most affordable version of the Malibu includes:

　　16-inch aluminum wheels Keyless entry and ignition Remote engine start Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Cloth upholstery Manual front-seat height adjustment 60/40-split folding back seat 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity) Connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot Six-speaker audio systemStandard driver assist and safety features include:

　　Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking) Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle) Automatic high-beam headlightsRS

　　The Malibu RS has a sporty look and includes:

　　18-inch wheels Black grille and badging Rear spoiler Dual exhaust outlets Leather-wrapped steering wheel Power-adjustable driver's seatLT

　　The popular LT offers plenty of variety, and it builds on the LS with:

　　17-inch wheels Heated outside mirrors Dual-zone automatic climate control Power-adjustable driver's seat Heated front seats Rear passenger air vents and center armrest Satellite radio2LT

　　For a Malibu with all of the extras, choose the top 2LT trim for these standard features:

　　19-inch wheels LED headlights and taillights Ambient interior lighting Heated steering wheel Leather upholstery Driver's seat memory settings Partial digital instrument panel Power-adjustable front passenger seat Ventilated front seats Auto-dimming rearview mirror Upgraded infotainment touchscreen with navigation Nine-speaker Bose premium audio system Wireless charging pad 120-volt power outletBlind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) is optional on any trim level.

　　Select the Malibu LT or 2LT, and you can customize the car with Midnight, Redline and Sport appearance packages and a dual-pane power sunroof.

　　The Driver Confidence and Cruise package is only offered on the top 2LT trim and comes with:

　　Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Malibu and the car in front) Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention) Automatic emergency braking above 50 mph

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