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..
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 😂
@Champagne davy you said it...its so basic it SHOULD be mandatory but in reality it isn't. It's most the high end cars that have the LEDs. For example my Silverado has HIDs but to get LEDs you need the top trim model
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.
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.
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.
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.
KB Cars yea but i already seen ppl complaining about their 2019 trans on the malibu saying it’s brand new shouldn’t be having problems like it’s a cvt trans.. that’s their problem.
Just bought a '19. I was nervous about the CVT, but I took my first drive up an 8% grade and I LOVE it! Set the cruise control to 73 and marched to 7500 feet with nary a hitch. As the grade got steeper, the engine speed increased and kept the speed exactly where I wanted. Good power. Good economy if you keep your foot out of the turbo. The CVT drives like a 7 speed - feels like it is shifting. Manual control is available for going downhill, although it did pretty good without manually "down shifting".
I bought a 2019 , the interior is by far better than the 2018 but damnn i feel like shit now that i see the 2018 has a nice beautiful front end , i didnt even get led lights on front or back
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.
What's so bad about the transmission? 50k miles on the 2019 Lt and never a transmission issue, the only thing annoying is not being able to turn off the auto off on the 2019
Craig Newkirk You are insane, or have bad taste or something. I saw a '19 driving the other day and it was a head turner! That new grill is sick! The old one looks like a blobfish
Lack of nighttime LED headlamps is literally the single complaint I have about my 2017 premiere. I'm glad GM rectified this as it would be deal breaker going forward. Otherwise, I love the car.
I should mention that I have a Town and Country with HID headlamps and my Malibu's halogens actually offer greater visibility, but aesthetically there's just no comparison to those bright, blue-white lights. Need them on all my cars going forward.
What is wrong with Chevy?? They cheap out with every vehicle they redesigned. I bought for my wife the 2017 Malibu LT and I think her nicer this this. They took out the colorful Display, the turn signal in the mirrors, a lot of good stuff and safety stuff too. Come on Chevy if you don’t respect your customers they will go away.
Colorful display isn't took out, they just ditched the colorful theme and applied a more 'simplified' theme I think. I think tech companies has already done that so no surprise...
David Freeman before my wife bought it, I told her don’t waste your money and by Toyota because this car after one year will not worth anything. I think buying Chevy cars not trucks is gambling because they are garbage.
not true that's LS display on the 2016 to 2018 cheap for everything they add to car they have to take something away on the price would be a lot higher
@Randy Jackson the monte was based off a 4 door car since Chevy Lumina in 90s impala from 2000 till 2007. I liked them all. Mainly z34 and as models. But I would buy another!
That new grill is sick! I would be sooo mad if I bought an '18 and then had to see this come out...I thought the old grill looked like a blobfish from certain angles
I bought a 2016 Malibu and really it is a good overall sedan. I dont push that 1.5 engine any harder than i need to so maybe the powertrain will have less headaches. My only problem is many of the components are from China how trustworthy is that? But overall it was designed and built well. Gets 40+ mpg. Would buy another one.
Nice review. I like how you would take us inside the car to show us what you were talking about. Thinking about trading mine in for a 19. Waiting on some more reviews. Specifically the premier. Not big on the new CVT. Thanks
Thank you :) There are only a couple of 19 Premiers at dealerships right now, but we should be seeing a LOT more within the next few weeks. Very excited to see them :)
I love Chevy, but in my opinion they should've designed the grill this way since 2016. I truly feel they are behind a little on exterior trends. Incorporating the big grill is definitely beneficial for sale in 2019. Toyota and Honda seem to be ahead of the game when comes to trends.. Chevy needs to get the ball rolling if they want more sales. Nice video. Keep it up my friend. Chevy for life.💪😋
@@MrMoe158that's very annoying but you can just unplug a sensor under the hood that lets you know the hood is open and it also disables autostop, or just downshift into low when coming to a complete stop
After driving both a little more since this video, I think I'm ok with the CVT. Seemed to be a little more quiet and smooth and just fine with acceleration.
And this is why after I stop driving my aurora Gm became dead to me, because of bad decisions...with some exceptions because I still like the impala mmmm but I think the Malibu needs to see a v6 before it dies as well.
Advice for a first time car buyer? 19 with new credit but 2 jobs. 7:30 am - 3:30 pm weekly teachers assistant job for $9.50 per hour and weekend farm hand from 8:30- 1pm $10 an hour. I make an overall of around $2000 a month. My credit is at 650 but will be going up by the time I purchase a car. Im telling you all of this because I figured you work in the industry and could give me advice?
