Article Comments - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu First Look, First Drive, and Full Test

106 messages, Last post on Mar 30, 2008 at 2:11 PM

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First Look: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - There's more to the new Mailbu than just the sheet metal and the low-sheen plastic. Even the proportions look significantly better thanks to a wheelbase that's a whopping 6 inches longer than the outgoing Malibu (now the longest in the class). From nose to tail, the Malibu measures 3 inches longer than before, and this visually pushes the wheels to the corners of the car and gives it a stable look. These dimensions should also provide GM with the means to make tangible improvements in ride quality and handling compared to previous efforts. (more)

First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu - he new Malibu shares the same basic chassis as the well-received Saturn Aura, and this means the expected MacPherson strut front suspension and multilink independent rear. It differs from the Aura only in tuning, really. Chevrolet says it used a new tuning philosophy for the Malibu, and as far as we can tell, this means the car now slots between the mushy Camry and the sporty Accord. (here)

Full Test: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ - The new Malibu jumps smack in the middle of most consideration lists. It might even sell well to the lost generation in California. (more)

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#77 of 106 Re: Looks to be an early sucess anyway [tir] by csandste Nov 22, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: tir (Nov 21, 2007 9:38 pm) Looks like they're advertising much more than they did for the Aura. Hopefully that will drive sales. Personally I like the exterior styling of the G6, but the interior is very disagreeable. I have a Malibu Maxx and I think it's much nicer day in, day out than the G6 (although my experience in a G6 is limited and as a passenger).
#78 of 106 Re: COMPARISON MEANS NOTHING [bmark] by albook Nov 22, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: bmark (Nov 21, 2007 3:44 pm) Strong seller already. GM gets it now. Let the games begin! By the way, does anyone know who won Motortrend's Car of the Year? Replies to this message: csandste (Nov 22, 2007 12:49 pm) bmark (Nov 22, 2007 6:35 pm)
#79 of 106 Re: COMPARISON MEANS NOTHING [albook] by csandste Nov 22, 2007 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: albook (Nov 22, 2007 12:43 pm) I read the CTS, although the Malibu outpointed the Accord. Replies to this message: bmark (Nov 22, 2007 6:35 pm)
#80 of 106 Re: COMPARISON MEANS NOTHING [csandste] by bmark Nov 22, 2007 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: csandste (Nov 22, 2007 12:49 pm) Yes the CTS won car of the year
#81 of 106 2008 COTY by albook Nov 23, 2007 (6:32 pm)
Yes the CTS won car of the year Yeah! Sorry, that was off topic. But the Malibu outscored the BRAND NEW Accord! And Motortrend placed the Accord above the Camry. So Chevy just beat TWO Japenese best sellers. And Chevy goes wild.
#82 of 106 1st drive of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu by jackmack Nov 25, 2007 (2:56 pm)
I just drove the chevy malibu at the Phoenix Auto Show on Noveember 24, 2007 and was greatly impressed, It was smooth and quiet even over the rough downtown steeets and had plento of power and braked nicely too. I predict this to be a top seller for Gm in 2008. Replies to this message: uplanderguy (Nov 25, 2007 3:48 pm)
#83 of 106 Re: 1st drive of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu [jackmack] by uplanderguy Nov 25, 2007 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: jackmack (Nov 25, 2007 2:56 pm) I saw my first two 2008 Malibus today, at two dealers about thirty-five miles apart on a Sunday drive to see my elderly mother today. Our local dealer still does not have one. The first was a gold 1LT with chrome-plated plastic wheelcovers and the cocoa/cashmere cloth interior. Sticker was $21,100 and I was highly impressed with the quality look of the interior AND exterior, and that sticker price. The second one was a darker brown 1LS. It had the silver-painted plastic wheelcovers and didn't look nearly as nice as the 1LT but stickered at $1,000 less. The dealer had a sign in the windshield advertising it at $19,496.00--about $600 off sticker. I'm a Chevy customer, but I can't remember being this interested in a new model, nor have I read such positive press on a new Chevy model, since the '77 Impala and Caprice, which I think were really nice cars. Bill P.
#84 of 106 Re: Winner [albook] by mickeyrom Nov 29, 2007 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: albook (Oct 14, 2007 10:35 am) I dont believe that Hyundai Sonata and KIA Optima offer NAV.
#85 of 106 Full Test Available! by KarenS HOST Nov 30, 2007 (9:14 am)
First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
#86 of 106 Very Pleasant dealing with Superstition Springs Honda in Mesa, Az. by jackmack Nov 30, 2007 (10:33 am)
I went to look at Toyota Prius, and was told they didnt have any to test drive and they would put me on waiting list , probably 4 mos or so, so I went next door to Honda of Superstition Springs, and asked to test drive a CIvic Hybrid. They had a white parked in front and said it was sold so I test drove a charcoal gray one , and like it, when we got back, the salesman said if I wanted the white one, it was for sale as the previous deal didnt go thru. I traded in a 2002 chevy venture van and got 7200 for it when i should have gotten about 8,000, but i paid MSRP for the Hybrid with Navi. So all in all, make a pretty good deal. And their service dept is outstanding to boot. Replies to this message: albook (Dec 01, 2007 8:42 am)