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Choose the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu to give your daily drive a shot of smooth, roomy comfort and streamlined connectivity. This midsize sedan is also known for its quick, easygoing performance, with two engine options that don’t disappoint. The Malibu also gets great reviews for its modern tech features, a lineup that expands for 2021 to include wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features.

2021 Chevrolet Malibu Standout Features:

Spacious interior, plenty of headroom for tall drivers and passengers
Exceptional tech lineup, including a responsive infotainment touch screen
Smooth, quiet performance

What’s New for 2021?

Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone features
New Sports Edition package with blackout exterior trim

Exterior Style

With its sleek lines and four-door body style, the 2021 Chevy Malibu looks both very modern and very familiar. Not to mention, its many color and wheel options, you can dress it up to suit your personal tastes.

Optional Exterior Features:

Dual-pane power sunroof
19-inch black-painted aluminum wheels
Blacked-out grille with chrome trim
Chrome door handles

Six Exterior Colors:

Cherry Red Tintcoat
Silver Ice Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Shadow Gray Metallic
Cherry Black Metallic

Interior Features and Comfort

Every Malibu model offers impressive head- and legroom, especially if you’re on the tall side. The cabin’s straightforward layout is another huge plus, putting controls within easy reach of both driver and front passenger; and you’ll love how smooth the Malibu feels, evening out bumps in the road accordingly.

The five Malibu trim models—L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier—offer an increasingly luxurious ride, adding comfort and tech features as you move up the hierarchy. Highlights include:

Power-adjustable driver's seat
Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
Dual-zone climate control
Heated front seats
Heated outboard rear seats
Rear passenger vents
Leather upholstery
Upgraded infotainment touchscreen with navigation
Nine-speaker audio system
Driver-seat memory settings
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel

Safety, Security, and Technology

Driver safety aids are only available as add-ons, via various Driver Confidence packages (see details below). If you’re interested in technology that can help you avoid danger, these features are at your service. Optional features include:

Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Parking Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
IntelliBeam
Following Distance Indicator
Forward Collision Alert
Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
Front Pedestrian Braking
Electronic parking brake

Power & Performance

There are two powertrains available for the 2021 Chevrolet Malibu. The base engine, standard on all but the top-trim Premier, is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 160 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission, which helps it deliver a smooth, predictable performance.

For premium performance, choose the Malibu Premier. This trim model’s exclusive powertrain, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission, offers a more luxurious on-road experience. Its 250 horses and 260 pound-feet of torque ensures a much speedier drive and its nine-speed transmission will impress you with its smooth-shifting action.

Fuel Economy

Both Malibu powertrains lend themselves to an efficient commute. The base engine, a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, works with the CVT to give you the model’s best EPA ratings. With it, your Malibu is rated for 32 mpg combined (29 city/36 highway mpg). The top-trim Premier, with its more powerful four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission, is only a little less thrifty, earning 26 mpg combined (22/33 mpg).

Trim Specifics

There are five 2021 Chevrolet Malibu trim models: L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier. Each model adds a little more to the last, giving you everything from an affordable, family-friendly sedan to a posh, modern people-hauler.

With the entry-level L, which starts at $22,140, you’re getting a great deal on a modern ride. This Malibu also gives you all the basics:

Keyless ignition and entry
Cruise control
8-inch infotainment touchscreen
Wireless compatibility for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Six-speaker audio system
16-inch wheels

Spend a little extra to upgrade to the LS, and you’ll enjoy even more tech features. This Malibu helps you keep track of young drivers, with Chevy’s Teen Driver system giving you the means to set speed limits and geo fences. This Malibu also adds Wi-Fi capabilities to bolster your connectivity. LS highlights include:

4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
Teen Driver
Buckle to Drive (prevents vehicle from being driven until driver's seat belt is fastened)
Driver and front-passenger vanity mirrors

Next up is the sporty RS. This Malibu looks sporty, with body-colored mirrors and a black grille but it also adds to your performance with a rear spoiler and a dual exhaust.

