2025 Chevrolet Malibu Model Review with Prices, Photos, & Specs

The Chevrolet Malibu is a great way to arrive in style. Not only is it good-looking, but it’s also peppy, fuel-efficient, surprisingly spacious, and an excellent value for money. Headroom is a major bragging point for the Malibu, as it means the tall no longer have to look to SUVs for a comfortable interior. With safety, the Malibu is far ahead of the curve for this price range, with features like 10 airbags and Chevy Safety Assist coming standard. The cabin is exceptionally quiet, which lets you enjoy the available Bose® premium 9-speaker audio system even more. And to help you play whatever you want on that stereo, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard.

“Striking styling distinguishes the Chevrolet Malibu, complete with sumptuous curves that evoke the luxurious Audi A7. Beyond the style there is true substance, with a comfortable ride, an almost absurdly quiet cabin, and undaunting controls. And, compared to the previous model, the rear seat now has more room.” – Consumer Reports

“Our many owner reviews have a high opinion of the Malibu in general. That kind of feedback from people who live with a car for an extended time is always a good sign.” – Kelley Blue Book

For 2025, Chevrolet added a new paint color, Night Shade Metallic. And this is your last chance to get it, since Chevrolet has announced that the 2025 model year for the Malibu will be the last.

Sedans will always have a styling advantage over the many SUVs on the road, thanks to the sleeker body style. But it always helps when it’s a particularly well-designed sedan, and the Malibu is certainly that. Chevrolet frequently offers special edition appearance packages for different models, and the Malibu actually has three of these available. The Midnight Edition, which as the name suggests, delivers a total blackout package that includes Mosaic Black Metallic paint. The Redline Edition also features blacked-out exterior pieces, but with red accents on the wheels and outlines on the badges, as well as a wider variety of paint colors to choose from. For the widest variety of paint colors with blacked-out exterior features, you can opt for the Sport Edition.

It’s great to have a car that looks good, but looks don’t count for much if it isn’t also comfortable and practical. The seats and the ride in the Malibu are incredibly comfortable, and the cabin is very quiet. When you combine this with the great fuel economy, it becomes clear just what a great commuter vehicle the Malibu is, even if it’s a long-distance commute. The trunk has an internal volume of 15.7 cubic feet, an above-average amount for a midsize sedan, and the 60/40 split-folding back seat lets you expand that capacity as needed. And with the available Bose® premium 9-speaker audio system, your road trip can have a stupendous soundtrack as well.

Safety is a top priority for most car buyers, and Chevrolet has made sure the Malibu will satisfy those buyers. The NHTSA has given the Malibu a 5-star crash test rating, which is great news, but obviously, it’s better to not get in an accident in the first place. Fortunately, Chevrolet thinks so too, and has equipped the Mailbu with a number of crash mitigation systems. These include things like Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Following Distance Indicator, all of which come standard. These accompany passive safety features like LED Daytime Running Lamps and the 10 airbags, which are also standard equipment on the Malibu.