Chevrolet Malibu

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Chevrolet Malibu: Comprehensive Catalog Overview

The Chevrolet Malibu is a long-standing Sedan model produced by Chevrolet. According to the catalog dataset, the model line spans 12 generations, covering classic rear-wheel-drive configurations from the 1970s up to modern front-wheel-drive gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.

The Chevrolet Malibu is a long-standing Sedan model produced by Chevrolet. According to the catalog dataset, the model line spans 12 generations, covering classic rear-wheel-drive configurations from the 1970s up to modern front-wheel-drive gasoline, diesel, and hybrid powertrains.

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Generations Overview

2nd Generation (Restyling: 1970–1972)

Produced from September 1, 1970, to August 31, 1972, the restyled 2nd generation Chevrolet Malibu was offered as a Sedan. This generation included 2 modifications: the manual 5.0 MT and the automatic 5.0 AT, both utilizing a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout and a carburetored V8 engine.

3rd Generation (1972–1977)

Manufactured between September 1, 1972, and October 31, 1977, the 3rd generation Malibu was offered in a Sedan body style. The dataset lists 0 modifications for this generation period.

4th Generation (1978–1983)

In production from January 1, 1978, to December 31, 1983, the 4th generation Sedan featured 14 modifications (12 detailed in specifications). This generation retained a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform and introduced a wide range of V-shaped 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder engines, including both Gasoline and Diesel powertrains paired with 4-speed Manual or 3-speed Automatic transmissions.

5th Generation (1996–2003)

The 5th generation brought a transition to a front-wheel-drive (FWD) Sedan platform.

• Original (1996–2000): Produced from January 1, 1996, to December 31, 2000, with 2 modifications: 2.4 AT (150 hp) and 3.1 AT (155 hp).
• Restyling (2000–2003): Built from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2003, featuring 1 modification: 3.1 AT (173 hp).

6th Generation (2003–2008)

• Original (2003–2006): Produced from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2006, offering 5 modifications: 2.2 AT, 3.9 AT (243 hp), 3.5 AT (200 hp), 3.5 AT (203 hp), and the turbocharged 3.8 AT.
• Restyling (2006–2008): In production from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2008, featuring 6 modifications: 2.2 AT, 3.9 AT (240 hp), 3.5 AT (200 hp), 3.5 AT (220 hp), 3.5 AT (203 hp), and 3.8 AT (243 hp Turbo).

7th Generation (2008–2012)

Manufactured from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2012, as a Sedan. It featured 7 modifications, introducing the first hybrid option in the lineup alongside 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder Gasoline engines mated to 4-speed and 6-speed Automatic transmissions.

8th Generation (2011–2016)

• Original (2011–2014): Produced from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2014, with 8 modifications, featuring 6-speed Manual and Automatic transmissions, a Diesel option (2.0 AT with 160 hp), a Hybrid version, and natural as well as turbocharged Gasoline engines.
• Restyling (2013–2016): Built from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2016, offering 2 modifications: 2.5 AT (197 hp) and 2.0 AT (259 hp).

9th Generation (2015–Present)

• Original (2015–2018): Produced from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2018, featuring 4 modifications: 2.0 AT (250 hp, 8-speed AT), 2.0 AT (250 hp, 9-speed AT), 1.8 AT (124 hp Hybrid), and 1.5 AT (160 hp).
• Restyling (2018–Present): Introduced on January 1, 2018, featuring 4 modifications: 2.0 AT (250 hp), 1.8 AT (122 hp Hybrid), 2.0 AT (241 hp), and 1.5 CVT.

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Engine Options and Technical Specifications

The table below outlines the complete list of modifications across all generations recorded in the dataset.