Power-adjustable driver's seat
Leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel
Body-colored outside mirrors
18-inch wheels
Rear spoiler
Black grille and badging
Dual exhaust

The LT is unique among Malibu trims, offering three exclusive appearance packages (Midnight, Sport and Redline—more on these below). Besides being able to tweak this Malibu according to your personal style, you’ll also enjoy greater comforts, thanks to the LT’s heated front seats and dual-zone climate control. Note that the LT starts with the LS features and adds extras, skipping the sporty RS upgrades altogether.

Dual-zone climate control
Satellite radio
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats
Rear passenger vents
Three available appearance packages: Midnight, Sport and Redline

For the ultimate Malibu experience, you need the top-tier Malibu Premier. It’s the only model that features the engine upgrade, significantly increasing your speed with 250 horses. The Premier also takes your comfort to new heights, with stylish leather upholstery and driver-seat memory settings. It also has as many tech features as a luxury sedan, including a wireless charging pad and LED headlights.

More powerful engine
Dual-pane sunroof
Leather upholstery
Driver-seat memory settings
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Heated outboard rear seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Upgraded infotainment touchscreen with navigation
Nine-speaker audio system
Wireless device charging
LED headlights
19-inch wheels

Available Packages

Shoppers should note that the Malibu L isn’t available with any option packages. However, there are a number of packages that are optional (or standard equipment) on all but the base L trim model:

Driver Confidence I & II Package:

Rear Park Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
IntelliBeam
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Following Distance Indicator
Forward Collision Alert
Automatic Emergency Braking
Front Pedestrian Braking
LS models also include body-color power outside mirrors

Convenience Package 2:

Remote start kit
All-weather floor mats
Cargo net

Weather Protection Package 2:

Remote start kit
Cargo mat
Front and rear splash guards

Driver Confidence I Cloth Package:

Rear Park Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
LS models also include body-color power outside mirrors

Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package:

Premium carpeted floor mats
All-weather floor mats
Cargo mat

Weather Protection Package:

All-weather floor mats
Cargo mat
Front and rear splash guards

Convenience Package 1:

Remote start kit
Cargo net

Floor Liner Package:

All-weather floor liners
Cargo mat

Interior Protection Package:

All-weather floor mats
Cargo mat

The Malibu LT offers several packages that are exclusive to the trim model:

Leather Package:

Leather-appointed seatin
Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror

Redline Package:

19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels with Red hash marks
19-inch all-season blackwall tires
Front and rear Black bowtie emblems
Black Malibu badge with Red outline
Blacked-out grille
Black mirror caps with Redline graphics
Jet Black interior
Available with Silver Ice Metallic, Summit White or Mosaic Black Metallic exterior colors

Sport Edition:

Front and rear Black bowtie emblems
Black Malibu badge
Blacked-out grille with dark chrome surround
19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels
19-inch all-season blackwall tires
Jet Black interior

Midnight Edition:

Mosaic Black Metallic exterior color
Front and rear Black bowtie emblems
Black Malibu badge
Blacked-out grille with dark chrome surround
19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels
19-inch all-season blackwall tires
Jet Black interior

Appearance Package:

Gloss Black outside mirror caps
Dark Chrome horizontal leading edge grille
Sport pedal kit

The top-trim Premier can be had with three options packages, the aforementioned Interior Protection and Floor Liner packages, as well as the exclusive Enhanced Driver Confidence package:

Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic Parking Assist
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
IntelliBeam
Following Distance Indicator
Forward Collision Alert
Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
Front Pedestrian Braking
Electronic parking brake

Chevrolet Warranty

Bumper-to-bumper limited coverage for 3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain limited coverage for 5 years/60,000 miles
Emission control system coverage for 2 years/24,000 miles

Your 2021 Chevrolet Malibu comes standard with a vast safety net. Should something go unexpectedly sideways, Chevy’s warranty coverage is here to help.

What Comes Next for the Chevrolet Malibu?

We expect the ninth generation of Malibus to last a few more model years. Pre-pandemic, Chevy had plans to update the Malibu for 2023 and completely redesign it for 2025 but those plans may have changed mid-2020. While the future remains uncertain, we have received reports that, after 2023, the Malibu may be discontinued. As we learn more, we’ll keep you updated!