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2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Page 1 Review

MSRP: $19,900 - $27,095 See Local Classifieds
 
Shopping for a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu? MSRP: $19,900 - $27,095

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General Motors says it's rebuilding its once-strong position in mid-size cars, and the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is a big part of that effort.

GM president Troy Clarke confirms the Malibu will appear at the 2007 Detroit auto show, and promises great things for the Malibu, which recently has been a lackluster mid-size offering mainly aimed at fleets. "[The Malibu] will re-establish the tradition of giving customers more bang for their buck ... great design, high style, and appointments that you wouldn't expect for the price," he said.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

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The introduction of new cars such as the Malibu and the replacement for the Cadillac CTS "will lead us to be known as a great car maker - not only as a great truck manufacturer that also happens to make cars. That's another key to improving our net sales," Clarke told the Automotive Press Association.

Chevrolet says the new Malibu features a dual-port grille that represents the "new face of Chevrolet." The mid-size Malibu will have a more upscale look and feature more premium materials, the company added. GM will invest $208 million in its Fairfax, Kansas assembly plant to prepare for the production of the Malibu.

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4dr Sedan (5) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4dr Sedan LS w/1LS Specs $19,900 $18,805 22 30
4dr Sedan Hybrid Specs $23,895 $22,580 24 32
4dr Sedan LT w/1LT Specs $21,185 $20,019 22 30
4dr Sedan LT w/2LT Specs $23,040 $21,772 22 30
4dr Sedan LTZ Specs $27,095 $25,604 17 26

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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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