The 2025 Chevy Malibu marks the end of the ninth-generation Malibu sedan and one of Chevrolet’s final internal combustion engine (ICE) sedans in the U.S. auto market. As GM Authority covered previously, production of the 2025 Chevy Malibu officially concluded at the GM Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas on November 15th, 2024. Now, only a few thousand units are left remaining on dealer lots across the country.
According to Chevrolet’s dealer inventory search tools, there are 4,248 new Malibu units left in the U.S., as of this writing. Among these, 3,706 units hail from the 2025 model year, while there are still 542 units from the 2024 model year.
A breakdown of the remaining trim levels shows:
- 38 percent RS trim
- 30 percent LS trim (including fleet FL and 1FL variants)
- 26 percent 1LT trim
- 6 percent 2LT trim
Notably, many of the last-remaining Malibu sedans are currently priced below $20,000, making them an affordable option for those buyers looking for a deal. Additionally, half of the remaining 4,248 units are priced under $27,000, just below MSRP for the 2025 Malibu LS, which starts at $26,995 including destination freight charge (DFC).
As covered previously, the very last 2025 Chevy Malibu produced was an RS trim finished in Radiant Red Tintcoat (paint code GNT). Standout features include 18-inch aluminum wheels (RPO code PZX) wrapped in 245/45R18 all-season tires (RPO code R0X), Black badges (RPO code B57) matched with black bowties (RPO code B94), a chrome grille surround with black grille inserts (RPO code GPW), a rear spoiler (RPO code T43) and dual polished exhaust outlets.
Even though production ended months ago, the 2025 Chevy Malibu is still listed on Chevrolet’s website and available to configure using Chevrolet’s official configuration tool. Starting price figures are listed at $26,995 for LS, $27,995 for RS, $29,295 for 1LT, and $32,695 for 2LT. Note that prices highlighted here include a destination freight charge of $1,195. Check out our previous coverage for more 2025 Malibu pricing information.
The ninth-generation 2025 Chevy Malibu is powered by the turbocharged 1.5L I4 LFV gasoline engine, delivering 163 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The GM E2 platform provides the underpinnings.
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No ICE No Dice
It’s a great car. I checked em out at the local dealer, drove one — then bought a 2023 Stingray. But I was impressed by the design, build quality, ride & price. A helluva a bargain!
So just hand the affordable sedan market over to Toyota and Honda? The Malibu has always been a decent American alternative. Why just pull the plug instead of making the vehicle even more competitive? I have friends and family that own current Malibus and they praise them for their comfort, roominess and economy. I just don’t understand GM’s current product plan.
They have to drop their good sellers do they can free up capacity for EVs that do not sell. Very smart business acumen 🙄
A very good car, a very stupid move by GM dropping it.
Mary “I’m committed to sedans” Barra screws up yet again leaving gM with more product holes than a brick of swiss cheese! What a dull boring company.
I’d much rather have one of these than one of the seeming dozens of EVs that GM keeps on rolling out.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Kia, Hyndai & even some Malibu sedans on the streets of my son’s MS college towns. Lower case gm abandons another spot in the market. I drove by a large Chevrolet, GM, Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, Jeep dealership today & there is no reason to stop unless you wanted a full size pickup or SUV. Sad.
One thing that didn’t help this car was dropping the regular automatic transmission and also the 2.0 turbo, last year for 2.0 turbo was 2022. They should have kept one larger engine and automatic transmission model. My wife has a 2020 Premier, with the 2.0 turbo and 9 speed auto, the car is very quick and fun to drive. Typical GM mentality with cars, make a decent car and refine it, then just drop it. Case in point the last generation Impala.
They did not have a choice-EPA is (was) crushing all ICE vehicles- 3mpg difference was a billion dollar penalty-
If I were executives in GM, I’ll provide Korean built Malibu for Americans rather then closing GM Korea’s BP2. Koreans get sustainable production momentum, Fairfax get EVs, and American customers get both. They didn’t realize this wonderful way!
I would rather buy a Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5. Both cars use naturally aspirated engines and 8-speed automatic transmissions. Not a turbo or CVT.
The Malibu may not be dead, but is likely on a 2yr vacation(fingers crossed),ICE is not dead but undergoing some cool changes-Expect some better hybrids soon