The 2024 Chevy Malibu brings only minor changes and updates to the Bow Tie’s sole remaining sedan model, falling between the significantly updated 2023 model year and the expected all-new tenth generation debuting with the 2025 Chevy Malibu.
Today, we’re taking a closer look at all the exterior paint colors for the 2024 Chevy Malibu, which dropped two hues from its palette – Dark Ash Metallic (paint code G6M) and Riverside Blue Metallic (paint code GKK) – and is adding one new color, Lakeshore Blue Metallic (paint code GXP), leaving a total of six available hues, as shown here:
| Paint Color | Color Code | Cost | LS | RS | 1LT | 2LT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Blue Metallic | GXP | A | A | A | A | |
| Mineral Gray Metallic | G5D | A | A | A | A | |
| Mosaic Black Metallic | GB8 | A | A | A | A | |
| Radiant Red Tintcoat | GNT | $495 | - | A | A | A |
| Sterling Gray Metallic | GXD | A | A | A | A | |
| Summit White | GAZ | A | A | A | A |
Lakeshore Blue Metallic (GXP)
Mineral Gray Metallic (G5D)
Mosaic Black Metallic (GB8)
Radiant Red Tintcoat (GNT)
Sterling Gray Metallic (GXD)
Summit White (GAZ)
The 2024 Chevy Malibu offers five out of six available colors as no-charge options on all four trim levels, including the LS, RS, 1LT, and 2LT trims. A single extra-charge hue, Radiant Red Tintcoat, is unavailable on the base LS trim and is offered as a $495 option on the RS, 1LT, and range-topping 2LT trims.
Start of regular production (SORP) for the 2024 Chevy Malibu was originally scheduled for June 21st, 2023, but was delayed until July 27th. The model year carries over the numerous changes made to the 2023 Chevy Malibu, including the discontinuation of the Malibu’s Premier trim level and resultant deletion of the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG gasoline engine and GM nine-speed automatic transmission.
Following these changes, only a single powerplant option remains, the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine developing a maximum of 163 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 184 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission, while the only available drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive.
As GM Authority exclusively reported, GM dropped its plans to sunset the Chevy Malibu next year and instead decided to launch a tenth generation tentatively expected to continue through 2031. The 2025 Chevy Malibu will continue to offer an ICE powertrain rather than going all-electric. It will use an upgraded version of the current Malibu’s GM E2 architecture.
The 2024 Chevy Malibu is produced at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas, which will also be where the tenth generation is produced.
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Comments
When will we see spyshots of the new 2025 Malbu? In my opinion GM needs to re-think their stubborn stance of not offering hybrid powertrains. Going from ICE powertrains to all Electric is so shortsighted and idiotic. Do they realize they’re losing sales to other other manufacturers specifically Toyota, Honda etc.
Steve you are exactly correct. GM won’t listen to the customers. I have tried consistently to request that GM make Chevy Malibu a hybrid. GM Executives heads are like a brick wall, it just stands there! They almost discontinued production of the Chevy Malibu but if it hadn’t been for customer response and the increase in sales of the car GM Executives would have took the car out of production.
GM did offer a Malibu hybrid for the 2016-19 model years. It didn’t sell well at all, and it was dropped for 2020.
It was a MILD hybrid. Pointless.
Untrue. The 2016-19 was a full hybrid, although not a plug in. It used technology from the Volt, and it achieved an EPA-rated 46 mpg combined–not achievable with a mild hybrid. The previous generation, around 2013-14, offered a mild hybrid which only achieved around 29 mpg combined.
I would buy the current Malibu with a Volt PHEV power train in a nano-second.
GM needs new leadership.
