2019 Chevy Malibu RS Goes On Sale In Fall, Costs A Fiver Under $25k

The RS commands a $1,000 premium over the LS and brings some styling tweaks on the outside and in the cabin

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by Cristian Gnaticov

August 14, 2018 at 14:31

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS is getting ready to on sale Stateside this fall with a starting price of $24,995.

Quoting order guides that have fallen into their hands, the folks at CarsDirect report that the MSRP includes the $875 destination fee.

Compared to the 2019 Malibu LS, the Malibu RS will actually cost $1,000 more, whereas the entry-level Malibu L will set you back at least $21,680.

The RS moniker might have you believe that this edition of the mid-size sedan packs an extra punch. However, it’s powered by the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder as the L and LS trim levels. It churns out 163hp (165PS / 122kW) and 184lb-ft (249Nm) of torque and works together with a new CVT that has yet to be detailed.

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Chevrolet already has a CVT on offering in the Spark, but the one used in the Malibu RS is different, according to Chevy.

So, what makes it stand out over the rest of the range? Well, that would be the black bowtie emblems, black grille, ducktail spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual exhaust tips.

There aren’t that many changes inside, though, as the 2019 Malibu greets occupants with black cloth seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The car, which is currently in its ninth generation, was already unveiled earlier this year alongside a few updates for the rest of the lineup.