The 2024 Chevy Malibu will be offered as the ninth model year for the ninth-gen nameplate, ushering in just a handful of updates and changes over the 2023 model year. Production of the 2024 Chevy Malibu was originally set to kick off last month. Now, however, GM Authority has learned that production of the 2024 Chevy Malibu has been delayed.
According to GM Authority sources, production of the 2024 Chevy Malibu has been pushed back to July 27th. Per previous GM Authority coverage, the start of regular production (SORP) was originally set to begin on June 21st, 2023, but now, the SORP has been delayed by about a month. Production will still take place at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City.
The 2024 Chevy Malibu will carry over mostly unchanged from the preceding 2023 model year. This stands in contrast to the 2023 Chevy Malibu, which introduced a long list of updates and changes compared to the preceding 2022 model year, such as deletion of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine and GM nine-speed automatic transmission following the discontinuation of the Malibu’s Premier trim level.
The Premier was repackaged as the 2LT with the introduction of the 2023 model year, while the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine is offered as the exclusive powerplant option. Output is rated at a maximum of 163 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque, with a continuously variable automatic on board to handle transmission duties. Power is sent to the front wheels only.
Notably, the 2025 Chevy Malibu is expected to usher in an all-new tenth generation for the nameplate, per yet another exclusive GM Authority report. The next-gen Malibu will ride on a new variant of the GM VSS-F platform dubbed D/E, and will once again offer an internal combustion engine, as opposed to an all-electric powertrain.
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Mary is killing it slowly with less options and an unpopular drivetrain.
I hope they decide to give Buick a variant. GM really needs more than one option for main-stream sedans. There was one Malibu tucked in a corner at the Chicago auto show this year, and surprisingly it was attracting a lot of interest from people attending the show. The Japanese still sell a ton of sedans, because they build a great product. Even if a Buick variant only generates 30-60K annual sales, that will go a long way with traditionally Buick sedan buyers who feel totally abandoned by Buick’s (and GM’s) transition to low-powered & androgynously styled CUVs.
I have a 2016 Malibu Premier. I have pretty much given up on replacing my 2016 model with a new upgraded version or more exciting Malibu. I love this car, 140,000 miles and only one issue (electric brake related). I love the style and the 2.0 turbo power plant and smooth suspension and great handling with Perelli P-Zero tires. It has been a great car.
But yes, they seem to be killing it slowly and making it less attractive. This, sadly will have me looking at other manufacturers for a similar option with some excitment.
The Toyoto Camary is a much better car than this underpowered Malibu, my electric shaver has more power.
I see that GMAuthority hasn’t updated their production status spreadsheet with the new SORP yet. What’s the holdup GMA?
This was a great sedan when introduced but is now wildly uncompetitive in the segment. Complete abdication by GM.
What find interesting is the the article says that the 2025 will combustion not battery like they said before. I am not sold on battery car yet. So at least we have a chance of a new model we like and she as not given up on the sedan.
My 2016 Malibu was a bummer from the start with the recall for an engine timing problem followed by the gas saving engine stop/start feature that could not be fixed, and the back door open warning sign that still appears. Although having a nice interior, the exterior paint disintegrated over the roof going to black with white holes appearing. Now the windshield washer pump has gone south with it my enthusiasm for MALIBU.
Iin contrast, I still enjoy my 2003 Malibu, driving it as my primary vehicle. The only thing gone bad is the right rear window, but no problem. And my custom ordered 2017 Equinox. It is a pleasure, and I have had many offers for it.
So why doesn’t Chevrolet want to, or is it incapable now of putting out a decent car? I considered trading in my Malibu on a new one but the new models don’t sound any better than my 2016. Trading brands would be painful given the excellent service department here. What to do?