The online configurator tool for the 2022 Chevy Malibu has gone live on Chevrolet.com, allowing shoppers to build their own version of the long-running mid-size sedan.
General Motors introduced minor changes and updates to the Malibu for the 2022 model year. The automaker deleted two available exterior colors, Shadow Gray Metallic and Black Cherry Metallic, replacing them with Mineral Gray Metallic and Dark Ash Metallic. The 16-inch aluminum wheels (RPO QC7) are also now available to order on the LT trim level. These wheels were only standard on RS models in 2021. The majority of other changes include deleted options and equipment packages, the full list of which can be viewed at this link.
The 2022 Chevy Malibu will continue to offer two engine options going forward, including the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine producing 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, and the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine producing 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. A CVT transmission is standard in all models except the Premier, which has a GM nine-speed automatic.
We used the newly launched configurator to create a 2022 Chevy Malibu of our own. This example model is an RS finished in the new-for-2022 Mineral Gray Metallic exterior color and featuring the 1.5L LFV engine. The only option is the combined Driver Confidence I & II package, which costs $1,095 and adds the following equipment:
- Rear Park Assist
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- IntelliBeam auto high beams
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
This 2022 Chevy Malibu would ring in at $26,490, including a $995 destination and freight charge.
As GM reported previously, no Chevy Malibu units have been produced so far in 2021. The GM Fairfax Assembly plant, which produces both the Malibu and Cadillac XT4 crossover, was idled on February 8th due to a shortage of semiconductor chips and has yet to come back online. Production of the Cadillac XT4 will begin on September 20th, but a restart date for the Malibu has yet to be determined.
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Malibu’s are great cars, I just hope you added a transmission dip stick this time.
I hoped that the new malibu had 360 camera like the new equinox. Sad they didn’t mention it.
I love my 2018 Malibu. I bought it preowned with 15000 miles. I get 40 mpg on my trips from Philly to the Cape. It is an awesome road trip car as well as a daily driver. I can’t understand why the Malibu is not more popular. We had a Camry and yes it was a good car but replaced the ac twice! And the torque converter it had 70k on it.
Long live the Malibu!!
@Bu Fan: But, but, but……….the Toyota’s are perfect!! They never break down!!
(sarcasm)
I’d take a Cruze with the new 3 cylinder that pushes more power than the LE2, or maybe an electric hybrid… probably while getting great MPG. Malibu is too big for my tastes. GM killed their cars by offering virtually no incentives, while putting cash on the hoods of all their CUV/SUV offerings. I’m in need of a small car, and it’s a shame I’ll have to go elsewhere… Civic, Corolla, Forte, Elantra, Sentra….well established lines still selling well. The Cruze also looked the best out of all those, even still… interior and exterior.
I enjoy building cars and checking the prices. Strange, yes. But I just enjoy it. So last night I went on and did a build on the different trims of the 2022 Malibu. That color (showing in the pics above) is really nice. The only thing is that they have terrible wheels offered IMO. To get anything with an actual sidewall for better ride and protect the wheels, you need the 16″ rims which are just not attractive. The only wheel they offer that looks great is on the highest priced model ($34,000+), but then you get a 40 series sidewall.
Here’s what I don’t get. Why can’t any brands design a nice looking wheel without it being 19″ or bigger? My CT4 has 45 series and the S60 has 40. You can tell a huge difference. For me, unless your buying a true sport car, there shouldn’t be anything less than 55 sidewalls.
Dan Berning I like what you said about the tires and unfortunately the car companies are not putting these low profile tires on for handling they are putting them on for “the look” even pickup trucks have thses low profile tires now if you get the sport model pickup… Which I don’t understand because with summer tires and low profile your going anywhere in the snow with the truck. My wife’s 2019 Buick Enclave has a nice fat sidewall and the Buick rides great. Heck there are even RAV4’s and Equinoxes with low profile tires now… Me no I want a nice fat side wall that gives me a good ride and protects my wheels from pot holes, curbs, back roads…. I had 2001 Pontiac Grand Am with skinny side walls from the factory the rims got bent and I always had a shake in the steering wheel because the aluminum wheels cost to much to fix… Your right keep low profile tires on performance cars the Corvette!
Amen Pat. Well said.
I wish GM had kept the Cruze, perhaps in hatchback form, in Chevy’s mix of vehicles! The ’22 Malibu is ok, but a mite too big speaking for myself. Plus they eliminated the most interesting color of all, the black cherry with the Malibu. What a pity on all levels! ♐
I hope in these newer models of the Malibu you all have fixed the low beam lighting issue I’ve had with my 2011 since my purchase. This is the only hesitation I have in purchasing another one because I love the comfort and great mileage I’ve had.
Send it off with a Malibu SS