Vehicle model
Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is a Chevrolet mid-size sedan, first marketed from 1964 to 1983 (originally as a Chevelle trim), then relaunched in front-wheel drive from 1997 until 2025. With nine generations and more than ten million units sold worldwide, it was a popular family sedan, appreciated for its comfort, interior room and value for money. Its U.S. production ceased in November 2024, with the Fairfax, Kansas plant being retooled for the new electric Bolt. The Malibu was the last sedan sold by Chevrolet in the United States, its discontinuation illustrating the decline of sedans in the face of SUVs. On the tire and wheel side, it uses moderate diameters (generally 16 to 19 inches) and common all-season tires that are easy to find. In Quebec, dedicated winter tires are mandatory and strongly recommended on separate wheels.
History
History of the Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is a Chevrolet mid-size sedan, first marketed from 1964 to 1983 (originally as a Chevelle trim), then relaunched in front-wheel drive from 1997 until 2025. With nine generations and more than ten million units sold worldwide, it was a popular family sedan, appreciated for its comfort, interior room and value for money. Its U.S. production ceased in November 2024, with the Fairfax, Kansas plant being retooled for the new electric Bolt. The Malibu was the last sedan sold by Chevrolet in the United States, its discontinuation illustrating the decline of sedans in the face of SUVs. On the tire and wheel side, it uses moderate diameters (generally 16 to 19 inches) and common all-season tires that are easy to find. In Quebec, dedicated winter tires are mandatory and strongly recommended on separate wheels.
Technology
Technologies, engines and platforms
The final generation was equipped with a 1.5 L turbo four-cylinder (163 hp, 184 lb-ft) paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), front-wheel drive. Moderate fuel consumption (about 28 mpg city, 36 mpg highway) and Chevy Safety Assist driver-assistance features.
Tires and wheels
Tire and wheel compatibility
La gamme Chevrolet couvre des besoins de pneumatiques très variés. Les camionnettes Silverado et grands VUS (Suburban, Tahoe) utilisent généralement de grandes jantes (souvent de 17 à 22 pouces, parfois davantage en option) avec un entraxe à six trous fréquent, exigeant des pneus camion ou toutes saisons robustes. Les berlines et VUS compacts adoptent des diamètres plus modestes (16 à 19 pouces), tandis que la Corvette et la Camaro emploient des pneus performance souvent montés à l'avant et à l'arrière en dimensions différentes. Au Québec, les pneus d'hiver sont obligatoires : prévoir un second train hiver adapté, idéal sur des jantes dédiées. Vérifiez toujours dimension exacte, indice de charge et entraxe selon le modèle et l'année.
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