Chevrolet Malibu Change Vehicle

"Handling is excellent, precise, straight-arrow. No land-yacht leaning and dodging on cornering or emergency handling, that I've noticed. I'm very impressed with the acceleration, very strong when you need it, even though it's only a 1.5L engine, and I came from a 3.8L vehicle! Engine noise under normal driving is almost imperceptible. Engine noise is louder under hard acceleration (merging, passing), but seems mostly due to the turbocharger coming to life (this is NOT a knock). It can definit"

"Great acceleration from small engine. Handling much more secure than previous Malibu (2004)"

"I am less satisfied with the cruise control. It has too much variation once Set."

"it is a 2016 limited,2.5l eng,it gets 35 mpg on highway,handles well,& is quiet"

"the acceleration is quite touchy - the car tends to jerk a lot if you're not careful with the pedal. more than the other Malibu I drove before."

"The hybrid drives like a full electric car. Smooth, linear acceleration. Great brake feel and steering. This car handles like an American car. I’m tired of driving jittery, short wheelbase Japanese cars."

"Great handling super accelaration"

"excellent power, handles extremely well."

"Acceleration with 4_cyl is better than I expected. Handling on curvy roads needs improvement"

"Looks good,has good acceration"

"2.0 turbo 4 feels like v6, great acceleration virtually no turbo lag. 19i n rims let in a few more bumps but hug the road for a car its size"

"The Malibu has a 4 cylinder with a turbo. It has excellent power when I need it. The handling is very good."

"good for a small engine"

"Very smooth, comfortable and quiet. I have the larger engine (2.0L turbo) so response is quite good but gas mileage does not seem to suffer."

"Very responsive with plenty of power with turbo. Very little lean cornering."

"Peppy, quiet, reasonable steering feel."

"Very good acceleration with impressive highway mileage. Handles very well."

"could use more HP but it is still ok. Handling is fine."

"It's basically a smooth ride."

"Amazing acceleration for a small 4 cylinder engine."

"I am very impressed with the performance of the Malibu's 4 cylinder engine and still gives almost 31 + mpg. Of course it can't compete with a high performance car but it is more than ample for normal driving. I have driven some cars in it's class that were given high marks by your testers, only to be unimpressed or only slightly impressed. Strangely you haven't asked me to discuss it's styling. I was quite surprised by your reviewers description as "swoopy styling" Really? This is from a professional auto reviewer? Yet other cars with similar lines weren't called out. There are many, but Tesla comes to mind. I am not always a GM fan. I often meet with guys who are car buffs and even they ridiculed that comment."

"great gas mileage handles well OK acceloration"

"I have only good things to say on this topic."

"Good pickup and handling."

"Very fast car with the turbocharged 2.0L engine. And great mileage to boot. Only drawback is premium gasoline but it's worth it. Not as crazy about the handling in high speed turns but it's acceptable."

"Low profile tires are horrible, one flat, one side wall tare, and two blowouts,"

"It handles wonderfully"

"adequate acceleration, handles well for the base package. well controlled, nice brakes"

"good handling and very good acceleration."

"Turbo engine accelerates remarkably well for a 4 cylinder engine. Never a worry when pulling onto a major highway or when passing on a two lane road."

"Good: ride and fuel economy is better than expected. Bad, Climate control system is frustrating to deal with."

"Hate start stop. Does not perform right."

"It will pass everything on the road but the Highway Patrol."

"Great acceleration and nimble handling"

"The turbo 2 liter turbo engine is very responsive and get decent gas mileage."

"Turbo has increased mileage and performance."

"The car has great acceleration and handling for this price point."

"The ride is smooth and quiet. It is responsive to changes in speed or direction"

"Good acceleration and power w/ turbo."

"the handling and braking are near sport sedan levels and the comfort is outstanding."

"The program that controls battery versus engine power takes getting used to."

"I just did"

"Acceleration is very good with the 2.0 l turbo"

"The 2.0 engine with the turbo is terrific. Plenty of power and the 8 speed transmission is always in the right gear for the driving condition. The car handles like a sports car."

"Excessive road noise. Varies with road surface, but is distracting at all levels. Groved roads as in some freeways are unbearable. Need ear plugs at times. Can't hear audio sysyem. Ride is stiff and jarring on all but the newest hard surface roads."

"Great ride, room, quiet, very nice ride. Lots of room in back. Big trunk and has a spare. Wow."

"noise,not quiet like CR said it was."

"Seats look and feel great (got leather). Ride is buttery smooth and blissfully quiet - reminds me of my aunt's early 1980's Pontiac Parisienne - plush and quiet."

"Rough, abrupt downshift on braking in Premier model (2.0 Turbo, 8 speed transmission)."

"I had a difficult time getting use to and understanding the controls for the seats, warnings, all the new technology. There is a lot of technical things to know about this car because it has all the "bells and whistles""

"Front seat comfort is poor overall, seat cushion is not competitive. Manual adjust seats are not optimized for all driver variations/sizes."

"easier to get in and out vs 2013 model"

"seat comfort bad"

"I commute 1 hour each way everyday. The Malibu has enough controls for the drivers seat that I can adjust it so that I am comfortable. My back never hurts when I drive. I am 6' 1" and can move the seat back to a comfortable spot as well. In short, I feel good when I get to where I am going."