Hi Golden Buckskin, thank you for reaching out, I'm always glad to try to help :) From what you provided, it sounds like you should be able to secure a loan depending on the vehicle you're trying to purchase. If you don't have any car loans on your credit history, most lenders will require a co-signer or significant money down. That said, I've still had a few people with no car credit that I've been able to help get a car on their own. Everyone's situation is different and a dealership finance manager will need to have the big picture to tell you anything definitively (credit pull, vehicle/vehicles you're considering, income, debt, down payment, etc.). Not sure if that's what you're looking for, you're always welcome to reach me here at 440-988-4444 :)
I like the 16-18 Malibu over the 19. Mainly due to the front clip is sleeker on the older model (imo) and I don't care about dual climate control or a monitor that is 1" bigger when considering the price markup for what is essentially the same car
I’ll keep my 2018 premier model. The newer ones I don’t like them because of the CVT transmission. They’re just pure junk but again. I understand why GM took that route. I could care less for the tail lights. The aftermarket sells them anyways.
Tony O Again, I could care less. But there is options to people if they wanted to add a unique feature their vehicles. There’s a aftermarket world that sells custom tail lights and headlights for the 2016-2018 Malibu models. It’s like these new Malibu’s 2019 looks like a front end Hyundai.
@@Ray00069 you're right there, it's like they said what can we this year with this vehicle. It's 2019 they should have better lights standard on all vehicles. Chevy continually underwhelms.
I went from 2014 Malibu ltz fully loaded and now have 2019 Malibu ls. I definitely like the 2019 much better it takes off much quicker and handles better
What do y’all see in these things?? They’re hideous!!! To top it all off they’re practically throwaway cars, a Camry will last half million miles without trying whereas you’d have to baby these things and still be lucky to get 150,000 on the original timing chains and components, Only time will tell how well the transmissions will hold up... Kudos to the guy doing the review, fantastic work!
So they decontented the 2019 added a CVT and changed the grille and raised the price on the volume selling LT over a grand from 2018. And they wonder why cars aren't selling!
Kind of, the LT has more standard features than before (8" MyLink instead of 7", dual climate control, remote start, heated seats, and LED tail lamps). Yes it's more $, but you're getting more features too :)
@SpursNation_10 Nope, they have either 6 speed or 9 speed depending on which engine you go with. The 2.0L on the 2019's still has the 9 speed. The CVT is only paired to the 1.5L on the 2019.
I have the same! Love it too only thing about it I’m not that fond of is the auto stop whenever coming to a stop because I’m in bumper to bumper traffic a lot so hearing it starting up a lot sometimes does annoy me but I still like it anyway
They look almost identical like yea i can tell the diffrence but there so hard to identify without them being right next to each other and trust me if you have an 18 no one is gonna get a 19 just for the led taillights and if your looking for this body style malibu just like me people are not gonna spend extra money again just for this pathatic differences chevy please just add more power to this nice cars at least add a performance model just like back an 06 with the malibu ss make it intrasting jeez
Thank you! Unfortunately, it's not available on the Malibu yet :( Chevy has it on the Camaro, Corvette, Suburban, and Tahoe right now. Really hoping to see it as an option on more models in the next year or two, HUGE safety and convenience feature! :)
Hey ken, I have a 2017 premiere. Any chance those new LED headlights would fit my car? :) I hate how the bottom trim lights / running lights / whatever they're called...are nice and white and bright and then my headlights look yellow in comparison. I was looking for an after market LED solution but would much rather have an OEM option. I'm highly doubting this is possible but worth asking. :) Thanks Ken.
No CVT is reliable as of 2019. That's why everyone hates them. Toyota has a new one for 2019 corolla hatch (2020 sedan). No info it's any good yet but we can be sure this will be a benchmark for companies using cvt. If you're in the market for something now and want it to last 5 + years, go with manual.
taking a 2018 chevrolet malibu engine is what you can get in a 2019 chevrolet malibu LT 1,5 I would like to know your opinion and the incovenientt please thank you! or if it causes any problem
No issues with the engines. A lot of people are not liking the CVT transmission though. Personally, I like the drive better on it, but the history of longevity isn't that good.
And still no HID/ LED headlights for LT?! Those halogen headlights are terribly dim, especially on a rainy night. The "fog lights" are a joke and it's only there for the aesthetics, but the same can be said about most modern cars these days. I thought that Chevy would at least put HID in the LT of the 2019 Malibu. That would have been wise from Chevy, so no.
