Chevrolet Malibu History

Mid-size car · 1964–2024

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History

The Malibu began in 1964 as the upscale trim of the Chevelle and became a standalone model when it replaced the Chevelle nameplate for 1978.

After a hiatus in the early 1980s, the Malibu name returned for 1997 as a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan and ran through several generations as a Camry/Accord rival, ending production in 2024 as Chevrolet exited the segment.

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