Is Malibu a turbo?
No. Malibu is not a turbo. It is Chevrolet’s midsize sedan nameplate. Some Malibu variants, however, were powered by turbocharged engines.
To understand what that means, this article reviews Malibu’s turbo options across different model years and explains the model’s current market status.
What Malibu is and how turbo fits in
The Malibu has long served as Chevrolet’s mid-size sedan offering, crafted to compete with rivals like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Turbocharged engines were used on certain trims to boost performance and efficiency, but the model name itself is not a turbo.
Turbocharged engine options offered over the years
Note that turbo options appeared on various trims at different times. The lineup generally included a smaller turbo for everyday efficiency and a larger turbo for stronger performance, with different automatic transmissions paired depending on the year and engine choice.
- 1.5-liter turbocharged engine available on base through mid-level trims across multiple model years, delivering improved efficiency and adequate power for daily driving.
- 2.0-liter turbocharged engine offered on higher trims, delivering stronger performance and, in some configurations, up to around 250 horsepower.
- Automatic transmissions paired with these engines varied by year and engine, including GM six-, eight-, or nine-speed automatics depending on the model year and configuration.
In practice, turbocharged Malibu variants represented engine choices within the model lineup rather than a separate “turbo Malibu” model.
Current status and discontinuation
In recent years, Chevrolet shifted emphasis toward SUVs and crossovers. The Malibu was discontinued in the United States after the 2023 model year, with no 2024 Malibu offered in the U.S. market. The decision reflects broader GM strategy rather than the existence of a single turbo version.
- The Malibu ended U.S. production after the 2023 model year, with Chevrolet not offering a 2024 Malibu in the United States.
- The discontinuation aligns with General Motors’ focus on trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in the U.S. market.
- Throughout its run, Malibu offered turbocharged engine options (notably 1.5L and 2.0L) on various trims, illustrating GM’s approach to balancing efficiency and performance in a mid-size sedan.
Overall, turbo variants were a feature within the Malibu lineup rather than the defining attribute of the name, and the model’s U.S. availability ended after 2023 as GM redirected product focus.
Summary
Malibu is not a turbo; it is Chevrolet’s midsize sedan. Turbos appeared in certain generations with 1.5L and 2.0L engines, but the car itself is not a turbo model. In the United States, Malibu production ceased after the 2023 model year as GM pivoted toward SUVs and crossovers.
Does a 2019 Chevy Malibu have a turbo?
A: There are three available engines in the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, including the 1.5-liter turbo four cylinder, the 1.8-liter four cylinder available in the 2019 Chevy Malibu Hybrid, and the 2.0-liter turbo four cylinder.
What type of car is Malibu?
Mid-size car
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How fast is the Chevy Malibu 2.0 turbo?
At the track, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu with the 2.0-liter turbo hit 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds and finished the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99.4 mph. That's a full 0.5 second quicker to 60 mph and 0.4 quicker and 3.4 mph faster in the quarter mile than a comparable 2016 model.
