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2009 Chevrolet Malibu - Expert Reviews

MSRP: $21,605 - $26,880 See Local Classifieds
 
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Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Professional Cars.com Review

...front-wheel-drive gasoline-electric hybrid with a 2.3-liter, 164-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Professional Cars.com Review

...Standard side-impact airbags Standard side curtain airbags Standard antilock braking system Standard electronic stability control Standard traction control...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price: $25,555 As driven: $26,575 MPG: 26 city, 34 hwy. To reach Tom Strongman, send e-mail to tom@tomstrongman.com...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Professional Cars.com Review

..."Now, you're just going to have to make another trip. That means you're wasting fuel and time. That's stupid, Warren."...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Professional Cars.com Review

...featuring advanced automatic crash notification, remote diagnostics, a monthly status report and Turn-By-Turn Navigation. Standard side-impact airbags Standard...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Professional Cars.com Review

...Base price range: $21,605-$26,880 plus $650 freight. Price as tested: $28,625 including freight and options (LTZ four-cylinder). On the Road rating: 9.7 (of a...

Edmunds
2009 chevrolet malibu Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Strong performance from V6, excellent ride and handling balance, roomy cabin, comfortable seats, high crash test scores, solid fit and finish. Cons: Some...

Edmunds
2009 chevrolet malibu hybrid Professional Edmunds Review

...Pros: Handsome styling inside and out, comfortable seats, good fit and finish, smooth ride, hushed cabin, high crash test scores. Cons: Electric motor provides...

CarGurus
CarGurus' Review for 2009 chevrolet malibu

...despite the misleading presence of a hybrid model, and those seeking gas savings might want to take a look at a comparably sized and outfitted Camry or Accord...

Cars.com
2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Professional Cars.com Review

...Hybrid versions come with a higher price tag, but if you're of the mind that gas prices will go way up in the future, the extra cost might not seem so steep...


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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 spacious rear seats, 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.

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.

2009 Ford Fusion  
2009 Ford Fusion
Rating
8.2
2008 Honda Accord Sedan 4-door I4 Auto EX-L Rear Exterior View  
2008 Honda Accord Sedan
Rating
9
2009 Hyundai Sonata  
2009 Hyundai Sonata
Rating
7.8
2008 Nissan Altima 2-door Coupe I4 Man S Front Exterior View  
2008 Nissan Altima
Rating
8.4
2009 Toyota Camry XLE  
2009 Toyota Camry
Rating
7.6

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