In 1978 Chevy and all GM divisions updated their Midsize cars. They were down sized to the Compact size class. The Monte Carlo was on it's third generation. Malibu replaced the Chevelle and Monza for all intensive purposes eliminated the Vega by 79I The Chevette started to offer more standard equipment to face the oncoming onslaught from The Omni/Horizon and Escort/Lynx.
