2019 Chevrolet Malibu Trims & Specs

For the 2019 model year, the Malibu range offers a choice between five trim levels, with the range comprising the L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier trims. The L is the foundation in terms of powertrain and features and is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four engine paired to the newly-added continuously variable transmission. It features a rearview camera as standard, riding on 16-inch wheels and equipped with keyless entry, cruise control, and an eight-inch infotainment display that is tethered to a six-speaker sound system. The LS trim doesn’t add too much but equips the sedan with an acoustic-laminated windscreen, a compass, outside temperature display, and the wonderful parenting-hack: teen driver technology.

For the sportier drivers, the RS model gets the blacked-out treatment, 18-inch black wheels, dual exhausts, and inside, the driver’s seat is fitted with eight-way adjustability and lumbar control. While the seats are still upholstered in cloth, the steering wheel and shift knob are leather-wrapped. Second from the top, the LT trim defaults to the LS trim features, adding LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and color-keyed exterior mirrors that are heated. It rolls on 17-inch wheels and adds dual-zone climate control. Topping out the range, the Premier equips a more 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 250 hp and 260 lb-ft, utilizing a nine-speed automatic gearbox. Lending the chrome-tipped dual outlets from the RS, the Premiers also adds unique sill plates. A Bose nine-speaker sound system is added, and wireless charging, ambient lighting, and heated front seats remind you of the premium name-tag for this trim.