I just got a Chevy malibu 2018 love the outside of the car inside not so much no base and drives just slow! I’m in it for the long Hall now. 4years any suggestions on how to make car more enjoyable?? Wish they had a 30 day trial! Lol
Hey Shan, did you lease or purchase your Malibu? There are lease swap companies where someone else buys out your lease and takes over the remaining payments. I'm not familiar with these programs on a personal level, but I know a few people who have used one and had good experiences. If you purchased it, trading in or selling out-right are about the only options to get out now. If you got one with the 1.5L engine, I recommend testing out the 2.0L it definitely has more pep to it! Also, if you didn't lease, you have the option of upgrading things under the hood and with the speakers (be careful not to void the warranty though).
Thanks for the reply u purchased it. When I was on interstate did fine it’s so slow feel like screaming beautiful car though just wish I’d looked into the motor.
Good question! The LEDs at the bottom are your daytime running lights, those should come on automatically when you take it out of park. You can control the main headlights by the knob to the left of the steering wheel below the vent.
Does the 19 have autostop like the 18's. Another question i need a steering wheel angle sensor for my 2009 chevy silverado but i been told general motors discontinued that part.
It does, pretty much a standard feature now. Not sure on sensor availability from GM for that age, I'd check with your local Chevy parts department. If they don't, check major parts stores like Advanced, Auto Zone, O'reilly's, Napa, etc. or even Amazon/Ebay. I'm sure someone out there is still making them
@@KBCarsChevyChannel Maybe you can get it through your gm part guy for me .Steering wheel angle sensor is for a 2009 silverado . Part number is 15886733.Thank you in advance
The strangest thing is the engine in malibu 2016+ is 1.5 turbo , my malibu 2018 Ls 2.5 186hp and there also lt and ltz 2.5 and 2.0 turbo , why in Us 1.5 ?
I've heard of different build options in other countries, but wasn't aware of this one. Certain countries have different emission and efficiency standards and my guess is that the 1.5 didn't meet the qualifications where you are.
Faisal B كويسه مره في الخط وفي داخل المدينه وبنزينها كويس وصراحه تروح على الاربعه سلندر تنفس طبيعي كلهم وبعض السيارات التيربو بنسبه لسيارتي 2.5 ومريحه مره بس اذا تصبر شوي السنه الجايه اتوقع بينزل شكل جديد منها او اذا بتاخذها خذ 2.0 افخم واقوى وقيرها افضل من 1.5 وحتى صيانه الماليبو رخيصه مره تغيير الزيت في الوكاله ب ميتين ريال وشيء
Looking to buy a 2018 but ive noticed that alot of the older ones have been having recalls. Whos had issues with the 2018 year base model malibu? Any recalls with those?
Hi Marquise, I like the styling of the 2018 better personally, but I do like some of the technology upgrades on the 2019. It really depends on what's more important to you, especially if you are not leasing and plan on keeping it a long time (in that case, I may recommend the 2018 and the only reason being the CVT transmission on the 2019). If you are going to lease, you'll have to go with a 2019.
That cvt will probably be a problem long term. I would suggest a 2016 or 17 Kia Cadenza you get much better quality for the Long haul. I was GM loyal for 30+ years and had many problems I thought were normal for cars, but after have my first Hyundai Genesis for 6 years and 145, 000 miles, I now know that cars can be trouble free. Good luck!
He is missing the fact that 2019 the LS RS LT all the cheap one color DIC display the Premier does have a new DIC both speed displays in the center. On 2016 to 2018 you got Color DIC on LT and RED with Technology package and standard Premier. I like the front on 2016 to 2018 better for sure!!
Not unless you want your car to shut down in middle of highway like my new cruze did under 40k then go ahead buy GM. Unfortunately I don't think GM thinks about quality
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..
Awesome! Congratulations Myia!
I am glad and hope that your credit score improves...
I need that hook up right now to trade in my Malibu 2018
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 😂
Honestly, 18 has better looking for sure. Especially daylight lamp. That was my favorite part in malibu but..
Kwan Stephen Choi thank you I have the 2018 LT you are right it is better than the new one
they look mean and way better looking than the new crap they have in 19
I think the 18 batter than 19
I do too
I agree too. I think the new 2019 look is not nearly as sleek as the previous look. I think the 2019 is a step back from the standpoint of styling.
varnk Agree
19 better
'18 has the conventional transmissions, but the cylinders melt!
No excuse to not have LED headlights standard on all trims. It’s 2019. Not that you’re personally responsible for that decision 😂
lol thank you :) I get it though, daytime headlamps are LED on the LT & Premier, but they should be on the LS too (maybe next year?).
