Ushering in the final year of the ninth-generation Bow Tie sedan, the 2025 Chevy Malibu gets only a few changes and updates from the previous model year as the nameplate’s future remains uncertain. Here, GM Authority is looking at the available Chevy Malibu wheels offered for 2025.
A different set of standard 2025 Chevy Malibu wheels is offered for each of the four trim levels, which include LS, RS, 1LT and 2LT. Two more optional rollers are offered for the 1LT, while both the 1LT and 2LT trims have two wheel styles included and only offered with optional special edition packages.
16-Inch Aluminum Wheel (QC7)
17-Inch Aluminum Wheel (RSE)
18-Inch Aluminum Wheel (PZX)
18-Inch Bright Machined Aluminum Wheel With Lunar Gray Pockets (RD1)
19-Inch Aluminum Wheel (Q82)
19-Inch Black Painted Aluminum Wheel (Q94)
19-Inch Black Painted Aluminum Wheel With Red Hash Marks (Q6M)
The 2025 Chevy Malibu wheels on offer come in four different diameters, including 16 inches, 17 inches, 18 inches and 19 inches. When optioned on the 1LT trim, the 16-inch aluminum wheel (RPO code QC7) takes $50 off the price of the vehicle rather than being extra-charge.
The other optional wheel, the 18-inch bright machined aluminum wheel with Lunar Gray pockets, is priced at $200 extra, as the following table shows:
| RPO Code | Price | LS | RS | 1LT | 2LT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-inch aluminum wheel | QC7 | -$50 | S | - | A | - |
| 17-inch aluminum wheel | RSE | - | - | - | S | - |
| 18-inch aluminum wheel | PZX | - | - | S | - | - |
| 18-inch bright machined aluminum wheel with Lunar Gray pockets | RD1 | $200 | - | - | A | - |
| 19-inch aluminum wheel | Q82 | - | - | - | - | S |
| 19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheel | Q94 | - | - | - | A1 | A1 |
| 19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheel with Red hash marks | Q6M | - | - | - | A2 | A2 |
- Included and only available with Midnight Edition (RPO code WJP) or Sport Edition (RPO code PCV)
- Included and only available with Redline Edition (RPO code WBL)
Pricing for the 2025 Chevy Malibu features modest increases across all trim levels from the 2024 model year, as GM Authority detailed back in May. The entry-level LS trim offers the lowest starting MSRP at $26,995, while prices reach their highest base level for the 2LT trim level, which starts at $32,695. The Bow Tie site now has the official configurator for the sedan model live, enabling customers to try out various builds, packages, and options.
A single powerplant is cradled under the hood of the 2025 Malibu, namely the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine rated at 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) sends power to the wheels.
The Chevy Malibu is currently underpinned by the GM E2 platform as it has been for the whole of its ninth generation. Meanwhile, the GM Fairfax plant in Kansas City provides the production site for the sedan.
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Comments
They’re all horrible.
A stretched Cruze. Find new designers, Mary, asap .
Its a shame Mary Barra never offered a hybrid version.
love the Malibu rim designs!
I’m happy with either one! The Malibu will always remind me of my father from heaven!
Favorite
1.- Black with Red Redline Pack 19 „
2. Black 19 „
3. Dark Gray 18 „
4. 18 „ RS
5. LS 16 „
6. SILVER LT 2 19 „
7. LT 17“
The same as they have been since the 2019 MCE and better than most newer designs like the Accord that has boring dull grey or black finishes or whacky looking designs like Kia and Hyundai are using
I saw a Malibu on the freeway last night that was white with black wheels.
It was clearly a premium model and had arrow directional tail lights like the Camaro had at one point.
I was surprised it didn’t have painted brake calipers!
I have to say I was genuinely impressed.
Are they going to fix the constant computer problems with the Malibu