2024 Chevy Malibu and 2023 Chevy Malibu Comparison

Long live the Chevrolet Malibu!

Born into the Chevrolet line-up in the 1960's, the Chevrolet Malibu is an exceptional sedan that has withstood the test of time!  Ever-popular, the Chevrolet Malibu currently boasts a spacious and welcoming interior, a fuel-efficient turbocharged engine, and smooth suspension that makes driving it rather dreamy.  Add in more than enough trunk space, and intuitive technology features, and you have the perfect family car.  Customers all over Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Lincoln, Davis, and Fair Oaks love the long list of standard features that include an 8-inch display screen and integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  The staff here at your local Chevrolet Malibu dealer, Future Chevrolet of Sacramento, would love to invite you to come down and take one out for a test drive.  But first, which Malibu is right for you?  Future Chevrolet is here to present a comparison of the latest iterations of this highly-revered and highly-styled sedan so you can come down to our dealership with the facts already in your back pocket!  Of course, we are happy to answer any and all questions you may have about the differences between the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, including interior features, trim options, and engine offerings.  Let's dive into this comparison of the latest two model years of the Chevrolet Malibu, the ideal choice among family sedans.

What's Under the Hood?

As far as engine's go, the Chevrolet Malibu of 2023 and 2024 both rock a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine teamed with a continuously variable automatic transmission.  This beauty pumps our 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, which gets you onto the freeway with no problem.  Variable-Effort Electric Power Steering comes standard on both model years, as well as a MacPherson Strut Front Suspension.  You will appreciate the fuel efficiency of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, for sale at Future Chevrolet, with an estimated rating of 27 MPG while cruising the city streets and 35 while blasting down the freeway!  The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu edges out the previous year model with 28 MPG city and 36 highway MPGs.2023 vs 2024 trim offeringsFour trims are offered on the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, for sale now at Future Chevrolet of Sacramento!  Starting off with the LS, you will enjoy keyless entry and keyless start, a capless fuel fill, 16-inch alloy wheels, and 8-inch infotainment touchscreen with integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.  If a more performance-oriented look gets you revved up, the RS trim may be for you.  The exterior boasts a dual-outlet exhaust, 18-inch alloy wheels, a Chrome grille with Black grille inserts, and black Malibu badging.  Inside you will love gripping the leather-wrapped steering wheel, and sitting in the eight-way power-adjustable seat.  Interior comforts abound in the 1LT model, with heated front passenger seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.  Outside you will find body-colored exterior mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, and LED headlights and taillights.  The most well-equipped trim of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu is the 2LT, which catches everyone's eye with 19-inch aluminum wheels and body-colored mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators.  The interior is bright with light thanks to the dual-pane sunroof, and you get navigation integrated into the infotainment system, as well as a nine-speaker Bose audio system.The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu knows better than to mess a good thing, so this iteration stays true to the same four trim options, the LS, RS, 1LT and 2LT, and the features for each mirror as well.  New additions for the 2024 year include a standard tire inflation kit, and Lakeshore Blue Metallic is available as a new exterior color choice.

Special Editions

To make your experience of the Chevrolet Malibu that much more unique, Chevy offers three special editions on the 1LT and 2LT trims, including the Midnight Edition, Sport Edition, and Redline Edition.  The 2023 and 2024 model years mirror each other in regards to these editions, and are detailed below!Midnight EditionBlacked-out grille19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheelsBlack nameplate badgingExclusive Mosaic Black Metallic Exterior ColorRedline EditionBlack front and rear bowtie emblemsBlacked-out grilleBlack with Red outline nameplate badgingBlack outside mirrors with Redline decals19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels with Red hash marksSport EditionBlacked-out grille19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheelsBlack nameplate badgingSafety is StandardThe 2023 Chevrolet Malibu comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist so you can feel confident out on the road.  Thank goodness safety never goes out of style, so the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu also comes standard with Chevy Safety Assist.  This suite of features includes systems like Lane Keep Assist with lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Intellibeam High Beam Assist, Front Pedestrian Braking, and Automatic Emergency Braking.  Additional safety features are available on both model years, and include Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Automatic Parking Assist.

Future Chevrolet of Sacramento

As an expert team, the staff of Future Chevrolet of Sacramento are committed to caring for you and your vehicle!  We are here to make sure you have everything you need, whether it's information about the difference between the latest models of the Chevrolet Malibu, service and support for any financial situation, or maintenance on your vehicle.  We pride ourselves on our professional service and staff, and want customers all over the surrounding areas of Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Lincoln, Davis and Fair Oaks to choose us as their preferred Chevrolet dealer.  We understand how important it is to know all the facts about your possible new car, so thank you for letting us guide you through a comparison of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu and 2024 Chevrolet Malibu, a classic family-oriented midsize sedan that offers sleek styling, a plush and comfortable interior, and sophisticated technology.  Come test drive each model year of the Chevrolet Malibu today at Future Chevrolet of Sacramento!