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What's New for 2025?
Unchanged for its final year of production, the Malibu gets a fond farewell from the EPA in the form of an extra mpg across the board (city, highway and combined).
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"The Malibu sings its swan song for 2025, but what we'll really miss is the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine, which hasn't been available for a while. With it, the Malibu was surprisingly quick and fun to drive, whereas the standard 1.5-liter turbo four is kind of a bummer, especially since it's only offered with a CVT. Still, this is a pretty stylish sedan that checks a lot of boxes for family-sedan shoppers. Shame that Chevy didn't see fit to keep making it — and making it better."—Ranked #7 out of 7 Midsize Sedans
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
Man, do we miss the Malibu's formerly optional 2.0T engine, which made 250 horsepower and came with a pleasant nine-speed automatic. Chevy dropped it two years ago, leaving the Malibu defenseless against any rival with a half-decent powertrain. The 1.5T/CVT combo is appliance-grade stuff — it'll get you from A to B, but there's no joy or sense of sophistication here.
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