@Champagne davy Cadillac is the luxury side of GM so its understandable they having full LED
@Champagne davy you said it...its so basic it SHOULD be mandatory but in reality it isn't. It's most the high end cars that have the LEDs. For example my Silverado has HIDs but to get LEDs you need the top trim model
@@KBCarsChevyChannel i just end up buying 2018 honda accord sport (canadian model)
Steven Rash yes !
I love the grill on the 2019. Makes the car look more expensive. 2018 looks like a cheap camaro front end..
The 2019 is so ugly in my opinion
Omg I feel like the 19 is ugly 😭 but it might be able to grow on me
Both yall haters the 2019 is clean as fuck the 18 is ugly 🤣🤣🤣🤣
And the 19 looks like a camero 🤣🤣🤣 the 18 looks like an old school dodge stealth 🤣🤣🤣.. got the Chrysler Sebring front ..with out the bra on it.. lmao
Wait ! No more mirror signals ? 🤨 Me no like
Huh no mirror lights on no 18 it is
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 😍
My 2017 LT gets about 300 on a full tank is that what you get in your 2019?
@@chancellor9724depends, i’ve done about near 100 with mid heavy traffic. And that’s in a 2023 Lt. Seems fairly slow though
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.
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.
The 18’ was an enjoyable drive. Loved it.
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.
Thank you :)
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.
I am happy with my 2018.. the newer ones looks cheaper!! Love my 2018!!
Bobby Philip exactly me too!
@@Meetthehalls me 3!!!!
@@robertmulcahey6807 l0
Me not ) i have 2019 )) and very happy ! Guys ) just enjoy what you have 😁
I’m happy with my 2018 as well🥰
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?
No f*ckin kidding
I'm with ya! Not sure why they didn't offer it...
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.
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
I'm with ya!
My 2017 has both of those wtf
i’m so glad i got the 2018 b4 they put that CVT transmission in it.. my mechanic warned me to stay away from cvt transmissions
Time will tell if these are any better
KB Cars yea but i already seen ppl complaining about their 2019 trans on the malibu saying it’s brand new shouldn’t be having problems like it’s a cvt trans.. that’s their problem.
WHAT!? A CVT!? Well, I guess I'll cross out the Malibu off my list.
The 2.0 liter turbo comes with a nine speed automatic.
@@LlyleHunter and does 0-60 in under 6 seconds with a good launch
The premier will do 0to 60 in 5.3 seconds and turn the quarter mile at 14.3 at almost 100 mph and top speed is drag limited at 153mph.
Just bought a '19. I was nervous about the CVT, but I took my first drive up an 8% grade and I LOVE it! Set the cruise control to 73 and marched to 7500 feet with nary a hitch. As the grade got steeper, the engine speed increased and kept the speed exactly where I wanted. Good power. Good economy if you keep your foot out of the turbo. The CVT drives like a 7 speed - feels like it is shifting. Manual control is available for going downhill, although it did pretty good without manually "down shifting".
I cant believe they put the CVT transmission in the chevy. I just got rid of my nissan altima because my cvt transmission went out with no warning.
I bought a 2019 , the interior is by far better than the 2018 but damnn i feel like shit now that i see the 2018 has a nice beautiful front end , i didnt even get led lights on front or back
I just got a 2018 Malibu LT Sport as my first car and I love it, I think the styling is so much better then the 2019 and up.
Great choice! Congratulations! :)
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.
Jay H how the hell would you kno if the transmissions are bad this early dipshit
kabookie960 it a CVT and it’s Chevy. Say no more
@@a1onso427 that's a load of bs
What's so bad about the transmission? 50k miles on the 2019 Lt and never a transmission issue, the only thing annoying is not being able to turn off the auto off on the 2019
New front ends are nasty. Ruined a nice looking car.
Craig Newkirk You are insane, or have bad taste or something. I saw a '19 driving the other day and it was a head turner! That new grill is sick! The old one looks like a blobfish
@@frankdux3605 yes indeed! It is a dramatic improvement for so little of the car being changed.
@@frankdux3605 if you say so. Cheaper and uglier but cost more. 16s 17s and 18s have much more class.
Exactly it looks horrible
Looks like a bigger version of old Hyundai Sonata grille.
Lack of nighttime LED headlamps is literally the single complaint I have about my 2017 premiere. I'm glad GM rectified this as it would be deal breaker going forward. Otherwise, I love the car.
I should mention that I have a Town and Country with HID headlamps and my Malibu's halogens actually offer greater visibility, but aesthetically there's just no comparison to those bright, blue-white lights. Need them on all my cars going forward.
I "HATE" the front of the 2019..