Total agreement. GM’s all-in commitment to EV’s is trying to force a product on an unprepared and unwilling market. The hybrid – as an interim product – is exactly what the market wants right now, as you noted with the success of Toyota and Honda hybrids. Of course, it doesn’t help that GM’s reputation with hybrids is tarnished by their cheap and somewhat deceptive line of “mild” hybrids in a bid to snooker folks into believing they were getting a true gas-saver. I was surprised when they came out with the Malibu hybrid a few years ago, and am sorry it didn’t take hold. That might have been due to lack of promotion by GM (what’s new?) as they would rather proclaim their (and our) futures are all electric. That could be one of the biggest miscalculations of Ms Barra’s career.
I almost got excited for a moment when I saw the picture for this article.. definitely looked like a newer attractive color in the picture.. I’ll never understand why GM won’t try some of the edgier colors being offered by Kia and Hyundai, as well as Toyota? It’s like we’re scared we’re gonna make a car that sells good?! I’ve never understood their logic. Every single make and model of vehicle GM builds could use some fresh color options. Simplest update that could be probably be made and would generate a lot of interest
Boogeyman I have the black Chevy Malibu . I went ahead and bought black rims with 18in. wheels. I want twenty twins but I am broke ! I like the color.
How long will Malibu be around? Sad to think about. Had a last gen Impala next to me a gas station. What a good looking car. White pearl with silver wheels.
Phil , the extension date is 2031.
Kind of a shame they didn’t continue the SS version, rear drive platform as it would have offered an alternative to the Dodge Charger buyers who would have preferred a GM. Soon there will be zero ICE performance sedans offered by US manufacturers. And yeah, a hybrid version with all wheel drive would be enticing, practical and could even offer some performance for the enthusiasts while widening the customer base to make it worthwhile. Maybe.
They should make a hybrid system based off the E-Ray hybrid system. Take the turbo off the 1.5t put in the hybrid system and it will produce similar power to the discontinued 2.0t. Except it will have AWD and better fuel economy. Then add the turbo in and it could achieve around 300/300 hp/tq. Those options would be the best of both worlds.
Yes, on all accounts.
Tim the SS version was cool. I really didn’t like the little spoiler on the back trunk section. I’am old school ! The car was very sporty looking.
My wife drives a 2022 premium with a 2.0 turbo. She loves the car. Just wish it was all wheel drive.
That mineral gray (more tanish) is a great looking color on the Malibu. But I think the white 2LT with the red-line package is super nice looking. I sure wish they made this with the Volt’s PHEV system. If they did, I’d place my order immediately and go back to a Malibu.
Lakeshore blue is far superior to the purple blue Riverside offered last year.
We are in the market for a newer mid-size vehicle and have spent the last couple of months looking at Prius, Sonata, Camry, and a few other vehicles. The Malibu wasn’t even on our radar when we came across a Malibu at a dealer lot while we were looking at another vehicle. Just because it was next to the car we were looking at, we sat in the Malibu and were instantly sold and have stopped looking at other vehicles. The Malibu didn’t feel ‘closed in’ and our shoulders weren’t touching like in the other vehicles. The Malibu interior is so very comfortable and has a luxurious interior, and the exterior styling is very high-end looking.
We are now only looking for a Malibu. Probably used. What keeps us from buying is agreeing upon a color. The Diamond White and the Mineral Gray Metallic are the two front runners, and we want a light interior. Can’t stand a black or dark interior. The hubby also likes the idea of maybe getting a used Malibu hybrid.
We are going tomorrow to see a Mineral Gray Metallic in person as all the photos we see online look like its a light brown, which would be fine with us also.
Any current Malibu owners have words of wisdom for us?
GM/Chevrolet really needs to have a promotion for the Malibu to get people to go sit in one. I think potential buyers would like the Malibu and turn their attention towards buying one, just like we have.
I have owned five malibu’s dating back to 1982. I always liked the body style. I am in the market for Gen 9. I am on GMs case for wanting to discontinue the car.
Cliff, you are on GMs case for wanting to get rid of the Malibu ? That’s funny
Well, the Malibu was brought back by popular demand and it did well in sales. The car was scheduled for the chopping block earlier but there were persons who emailed and complained to Mary Barra offices. I was one of those persons.