The ninth-generation Chevrolet Malibu (Gen IX) was introduced for the 2016 model year. Based on the General Motors E2XX platform, it stands out with a significant weight loss (nearly 136 kg) compared to the previous generation, thus offering better driving dynamics and reduced fuel consumption. Its design, inspired by the Impala, is sleeker and more aerodynamic. It received a facelift in 2019, introducing a new grille, an updated infotainment system, and the replacement of the 6-speed automatic gearbox with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) on the 1.5T engine. Although it evolves in the shadow of the Japanese leaders (Camry, Accord), the Malibu has proven to be a very well-rounded and reliable mid-size sedan. Its production ended in 2024, with GM redirecting its strategy towards e