51 years after it was introduced as Chevrolet’s first midsize car, production of the Malibu sedan has crossed the 10-million mark.
Chevrolet celebrated the sales achievement for the global sedan in the United States, China and Korea, which collectively account for more than 90 percent of sales. The Malibu is sold in more than 25 markets around the world.
"The Chevy Malibu joins an exclusive club of vehicles that have achieved this extraordinary milestone and we acknowledge it today by honoring the common thread linking every one produced: The customer," said Alan Batey, president, global Chevrolet. "Some people are buying their very first Malibu today and others may have driven a Malibu from a different generation as their first car. It is a car that has resonated with customers for more than half a century."
Originally introduced in 1964, the Malibu was an instant success as the company sold more than 370,000 models in its first year. The Malibu rolled through the 1970s as one of the best-selling cars of the decade. It was retired in 1983, after its fourth generation. It returned in 1997 as a modern, front-drive sedan and was named Motor Trend Car of the Year.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will go on sale later this year.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu will go on sale later this year.