Lol
What is wrong with Chevy?? They cheap out with every vehicle they redesigned. I bought for my wife the 2017 Malibu LT and I think her nicer this this. They took out the colorful Display, the turn signal in the mirrors, a lot of good stuff and safety stuff too. Come on Chevy if you don’t respect your customers they will go away.
Colorful display isn't took out, they just ditched the colorful theme and applied a more 'simplified' theme I think. I think tech companies has already done that so no surprise...
David Freeman before my wife bought it, I told her don’t waste your money and by Toyota because this car after one year will not worth anything. I think buying Chevy cars not trucks is gambling because they are garbage.
Same with their trucks. The 14-18 look better inside then the 2019.
not true that's LS display on the 2016 to 2018 cheap for everything they add to car they have to take something away on the price would be a lot higher
@Randy Jackson the monte was based off a 4 door car since Chevy Lumina in 90s impala from 2000 till 2007. I liked them all. Mainly z34 and as models. But I would buy another!
That new grill is sick! I would be sooo mad if I bought an '18 and then had to see this come out...I thought the old grill looked like a blobfish from certain angles
I agree!
I bought a 2016 Malibu and really it is a good overall sedan. I dont push that 1.5 engine any harder than i need to so maybe the powertrain will have less headaches. My only problem is many of the components are from China how trustworthy is that? But overall it was designed and built well. Gets 40+ mpg. Would buy another one.
Awesome! Congrats!
My 2016 premier makes those look stupid lol
The new Camry makes them all look bad.
@@paulamason1890 i can vouch, working for a chevy dealership and bought a camry xse 4cyl
Paul Amason stay off the weeeeeeeduh
@@dommartelli5529 Not hardly. And just bought a new Malibu. Got an offer I couldn't pass up. Nice so far.
@@paulamason1890 wait what lol!! And here i thought you were bashing them, congrats man
I think if the front end was gloss black instead of the chrome it would look a lot better
Have a 2020 rs midnight edition and I love it
Nice review. I like how you would take us inside the car to show us what you were talking about. Thinking about trading mine in for a 19. Waiting on some more reviews. Specifically the premier. Not big on the new CVT. Thanks
Thank you :) There are only a couple of 19 Premiers at dealerships right now, but we should be seeing a LOT more within the next few weeks. Very excited to see them :)
Get a malibu wait until you get a engine power reduce they got problems
Yeah I forgot to add the annoying auto stop
@@rolandoguerrero4692 yes! Auto stop is very annoying! Very dumb
My 2017 has all the bells and whistles…. LT… have 9 speakers Bose system with a black leather package and a eight inch screen 😎
I just purchased the 2019 LT and it’s push start, but remote start is not on my key fob. How do I remote start?
I love Chevy, but in my opinion they should've designed the grill this way since 2016. I truly feel they are behind a little on exterior trends. Incorporating the big grill is definitely beneficial for sale in 2019. Toyota and Honda seem to be ahead of the game when comes to trends.. Chevy needs to get the ball rolling if they want more sales. Nice video. Keep it up my friend. Chevy for life.💪😋
Thank you :)
I know this is personal preference but the 19 looks far better. I see I am in the minority based on the first few comments but such as life.
You are 100% right, it's all personal preference :)
I love my white 2018 LT Malibu don’t like the 2019 version it’s too plain looking 😞
Sherrie T I have the silver Lt
It literally looks the same with some different headlight and twilight designs
How's autostop working for ya
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@@MrMoe158that's very annoying but you can just unplug a sensor under the hood that lets you know the hood is open and it also disables autostop, or just downshift into low when coming to a complete stop
The 2019 do not have the ambient lighting on the dash and door consoles… small but was a nice touch.
I love the newer ones! Idk how I feel about a CVT though...
After driving both a little more since this video, I think I'm ok with the CVT. Seemed to be a little more quiet and smooth and just fine with acceleration.
The 2.0 liter turbo still comes with a nine speed automatic
cvt junk
And this is why after I stop driving my aurora Gm became dead to me, because of bad decisions...with some exceptions because I still like the impala mmmm but I think the Malibu needs to see a v6 before it dies as well.
Which one is faster
Advice for a first time car buyer? 19 with new credit but 2 jobs. 7:30 am - 3:30 pm weekly teachers assistant job for $9.50 per hour and weekend farm hand from 8:30- 1pm $10 an hour. I make an overall of around $2000 a month. My credit is at 650 but will be going up by the time I purchase a car. Im telling you all of this because I figured you work in the industry and could give me advice?
