1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged with automatic stop/start
Valve configuration
dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
Engine Output
Horsepower
163 hp
Torque
184 lb-ft
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity
15.8 gal
Headroom
Front headroom
39.1 in
Third-row headroom
37.5 in
Legroom
Front legroom
41.5 in
Third-row legroom
38.1 in
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
58.5 in
Third-row shoulder room
57.1 in
Steering
Steering type
rack-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
37 ft
Suspension
Front suspension type
MacPherson strut with dual-path mountings, specifically tuned coil springs, direct-acting stabilizer bar (hollow); hydraulic ride bushings
Rear suspension type
four-link independent rear; hollow stabilizer bar
Tires
Tire size
P245/45R18
Transmission
Final drive ratio
5.10:1
Transmission type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
3135 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)
3135 lbs
Wheels
Wheel diameter
18 in
Wheel material
aluminum
Wheel width
8 in
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kit
Safety14 std · 1 opt
Automatic Emergency Braking and Front Pedestrian Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Rear Vision Camera
Roof rail-mounted head curtain airbags for front and rear outboard positions
Side-impact seat-mounted airbags
Following Distance Indicator
Four-wheel disc with four-channel ABS and brake pre-fill
IntelliBeam
Knee airbags for driver and front passenger
Rear Park Assist
Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive
Ten standard airbags including Passenger Sensing System
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alertoptional
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
1.5L I-4 DOHC VVT DI Turbocharged with automatic stop/start
Continuously Variable Transmission
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
Four-link independent rear suspension with hollow stabilizer bar
MacPherson strut front suspension with dual-path mountings, hydraulic ride bushings
Rack-mounted electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
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Common questions about the RS
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What does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu RS add over the LS?
Against the LS, 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.