There aren’t many sedans for new car buyers to choose from, but the Chevrolet Malibu is one of them. And if the new rumors turn out to be true, it could last for at least another generation.
Mind you, this latest rumor comes after the previous reports about Malibu were discontinued in 2024. GM Authority claims to have insider sources stating a new generation is slated for 2025, possibly using a modified version of its current platform. Motor1.com have reached out to Chevrolet for comment on these rumors, but so far, our questions have remained unanswered.
We share this news because there is some strong evidence to support Malibu’s continued existence. We’re still waiting for Chevrolet’s final 2022 sales figures, but as of October, Malibu sales were up 148 percent compared to 2021. Chevy reported 79,799 units sold during the first three quarters of the year, while the Malibus sold just 39,376 units. all year 2021.
In comparison, it beats several well-known Chevrolet SUVs including the Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer, Suburban, and Tahoe. It also beat the Chevrolet Colorado, though mid-size truck sales could increase next year thanks to a new-generation model launched in July. Stepping out of the General Motors umbrella, Malibu is still far behind the best-selling Toyota Camry sedan, which posted sales of 214,403 units until October 2022.
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If the Malibu sticks around for a second generation using a modified version of its current platform, that suggests it will offer internal combustion power. General Motors hasn’t pulled any punches lately in promoting its Ultium-powered electric future, but with states like California and Oregon poised to ban the sale of new internal combustion cars by 2035, there may be time for another generation of ICE.
The Malibu nameplate has a long storied history with Chevrolet dating back to 1964. After a hiatus for much of the 1980s and 1990s, it returned in 1997 and has been a staple in Chevy’s sedan lineup ever since. The current generation model is from 2016, with a mid-cycle facelift landing in 2019.
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