Used Vehicle Review: Chevrolet Malibu, 2008-2012 - Autos.ca

History/Description: The last-generation Malibu launched to numerous awards in 2008, earning trophies for North American Car of the Year, a Car and Driver Top Ten pick, the Motoring 2008 Family Car of the Year, and others. A four-door, front-drive sedan, Malibu was Chevrolet’s answer to machines like the Fusion, Camry, Accord, 6, Sonata, 200 and others. Engines / Trim: At launch, power came from a 2. 4L inline four-cylinder engine or a 3. 6L V6 with power rated at 169 or 252 horses, respectively. A mild hybrid variant of the Malibu was added to the lineup, and it went on to win numerous environmental awards, including a Pyramid Award for Environmental Initiatives from the Canadian Automobile Association. This version of the Malibu combines power from a fuel-efficient ECOTEC four-cylinder engine with electric assist from a motor and battery system. Note that higher-end Malibu models are named LT and LTZ. What Owners Like: Owner reviews, and a look back at your writer’s testing notes of a 2009 Malibu, confirm that the model offered a curiously quiet highway ride that’s also well-sprung, comfortable, and highly. Source: www.autos.ca