General Motors announced that it will cease production of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan in November 2024 as part of a revamp of its Kansas facility. The decision is part of the company’s plan to shift focus towards producing the upcoming electric Chevrolet Bolt model. Additionally, production of the Cadillac XT4 will be paused after January 2025.
In order to prepare for building the new Bolt, GM will invest approximately $390 million in the Kansas facility. The Malibu is currently the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the U.S. besides the Corvette, as GM has been concentrating on manufacturing more crossover and sport utility vehicles in recent years. In 2023, over 130,300 Malibu sedans were delivered by GM.
Production at the Kansas facility will resume in late 2025 to produce both the Bolt EV and XT4 on the same assembly line. The new Bolt model is expected to feature various technological advancements, appealing to the growing market for electric vehicles. The first edition of the Bolt debuted seven years ago, and GM has since been striving to innovate and adapt to the changing automotive landscape.
The decision to end production of the Malibu sedan reflects GM’s strategic shift towards electric vehicles and more profitable segments of the market. The investment in the Kansas facility demonstrates the company’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry.
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