The evolution of the automotive sector has caused some segments of the market to fall out of favor. That of the sedans is one of the most affected, although there are still models that hold the pull as well as they are left. The Chevrolet Malibu is one of those is enduring the stake of its SUV's and its rivals. However, the current generation of 2016 could continue in the heat of a surprise increase in sales.
In first three quarters of 2022 the Malibu sales totaled 79.799 units. Although this figure is low, it represents an increase of 148% compared to 2020. All in all, although it is not at the forefront in the segment, it seems that at General Motors they would have decided to give the green light to his replacement. Apparently, there are several sources, among which is the GM Authority, which would have echoed this news and it seems that the background is firm.
The new generation of the Chevrolet Malibu could debut in 2025 using an updated version of the VSS-F platform…
If you do a little memory, The penultimate thing that was known is that the ninth iteration of the Chevrolet Malibu would die in the year 2024. A little later it was learned that no, that General Motors had not yet made a decision on the matter. Well, now the guys from GM Authority are back to announce that there will be a tenth generation that could hit the market around the year 2025. And not only that, they also have new data on his technique.
Apparently the new Malibu will be based on the platform GM VSS-F in variant D / E. This is the same one that the new Trailblazers already use and Trax although for the sedan it will be conveniently updated because in both cases they use the declination B/C. In fact It would be an evolution of the current GM E2 architecture that already supports the current delivery. All this wrapped in a new internal development code that has been "leaked".
According to this source, the new Malibu would have internal development code "9DSC-L". Also, they don't give the explanation: 9D refers to the VSS-F platform. The central "S" refers to the fact that it is a saloon. The "C" means that the model is a Chevrolet and the "L" means that the platform has a long wheelbase. All this amalgamation of numbers and letters, in addition, it would already have a factory where it could come to life in the form of a car.
GM Authority says the production of the new Malibu would take place in the center that General Motors has in Fairfax (Kansas). Everything indicates that it will start at some point in 2025 and could extend until reaching the year 2030 or 2031. In addition, they leave us with another surprise. GM would have given the green light to a new Chevrolet saloon in fastback format and equipped with an electric powertrain for China. We will be patient...
Source – GM Authority
