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Chevrolet Malibu 5th Gen

2011 – 2020

The Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size car that was initially introduced as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964 and later became its own model line in 1978. In its first generation, spanning from 1964 to 1972, the Malibu was a top-line subseries of the mid-sized Chevelle. After being marketed from 1964 to 1983, the Malibu nameplate was revived in 1997 as a front-wheel-drive vehicle. This car was named after the coastal community of Malibu, California, and was primarily targeted at the North American market. The Malibu's eighth generation was introduced globally, marking its reach beyond North America. Notably, the Malibu became the last sedan sold by Chevrolet in the United States. Key points: 1. The Chevrolet Malibu began as a trim level of the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964 but evolved into its own model line by 1978. 2. The first generation of the Malibu, known as the Chevelle Malibu, was produced from 1964 to 1972. 3. After a hiatus, the Malibu was reintroduced in 1997 as a front-wheel-drive car under General Motors. 4. The Malibu is named after the city of Malibu, California and was primarily marketed in North America before expanding globally in later generations. 5. The Malibu's eighth generation marked a global introduction and it became the last sedan model sold by Chevrolet in