2025 Chevy Malibu Sedan Trims Comparison

LS
The most affordable version of the Malibu includes:

• 16-inch wheels
• Keyless entry and start
• Remote engine start
• 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• OnStar connected services with access to a Wi-Fi hotspot
• Six-speaker audio system

Standard driver assist and safety features include:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)

RS
The RS adds more features and a sportier look with:

• 18-inch wheels
• Black grille and badging
• Rear spoiler
• Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-adjustable driver's seat

LT
The LT builds on the LS with:

• 17-inch wheels
• Heated outside mirrors
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated front seats
• Rear passenger air vents and center armrest

2LT
For a Malibu with all of the extras, choose the top 2LT trim for these standard features:

• 19-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Ambient interior lighting
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather upholstery
• Partial digital instrument panel
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Upgraded infotainment system with navigation
• Nine-speaker Bose audio system
• Wireless charging pad
• 120-volt household-style power outlet

Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) is optional on any trim level.

If you select the Malibu LT or 2LT, you can customize the car with Midnight, Redline and Sport appearance packages and a dual-pane power sunroof.

The Driver Confidence and Cruise package is only offered on the top 2LT trim and comes with:

• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Malibu and the car in front)
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
• Automatic emergency braking at lower speeds (works at speeds above 2 mph instead of 5 mph)