2018 Chevy MALIBU vs 2019 Chevy MALIBU - 6 BIG DIFFERENCES - Here is what's new!

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There are lots of little differences, but here are the biggest differences I found and that you need to know when shopping:

1. COLOR CHANGES: Blue Velvet, Nightfall Gray, Arctic Blue, & Pepperdust have all gone away. They are replaced on the 2019's with Pacific Blue, Northsky Blue, & Shadow Gray.

2. NO MORE REDLINE EDITION. It has been replaced with a NEW RS trim level! Basic package contents are: black bowties, spoiler, polished exhaust tips, dual exhaust, blacked out grille, and 18" rims.

3. NEW front fascia, tail lamp, and exhaust designs

4. STANDARD FEATURE CHANGES: 8" MyLink radio on all trims with Infotainment System 3, Keyless access on front doors only, & CVT transmission replaces the 6-speed automatic.

5. NEW PREMIER STANDARD FEATURES: LED headlamps, HD rear camera, Heated rear seats, 8" Driver information center, & integrated turn signals standard on premier only.

6. NEW LT STANDARD FEATURES: Dual climate control, remote start, heated front seats, & LED tail lamps.

[mbanks]

So yesterday I bought a 2019 Malibu premium. not my first choice, but 0 down with a 3, 000 rebate they tinted the windows for me. I have have an appointment with the body shop to add some other upgrades, but hell. 300.00 a month with a horrible credit score.i think I did good.I think in a couple of weeks its gonna be great.. the remote start is pretty cool..

[vrxerff]

Honestly, 18 has better looking for sure. Especially daylight lamp. That was my favorite part in malibu but..

[Davedswagg]

Bought a 16 and glad I did I like the buttons on all doors, my turn signals in the mirrors, and my running lights look way better I like my front end better than 19s. Plus I paid way less for a nice used one than a new one. I don’t need heated seats or dual climate so I will sacrifice those 😂

[stevenjamesrash]

No excuse to not have LED headlights standard on all trims. It’s 2019. Not that you’re personally responsible for that decision 😂

[allthatsheiz]

Wait ! No more mirror signals ? 🤨 Me no like

[soccerislife]

I love the grill on the 2019. Makes the car look more expensive. 2018 looks like a cheap camaro front end..

[mikewilson]

I have a 2012 LTZ, with the 3.6 VVT, V6 now with 91k miles on it, by far one of the best cars I have ever owned.

[QDubOnThaMOVE_]

Love those new tail lights.I wonder if I can take the LT 2019 tail lamps and replace them on my 2016 Malibu, that’s about the only thing I would take from it.

[customjawnz]

I bought a 2019 Malibu LT this week. I love it and it's fast, great on gas and looks sexy with 20% all around black tint 😍

[tyronebell]

The 18’ was an enjoyable drive. Loved it.

[tjmorganofficial]

Why do l think that the 2018 should be the 2019. No turn signals on the 19, They took out the rear door buttons, Really? 🙄 l prefer the ‘18 to the ‘19

[richardbutton]

The problem with the Red Line was it only had the 1.5. If you're going to call it Red Line why not put it on the more powerful turbo 4?

[zerosixty]

Had multiple Chevy’s in the family... two of which being a 2005 Tahoe (transmission failure at 90k miles... supposed common problem) transmission and infotainment problems on my 2014 Malibu since the 20k mike range... ridiculous. CVT on the new Malibu’s and Cruze’s is a joke, they’re being more cheaply made by the year looking like base model fleet vehicles. I’m also not happy with GM closing down factories. I’ll gladly wipe my hands of GM, They did it to themselves. On a lighter note, great video and thanks for the comparison.

[jayh]

In summary 2019s are a downgrade with ugly front bumpers and bad transmissions. Redlines got a big value increase as they just bacame limited editions by manufacturer redesign. So anyone who bought the redline your car has truck level resale potential.

[chrystalmurphy]

Just purchased a 2018! Its a decent little car. My 2012 was a great car that still drove well, like new with 186, 000 + plus. Hadn't ever been in the shop, period. Hubs changed oil on regular basis, changed our light head lights which could be an issue at times. Also was able to resolve "late in life", infrequent check engine lights issues with better gas, injection stuff?😂 and pratical troubleshooting. I hope, pray this 2018 can live up to my nice lil 2012.

[keithj.]

I realize this is probably a little late but I bought the 2019 Chevy Malibu LT in July 2019; got the North Sky Blue Metallic color which I really love. Got compliments on the color from my co-workers as they liked it too. :) Something I did not know at the time was there are different add-on packages you can get with the LT. For example I do not have the 110 volt plug on the back of the center console. Nor do I have that blind spot thingy that lights up on the side mirrors if someone is in my blind spot but a small fish eye mirror on both side mirrors covers that deficiency quite well. I don't have the back up sensors that beep if you get too close to something; same for the front. As I said, those are available with different add-on packages. I was hoping for the mirror turn signals so I was kinda disappointed not getting those. However, overall I am quite pleased with the car. As a side note -- in October 2020 I moved from Everett WA to the DFW area and the four day 2100+ mile drive down was very comfortable.

[labuho]

My 2016 premier makes those look stupid lol

[yaz]

I "HATE" the front of the 2019..

[bobbyphilip]

I am happy with my 2018.. the newer ones looks cheaper!! Love my 2018!!

[craignewkirk]

New front ends are nasty. Ruined a nice looking car.