GM Recommends Dealers Order 2022 Chevy Malibu In These Trims
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Since GM restarted production of the 2022 Chevy Malibu on November 1st at the GM Fairfax Assembly facility the automaker has provided dealers with the following trim levels it recommends they order the midsize sedan per documents seen by GM Authority:
- RS: 32 percent
- LT: 58 percent
- Premier: 10 percent
Having received a midcycle refresh for the 2019 model year, the 2022 Chevy Malibu introduced just a few minor changes compared to the previous 2021 model year, including alterations to the options list and trim level structure. Among the changes is the deletion of the base L trim level, designating the LS trim as the entry-level model in the lineup. Additionally, an electronic parking brake will be included as standard across the model line.
Further updates include the deletion of two exterior paint colors, namely Shadow Gray Metallic and Black Cherry Metallic, while Mineral Gray Metallic and Dark Ash Metallic colors will join the paint options list. Various dealer-installed options will also be removed from the list for the 2022 model year, such as the cargo area organizer, sport pedal kit, and inside rear window sunshade.
Under the hood, the 2022 Chevy Malibu will continue to offer two engine options, including the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, rated at 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, as the base engine. Meanwhile, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine, rated at 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, remains the optional up-market engine.
Malibu sales have plummeted as of late, decreasing to nearly non-existent levels during the third quarter of 2021.
Sales Numbers - Midsize Mainstream Sedans - Q3 2021 - United States
| MODEL | Q3 21 / Q3 20 | Q3 21 | Q3 20 | Q3 21 SHARE | Q3 20 SHARE | YTD 21 / YTD 20 | YTD 21 | YTD 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA CAMRY | +4.78% | 79,098 | 75,489 | 40% | 27% | +25.29% | 256,769 | 204,945 |
| HONDA ACCORD | -23.45% | 43,281 | 56,537 | 22% | 21% | +8.74% | 157,988 | 145,291 |
| HYUNDAI SONATA | +15.00% | 26,262 | 22,837 | 13% | 8% | +51.45% | 80,460 | 53,126 |
| KIA K5 | +109.64% | 22,352 | 10,662 | 11% | 4% | +588.95% | 73,456 | 10,662 |
| NISSAN ALTIMA | -51.56% | 13,578 | 28,033 | 7% | 10% | -22.22% | 75,508 | 97,082 |
| VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | -15.64% | 5,137 | 6,089 | 3% | 2% | +1.94% | 16,504 | 16,190 |
| SUBARU LEGACY | -29.02% | 5,774 | 8,135 | 3% | 3% | -6.69% | 18,695 | 20,036 |
| MAZDA MAZDA6 | +9.41% | 4,245 | 3,880 | 2% | 1% | +19.27% | 14,271 | 11,965 |
| CHEVROLET MALIBU | -98.94% | 269 | 25,455 | 0% | 9% | -56.19% | 32,155 | 73,399 |
| FORD FUSION | -99.23% | 225 | 29,243 | 0% | 11% | -87.12% | 11,678 | 90,664 |
| CHRYSLER 200 | -49.62% | 2 | 4 | 0% | 0% | -28.57% | 5 | 7 |
| KIA OPTIMA | -100.00% | 0 | 9,276 | 0% | 3% | -99.97% | 16 | 48,101 |
| TOTAL | -27.36% | 200,223 | 275,640 | -4.40% | 737,505 | 771,468 |
In fact, the Malibu outsold only three cars during the third quarter of 2021, including the Ford Fusion, Chrysler 200 and Kia Optima. Incidentally, all three models have been discontinued.
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If Chevrolet made a SS version of the Malibu, 2 liter, standard transmission better brakes and suspension they would sell just like the Honda Civic SI they are sold out BUT GM DONT CARE about making what people want they will just making them
I would be in the showroom tomorrow ordering one. Right now considering the Civic Si just for that reason.
And yet the LS, RS and the Driver Confidence Package on the LT was on Constraint with ZERO National quantity this week…. GM, you’re killing us…. My best-selling book “Suicide Of An American Automaker” will be on Amazon later this year…..lol
My dealer still can’t Give me info on 2022 malibu premier I’m going to Toyota and Honda later today and see what they saying. I’m trying to stay with the chevy brand but the chevy brand is pushing me away
What information is he unable to give you?
Cowboy Mafia
Get a horse.
He asked what info is the dealer not able to give him, and you say get a horse?
Cowboy seems to have forgotten that GM sells trucks and large SUVs. The Malibu is just the there to keep Fairfax open until the place goes all electric.
Lol. I think people should be happy they are even still keeping the Malibu. Sales have been pretty poor for a long time now haven’t they? Or he could always get a spark.
My response was to his 1st comment
I’ve got a horse little buckaroo…
That is such a true statement. I try to stay with Chevrolet Ive been trying since April to get a new Camaro I just don’t understand. I don’t think car people are running GM just money makers we make it you buy it we don’t care if you like it or not.
Thank about giving the Chevy Malibu a try upgrade with today’s wants and today’s needs. My father, God rest his soul, loved the C-malibu and always recommended it to me as strong reliable, evolving car. But maybe the change came with the changing of the guards I don’t know but it said that the Malibu cannot continue with better conditions updated and a continued legacy of the GM line of cars.
