2022 Chevy Malibu XL Special Edition Launches In China
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A month and a half after launching the updated 2022 Chevy Malibu XL in China, General Motors has just introduced a special-edition of Chevrolet’s midsize sedan in the Asian country. In fact, this new variant of the 2022 Chevy Malibu XL marks the 110th anniversary of the Bow Tie brand, officially founded in November 1911.
The 2022 Chevy Malibu XL Special Edition celebrates Chevrolet’s first eleven decades by featuring a very sporty design with attention-grabbing details, inspired by the racing genes of the brand’s origin and history. The new version of the 2022 Malibu XL was created by SAIC-GM specifically to commemorate this year’s anniversary and is limited to just 1,100 units in the Chinese market.
Aesthetically, the 2022 Chevy Malibu Special Edition builds on the top-of-the-line Redline trim level, but further accentuates the sporty character with a special Carbon Black package that gives it a more radical and imposing appearance. The package is composed of aerodynamic lower-body moldings, a more aggressive front bumper design, a rear bumper air diffuser and a rear spoiler with a carbon fiber finish.
In addition, the bold appearance of the 2022 Chevy Malibu XL Special Edition is highlighted by a black stripe down the center of the hood, inherited from Camaro and Corvette sports cars, carbon black mirror caps and door handles, as well as 18-inch wheels with stickier Continental tires for sportier handling. The model features a distinctive 110th anniversary plaque on the top of the rear fender.
In contrast to the design novelties and more radical exterior accessories, the 2022 Chevy Malibu XL Special Edition’s powertrain remains exactly the same as in the range-topping version of Chevrolet’s flagship sedan in China. It features the well-known turbocharged 2.0L LSY I-4 engine with 237 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, mated to GM’s nine-speed automatic transmission.
The 2022 Chevy Malibu XL Special Edition is now available for sale in China, exclusively in white paint, and in only 1,100 units to keep it exclusive. According to GM, it has sold more than 870,000 units of the ninth-generation Chevy Malibu so far in the Chinese market, making the Asian country the model’s main volume center. The price of the 2022 Malibu XL Special Edition is 219,900 CNY, about $34,500 USD at the current exchange rate.
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Wow I actually think this looks really good, I even like the racing stripe down the middle.
Can’t wait to get one . . . oh wait, it’s only available in a communist country that’s responsible for over 5 million dead’s worldwide and is doing all it can to take down America? Another ignorant, profit over patriotism greedy corporate decision, Mary Barra needs to be fired before it’s to late.
When we take their money that’s fine. And when we stop buying their s**t they will go bankrupt. And that’s more than fine!
Come on something looks on the up side for a long dry spell and it’s not in US . And you don’t know why your loosing your ass
Do not care to hear about an models being produced for any foreign countries, unless you announce a date it will be available in the U.S.
Yes!
Sigh. This was what I actually envisioned for a RS appearance package for the Malibu LS to Premier models, not as a lower level trim model itself like what GM did.
Yeah, even the Camry has a full TRD package.. a Malibu RS like this might make people take the 2.0T Malibu more seriously.
Totally agree with you. I keep looking at the RS package but can’t bring myself to buy it with the 1.5T and a CVT. It just feels wrong to me. Would love to see it in the Cherry Red paint and a manual (ok that is asking too much).
We can dream though
Between this and the special edition Chinese Blazer, Chevy may be on to something with combining Summit White with a blackout design package. Too bad the US won’t see either one.
Gotta love the stormtrooper look.
Yes!
So Chevrolet celebrates its 110 years by releasing a decent looking special edition Malibu…in China
While here at home, they bury the car lines…and the history. Makes perfect sense…in a world gone mad.
So true!
Yuk on the appearance package.
Can they pls make the LSY an engine option here? The older 2.0 uses more fuel.
I’ll pay the fuel penalty rather than have a grandma motor under my hood..
Ugly as sin. Waiting for the announcement that this car will be axed in the US as I’m sure Barra can’t wait to be rid of it!
This is a bunch of crap. GM is a US brand that Americans rely on and buy and yet they sell to only China. What about the Americans who buy all of their cars time after time? I have had a Malibu and loved it, but after this, will never buy GM again.
Totally agree!
General Motors…The one trim that looks the best is not available in North America…This XL trim would sell out in minutes in Canada. I love the Malibu. I’ve owned 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2019 Malibu’s. I know it’s 2023 now and this is a special edition 2022 XL….But man do I want this! The back and exhaust look AGGGRESSIVE. In fact, I think this SE trim looks better than the Camaro…
So frustrating that this trim won’t be available in North America…BEYOND frustrating!!!!!