2024 Chevrolet Malibu review
Chevrolet Malibu highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Pros
- Spacious interior with ample front-seat headroom
- Hybrid trim offers high fuel efficiency and brisk acceleration
- Easy-to-use touchscreen interface
Cons
- Lackluster acceleration from base 1.5-liter engine
- Limited outward visibility
- The Interior looks dated compared to its rivals
Mileage (EPA estimate)
27 city, 35 highway, 30 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is Chevy's last sedan standing
The clock appears to be winding down on the Chevrolet Malibu. Chevy hasn’t meaningfully updated the Malibu since 2016, and there's been no news of a successor. No changes are coming to the 2024 Malibu compared to the 2023 model.
That’s too bad since the Malibu offers a pleasant combination of a roomy cabin, a quiet interior thanks to ample sound insulation, and premium interior materials. There’s ample seating for four and a good-sized trunk as well. That's a formula appealing to anyone seeking an American-made alternative to an SUV.
But the Malibu hasn't kept pace with class leaders like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Hyundai Sonata. Those rivals offer advanced tech and standard driver-assist systems, features that can only be found on the top-tier 2LT trim of the Malibu, and even then only if the original owner checked that option box.
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What We Like
Driving: It’s no sport sedan, but the Malibu is reasonably athletic thanks to a well-tuned suspension and responsive chassis. That handling ability is a good match for the Malibu’s optional 250-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo engine, which is only available on the top Premier trim. We’d say it’s worth it, though.
Interior: The 2024 Malibu interior stands as a classy, high-quality effort, punctuated with premium touches and quality materials. Today’s Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata set the pace with interior design and quality, but the Malibu still makes for a pleasant and accommodating environment, especially with its large touchscreen and easy-to-use infotainment system.
Comfort: The 2024 Malibu continues a tradition of quiet cabin design that mutes the outside world while you're driving. Generous application of sound insulation helps muffle road noise that, when combined with wide, supportive front seats and a roomy back seat, makes for relaxed driving anywhere.
What Needs Improvement
Tech: Most advanced driver aids are only available on the Malibu's top trim (2LT), which is not the case with many of its competitors. And even then, features like adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking are part of an available package, so buyers will have to check individual model spec sheets carefully.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Malibu an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Malibu 10th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Malibu is $446, compared to an average of $430 for Midsize Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Malibu owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.8 times per year, compared to an average of 0.9 times for Midsize Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 11% for the Chevrolet Malibu, compared to an average of 12% for Midsize Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Chevrolet Malibu features and specs
LS 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
163
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
15.8
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
194.2"
Width
73"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 41.5"/R 38.1"
Head room
F 39.1"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P205/65R16
Rear tires
P205/65R16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2024 Chevrolet Malibu FAQ
The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 2LT : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- RS : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- 1LT : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- LS : 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Malibu received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Malibu as 9 out of 28 among Midsize Car
Here is what's new for the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu:
- Parking Sensors
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
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