"seats are very comfortable, love the heated or air cooled seats"

"Seats are comfortable but car has much road noise."

"The seat controls are easily accessable and have given me no trouble. Outside noises are barely audible giving it very easy to carry on conversations. The ride is very smooth and it handles bumps nicely."

"Super quiet and smooth ride, as long the the sunroof shade is closed. If the shade is open, there is noticeable wind noise. The seals need to be better."

"very good"

"The car is very quiet. The seats provide very good support. It is a very smooth ride."

"Have a clicking in drivers seat when making turns, back to dealer twice, not fixed yet."

"great ride and handling combination. plenty of room."

"I’m 6’2‿ and the seats fit me. They are wide and comfortable. Lots of room for my knees and elbows. The car is very quiet and drives as smooth as a full electric car (I have a hybrid}"

"Seats are comfortable. Cabin noise is low."

"quiet, smooth ride, seats are a little on the smaller side"

"Seats are very comfortable for long rides"

"Although the seats are comfortable, we find that the cooled seats are not as comfortable as seats without cooling. The car does tend to be somewhat noisy while traveling (could be the tires). I find that on some roads, I have to turn up the radio if I want to hear it."

"I have the Premier Malibu. The seats are very comfortable on short trips or longer trips. I have the power seats and I can find the right position for me. It also has memory seat controls."

"Good driving position for all family members. Ride is sporty and a little bit rough on rough roads."

"Very comfortable Very roomy.front and back.Big car ride. Smooth acceleration. Good braking power.Fantastic highway gas mileage."

"Some difficult getting in and out of car"

"quite ride...comfortable seats"

"Noise & ride due to 19‿ tires"

"Very quiet car with smooth ride. The leather seats are nice and comfortable."

"Quiet on the road, and comforta le ride.. Love the acceleratioin of the hybrid engine."

"Comfortable to drive but have a click in seat when making a turn, either right or left"

"Love the air vented leather seats and heated. Multiple settings to aid in comfort. Longest trip was 4 hours of driving and did not get uncomfortable, even at 6-2. Have rode in the rear seat which also provides lots of leg room, but the 19 in tires on the Premier seem to allow a little more road noise."

"A lot of quality, good handling, comfortable automobile at a surprisingly low price."

"Outstanding value for all the safety features on this vehicle."

"I used True Car to purchase the Chevy. The price was good. Also, GM was giving money toward the car. I got a fully loaded Malibu for a very good price."

"I got a great deal because I had a lot of credits saved up from using my GM MasterCard."

"You can't get a CD player."

"Car looks and drives great! Economical on gas. Air conditioning works great! Love the back up camera. Steering wheel mounted radio channel and audio controls work just fine, as does the big screen to select components. Reliable car."

"Great price on Premier model. Gas mileage has been as high as 41 MPH. I am using recommended premium fuel so it it a bit more per gallon"

"Android Auto is great"

"worth the money"

"What I like most about the Malibu in terms of value is the fact that it gets great mileage. Since I leased the car, it is averaging 29 mpg through it first 10,000 miles."

"Great value for what I got"

"fun to drive with the premier package"

"Great value premiere trim ..2.0 turbo feels like v6.. lane departure, emergency braking, adaptive cruise, heated vented leather, skyscape sunroof.. so much more..all the features possible. Aggressive style with alternate 19 in wheels, much iced for less money and modern looks i and out compared to quirky looks of Toyota or Nissan. Comparable to 2018 accord and 2018 mazda 6 but Same features not avail in 2016 on those vehicles"

"Excellent mileage. Very good car for the money"

"Good handling, good ride, good mileage."

"Hybrid gives great gas mileage. Price paid was considerably lower than for comparably equipped Camry"

"A great car in town or on highway."

"GOOD CAR FOR THE PRIVE"

"Satisfied"

"Comfort, radio, space, looks, gas mileage and just the right size for 2 to 4 people to ride in comfort for a reasonable price."

"Great looking car. Rides well with good mileage."

"Excellent value"

"Fantastic mileage, over 500 miles on a 12 gallon fill up. Great features, confidence and convenience packages all for $25,000. Comfort is great and styling is great. I love this car."

"Amazed at the gas mileage. The features in the display teach me how to maximize gas mileage. It becomes a game, and it is often possible for me to get 59 mpg on freeway driving, and 88 mpg in city driving. Way more than advertised by Chevy."

"The car is unbelievable! I can't believe it has only 4 cylinders-the pick up on the highway is amazing!"

"Amazingly equipped performance vehicle for price paid. Similarly equipped sport vehicles from quality manufacturers are significantly higher priced."

"for what i spent i feel i got more in features and quality in return. the quality of everything in this car far exceeds the price."

"Excellent styling"

"Interior dashboard feels clunky. Like it was designed for elderly people who need big knobs and buttons."

"Great styling and good looking."

"Fantastically beautiful styling - GM outdid themselves"

"I have told GM in the past that I have no use for OnStar and would rather not have it, but my opinion has not prevailed, and I am told that it is impossible to purchase a new GM vehicle without OnStar. The OnStar included with this vehicle requires that there be an antenna shaped like a shark fin in the rear middle of the roof. I think this really detracts from the appearance of the car."