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Does the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu need premium gas?

No. Regular.

$0extra a year

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.

Coupes93%Convertibles83%Sedans66%SUVs55%Hatchbacks40%Trucks33%Minivans0%
286 models (2024). One trim per model: the cheapest with a grade.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu: fuel grade by trim
TrimEngineGradeMpgRegular, a yearPremium, a year
4dr Sdn LS w/1LS FWD1.5L 4cylRegular30$1,280$1,520
LS FWD1.5L 4cylRegular31$1,239$1,471
4dr Sdn RS FWD1.5L 4cylRegular30$1,280$1,520
RS FWD1.5L 4cylRegular31$1,239$1,471
1LT FWD1.5L 4cylRegular31$1,239$1,471
4dr Sdn 1LT FWD1.5L 4cylRegular30$1,280$1,520
2LT FWD1.5L 4cylRegular31$1,239$1,471
4dr Sdn 2LT FWD1.5L 4cylRegular30$1,280$1,520

Rivals

2024 Chevrolet Malibu and rivals: grade of the cheapest trim
CarCheapest trimGrade
2024 Chevrolet MalibuLS FWDRegular
2024 Subaru LegacyAWDRegular
2024 Honda CivicLX FWDRegular
2024 Kia K5LXS FWDRegular
2024 Toyota Corolla HatchbackSE FWDRegular
2024 Nissan Altima2.5 S FWDRegular
2024 Subaru ImprezaAWDRegular

What this cannot tell you

Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.

Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.

How values are checked