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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Features Review

November 5, 2008

FEATURES | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Heated front seats and a six-way power driver seat are optional
Edmunds

Entertainment options include XM Satellite Radio
Cars.com

All models have folding rear seatbacks
Consumer Guide

In an effort to keep the price down on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, GM offers this Chevrolet 2008 vehicle in just one trim level and with few options, though the standard features list is nice for this price level.

For a vehicle that starts in the low-$20,000 range, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic doesn't want for standard features. ConsumerGuide reviewers note that all 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic models come with "folding rear seatbacks," along with such niceties as "air conditioning, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control," and an "AM/FM/CD player." Edmunds adds that other standard equipment includes a "six-speaker stereo and 16-inch steel wheels," as well as "a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls."

Along with the standard features found on all Chevrolet 2008 Malibus in Classic garb, several noteworthy optional features can be added to this 2008 Chevrolet. Cars.com reports "GM's OnStar communication system is optional," while ConsumerGuide lists a "power sunroof" as an $800 option on this 2008 Chevrolet. Edmunds says that other options are available as well on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, including "satellite radio" and "remote engine start"; for the style-conscious, "chrome-clad wheels" are offered on the Chevrolet 2008 Malibu Classic. However, as the experts at TheCarConnection.com noted earlier, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic does not offer any sort of screen-based navigation system, nor does it provide Bluetooth or any advanced entertainment options like those found in the newly revamped Chevy Malibu.

Conclusion

You won't find the latest and greatest features on this value-oriented 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, but at least you're getting what you pay for.

FEATURES | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:Heated front seats and a six-way power driver seat are optionalEdmundsEntertainment options include XM Satellite RadioCars.comAll models have folding rear seatbacksConsumer Guide In an effort to keep the price down on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, GM offers this Chevrolet 2008 vehicle in just one trim level and with few options, though the standard features list is nice for this price level. For a vehicle that starts in the low-$20,000 range, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic doesn't want for standard features. ConsumerGuide reviewers note that all 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic models come with "folding rear seatbacks," along with such niceties as "air conditioning, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control," and an "AM/FM/CD player." Edmunds adds that other standard equipment includes a "six-speaker stereo and 16-inch steel wheels," as well as "a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls." Along with the standard features found on all Chevrolet 2008 Malibus in Classic garb, several noteworthy optional features can be added to this 2008 Chevrolet. Cars.com reports "GM's OnStar communication system is optional," while ConsumerGuide lists a "power sunroof" as an $800 option on this 2008 Chevrolet. Edmunds says that other options are available as well on the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, including "satellite radio" and "remote engine start"; for the style-conscious, "chrome-clad wheels" are offered on the Chevrolet 2008 Malibu Classic. However, as the experts at TheCarConnection.com noted earlier, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic does not offer any sort of screen-based navigation system, nor does it provide Bluetooth or any advanced entertainment options like those found in the newly revamped Chevy Malibu. ConclusionYou won't find the latest and greatest features on this value-oriented 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, but at least you're getting what you pay for. 2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC STYLING | [5 out of 10] Edmunds: "Bland interior design and materials" Cars.com: "Other badging was eliminated for a cleaner appearance" Car and Driver: "a better-than-average chassis in a forgettable wrapper" The styling of the Chevrolet Malibu that ...

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The Malibu Classic competes with value-priced sedans such as the base models of the new Chevrolet Malibu, G6, and Fusion, and with the top-of-the-line Kia Optima. Each of these models drives and handles a bit better than the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic, and the new Malibu especially has impressive refinement and a stunning interior that feels elegant and upscale. The Fusion's interior is quite stark, but with great handling, it's the choice for driving enthusiasts. At the Malibu Classic's price, most competing vehicles come with less standard equipment, but they all offer something that the Malibu Classic does not: an economical four-cylinder engine. Perhaps closest to the Malibu Classic's package is the Kia Optima V-6, which in top-of-the-line trim poses a similar value.

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