Hi Golden Buckskin, thank you for reaching out, I'm always glad to try to help :) From what you provided, it sounds like you should be able to secure a loan depending on the vehicle you're trying to purchase. If you don't have any car loans on your credit history, most lenders will require a co-signer or significant money down. That said, I've still had a few people with no car credit that I've been able to help get a car on their own. Everyone's situation is different and a dealership finance manager will need to have the big picture to tell you anything definitively (credit pull, vehicle/vehicles you're considering, income, debt, down payment, etc.). Not sure if that's what you're looking for, you're always welcome to reach me here at 440-988-4444 :)
Ironically, for some reason they brought back the old tail lights for the RS 2:55
Greetings bro, is the Malibu 2018 worth it?
I like the 16-18 Malibu over the 19. Mainly due to the front clip is sleeker on the older model (imo) and I don't care about dual climate control or a monitor that is 1" bigger when considering the price markup for what is essentially the same car
I’ll keep my 2018 premier model. The newer ones I don’t like them because of the CVT transmission. They’re just pure junk but again. I understand why GM took that route. I could care less for the tail lights. The aftermarket sells them anyways.
Basically get the taillights and masquerade as an 19. Not worth the time or money to get the 19. 8 in display? Really? The 18 looks better.
Tony O Again, I could care less. But there is options to people if they wanted to add a unique feature their vehicles. There’s a aftermarket world that sells custom tail lights and headlights for the 2016-2018 Malibu models. It’s like these new Malibu’s 2019 looks like a front end Hyundai.
@@Ray00069 you're right there, it's like they said what can we this year with this vehicle. It's 2019 they should have better lights standard on all vehicles. Chevy continually underwhelms.
The 2.0 liter engine comes with a nine speed auto
I went from 2014 Malibu ltz fully loaded and now have 2019 Malibu ls. I definitely like the 2019 much better it takes off much quicker and handles better
What do y’all see in these things?? They’re hideous!!! To top it all off they’re practically throwaway cars, a Camry will last half million miles without trying whereas you’d have to baby these things and still be lucky to get 150,000 on the original timing chains and components, Only time will tell how well the transmissions will hold up... Kudos to the guy doing the review, fantastic work!
Thank you :)
I have the 2017 with the 2.0 turbo and 9 speed. Acceleration is fantastic, oh and no stop/start crap…love it.
What is your experience for 2017-2021? Any problems (repairs) or just an oil change?
@@RossiaIsNoMore So far just oil changes got 44k on the 2017 and 34k on the 2019, fingers crossed 🤞
Do the 18s have the shut off button for the start/stop?
Great video thanks for the time you took to show us everything.
Thank you :)
C.V.T that will kill off half the buyers from the get-go,silly dumb move.
So they decontented the 2019 added a CVT and changed the grille and raised the price on the volume selling LT over a grand from 2018. And they wonder why cars aren't selling!
Kind of, the LT has more standard features than before (8" MyLink instead of 7", dual climate control, remote start, heated seats, and LED tail lamps). Yes it's more $, but you're getting more features too :)
@SpursNation_10 Nope, they have either 6 speed or 9 speed depending on which engine you go with. The 2.0L on the 2019's still has the 9 speed. The CVT is only paired to the 1.5L on the 2019.
Informative video. This salesperson clearly knows what he is talking about.
Thank you Greg :)
You lost me at cvt
Whats wrong with cvt ?
If you have to ask that, there's nothing I can say to help you understand. I wanna feel my car shift or better yet I want to be the one shifting it.
junk is all you need to know. run don't walk from gm.
i got a 2019 Malibu and starting having transmission issues with 400 miles on it.
Frankie Santos I was thinking of buying one.... this for the info with the cvt.
The back looks way better than the front.
I like my 2018 LT , not bad for a daily
I have the same! Love it too only thing about it I’m not that fond of is the auto stop whenever coming to a stop because I’m in bumper to bumper traffic a lot so hearing it starting up a lot sometimes does annoy me but I still like it anyway
They look almost identical like yea i can tell the diffrence but there so hard to identify without them being right next to each other and trust me if you have an 18 no one is gonna get a 19 just for the led taillights and if your looking for this body style malibu just like me people are not gonna spend extra money again just for this pathatic differences chevy please just add more power to this nice cars at least add a performance model just like back an 06 with the malibu ss make it intrasting jeez
2018 Exterior
2019 Interior
GM just do that plz
AGREED! :)
The higher line Malibu in 2018 have the same 2019 interior
What’s the difference between 17 and 18
i have a 2019 malibu with all the options, i love it, i only paid 6400 cash for it because it was a repo
Dam where can I do that lol
thanks for your review, i wanna ask you about HUD, is there a thing set up in this car?
