2024 Chevrolet Malibu Changes
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu continues as the brand's sole sedan model with rear parking sensors now standard. The current Malibu debuted in 2016 and received a substantial refresh for the 2019 model year.
Choosing Your 2024 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet offers the 2024 Malibu in four trim levels: LS, RS, LT, and 2LT. Pricing for the Malibu starts at $26,195 including destination and reaches $32,595 for the 2LT before options. The budget L and plush Premier trims departed last year.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Engine Options
Every 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that develops 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) sends power to the front wheels. A more powerful 2.0-liter turbo was dropped last year, leaving the Malibu without an engine upgrade.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Economy
Thanks to its smallish engine, the Malibu continues to deliver impressive efficiency for a gas-powered family sedan. According to EPA estimates, the Malibu achieves 29 miles per gallon city, 36 mpg highway, and 32 combined.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Dimensions & Cargo Capacity
The Malibu is a mid-size sedan with legitimate seating for five. Rear seat room isn't tops in this class, but you could do a lot worse. The trunk holds 15.7 cubic feet, which is typical for a car this size. The Malibu's exterior is 194 inches long, 73 inches wide, and 57 inches tall.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Safety
Every 2024 Chevrolet Malibu comes with lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, a following distance indicator, and automatic emergency braking. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is available on all trims for $250.
To get more in the way of driver assistance technology, buyers must advance to the 2LT, which offers a Driver Confidence and Cruise Package ($1,000) with adaptive cruise control, automated parking, and radar-enhanced automatic emergency braking.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Technology
The infotainment system for most Malibu trims includes an eight-inch touchscreen, six speakers, two USB ports, satellite radio, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Wi-fi capability is standard across the board. Upgrading to the 2LT brings a nine-speaker Bose sound system, navigation, wireless charging, and two rear USB ports.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu Trims & Prices
2024 Chevrolet Malibu LS — MSRP From $26,195
Build & Price >The Malibu starts off with cloth upholstery, proximity keyless access, remote start, and 16-inch aluminum wheels.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu RS — MSRP From $27,095
Build & Price >The RS picks up sporty styling touches like black badging, a black grille, a rear spoiler, and a wrapped steering wheel. The RS also comes with an eight-way power driver seat and 18-inch aluminum wheels.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu LT — MSRP From $29,195
Build & Price >The LT adds heated front seats and side mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights, and 17-inch wheels. The LT Sport Edition and Midnight Edition provide black exterior trim and badging, a leather-wrapped shift knob, LED taillights, and 19-inch black wheels for $895. The Redline Edition adds the same treatment, but with red-accented badging and wheels. A dual-pane sunroof becomes available for $1,050.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT — MSRP From $32,595
Build & Price >In addition to its technology upgrades, the 2LT comes with perforated leather upholstery, a six-way power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, full LED exterior lighting, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and standard 19-inch wheels. The regular LT's dress-up packages remain available.
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu carries attractive pricing, but the first two trims are really too austere for this class. We consider the LT the real base model, with 2LT offering a better balance of price to equipment.