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While the four-cylinder Malibu is quite fuel-efficient and green—especially considering its interior space—the V-6 model isn’t as much of a standout. Read more »

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Handsome styling inside and out
Smooth, isolated powertrains
Good fuel economy (four-cylinder)

Dislikes

No DVD-based navigation
Doesn't feel sporty, even with the V-6

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Overall Review » 7.8

Interior / Exterior » 8

Performance » 6

Quality » 9

Safety » 8

Features » 8

Fuel Economy / MPG » 7

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22 mpg city, 33 highway (four-cylinder); 17/26 (V-6)

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22 mpg city, 33 highway (four-cylinder); 17/26 (V-6)
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The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu comes in four-cylinder and V-6 variants, and while the V-6 Malibu, at 17 mpg city, 26 highway, isn't particularly green, the four-cylinder model is quite good at 22/33—thanks, in part to the six-speed automatic, which has a tall top gear and is now standard across the line.

Those who want to dodge foreign fossil fuels might be interested to learn that the four-cylinder Malibu is one of many that's E85 compatible; however as such it's only rated at 15/23.