Thank you! Unfortunately, it's not available on the Malibu yet :( Chevy has it on the Camaro, Corvette, Suburban, and Tahoe right now. Really hoping to see it as an option on more models in the next year or two, HUGE safety and convenience feature! :)
Can you change the front end of the 18 to a 19?
2:28 Hello!! If I get a Malibu 2019 front fascia, Could it be possible to install it to my Malibu 2016? Is it the same measurement?
The problem with the 2019 model is 14k employees will be without a job.
Facts
Why, what happened?
I like the 2017 better my opinion
What's the difference between 2018 and 2017?
Me too, I love mine
Fuck i thought they couldnt make it look any better. Goddammit
Hey ken, I have a 2017 premiere. Any chance those new LED headlights would fit my car? :)
I hate how the bottom trim lights / running lights / whatever they're called...are nice and white and bright and then my headlights look yellow in comparison. I was looking for an after market LED solution but would much rather have an OEM option.
I'm highly doubting this is possible but worth asking. :) Thanks Ken.
Hi James! I don't believe they will fit without some physical alerting of the vehicle. Unfortunately, after market may be the only way to go :(
is chevy cvt reliable? if its not might as well just pick up 2018 malibu
Great question, time will tell :)
No CVT is reliable as of 2019. That's why everyone hates them. Toyota has a new one for 2019 corolla hatch (2020 sedan). No info it's any good yet but we can be sure this will be a benchmark for companies using cvt. If you're in the market for something now and want it to last 5 + years, go with manual.
@@salmanza5568 welp thank you for your answer. Atleast now i know that i should buy 2018 model with huge discount
The 2.0 liter turbo comes with a nines speed automatic
Ask around your local transmission shops... if they are like here, they HATE cvt transmissions.
What about the premier 2.0T? Does it have a Non CVT engine in it?
Correct, the 2.0 is still paired to the 9-speed. Only the 1.5 is paired to the CVT.
taking a 2018 chevrolet malibu engine is what you can get in a 2019 chevrolet malibu LT 1,5 I would like to know your opinion and the incovenientt please thank you! or if it causes any problem
No issues with the engines. A lot of people are not liking the CVT transmission though. Personally, I like the drive better on it, but the history of longevity isn't that good.
And still no HID/ LED headlights for LT?! Those halogen headlights are terribly dim, especially on a rainy night. The "fog lights" are a joke and it's only there for the aesthetics, but the same can be said about most modern cars these days.
I thought that Chevy would at least put HID in the LT of the 2019 Malibu. That would have been wise from Chevy, so no.
How do these cars not have daytime running LEDS IN the headlights. They have it like its a fog light.
Can a turbocharger or supercharger be installed on the 2010 chevy malibu ltz?
I'm sure it's possible but I'm not quite that mechanically inclined on how though. Let me know if you do, that'd be really cool!
I just got a Chevy malibu 2018 love the outside of the car inside not so much no base and drives just slow! I’m in it for the long Hall now. 4years any suggestions on how to make car more enjoyable?? Wish they had a 30 day trial! Lol
Hey Shan, did you lease or purchase your Malibu? There are lease swap companies where someone else buys out your lease and takes over the remaining payments. I'm not familiar with these programs on a personal level, but I know a few people who have used one and had good experiences. If you purchased it, trading in or selling out-right are about the only options to get out now. If you got one with the 1.5L engine, I recommend testing out the 2.0L it definitely has more pep to it! Also, if you didn't lease, you have the option of upgrading things under the hood and with the speakers (be careful not to void the warranty though).
Thanks for the reply u purchased it. When I was on interstate did fine it’s so slow feel like screaming beautiful car though just wish I’d looked into the motor.
i’m really confuzed, my car is a 2018 and it has a cvt and the 8 inch screen😭
I just bought a 2018 LT. how do you turn the lights on on the bottom?
Good question! The LEDs at the bottom are your daytime running lights, those should come on automatically when you take it out of park. You can control the main headlights by the knob to the left of the steering wheel below the vent.
Number two, what is this color?
The 2018 on the left is Sandy Ridge Metallic
The 2019 on the right is Shadow Gray Metallic
Can I put the 2019 led taillights on my 2018 lt? I also want those upgraded rims the 19 premiere has too
Great question! I'm not 100% but at first glance, I would say no. I'm sure it's doable, just not sure if it's worth the $
Can I change the 2018 bumper to 2019 bumper ?
Anything is possible :)
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Will the Buick regal avanir have the digital gauge cluster? Since right now the only way of getting it is by getting the gs model.
Does the 19 have autostop like the 18's. Another question i need a steering wheel angle sensor for my 2009 chevy silverado but i been told general motors discontinued that part.
