The 2024 Chevy Malibu is the ninth model year for the ninth-generation sedan, dropping in with only a handful of updates compared to the preceding 2023 model year. Now, customers that are interested in speccing the 2024 Chevy Malibu can do so at Chevrolet’s website using the official online configurator tool.
The 2024 Chevy Malibu is offered in four different trim levels, including 1LS, RS, 1LT, and 2LT. As GM Authority covered previously, the Premier trim level was deleted for the 2023 model year.
Pricing for the 2024 Chevy Malibu 1LS starts at $25,795, while the RS starts at $26,195, the 1LT starts at $29,195, and the 2LT starts at $32,595. All prices listed here include destination freight charge. Check out GM Authority’s previous coverage for a full breakdown of 2024 Chevy Malibu pricing, including options.
Compared to the 2023 model year, the 2024 Chevy Malibu offers a revised exterior paint options list, with Dark Ash Metallic (paint code G6M) and Riverside Blue Metallic (paint code GKK) no longer available. One new paint option was added to the list, specifically Lakeshore Blue Metallic (paint code GXP), which is available across the trim level lineup as a no-charge option.
Notably, the 2024 Chevy Malibu no longer offers the two optional convenience packages previously available for the 2023 model year, specifically Convenience Package 1 (RPO code PDQ) and Convenience Package 2 (RPO code PCM), both of which previously bundled together several LPO-level features. Check out GM Authority’s exclusive coverage for more information.
Under the hood, the 2024 Chevy Malibu features a single engine option, namely the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.
Production of the 2024 Chevy Malibu began July 27th, 2023. The sedan was originally slated to begin production on June 21st, 2023, but as GM Authority reported previously, the production start date was delayed. Production takes place at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas.
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As owner of an Opel Ampera/Chevrolet Volt (and a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu), I would like to know when GM intends to produce an EV/EREV sedan or will electrify the Malibu. Not everybody likes SUV´s or crossovers (that´s my case) and if GM doesn´t produce one by the time I decide to trade my Ampera/Volt, I´ll probably go for a Tesla Model S.
Blockheads. Why do they insist on forcing everyone into a 4-cylinder underpowered boring car? This car, and the Impala before it, was great with the 3.6 V6…and they got 30mpg. GM has literally abandoned the audience that simply wants a sedan to go from point A to point B.
Mr. Oneill, I do agree with you on that. I was hoping to purchase another Malibu with a V-6 engine. I have purchased the Malibu model since 1982. The 1982 model 4-door sedan had the 229 displacement V-6 with the 210-jet carburetor. It was a good car. I had asked GM why the downgrade to the 4-cylinder fuel injected turbo. I was told fuel economy. I was also told I would get a neck-snapper from the turbo. That’s a baloney and cheese sandwich!!!!! More baloney than cheese!!!! The model I have now 2022 Malibu will run down the road but not like a V-6. It ain’t got that kind of power.
And yet, the 1.5 turbo has more HP and about the same torque as V6’s from just 10 years ago and more than the anemic V8’s from 30 years ago. But you couldn’t get 35 MPG or more on those cars and you will on this current Malibu.
I see your point. However, the V-6 still has that punch power (229 CID). The 1.5 turbo does have the same amount of torque, but the acceleration level of the V-6 is faster. The 229 cu in (3.8-liter V-6) had a 2-barrel carburetor. It used a mechanical Dual jet in the 80s then became electronic with a rated horsepower of 110 to 115 at 86 KW. That ain’t slow! Thats about 7000 rpms.
Clifford: I understand. I started selling cars (Buick, Cadillac, GMC and Honda) back in 1988. So not only did I experience and train on the 3800 and 4.5L V8 just to name a couple, but I also had the experience of used cars from the 70’s and 80’s being traded in. I also personally own a GM car with a 2.8 V6 and another with the 4100 V8. I now own a Bolt, but I had a 2021 Malibu before that. The performance of my Malibu was certainly better than that of the 2.8 V6 and 4100 V8. All with superior MPG.
I just personally feel that this country has gone over-board with performance and HP/TQ numbers and everyone thinks they have to drive like maniacs. People just need to settle down, drive a little slower and enjoy the ride. Not everyone wants/needs all that power.
So the market for this car is point A to B, they aren’t concerned with number of cylinders. A v6 impala/malibu is also a boring car, doesn’t matter if a 4 or 6 is in it. With the 4, atleast you get a ton of torque down low that makes DD where most people spend the time at lower RPM’s more enjoyable. Everyone is switching to turbo 4’s and for good reason, an NA v6 is dated…
I’ll never figure out why GM hates sedans, just as Toyoto or Kia many sedans they sell..My lawn mover has mre horepower than the underpowered Malibu.
Anticipating a very impressive tenth-generation Malibu.
Spy shots have been seen in the US, not only in China. Really thought it’d be a ’24. Well, Toyota can delay a new Camry, so I guess this isn’t so bad.
