Chevrolet Malibu, Cruze & Spark Get Style Upgrades for 2019
Malibu
Updated styling across the lineup — led by the first-ever RS trim — introduces additional choices to the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu and improves its presence.
“[The 2019 Malibu] offers athletic design and amazing features at an attractive price point starting between Malibu LS and LT trims,” says Majoros.
The Malibu RS offers a sporty appearance starting at around $25,000, driven by styling cues that include 18-inch machined wheels, black sport grille, black bowtie emblems, a rear spoiler, and a dual-outlet exhaust. Inside, Malibu RS features a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, black cloth seats, and a standard 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen running the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system.
The new touchscreen and new CVT transmission mated to the standard 1.5L Turbo engine further refine the 2019 Malibu line. The Premier trim retains its 2.0L Turbo paired to a nine-speed automatic.
The Malibu’s front fascia, grilles, and headlamps are all-new. The headlamps are integrated with the upper grille and the larger, bolder lower grille, giving the car a more powerful presence. High-performance LED lighting are integrated into the headlamps for Premier models, and there are new LED signature daytime running lamps for LT and Premier. There’s greater attention to detail in the grille and headlamps, with bold chrome accents reinforcing Malibu’s premium appearance.
A new rear valance pushes the dual-exhaust outlets farther toward the corners, emphasizing the car’s width, while new taillamps deliver a more dramatic execution of Chevrolet’s signature dual-element design. The LT and Premier trims feature LED taillamps.
The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, Cruze, and Spark go on sale later this year. Chevrolet is the most awarded and fastest-growing brand the last four years overall (based on total aggregate industry awards and retail share gains, 2014-2017).