The Blue Ox base plates from a 2012 Chevy Impala will not fit a 2016 Chevy Malibu Limited. If you have a Blue Ox tow bar though you will be able to use it with the Malibu once the proper base plates are installed. Blue Ox has 1 option for the 2016 Malibu Limited and it is # BX1715. It will fit models with the 2.5 liter motor without the Active Air Shutter system.
If your 2016 Malibu is NOT a Limited model then Blue Ox has 1 option: # BX1726 for the 1.5L or 2.0L I4 Engine - without Active... view full answer...