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First Chevy Malibu
First Generation: 1964-1967
The very first model year for Malibu was 1964 when it was introduced as a subseries of the Chevrolet Chevelle. It was available in a four-door sedan, two-door coupe, convertible, and two-seat station wagon. It was very popular as it sold over 200,000 units in its first year. -
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Second Chevy Malibu
Second Generation: 1968-1972
In 1968, the Malibu got its first significant redesign as it became more rounded with smoother edges and a semi-fastback profile. These mid-size cars came available as a 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, or a 2-door convertible. -
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Third Chevy Malibu
Third Generation: 1973-1977
During its third generation, the Malibu became the entry-level Chevelle. The vehicle received yet another redesign featuring a hardtop for added safety. It was during this generation that that names “Chevelle” and “Malibu” truly started to separate. -
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Fourth Chevy Malibu
Fourth Generation: 1978-1983
In the 70s people had started focusing on efficiency and economy. Therefore, General Motors started downsizing its mid-size lineup. The fourth generation, 1978 Chevy Malibu was a full foot shorter and up to 1000 pounds lighter than its predecessor. This generation went through 1983, which was the last year Malibu was offered as rear-wheel drive. -
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Fifth Chevy Malibu
Fifth Generation: 1997-2003
After 14 years, Chevrolet brought the Malibu back with a fifth generation. This model was offered in front wheel drive as a four door sedan. The new 1997 Chevy Malibu delivered high quality, safety, and value as a solid family car. -
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Sixth Chevy Malibu
Sixth Generation: 2004-2007
In 2004, the sixth generation of Malibu was introduced. There were two available body styles: a four-door sedan, or a five-door hatchback called Malibu Maxx. Although Malibu Maxx was discontinued for the 2008 model year, the Malibu sedan continued on to a seventh generation. -
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Seventh Chevy Malibu
Seventh Generation: 2008-2012
In 2008, Chevrolet raised the bar a little bit by incorporating higher-quality materials and more style into Malibu’s design. It was slightly longer than the sixth-generation Malibu and featured a more luxurious-feeling interior. -
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Eighth Chevy Malibu
Eighth Generation: 2013-2015
The eighth generation’s redesign features bolder head lamps and tail lights as well as stronger design elements like defined grooves on the hood and rear end. The interior is designed to feel even more luxurious, and features the available touch screen and back up camera. -
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Ninth Chevy Malibu
Ninth Generation: 2016-?
The 2016 Chevy Malibu has again been redesigned with more quality and style than ever before. No one knows how many years we have until the tenth-generation Malibu makes its debut, but the upcoming 2016 model will be hard to beat.