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2025 Chevrolet Malibu: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is a true carryover with no major product changes from 2024. Its biggest news is broader context: 2025 was the Malibu’s final model year, and no 2026 Malibu followed.
About the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu
9th generation (2016-2025), final model year; post-2019 mid-cycle update
Chevrolet positioned the Malibu as a practical midsize sedan for commuting and family transportation, emphasizing a roomy five-seat cabin, a large trunk, straightforward touchscreen connectivity, and fuel-efficient turbocharged power. Its main strengths were familiar controls, standard driver-assistance features, and a conventional sedan shape that offered more passenger and cargo space than many compact cars without moving to an SUV.
The 2025 Malibu remained a straightforward midsize sedan with LS, RS, 1LT, and 2LT trims. RS added sportier exterior details without extra performance, 1LT emphasized everyday comfort with heated front seats, and 2LT topped the range with leather-appointed seating, Bose audio, navigation, and wireless device charging. Every trim used the same turbocharged engine and included an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Chevrolet’s driver-assistance safety suite.
2025 Chevrolet Malibu specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 163 hp | 163 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft | 15.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu compared with the 2024 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2025. The four-trim lineup, turbocharged engine, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, safety equipment, and touchscreen technology all carried over from 2024.
Was 2025 the final year for the Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes, 2025 was the Chevrolet Malibu’s final model year. Chevrolet discontinued the sedan, and there was no 2026 Malibu.
What engine does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have?
Every 2025 Malibu has a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. No other engine or all-wheel-drive version was offered.
How do the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu trims differ?
The LS covers the essentials, while the RS adds sportier exterior details and useful equipment such as a power driver’s seat and rear parking sensors. The 1LT focuses on comfort with heated front seats and separate driver and passenger temperature settings, while the 2LT adds leather-appointed seating, ventilated front seats, Bose audio, navigation, and wireless device charging.
Does every 2025 Chevrolet Malibu have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, every 2025 Malibu has an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2LT uses a higher-resolution version with navigation hardware.
2025 Chevrolet Malibu Reviews
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