Chevrolet Malibu Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2025 Chevrolet Malibu is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2025):
The Chevrolet Malibu is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Chevrolet Malibu Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2024 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 31 |
| 2023 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 32 |
| 2022 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 32 |
| 2021 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 32 |
| 2020 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.5L | 32 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.8L | 46 |
| 2019 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.8L | 46 |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 1.5L | 30 |
| 2018 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.8L | 46 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 1.5L | 30 |
| 2017 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.5L | 27 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 2.0L | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 1.8L | 46 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 4 1.5L | 30 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.0L | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 2.5L | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Chevrolet Malibu Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Chevrolet Malibu front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Chevrolet Malibu is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Chevrolet Malibu come with AWD or 4WD?
The Chevrolet Malibu is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.
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