Chevy Reveals Malibu and Cruze RS hatchback Blue Line Concepts

Set to make their debuts at this year's SEMA Show, the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Blue Line and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatch Blue Line Concepts demonstrate how owners of both models can personalize them.

Chevrolet Malibu and Cruze RS hatch Blue Line Concepts

Earlier today, the General's bowtie division previewed a pair of concepts that will make their debut on November 1st at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Commonalities between the two Chevrolets include their Genesis White exterior colors and blue-tinted windows as well as their 18-inch alloy wheels finished in slate blue metallic. Like the vehicles, the production and concept accessories for both models were developed in the brand's design studios.

2017 Chevrolet Malibu Blue Line Concept

In addition to the paint, windows and wheels, Chevrolet added the following accessories to the 2017 Malibu Blue Line Concept:

• Ground effects kit, a rear diffuser and rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics
• Suspension kit lowering the ride height by 0.4 inches for better handling
• Concept performance brake kit
• Tinted headlamp and taillamp lenses
• Polished exhaust tips
• Black grille insert
• Black Chevrolet bow tie emblems
• Floor liners with metal badging
• Illuminated doorsills
• Sport pedal kit

The lowering kit, by the way, is meant for models equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo/9-speed automatic powertrain.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze RS hatchback Blue Line Concept

Chevy added to the Cruze RS hatch's unique paint, wheels and windows with:

• Suspension kit lowering the ride height by 0.4 inches for better handling
• Performance brake kit that includes 11.8-inch vented and slotted rotors and new calipers
• Performance air intake system
• Performance exhaust system (50-state emission compliant)
• Satin graphite instrument panel, shift knob and door insert graphics
• Illuminated doorsills
• Sport pedal kit

According to Chevrolet, the grille and suspension kit are available now, the performance brake package will be available by the end of the year, while the performance air intake and exhaust systems will both be available by mid-2017. In addition, when a Chevy dealer installs any of the accessories and performance parts, the new-vehicle warranty remains intact.

2016 SEMA Show

Although not open to the public, fans of the bowtie can at least "follow the action" at the 2016 SEMA Show on these sites: ChevySEMA.com, #CHEVYSEMA, @ChevroletPerformance on Instagram and Chevrolet Performance on Facebook.