The 2025 Chevy Malibu will introduce the current ninth-generation sedan’s 10th model year, which isn’t expected to bring any significant changes. We now know when production of the upcoming model year will start.
The 2024 Malibu‘s production run is currently scheduled to conclude on May 30th, 2024, and GM Authority has learned from sources close to the matter that the start of regular production (SORP) of the 2025 Chevy Malibu is currently scheduled to kick off on May 31st, 2024 at the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City.
It’s worth noting that the dates mentioned above are tentative, and subject to change at any time.
As for what the upcoming 2025 Malibu will entail, it’s expected to serve as a carryover model from the 2024 model year, with only minor changes in store. Although we initially expected an all-new generation of the Malibu for 2025, it’s now clear that it won’t appear before the 2026 model year at the earliest.
Speaking of a potential tenth-generation Chevy Malibu, not too many details are known about the upcoming Bow Tie sedan. However, GM Authority exclusively reported that the new model will ride on a variant of the GM VSS-F platform. For reference, a version of this platform also underpins the Chevy Trailblazer and Chevy Trax.
As a reminder, the current Chevy Malibu is only available with one drivetrain configuration, consisting of the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, matched to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).
Previously, the Malibu lineup featured an additional engine option, the turbocharged 2.0L I4 LTG, rated at 250 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, mated to the GM nine-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, this powertrain combination was dropped as the Premier trim level was replaced with the 2LT in the 2023 Malibu.
Under the skin, the Malibu rides on the GM E2 platform.
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so basically the next gen malibu is going to be a 3 cyl turd. big pass from me
I Regretfully Don’t Understand GM’s Logic For Milking The Next Upgrade….I Think It Is Time To Move On To Someone Who Cares About Not Milking A Worn Out Style!
Oops ! It is a 4 cylinder turbo.
Another car from gm that won’t give u an engine choice. But keeps increasing the price and who really wants a cvt.
It’s an I4 turbo, same as last year.
Yes and it’s the only choice. Just like the equinox.
OK, i can see the Malibu is going to run for ten years, at least change the grille and tail lights every year, i really do not think that the expense would be that great. I bought a brand new 2023 model Malibu and parked it in my driveway, neighbors thought i bought a second hand 2019 model. Come on guys, make the cars worth buying, change the style once now and again, years gone by, grilles and tail lights got changed annually, some times even the sheet metal got a change each year, now year after year after year, no changes whats so ever.
Does that change worth $2000 increase in price?
I don’t think so…
Continuing current design helps GM to build malibu cheaper and profitable.
Daryl so true, then gm wonders why people aren’t buying sedans. Hell the only thing that changes on the Malibu is the date stamped on the car and the price increase. It’s a shame
Malibu making headway in the market, Instagram people actually think they’re cool… We better only offer the anemic engine choice… Why would we put the now solid and good reputation built 2.0L in basically the only affordable car we sell? Need to pump out blazers!!!! There’s a hint of Opel in this chassis… We better revert it to a trax….
Big sad for the Malibu, if it had AWD would’ve slotted in higher tier and has been competing up market!
Here I was hoping that we’d see the all-new one TOMORROW at the Chicago Auto Show. It’s now just too long in the tooth. But a new one based on the Trailblazer platform doesn’t sound encouraging either.
Starting to look more and more like the old GM. Put all of their money into the same place and throw diversity out the window. This car hasn’t changed in how long? All GM knows how to do is decontent it as it withers on the vine. Sound familiar? Where’s Alex to come tell us that their market research shows this is the right move? Wasn’t interested in buying one before and I’m definitely not now.
Alex not commenting shows us all what a waste of production this is. Chevy, just retire this car and put some respect on its name. Malibu ain’t been hot or did the segment good since the 2008 debuted. Meanwhile, every time I visit back home from LA work in Chicago I get my sister’s keys to their Accord and K5 and get hype at every stoplight.
Was so hoping 2025 would be the next 10th gen. The new 10th gen model can’t get soon enough.
If indeed the reporting here is correct and it rides on a variant of the VSS-F platform – that doesn’t sound promising as a real Camry/Accord fighter – it seems like an ICE model possibly PHEV trim (with GM’s recent announcement of investing in PHEV’s).
Outside of a decent engine offering a couple engine options (the 2.0L LSY would be nice), what do folks want to see in the next Bu?
If GM doesn’t want to put money into developing an appealing, dare I say good looking all new Malibu with a desirable motor and a six, eight, or nine- speed automatic transmission, then GM should just kill off the car and be done with it.
Malibu was once a proud and storied nameplate, so it’s a darn shame to see how GM has ruined it.
The Malibu has become, and remains, as a value priced YAWN, unfortunately.
GM’s asleep at the wheel, so to speak. Sad! 👎♐
Why is GM stalling the new Platform and redesign of the Malibu? They were saying the New Malibu was going to be 2925 model, Honda is doing a complete 25 change. No reason to drag the old Malibu another year. Wghat’s your ? We deserve the new change NOW!
Mary, please call me when the Malibu PHEV is in production or we will be importing the Buick Regal from CCP. Thanks.
