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2022 Chevrolet Malibu Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu receives a few minor updates for the seventh model year of the nameplate’s ninth generation.

Model Line

  • Deletion of the L trim level / 1VL equipment group

Exterior

  • Deletion of two exterior colors:
    • Shadow Gray Metallic
    • Black Cherry Metallic
  • Addition of two exterior colors:
    • Mineral Gray Metallic
    • Dark Ash Metallic
  • Deletion of front fender hash mark (LPO-level items)
  • Deletion of mirror caps, alternate finish (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of 19-inch Black-painted wheels (5XQ) (LPO-level item)
  • 16-inch aluminum wheels (QC7) now available on LT
    • For the 2021 model year these wheels were only standard on RS models

Interior

  • Deletion of powered universal tablet holder (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of cargo area organizer (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of first aid kit (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of sport pedal kit (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of inside rear side window sunshade (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of Stainless steel door sill plates (LPO-level item)
  • Deletion of Illuminated door sill plates (LPO-level item)

Mechanical

  • Deletion of manual parking brake
    • For the 2022 model year, the electronic parking brake is now standard on all models

Packages

  • Deletion of Portable Media Connectivity Package (LPO-level item)
    • Held tablet securely, allowing passengers to view, hands-free Adjustable height and tilt feature lets passengers change the position easily.
    • Was available on all models except for the base L trim
  • Deletion of Weather Protection Package (LPO-level item), which included:
    • All-weather floor mats
    • Cargo mat
    • Custom molded front and rear splash guards
  • Deletion of Weather Protection Package 2 (LPO-level item), which included:
    • Remote start kit
    • Cargo mat
    • Front and rear splash guards
  • Deletion of Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package (LPO-level item), which included:
    • All-weather floor mats
    • Premium carpeted floor mats
    • Cargo mat
  • Deletion of Appearance Package (LPO-level item), which included:
    • Mirror caps, alternate finish
    • Sport pedal kit
    • Dark Chrome horizontal leading edge grille

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

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