2022 Chevrolet Malibu: A Trim Comparison
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is not only an incredible value, but it also has a safety rating of five stars according to U.S. News & World Report. It’s no wonder that it’s one of the most popular sedans on the market. Six trims give plenty of options for creating a specification that’s just right for you.
Comparing Malibu Trims
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu is fun, affordable and safe! Find a malibu trim that’s right for you in your budget. Here we’ll take a look at all the available trims for the 2022 Chevy Malibu.
LS
The Malibu L trim has been dropped for this year and the LS is the entry-level trim that takes its place, starting at $23,400. Its best highlights include an 8-inch touch display, six-speaker sound system, rear vision camera, and wireless phone connectivity. Buyers will also find 6-way adjustable driver and passenger seats, keyless open and start, and StabiliTrak electronic stability control system.
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LS also comes with a teen driver monitoring system and Buckle to Drive feature to ensure safety. This trim can get up to 29 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
RS
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu RS is a racing-inspired blacked-out trim. For $24,400, the Chevy Bowtie and badging around the car are converted to black. In addition, the front of the vehicle sports a black sport grille. The rear of the car gains a spoiler and has dual exhaust outlets. To complete the overall cosmetic look, the car rides on top of 18-inch bright machined-aluminum wheels.
LT
The 2022 Chevrolet Malibu LT starts at $26,800 and has a few additional features that make it more comfortable to drive. The best feature is the inclusion of heated seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. But remember, the standard seat offering on the Malibu LT is cloth, even with the addition of heating.
Other minor standard features include outside heated power-adjustable body-colored mirrors, a body-color antenna, and LED daytime running lamps.
Premier
Lastly, if you want all the premium features standard, the Premier trim is for you. It starts at $33,500 and is worth every penny. Some of the highlighted features include memory function for driver’s seat and outside mirrors, heated outboard rear seating, a sunroof, heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats, and a Bose premium nine-speaker sound system.
The Premier trim will also feel luxurious with the addition of leather-appointed seating, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, and a leather shift knob. You can also expect the Premier to come with a stronger 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. It’s capable of 250 horsepower while managing a fuel economy of up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
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