Current owner of a 2019 Malibu Premier (2.0L turbo).
It just seems that GM does not want people to buy this car. Every time I read an article about this car something else has been deleted making it a less fest at for a perspective buyer. First the 2.0L turbo engine was downgraded in power output, then it was removed from the line up. Then the premier trim was deleted. Now we’re losing convenience packages and colors to choose from.
Prior to our current Malibu we leased a 2017 and it was almost identical to the one we have now except it was pre mid cycle update so a few things are different. With that said both vehicles have been excellent. The 2.0L turbo has exceptional power and performance and returns great fuel economy (especially if you can stay off the accelerator) and the features offer every modern crash mitigation and driver safety feature as well as all modern creature comforts: Heated/cooled front seats, heat outboard rear seats, power front seats, navigation with touch screen and apple car play/android audio, Bluetooth with voice recognition, power moonroof, heated steering wheel, partial digital instrument cluster, keyless entry, remote start etc.
Point being it’s an excellent car as it was why diminish it and drive people away from the brand? Makes no sense to someone who doesn’t want to buy an SUV to replace it.
John, how are you?
My next move is to buy a CT-4 Caddy. I had a riff with GM about the Malibu. GM wanted at that time to take the car out of production which is what you are talking about as to why they keep taking packages away from the car for customers to purchase or they could make the packages standard equipment. I sent an email to Mary Barra the CEO of GM asking her why GM is trying to remove the car from production. The answer, are you ready? EVs !!!! Electronic Vehicle production. Ain’t that a hoot!!!!! I tried to buy a hybrid Malibu and GM laughed at that and told me NO !!!! They will not make one. So I got a 2022 Malibu instead with a 4-cylinder engine turbo charged. Oh joy !!!! Its got all the toys on it just like the one you have, a panoramic sunroof etc and so on. So, a Caddy is next for me.
Clifford I couldn’t agree more I’ve already been cross shopping a CT4 vs a CT5 and I’m waiting to see what the updated models will look like and offer before I make the decision. The Malibu would’ve been best in class year-in/year-out except it was a stop-gap while they readied unwanted EVs to force our way.
Yes John. Very True. I am leaning towards a CT-4. I don’t make the big bucks so I will have to wrestle with the price. Thanks for your well observed comments. Whatever you drive, have fun!
Hello Clifford any chance you could share the email address for Mary Barra?
I’m just disgusted with the direction Chevy has gone with the Malibu, the only sedan in the fleet.
I have the 2016 Premier and love it. I like so may have always wanted to upgrade my Malibu to a newer, better equipped, more powerful Malibu, but it doesn’t seem like it is in the cards.
It would be the first time i have strayed away from Chevy since I have owned vehicles. Very sad.
What are you guys talking about? I has been confirmed there will be another generation of Malibu coming out in 2025 for NA. Not sure what will be powering it under hood but it thankfully will still be ICE. Hopefully the 2.0T will make a return but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
GM must convert the Malibu to electric or it will die, like the Impala.
This poor design looks like a Tarus makeover. Sad this is all they have!
I had a Ford Tauras. I don’t like any Fords and I previously owned three. It is a very sad situation that GM has not done more improvement with the Malibu model. The car is quite popular with young professionals as it is with older folks like me. The car should stay in production and could quite possibly do well as an Electric Vehicle. Who knows? GM definitely doesn’t need to take the car out of production. Sales of it are up, the car sales past other models out pacing some of GM cars in their own market. So, it has a proven track sales record. The cars makeovers are not up to par. Certainly the power train needs to be improved. Everyone likes to save on gasoline, but you need a little more punch of acceleration on the highway. A turbocharged four-cylinder engine won’t cut it on the interstate. Everyone else is passing you and you driving 70mph. You get that funny look on your face.
Hi, looking to purchase 2024 Malibu. The Driver Confidence Package (Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert) for $545 is not an option.
Does anyone know why? I’m not going to buy a 2024 car without side blind zone alert.
Thanks,
Mike
Mr. Tuffy. I did a little research. I hope this answers your question. I see that GM makes you buy both confidence packages I and II. You cannot actually buy one package without buying the other package. Three features, semi auto parking assist, adaptive cruise control and lane departure Assistance. I guess GM has fixed it so you can’t buy one package without buying the other package. I know the convenience package which consists of floor mats, cargo net, remote start etc comes in two packages also. Those packages were not installed at the factory but instead installed by the dealers before selling the cars to the customers. Those packages I believe come as standard equipment.
Thanks Clifford for the quick response. Unfortunately, it appears that the Confidence Level II package does not include blind zone alert.
Maybe a supply chain issue?
It may not include that. Not sure about that. Check with a dealership but don’t let them sell you something that you don’t want ! Have a good day!
