2021 Chevrolet Malibu Trims & Specs

Sedans may have fallen out of favor but the Chevy Malibu is still here. The range is broken up into five trims: L, LS, RS, LT, and Premier. The base L is essentially rental car spec, as it comes with basic amenities like manual air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, and a rearview camera. This model's only notable feature is the eight-inch infotainment system, which now includes wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The LS doesn't add anything particularly noteworthy, but it allows access to a few optional packages, like the advanced driver assistance features. The RS is meant to look sporty, which is why it comes with 18-inch wheels, a leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. The LT is positioned as the mid-spec luxury offering, adding remote start, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats.

The previously mentioned models are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-pot mated to a CVT. The Premier is equipped with a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine mated to a nine-speed automatic. It also adds 19-inch alloys, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, wireless charging, a high-definition screen, navigation, voice control, and a nine-speaker Bose sound system.

2021 Chevrolet Malibu models and configurations

5 models / 6 configurations

$22,270

Starting Price (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu L For Sale

Engine:

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission:

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive
Configurations:

L

Key Features

1.5-liter turbocharged engine
16-inch alloy wheels
Eight-inch infotainment touchscreen
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Six-speaker sound system

2021 Chevrolet Malibu L Full Specs

$23,400

Starting Price (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu LS For Sale

Engine:

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission:

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive
Configurations:

LS with 1FL

LS with 1LS

Key Features

Equipped with the L’s features, plus:
4G Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Vanity mirrors in the front visors
Temperature display
Available rear park assist
Available blind-spot monitoring

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LS Full Specs

$24,400

Starting Price (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu RS For Sale

Engine:

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission:

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive
Configurations:

RS

Key Features

Equipped with the LS’s features, plus:
18-inch alloys
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Trunk spoiler
Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
Black grille with chrome trim

2021 Chevrolet Malibu RS Full Specs

$26,800

Starting Price (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu LT For Sale

Engine:

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission:

Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive
Configurations:

LT

Key Features

Equipped with the RS’s features, plus:
17-inch alloys
Remote start
Heated front seats
Dual-zone climate control
11 optional packages to choose from

2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT Full Specs

Premier

$33,500

Starting Price (MSRP)

Chevrolet Malibu Premier For Sale

Engine:

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission:

9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain:

Front-Wheel Drive
Configurations:

Premier

Key Features

Equipped with the LT’s features, plus:
19-inch alloys
2.0-liter turbocharged engine
Heated steering wheel
Dual-pane sunroof
Nine-speaker Bose sound system

2021 Chevrolet Malibu Premier Full Specs

Additional Packages

LPO, Portable media connectivity package

(Built out for Model Year. Included with (PCM) Convenience Package 2, LPO.) Universal tablet holder Mounts on the back of the front seat head restraints for easy access by the rear seat occupants Adjustable tilt feature lets passengers change the position easily Secures most tablets for rear seat entertainment

LPO, Interior Protection Package

includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO (Not available with PCM, PCN or PDE.) Interior Protection Package All-weather floor mats Cargo mat

LPO, Floor Liner Package

includes (RIA) all-weather floor liners, LPO and (VLI) cargo mat, LPO (Not available with PCM, PDH, PDE, PDB, PCN, VAV.) Floor Liner Package All-weather floor liners Cargo mat

LPO, Convenience Package 1

includes (S6P) Remote start kit, LPO and (W2D) Cargo net, LPO (Not available with (PCM) Convenience Package 2, LPO or (BTV) remote vehicle starter system.) Convenience Package 1 Remote start kit Cargo net

LPO, Weather Protection Package

includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO, (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO and (VQK) Front and rear splash guards, custom molded, LPO (Not available with PCM, PCN or PDH.) Weather Protection Package All-weather floor mats Cargo mat Front and rear splash guards

LPO, Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package

includes (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO, (VYW) Premium carpeted floor mats, LPO and (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO. (Not available with PCM, PDE, PDH or RIA.) Winter/Summer Floor Mats Package Premium carpeted floor mats All-weather floor mats Cargo mat

LPO, Convenience Package 2

includes (S6P) Remote start kit, LPO, (VAV) All-weather floor mats, LPO and (W2D) Cargo net, LPO (Not available with BTV, PCN, PDE, PDH or PDQ.) Convenience Package 2 Remote start kit All-weather floor mats Cargo net

Driver Confidence Package

includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert and (DL6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color mirrors (Included and only available with (PDM) Driver Confidence I Cloth Package or (PDN) Driver Confidence I & II Package.)

Driver Confidence I Cloth Package

includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Requires (WPR) Driver Confidence Package. Also includes (DL6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color mirrors. Not available with (PDN) Driver Confidence I & II Package.) Driver Confidence I Cloth Package Rear Park Assist1 Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert1 Rear Cross Traffic Alert1 LS models also include body-color power outside mirrors

Driver Confidence Package II

includes (TQ5) IntelliBeam, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking and (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking (Included and only available with (PDN) Driver Confidence I & II Package.)