Its a shame they discontinued the 2.0 liter turbo. My wife just purchased a very low mileage 2019 Malibu Premier with the 2.0 liter turbo, its a very fun car to drive and has impressive acceleration. Its actually quicker than my Impala Premier with the 305 HP 3.6 liter V6. Typical GM, whenever they get a car right they discontinue it.
The equinox and Malibu are the same as far as style wise. Why we get new equinox but not new bu, just don’t make sense.
We love your 2022 Malibu. Very roomy and comfortable. Great on gas. For the price a great value.
If there is no demand for sedans, why do I see thousands of Nissans, Toyotas, Hondas, Hyndais, and Kias on the streets along with a few Malibus here and there. Lower case gm just wants to sell $60 to $100K pickups/large ICE SUV’s along with Mexico/South Korea/Chinese smaller CUE’s. When the $60/$100K pickup/SUV bubble bursts (soon), gm will have no cash cow for $ to support their EV fraud. People still want an affordable ICE sedan with pep & style. Little g, gm letting Malibu suffer a slow, sad death just like Impala, Camaro, Regal, CT6….. Sad.
Well said, Davy Ginn, well said.
Hoping there will be new sedan in MY2026.
Please, make it as ICE sedan first, and release PHEV sedan in MY 2027.
I’ve been driving a Chevy Malibu for the past 10 years with a new one every 60k miles. It’s a company car are one of the last remaining sedans out there that gets good gas mileage and offers top of the line safety features on the LS model. This car is not about the average person. I would say a huge % of sales are fleet sales. I’ll admit I would never buy 1 if I was spending my own $ but it’s free for me and therefore won’t complain. Have my last 3 cars all basically been the same? Yep. This car is made solely for the fleet sale market. They keep if cheap with good safety features to keep the insurance company’s happy who insure these mass amounts of cars for the companies that use them.
Low-cost low performance throw-away car! Come on GM you have a chance of really building a performance car. Please give it a more Camero looking frontend, or something like it. You want to sell cars than build cool looking inexpensive muscle cars.
Muscle cars were muscle looking cool cars that didn’t have to many options and were fast. Do it again. Stop cow tailing to our crooked money stealing fed government!!!!!!
I had a new 2008 Malibu, a 2011 new Malibu and am now driving a 2016 Malibu Limited LTZ (has the 2015 body style) All pearl white
I loved all three. Great gas milage (24 in town and 32 on the highway), plenty of get up & go with 4 cyl, currently I have 150,000 miles on my 2016 Malibu, nicely designed interior especially the 2016. Only disappointment, I thought the LTZ model was loaded. Mine had no back up camera which was disappointing and no sunroof.
I was hoping the next model would have a complete makeover. Bored with the current body style.
By the way I would consider buying a hybrid but no fully electric vehicle for me.
Honestly they wouldn’t need to do much in terms of powertrain, if they were to do a couple of hybrid upgrades. For the base model, continue with the 1.5t. Maybe increase power to make it comparable to other cars in the class. Bump it up to 180 maybe 190 hp with around 200 lb-ft of tq. If a Civic can produce 200+ hp in the SI then the Malibu can produce a little less as a non-sport option. Next add a single motor hybrid system that adds some power and better fuel economy. Keep the same 1.5t as the engine just hybridize it. Maybe 240 hp and 240 lb-ft of tq. Then add another motor to the rear for AWD making around 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of tq. Keep the same 1.5t as the base and increase power though hybridization. Then they implement both hybrid systems into the Equinox. The Equinox will boost in sales because it will now get better fuel economy with better performance.
The one sore side is that GM as a whole, needs to improve interior materials for their lower models. The Malibu in particular. It’s not only the oldest model in their lineup, but it also has the worst interior out of all their models. A Trax and Trailblazer has better materials and they are technically considered lower than the Malibu in the chevrolet hierarchy. In all honesty boosting power of the 1.5t to around 185 hp and torque to 200 lb-ft. Then just improve interior materials to be class leading it would probably sell better than what it is. Just keep price competitive. It’s fighting for 3rd and 4th place against the Altima.
You’re definitely on the beam with your post, but it seems the suits at GM don’t care about improving the Malibu in the slightest. A pity, but that’s the way it is, apparently.
I like the Malibu and would consider purchasing and/or leasing it, but for some reason many consider the vehicle to be a plebian automobile, bottom of the barrel…not leaving much of an impression on anyone. Camry and Accord? I’m not interested. They’re anywhere and everywhere. Quite boring, speaking for myself. Sonata? Hmmm…maybe, but from what I’ve read online Hyundai dealers and service are atrocious. GM: You have the potential to make the Malibu a great contender. A mild hybrid? DEFINITELY! Don’t just consider it…DO IT! Peace…🙏♐
tonylloyd1991…my post above was a reply to your comment!!!
The Malibu is a disgrace. Just end the car since you wont update the vehicle. Your price is over the best cars like the Honda and Toyota and your car cant match the quality either. GM is a sad company. So no Buick sedans and 1 chevy sedan terrible. A 1 year old Chevy Malibu can drop 12,000 in 1 year. Wow what a joke. At least discount the car 5-6,000 when new. Consumers want a chevy model sedan but GM wont listen or care and lower that high price substantially. This upsets me so much that Chevy GM who use to have a nice price sedan is no longer.
PLS Pls put a better powertrain in this car.