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Chevrolet Malibu

N-body facelift

Chevrolet updated the Malibu’s N-body sedan for the 2004 model year with revised styling and a more contemporary interior. This facelift phase continued the same basic platform and body code while refreshing the car for the U.S. market. It remained on sale through 2005 before the next-generation Malibu arrived.

2004–2005 N-body facelift U.S. market
Production 2004–2005
Body code N-body
Body styles 4-door sedan
Modifications 5
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
malibu base 2.2
2004–2005
Gasoline · 2.2 L · 145 hp 4-speed automatic Front-wheel drive 145 2004–2005 View details
malibu ls 2.2
2004–2005
Gasoline · 2.2 L · 145 hp 4-speed automatic Front-wheel drive 145 2004–2005 View details
malibu maxx ls 3.5
2004–2005
Gasoline · 3.5 L · 200 hp 4-speed automatic Front-wheel drive 200 2004–2005 View details
malibu maxx lt 3.5
2004–2005
Gasoline · 3.5 L · 200 hp 4-speed automatic Front-wheel drive 200 2004–2005 View details
malibu maxx ss 3.9
2005–2005
Gasoline · 3.9 L · 240 hp 4-speed automatic Front-wheel drive 240 2005–2005 View details