2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Starting MSRP
$24,700
to $31,500
About the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu
Hey, thinking about the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu? This sedan is built for making the daily grind feel smoother without breaking the bank. Starting right around $24,700, it hits that sweet spot for practical transportation. You've got a dependable 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo engine offering 163 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, which is perfectly adequate for highway merging and city driving. The efficiency shines here: expect 31 MPG combined (28 city/36 highway) using regular unleaded fuel. Inside, five passengers get decent space, especially up front with 41.5 inches of legroom. And while it's a sedan, the 15.7 cubic feet of trunk space is plenty for weekly groceries or weekend bags for your trip.
Key Highlights
Excellent Fuel Economy
With 31 MPG combined and an EPA rating of 36 MPG highway, the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu keeps fuel stops infrequent for your daily driving routine.
Competitive Entry Price
The pricing starts at an accessible $24,700, making the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu a strong value proposition among midsize sedans.
Solid Front Legroom
Drivers and front passengers will appreciate the generous 41.5 inches of front legroom, ensuring comfort on longer commutes.
Turbocharged Efficiency
The standard 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo engine balances output (163 hp) with efficiency, paired exclusively with a smooth CVT automatic transmission.
Best For
Budget-Conscious Commuters
- With a combined MPG of 31 and a starting price under $25,000, the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu minimizes both purchase cost and running expenses.
Small Families Needing Reliability
- Offering seating for five and 15.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, it handles typical family hauling needs without the bulk of an SUV.
Drivers Prioritizing Highway Cruising
- The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu achieves 36 MPG on the highway, meaning fewer fuel stops on long road trips.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $28,100 | front wheel drive | 163 hp | 31 mpg |
| 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $31,500 | front wheel drive | 163 hp | 31 mpg |
| LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $25,800 | front wheel drive | 163 hp | 31 mpg |
| LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $24,700 | front wheel drive | 163 hp | 31 mpg |
| RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | $26,800 | front wheel drive | 163 hp | 31 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
| Feature | 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | 2LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | LS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | LS Fleet 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) | RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (30 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Brake Preparation System | |||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | |||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | — | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (9 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 163 hp @ 5700 rpm | 163 hp @ 5700 rpm | 163 hp @ 5700 rpm | 163 hp @ 5700 rpm | 163 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (2 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 442.4/568.8 mi. | 442.4/568.8 mi. | 442.4/568.8 mi. | 442.4/568.8 mi. | 442.4/568.8 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 28/36 MPG | 28/36 MPG | 28/36 MPG | 28/36 MPG | 28/36 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (5 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. | 1 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. | 6 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (23 features) | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | — | |
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | — | — | — | ||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | |
| Interior Air Filtration | |||||
| Leatherette Steering Wheel | — | — | — | ||
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | — | — | ||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Single Zone Climate Control | — | — | |||
| Sun Sensor | — | — | — | ||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | — | — | — | |
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||
| Auxiliary Audio Input | |||||
| Infotainment Display | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | Bose | — | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | — | — | — | ||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | — | — | — |
| Speaker System | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | |||||
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (3 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | — | — | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | 6-way | 6-way | — |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | — | — | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 54.1 in. | 54.1 in. | 54.1 in. | 54.1 in. | 54.1 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. | 41.5 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. | 58.5 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | — | Power | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 6-way | 2-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | — | 6-way | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Premium Cloth | — | ||||
| Rearseats (6 features) | |||||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. | 37.5 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. | 53.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. | 38.1 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. | 57.1 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | |||||
| Tire Size | P225/55R17 | 245/40R19 | P205/65R16 | P205/65R16 | 245/45R18 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 17 x 8.0 in. | 19 x 8.5 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 16 x 7.5 in | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | |||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Tachometer | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (9 features) | |||||
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. | 15.7 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Curb Weight | 3159 lbs. | 3159 lbs. | 3135 lbs. | 3135 lbs. | 3135 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 118.7 cu.ft. | 118.7 cu.ft. | 118.7 cu.ft. | 118.7 cu.ft. | 118.7 cu.ft. |
| Height | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Length | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. | 194.2 in. |
| Turning Circle | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. | 37.0 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. | 73.0 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Concierge Service | |||||
| Destination Download | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Hands-Free Calling | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of fuel does the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu require?
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu runs efficiently on regular unleaded fuel, saving you a bit at the pump compared to premium-only options. Its engine is a 1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo.
How much passenger space can I expect in the rear seats?
While the front row enjoys 41.5 inches of legroom, rear passengers still get a respectable 38.1 inches of legroom in this five-passenger sedan.
Is there any way to get All-Wheel Drive in the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
No, the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is exclusively offered as a front-wheel-drive vehicle across all five trims. It uses a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission.
What is the horsepower rating for the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
All five trims of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu come equipped with the same engine producing 163 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
How big is the trunk on the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu?
The sedan configuration of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu offers 15.7 cubic feet of cargo space, which is decent for fitting luggage or groceries.
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