Verdict
C
← Chevrolet Malibu · 2016-2024 · E2XX
Chevrolet Malibu (Gen 9)
Honest mid-size sedan that nobody bought because America wanted a CUV.
BHP
250 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
29.0 mpg
Used
$8,000-$22,000
Strengths
- 2.0T is genuinely quick
- Spacious back seat
- Cheap on the used market
Weaknesses
- 1.5T is anaemic and is what most rentals had
- Interior plastics aged badly
- Discontinued
Notable tech
- 9-speed automatic on 2.0T
- Hybrid variant uses Volt powertrain components
- Final year (2024) was the last GM mid-size sedan in North America
Common issues
- 1.5T timing chain stretch on early units
- Stop-start system actuator failures
- Infotainment lockups (older MyLink versions)
Used-market budget
$14,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.