Chevrolet Malibu
2021–2025 model years · Generation introduced 2016
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- Available years
- 2021–2025
- Yearly records
- 5
- Reported market values
- $13,250–$20,000
The overview
Completely redesigned for 2016, the Malibu is much sleeker than the boxy sedan it replaced. A new 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine became the base engine, improving fuel economy to 29 mpg overall. A 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder remained the up level engine choice until it was dropped in 2023, and was mated to a new eight-speed automatic. The hybrid powertrain is all new, with dramatically improved fuel economy. Rear-seat room is also much improved, while the car's composed and compliant ride and quiet cabin remain. For 2019, the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Chevrolet dropped the hybrid model for 2020. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity was new for 2021. For 2023, forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection became standard. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning became optional. Updates for 2024 included standard rear park assist, which provides alerts identifying nearby objects behind the vehicle. 2025 is the final model year for the Malibu.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 ↗ LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $20,000 | 3/5 | Not rated | 31 MPG |
| 2024 ↗ LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $17,500 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2023 ↗ LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $16,788 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2022 ↗ LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (160 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $15,088 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 30 MPG |
| 2021 ↗ LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (160 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed | $13,250 | 2/5 | Not rated | 30 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2025 model
LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · New
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $20,000
- Retail value range
- $18,875 - $21,900
- Original MSRP range
- $24,700 - $31,500
- Trade-in range
- $16,760 - $19,920
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 31 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,680
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 111 in
- Weight
- 3,125 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 33526 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2024 model
LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2024 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $17,500
- Retail value range
- $16,975 - $19,075
- Original MSRP range
- $24,700 - $31,500
- Trade-in range
- $14,225 - $17,080
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 56%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 28 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,680
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,125 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 28249 First published: November 29, 2023 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2023 model
LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (163 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2023 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $16,788
- Retail value range
- $15,900 - $17,900
- Original MSRP range
- $24,700 - $31,500
- Trade-in range
- $12,955 - $15,760
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 50%
- Reliability
- 3/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,680
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,125 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 26088 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2022 model
LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (160 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2022 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $15,088
- Retail value range
- $14,575 - $17,400
- Original MSRP range
- $23,400 - $33,500
- Trade-in range
- $11,585 - $14,965
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 50%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,680
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,125 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Driving
- 2/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 23306 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2021 model
LT sedan Front 1.5-liter 4 (160 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) CVT 0-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2021 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 2016
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $13,250
- Retail value range
- $12,450 - $15,325
- Original MSRP range
- $22,270 - $33,500
- Trade-in range
- $9,245 - $12,300
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 27 MPG
- EPA highway
- 36 MPG
- EPA combined
- 30 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,680
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 130 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 194 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 112 in
- Weight
- 3,125 lb
- Maximum load
- 900 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,000 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 29 in
- Luggage
- 3+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 7/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 7/10
- SmartWay
- Yes
Vehicle ID: 20384 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