You cannot sell them, if you don’t make them!!
mark
Midsized car sales in the U.S. have been falling by about 20% a year. In real numbers that’s:
2.4 million in 2014
to
850,000 in 2021
And a good number of those are going to rental fleets.
In 10 years no one under the age of methuselah is going to be driving a midsized car. Why build?
Funny thing didn’t this happen before 08? Then all of a sudden gas prices soared and everyone was ditching there trucks and suvs for sedans?
In 2008 Compact crossovers and electric vehicles did not exist.
What is the difference between ev and bev?
It kind of makes sense, but they need to make it more competitive on the market first. Better features, better styling and cut the recalls by doing it right the first time.
Sales plummeted because they hardly made any in 2021. All the chips went to gas guzzling trucks and full size SUVs.
My 2020 Malibu is a beautiful car, stylish, well equipped and the 4cyl turbocharge is plenty snappy for most drivers. And zero issues going on 30,000 miles. I’ll buy another with no qualms.
I priced 2021 and 2022 Malibu last night as I looking to upgrade my Chevy vehicle. LT and RS models have a buzzy 1.5 turbo and a CVT transmission, they can keep it. The Malibu Premier with 250 HP is between $34,000 and $36,000 depending on dealers. Way over priced. A 2021 Cadillac CT4 Luxury sedan with the turbo 2.0 with 237 HP and 8 speed auto is $34,590. Both turbo options require premium fuel @ $3.95/gal No thanks, too expensive for my 100 mile daily work commute!
My 19 has a 1.5L with a CVT and it is smooth as silk. Not buzzy at all. Just love it.
It seems like lowercase doesn’t want to sell a 2.0t in anything rn. As you pointed out its pointless to buy a Malibu 2.0t when you can get a CT4 for the same price and they completely removed the option from the Equinox. I not really sure why they don’t price the Malibu 2.0t more competitively.
Put the 3.6L in the Malibu already and make a sportback hatch version too!!!!!
It fit in the Regal GS perfectly fine, so we know the 3.6L would work in the Malibu, and a hatch version to address all this craze of people buying a SUV simply because they can fit a large item in the vehicle 3 times a year when needed.
GM could easily make this car more competitive, but they choose not to, but will try to do everything possible to a crossover or think people would rather drive a Traxx
The 2.0 is more than enough, imo I’d rather have a higher boost 2.0 with awd for an option, as someone else said can’t sale what’s not built, we’ll see sales improve as I see more Malibu on dealer lots. The CT4 2.7 is an excellent value if you want more power and capability.
The 3.6L doesn’t require premium gas though and is probably more reliable than the 2.0T
Don’t know how long you planning to keep your car, I’ve been on turbo since ’16, no engine issues. I did have used ’80s turbo cars mostly non-I/C cars had motor problems but the I/C cars had no real issues with more than 150k on them.
Love my 2017 malibu Premier 2.0 Turbo has plenty of power with 0 to 60 in the 5 second range.Only problem is I drive on NY roads so I get bubbles in the low profile 19 inch tires.Id much rather have more tire and less wheel.i hate the obnoxious big wheel craze!
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Peter G, the numbers you have are all wrong. The sedans are still selling 30% of the total sales of vehicles in the US.
Multiply that by 14 million, at the least due to the pandemic. Is still 4 million + cars. This equals 12 full capacity plants running 3 shifts per day. This is ALL sedans & hatchbacks. Around 260-280K cars a day. If you see the data here, Toyota has their plant full of Camrys. Not going to detail but Honda has the Accord running together with another model and is also full. Jettas, Passats, Rios, Accents, Elantras, Forte, Corollas and all other have their plants full. Go & see Mexico Kia / Hyundai, VW / Audi, Nissan /MB.
Go and have a test drive of an Audi RS3 and you will see what a CAR is. Do you really think that a Monster GMC Hummer drives like an Audi in a twisty road just because it has a crab walk? Do you think Porsche is worried that the GM / Ford / Ram trucks will take over their Taycan or their 911?
get your data. Global data. And you will understand why Toyota is the best selling pick up truck with the Hilux and it doesn’t even sells in the US, and it will never do. They have the Tacoma and they make a lot of money out of it. And they make money with the Camry and with the Corolla. Have you seen WTCC, TCR, SC200, WRC, DTM car championships? How many trucks or SUV you see there?
It is all about getting your business right with an owner / CEO / chairman that actually loves his company and his cars, and participates in the future plans of the product; not just making a million trucks and forgetting about everything else.
I mean, I really like the MB, Audi, BMW Sport Backs, kind of they did not put the SUV full shape on them, but it is not a Sedan. That is making a very good appeal for customers. BUt not trucks and not plenty SUV.
All that GM has, TODAY, is BIG trucks and BIG SUVs full with expensive useless (mandated) options.
just to say l have a 2022 cavalier it kicks ass with it’s hp & INT. LOOKS
I would hesitate to buy a car destined for cancellation. Beside GM seems to be headed for another catastrophe. GM has become an embarrassment.