For this year, Chevrolet has updated the Malibu with a new front and rear styling to help it compete with other midsize sedans such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Ford Fusion and Kia Optima. Abundant options are available for the 2019 Malibu, including automatic parking assist, adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A new model for 2019: RS, which comes in sporty looks with some blacked-out styling cues, 18-inch wheels and dual-outlet exhaust. As before, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is powered by a choice of 1.5 or 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines. If you are looking for an efficient and spacious family sedan with sporty manners and attractive style, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu should be on your list.
FAST FACT
The available Malibu Hybrid offers a GM-estimated combined fuel economy rating of 46 mpg.
2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU BASE PRICE
$22,965
EPA VEHICLE CLASS
Midsize Sedan
NEW FOR 2019
Restyled front and rear, with new front fascia, grilles and headlamps; new rear fascia and dual-element taillamps. LED taillights available
Available RS model
New 8-inch reconfigurable color driver information center
Chevrolet Infotainment 3 with new, standard 8-inch-diagonal color touchscreen radio; new available navigation radio
Rear-vision camera included on Malibu L trim
Malibu Premier trim adds rear heated outboard seats
CVT transmission on models with the 1.5L Turbo engine
2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU HIGHLIGHTS
Offered in L, LS, RS, LT, Hybrid and Premier models (see separate pages for complete Malibu Hybrid details)
All-new Malibu RS offers a sporty, personalized appearance, driven by blacked-out styling cues that include a black sport grille, black bowtie emblems, a rear spoiler, 18-inch wheels and dual-outlet exhaust. Inside, it features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shifter and black cloth seats
1.5L Turbo engine with a Continuously Variable Transmission is standard on L, LS, RS and LT
2.0L Turbo engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission is standard on Premier
OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot is standard on LS, RS and LT (includes three-month/3GB data trial)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection compatibility is standard on LS, RS, LT, Hybrid and Premier
Teen Driver feature is standard on LS, RS, LT, Hybrid and Premier
Standard rear seat reminder
Standard Keyless Open and Keyless Start
Available remote vehicle starter
Available wireless charging
Dual rear-seat USB ports and a 110V power outlet are available on LT and Hybrid; and standard on Premier
Heated leather-trimmed front seats are standard on Premier and available on LT and Hybrid
Ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on Premier
Power sunroof is available on LT, Hybrid and Premier
SAFETY FEATURES
Ten standard air bags, including frontal and knee driver and front-passenger air bags, seat-mounted side-impact and roof rail for front and rear outboard positions
Standard rear-vision camera
Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, all-speed traction control and hill hold
Driver Confidence Package is available LT, Hybrid and Premier. Content includes: Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Rear Park Assist
Driver Confidence Package II is available on Premier and includes: Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, Following Distance Indicator, Low-Speed Forward Automatic Braking and IntelliBeam automatic high-beam control
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2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU SPECIFICATIONS
GM-EST. FUEL ECONOMY
City | TBD (1.5L) 22 (2.0L) |
Highway | TBD (1.5L) 32 (2.0L) |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
15.8 gal. / 60 liters (L, LS, RS, LT and Premier) |
ENGINES
Type: | 1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged |
Bore & stroke (in. / mm): | 2.91 x 3.40 / 74 x 86.6 |
Block material: | Cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: | Cast aluminum |
Valvetrain: | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
Fuel delivery: | High-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 160 / 121 @ 5700 (SAE-certified) |
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): | 184 / 250 @ 2500-3000 (SAE-certified) |
Type: | 2.0L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged |
Bore & stroke (in. / mm): | 3.39 x 3.39 / 86 x 86 |
Block material: | Cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: | Cast aluminum |
Valvetrain: | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing |
Fuel delivery: | High-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control |
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 250 / 186 @ 5300 (SAE-certified) |
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm): | 260 / 353 @ 2000-5000 (SAE-certified) |
TRANSMISSION & AXLE
Type: | Continuously Variable Transsmission (1.5L Turbo) Hydra-Matic nine-speed automatic (2.0L Turbo) |
Final Drive Ratio: | TBD (CVT) 2.89 (nine-speed automatic) |
CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Front Suspension: | MacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings |
Rear Suspension: | Four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar |
Steering Type: | Rack-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Turning Circle (ft. / m): | 37 / 11.5 |
Brake Type: | Four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS and brake pre-fill |
Brake Rotor Size (in / mm): | Front: 11.8 / 300 vented, with FNC-treated Duralife rotors Rear: 11.3 / 287 solid, with FNC-treated Duralife rotors |
Wheel Size: | 16 x 7.5-in. steel with cover (std. L) 16 x 7.5-in. aluminum (std. LS) 17 x 8.0-in. aluminum (std. LT and Hybrid) 18 x 8.0-in. aluminum (std. RS and Premier; avail. LT) 19 x 8.5-in. aluminum (avail. Premier) |
Tire Size: | P205/60R16 all-season P225/55R17 all-season P245/45R18 all-season P245/40R19 all-season |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in. / mm): | 111.4 / 2830 |
Overall Length (in. / mm): | 193.8 / 4923 |
Overall Width (in. / mm): | 73 / 1854 |
Overall Height (in. / mm): | 57.6 / 1463 |
Track (in. mm): | 62.6 / 1590 (front) 62.5 / 1588 (rear) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Headroom (in / mm): | 40.1 / 1018 (front) 37.5 / 953 (rear) |
Legroom (in. / mm): | 45.3 / 1150 (front) 38.1 / 967 (rear) |
Shoulder Room (in. / mm): | 58.5 / 1486 (front) 57.1 / 1450 (rear) |
Hip Room (in. / mm): | 54.1 / 1374 (front) 53.4 / 1356 (rear) |
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
Curb Weight (lb. / kg): | 3126 / 1418 (L) 3135 / 1422 (LS) 3135 / 1422 (RS) 3159 / 1433 (LT) 3223 / 1462 (Premier) |
EPA passenger volume (cu. ft. / L): | 102.9 / 2314 |
Cargo volume (cu. ft. / L): | 15.8 / 447 (L, LS, RS, LT and Premier) |