Michael: You may wish to check. Did they now make that feature standard? That may be why it’s not showing as an option now if it’s standard.
Although I have a Bolt now, I traded my 2021 Malibu for the Bolt because I wanted to be back into EV. I love my Bolt, but the Malibu was still a nicer CAR in nearly every way. I can only imagine what it would be like to have this Malibu with my Bolt’s powertrain. It would be my dream car. But I will say that I never had any gripes about the 1.5 and CVT in my car. It was plenty fast, would do 75 MPH all day long on the freeway with zero issue and would get fantastic MPG. I loved it.
I still scratch my head on Chevy’s trims for the Malibu. The RS and 1LT just seem to overlap way too much and I absolutely do not see why they charge 3 grand to go from the RS to the 1LT and you still don’t get a leather wrap steering wheel in the 1LT!!!! They really need to just have an LS, RS and LTZ. No need for “1LS” or “1LT, 2LT”.
I had a 2010 Malibu LTZ with the 3.6L V6, 252 hp/251 ft-lb of torque. Overall a very nice car.
Have to disagree with the comment regarding how the current 1.5L turbo makes nearly the same hp and torque as 10 year old V6 engines. Last year was considering purchasing a 2023 Malibu, until I learned the 2.0L turbo was discontinued. Sorry not a fan of small turbocharged engines and especially CVT transmissions. Wound up purchasing a virtually brand new 2019 Impala Premier with the 3.6L V6 which is rated at 305hp. Its a fantastic car and unfortunately it was discontinued in 2020.
I understand that. I think DAN B was simply stating that he felt that the 1.5 turbocharged has the same Hp as the V-6. We feel the V-6 is faster. I have heard both sides of that comment.
Ed H: I just did a quick and non-official Google search of V6’s from the 2005 to 2013 years and there were several that had between 150 and 190 HP. Numerous had 210 to 250. So yes in fact, if you look at V6’s from 10 years ago, most would be slightly higher HP than the 1.5 turbo in the Malibu. I apologize as I was speaking more figuratively when I said 10 years ago. I really should have said 15 to be more accurate along with my 30 year mark for the V8’s. My bad for not doing more research before commenting. However, it was a point that I was attempting to make and I feel like I did that.
I recall back in 1988 when I first got into auto sales. So many people would come in and flatly refuse to even drive a car with a 4 cyl and most wouldn’t even give the V6 a try. These same people absolutely had to have a V8. Fast forward one decade, and most had changed their minds. It’s kind of like people who come on here and have never experienced an EV, yet they have all kinds of negative perspectives about them. We evolve as humans. Yet when it comes to cars, it seems that power is king and this obviously applies to EV’s now too. When driving my Bolt with around 200 HP, I just can’t imagine anyone truly needing more power. And yet, they are all bringing crazy HP EV’s to market because it sells.
For reference GM’s current 1.5T that was introduced in 2016 makes about the same power and torque as a 1994 GM built 3100 60 degree V6.
3100 V6 160 HP and 185 torque
1.5T 160-163 HP and 184 torque
Last call of gms sedans forever ?
I’m sorry but the 4 banger in my colorado will blow the doors off a few V-8 big motors. Has great gas mileage and is a nice narrow truck. I don’t tow so it’s a go to the store home nice ride. Lots of torque.
Late Dad bought me a 65 El Camino with 327 in 1970 when I was 15. Followed in life with Chevelles (283 2bbl, 350 2 & 4 bbl, 396), Camaros 350 4bbl, 3,7 V6 (17 RS), Monte Caro SS 305 H.O., Lumina 3.4?, Culass S v6, 2002 79 Corvette L48 350 (just sold after owning 33 years with no rebuild), Impala LS (3.8 bought new and approaching 200K trouble free miles). Bought my wife a new 2020 Equinox LT in 2021 with the 1.5 four. I was concerned as I had never owned a four. Now has 23K miles with great mpg and plenty of power/acceleration even in on interstates going about 80 in the 70 speed limit.
Why is the Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert – RPO Code – UKC not listed in the Online Chevrolet Malibu Configurator Tool? My dealer cannot order this option as of 8/04/2023.
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert – RPO Code – UKC not listed in the Online Chevrolet Malibu Configurator Tool? My dealer cannot order this option as of 8/04/2023.
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning along with following distance indicator and auto emergency braking are all std equipment from the base LS up to the 2LT for 2024 according to Chevy’s website.
I’ll never have a semi-full size sedan with an anemic litre and a half turbo, but GM is not the only offender. The Honda Accord, the darling of the automotive press since…….forever is now only available with a 1.5 turbo or a hybrid power train. I haven’t noticed Honda getting the deserved ration of crap the has come down on the Malibu. The fact that Honda has put the Accord on a 1.5 litre budget is a head scratcher. I have to think the Honda buyers don’t know the difference between a turbo and a turban. GM buyers obviously do.