LPO, Weather Protection Package 2

includes (S6P) Remote start kit, LPO, (VLI) Cargo mat, LPO and (VQK) Front and rear splash guards, LPO. (Not available with BTV, PCM, PCN, PDE, PDH or PDQ.) Weather Protection Package 2 Remote start kit Cargo mat Front and rear splash guards

LPO, Appearance Package

includes (5JR) Mirror caps, alternate finish, LPO, (SBZ) Sport pedal kit, LPO and (VAT) Dark Chrome horizontal leading edge grille, LPO ((5JR) Mirror caps, alternate finish, LPO is removed when exterior color (GB8) Mosaic Black Metallic is ordered. Not available with (WBL) Redline Edition.) Appearance Package Gloss Black outside mirror caps Dark Chrome horizontal leading edge grille Sport pedal kit

Sport Edition

includes (B57) nameplate badge in Black, (B94) Black front and rear bowties, (GPV) blacked-out grille, (Q94) 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels, (RMI) 245/40R19 all-season, blackwall tires, (N34) leather-wrapped steering wheel and (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob (Requires (H1T/H0Y) Jet Black interior. Not available with exterior color (GB8) Mosaic Black Metallic or these options: PCX, R88, RFK, SFZ, VAT, WBL.) Sport Edition Front and rear Black bowtie emblems Black Malibu badge Blacked-out grille with dark chrome surround 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels 19" all-season blackwall tires Jet Black interior

Midnight Edition

includes (B57) nameplate badge in Black, (B94) Black front and rear bowties, (GPV) blacked-out grille, (Q94) 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels, (RMI) 245/40R19 all-season, blackwall tires, (N34) leather-wrapped steering wheel and (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob (Requires exterior color (GB8) Mosaic Black Metallic when (PCV) Sport Edition is not ordered and (H1T/H0Y) Jet Black interior. Included but not available separately with (PCV) Sport Edition. Not available with PCX, R88, RIK, SFZ, VAT, WBL.) Midnight Edition Mosaic Black Metallic exterior color Front and rear Black bowtie emblems Black Malibu badge Blacked-out grille with dark chrome surround 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels 19" all-season blackwall tires Jet Black interior

Driver Confidence I & II Package

includes (UD7) Rear Park Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert, (TQ5) IntelliBeam, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking and (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking (Requires (WPR) Driver Confidence Package and (WPS) Driver Confidence II Package. Also includes (DL6) outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, body-color mirrors. Not available with (PDM) Driver Confidence I Cloth Package.) Driver Confidence I & II Package Rear Park Assist1 Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert1 Rear Cross Traffic Alert1 IntelliBeam Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1 Following Distance Indicator1 Forward Collision Alert1 Automatic Emergency Braking1 Front Pedestrian Braking1 LS models also include body-color power outside mirrors

Redline Edition

includes (CG6) nameplate badge in Black with Red outline, (B94) Black front and rear bowties, (Q6M) 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels with Red hash marks, (RMI) 245/40R19 all-season, blackwall tires, (GPN) blacked-out grille, (EWE) Black outside mirror caps, (VUP) Redline outside mirror decals, LPO, (N34) leather-wrapped steering wheel and (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob (Requires (H1T/H0Y) Jet Black interior and one of the following exterior colors (GAN) Silver Ice Metallic, (GAZ) Summit White or (GB8) Mosaic Black Metallic. Not available with (WJP) Midnight Edition or (PCV) Sport Edition.) Redline Edition 19" Black-painted aluminum wheels with Red hash marks 19" 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

Leather Package

includes (N34) leather-wrapped steering wheel, (UVD) heated steering wheel, (VY7) leather-wrapped shift knob and (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror (Requires (H0Y/HV0) leather-appointed interior.) Leather Package Leather-appointed seating Leather-wrapped heated steering wheel Leather-wrapped shift knob Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror May require additional optional equipment

Enhanced Driver Confidence Package

includes (KSG) Adaptive Cruise Control, (UFQ) Automatic Parking Assist, (UKC) Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, (UFG) Rear Cross Traffic Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (TQ5) IntelliBeam, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UGN) Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, (UKJ) Front Pedestrian Braking and (J71) electronic parking brake Enhanced Driver Confidence Package Adaptive Cruise Control1 Automatic Parking Assist1 Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert1 Rear Cross Traffic Alert1 Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1 IntelliBeam Following Distance Indicator1 Forward Collision Alert1 Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking1 Front Pedestrian Braking1 Electronic parking brake

Premier Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment

LT Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment

RS Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment

LS Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment

L Preferred Equipment Group

includes standard equipment