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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Features Review

May 29, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

comes to market with standard features like satellite radio, OnStar
Fortune

features are all very nice
New York Times

It can compete on features for the price
The Auto Channel

When it comes to features, you'll find more for less with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.

Fortune has the figures on the Chevrolet; 2008’s Malibu includes XM Satellite Radio and the OnStar navigation and alert system for almost $300 less than the Camry and a whopping $2,300 less than the Honda Accord.

TheCarConnection.com notes that the Malibu should sell for an average of $2,000 less than similarly equipped vehicles in the same class. If you order the Premium Audio Package, you'll get a six-CD changer and auxiliary MP3 jack as well.

Not all the reviews that TheCarConnection.com read are equally enamored of the OnStar turn-by-turn navigation feature, which is standard on every Malibu. Edmunds believes that GM made a mistake by not offering an actual navigation system. Their drivers report that the OnStar feature would not even function at first; eventually, it did, but the drivers were not impressed with the turn-by-turn navigation, which is a poor substitute for the map-based systems on most of today's vehicles. The Malibu includes a one-year subscription, but after that the owner must pay a fee for the service.

Three models grace the Malibu lineup at Chevrolet: 2008 brings the base LS, midrange LT, and luxury-laden LTZ. The LS includes power accessories, keyless entry, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, while LTZ models get plenty of noteworthy features such as remote start, automatic climate control, a universal remote, and power-adjustable pedals, plus a number of appearance extras like LED taillamps and interior ambient lighting. Bluetooth is not offered.

Conclusion

You'll either love or hate the OnStar navigation feature, but the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has plenty of other gadgets and niceties to please technophiles, unless we’re talking about Bluetooth.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:comes to market with standard features like satellite radio, OnStarFortunefeatures are all very niceNew York TimesIt can compete on features for the priceThe Auto Channel When it comes to features, you'll find more for less with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. Fortune has the figures on the Chevrolet; 2008’s Malibu includes XM Satellite Radio and the OnStar navigation and alert system for almost $300 less than the Camry and a whopping $2,300 less than the Honda Accord. TheCarConnection.com notes that the Malibu should sell for an average of $2,000 less than similarly equipped vehicles in the same class. If you order the Premium Audio Package, you'll get a six-CD changer and auxiliary MP3 jack as well. Not all the reviews that TheCarConnection.com read are equally enamored of the OnStar turn-by-turn navigation feature, which is standard on every Malibu. Edmunds believes that GM made a mistake by not offering an actual navigation system. Their drivers report that the OnStar feature would not even function at first; eventually, it did, but the drivers were not impressed with the turn-by-turn navigation, which is a poor substitute for the map-based systems on most of today's vehicles. The Malibu includes a one-year subscription, but after that the owner must pay a fee for the service. Three models grace the Malibu lineup at Chevrolet: 2008 brings the base LS, midrange LT, and luxury-laden LTZ. The LS includes power accessories, keyless entry, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, while LTZ models get plenty of noteworthy features such as remote start, automatic climate control, a universal remote, and power-adjustable pedals, plus a number of appearance extras like LED taillamps and interior ambient lighting. Bluetooth is not offered. ConclusionYou'll either love or hate the OnStar navigation feature, but the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has plenty of other gadgets and niceties to please technophiles, unless we’re talking about Bluetooth.  2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile: "good-looking new sedan" Car and Driver: "Sleek styling, attractive interiors" Los Angeles Times: "fine-drawn and harmonious design" Popular Mechanics: "more expressive styling" The Auto Channel: "sleek, sophisticated...looks ...

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Other Choices:

All these mid-size sedan models are priced very closely to each other, so that shouldn't be a factor. These five sedans all have a very different feel and different styling, though. The Fusion has by far the boldest, most aggressive styling, while the Accord arguably looks the most elegant. The Sonata is more comfort-oriented, but its interior isn't quite up to the standards of the Malibu or Accord, and it's not as quiet inside. The Fusion and the Altima are more fun to drive than the Malibu, but neither of them is as roomy and comfortable inside. Backseat room is another big differentiator; the Malibu and Camry both have very roomy backseats, as does the Accord, but the Altima's is especially tight. And the Malibu's interior puts Toyota to shame; its attractive interior is well styled and has better-looking and better-feeling materials than much of the class.

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