It does, pretty much a standard feature now. Not sure on sensor availability from GM for that age, I'd check with your local Chevy parts department. If they don't, check major parts stores like Advanced, Auto Zone, O'reilly's, Napa, etc. or even Amazon/Ebay. I'm sure someone out there is still making them
@@KBCarsChevyChannel I've done all that that's why i asked you .Can i give you the part number and you can find out for me .Thank you in advance
@@MrMoe158 Sure thing :)
@@KBCarsChevyChannel Maybe you can get it through your gm part guy for me .Steering wheel angle sensor is for a 2009 silverado . Part number is 15886733.Thank you in advance
@@MrMoe158 unfortunately, my parts department doesn't have access to any either :(
18 got a nice front bumper. COME ON GM.
will the 2019 LT Taillights Fit On The 2018 LT
Great question, they look like they'll fit, but I would check with a parts or service department before purchasing.
why does every car have to look like a Toyota, where's the creativity...
Great video! Interesting observations!
Thank you :)
I like my 2012 LTZ with the the V6, would leave the 18 and 19 in the dust.
When you said CVT i lost all enthusiasm
Why
The strangest thing is the engine in malibu 2016+ is 1.5 turbo , my malibu 2018 Ls 2.5 186hp and there also lt and ltz 2.5 and 2.0 turbo , why in Us 1.5 ?
I've heard of different build options in other countries, but wasn't aware of this one. Certain countries have different emission and efficiency standards and my guess is that the 1.5 didn't meet the qualifications where you are.
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In Saudi Arabia but the new malibu now just like Us 1.5t and 2.0t
but in my opinion my malibu 2.5 is so good much better then 1.5t
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and btw the new malibu released in 2017 in middle east
@@saint.demiurgos بشر كيف السيارة معك؟
و هل تنصح اخذ 2020 بما انها تيربو ولا؟
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كويسه مره في الخط وفي داخل المدينه وبنزينها كويس وصراحه تروح على الاربعه سلندر تنفس طبيعي كلهم وبعض السيارات التيربو بنسبه لسيارتي 2.5 ومريحه مره بس اذا تصبر شوي السنه الجايه اتوقع بينزل شكل جديد منها او اذا بتاخذها خذ 2.0 افخم واقوى وقيرها افضل من 1.5 وحتى صيانه الماليبو رخيصه مره تغيير الزيت في الوكاله ب ميتين ريال وشيء
The 2018 LT. REDLINE EDITION KICKS THE SHIT OUT OF ALL THESE
I honestly prefer the 18 Malibu front grill
Looking to buy a 2018 but ive noticed that alot of the older ones have been having recalls. Whos had issues with the 2018 year base model malibu? Any recalls with those?
Half of my co-workers have either a 17 or an 18 Malibu and none have had issues. Most of the "recalls" are software updates.
Mines is good so far
Mine Makes Quiet Sounds They are Mean Because Its hybrid
Still no V6 offered for 2019
Nope, I doubt GM will go back to a v6. Like most of the other automakers, they're trying to hit the fuel economy regulations and expectations.
Wish i had one of 2018 😔
should i get the 2018 or 2019 for my first car?
Hi Marquise, I like the styling of the 2018 better personally, but I do like some of the technology upgrades on the 2019. It really depends on what's more important to you, especially if you are not leasing and plan on keeping it a long time (in that case, I may recommend the 2018 and the only reason being the CVT transmission on the 2019). If you are going to lease, you'll have to go with a 2019.
That cvt will probably be a problem long term. I would suggest a 2016 or 17 Kia Cadenza you get much better quality for the Long haul. I was GM loyal for 30+ years and had many problems I thought were normal for cars, but after have my first Hyundai Genesis for 6 years and 145, 000 miles, I now know that cars can be trouble free. Good luck!
@@vernongamble1115 I'm liking the 2017 Kia Cadenza. I might go with that.
It is better GMC to wake up because it was dependent on profit rather than customer satisfaction
He is missing the fact that 2019 the LS RS LT all the cheap one color DIC display the Premier does have a new DIC both speed displays in the center. On 2016 to 2018 you got Color DIC on LT and RED with Technology package and standard Premier. I like the front on 2016 to 2018 better for sure!!
Wait. I have a 2016 LT. The new one has a ONE color screen ??!?!?!
They make these car looks old n they r like new cars one reason the headlights y not sum leds or hids
LED daytime lights are standard on LT & Premier. I agree, they should be on the LS too.
Not unless you want your car to shut down in middle of highway like my new cruze did under 40k then go ahead buy GM. Unfortunately I don't think GM thinks about quality
great explanation