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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Camry vs. Honda Accord
642 messages, Last post on Nov 27, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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My quick 2 cents - the Accord or the Altima are the best compromises out there. I don't like the new Accord, but there's no denying its value. It drives well, it's roomy, its 4-cylinder engine is one of the best performing (along with Nissan's), and it really is priced well for what you get. The Altima I feel is the more straightforward choice, with less offensive styling inside & out, cleaner controls, and arguably more appropriate sizing for the class. Plus, you can't beat the deals that Nissan's been running on that car. In terms of 4-cylinders, either car is a great buy. The V-6 story is similar, although I'd say the Accord's V-6 is disappointing enough to make the Altima the clear victor here. The Camry simply doesn't cut it: the interior doesn't feel as solid as the other two's, 4-cylinder engine performance lags (the V-6 is GREAT, though), and handling is awful by comparison (for a ride that isn't hugely better). As for the Malibu - it's a great car, but the feature combos are a bit weird, and where the 4-cylinder's a bit slow, the V-6 is a gas guzzler. Great if it's what you're lookin' for, but arguably not the best overall. Personally, I think the ideal car would put the Accord's interior space in the Altima's exterior size with the Camry's ride, the Altima or VW Passat's handling, the Altima's controls, the Hyundai Sonata's warranty, the Malibu's styling swagger, and the Sonata's pricing. Engine? Gotta side with Nissan's. Victor for me? Altima.
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Replying to: roar02ram (Feb 04, 2008 7:52 pm) And comparing V6's, just based on Edmunds' long-term testers, the Malibu's fuel economy is just as competitive, maybe even a bit better than the new Accord's 'ACM' V6, while being both quicker and more responsive. Speaking strictly of the 3.6 / 6 speed auto, of course. I haven't seen or read anything about the 3.5 (it's mentioned in the owner's manuals maintenance section, so I assume someone'll buy a car with that engine and the 4 speed). 
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Replying to: jerrywimer (Feb 11, 2008 7:03 am) As far as styling goes, my vote goes to the Malibu by a long way vs the Altima or Accord. |
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Replying to: elroy5 (Feb 03, 2008 1:32 pm) The strategies concerning trade between America & Japan and US economy are responsibilities of the US President and the Congress. They get pays to do their jobs. They & GM have to perform. |
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As the current owner of an '03 Maxima, I think the Malibu is a much more desireable car than the Accord or Camry. Interior: The Camry's interior is horrendously cheap. I can't believe what Toyota did to this car. Mouse fur crap everywhere, it reminded me of my 1989 Ford Escort Pony. The Accord's interior seemed solid, but the setup was bizarre to say the least. I had a visceral reaction when I sat down in the driver's seat, and it wasn't positive. The Malibu's interior was very nice. Some of the materials weren't as nice as those used in the Accord, but the presentation overall was the best of the three cars. I loved the controls and center stack in this car, everything was logically laid out and easy to reach. Exterior: I've always kind of liked the way the new Camry looks, if only they'd flatten the nose a bit it would be perfect. It doesn't really do anything for me, but at least it isn't offensive like... The new Accord is just butt ugly. The front end looks like a Sonata mated with a Volvo, and the rear end is just nasty. Ugly, ugly car. It's not boring like the older Accords, but Honda went in the wrong direction. The Japanese manufacturers seem to like ripping each other off, well, they need to look at what Nissan did with the Altima and what they're doing with the new Maxima. The Malibu's side profile is very, very good. It perpetuates the overall opinion I have of the car, which is that it looks and feels like a much more expensive vehicle. The nose is good IF the fascia is chromed-out and not black plastic, and the rear end is nice if not just a bit boring. I could easily see myself replacing my Maxima with a Malibu. The Camry is a four wheeled symptom of a company that has cut costs just a bit too much, and the Accord is made for people who are more into resale value than the cars themselves. |
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Replying to: perna (Feb 18, 2008 11:41 am) Although we were impressed with the Acura TSX’s interior styling, the exterior just cannot compare to the Malibu. Furthermore, the price differential over the Malibu cannot be justified. In the car biz the name of the game is product and finally GM has the product in the Malibu to kick the butt of the Accord/Camry/Fusion, et al. |
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Replying to: bwia (Feb 18, 2008 12:19 pm) I sat in an Aura Hybrid at the auto-show and was thoroughly disappointed with the cheap feel of everything, including the steering wheel. If the Malibu is no better than the Aura, then I'll be passing on it next time.
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Replying to: bwia (Feb 18, 2008 12:19 pm) Even the NY Times agrees: NYT Likes Malibu |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 18, 2008 12:23 pm) Honestly, I can't comment on Malibu LS. I only drove the LTZ. I've only seen the base model Aura's interior (I wonder if we went to the same auto show, lol), and I agree it wasn't very good. I *hate* grey interiors, even on luxury cars. It makes the whole thing seem cheap. If I do buy an LTZ, I'll go with the brick and black, it looks pretty sharp, and would be a nice changeup from the all-black interior Maxima I've been driving for the past 5 years.
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