- sedan 107,896
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- Moncks Corner, SC
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2011 chevrolet malibu review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A solid midsize sedan as good as toyota and honda. introductionthe chevrolet malibu midsize sedan blends a smooth ride with responsive handling, a quiet interior, effective crash performance and noteworthy build quality. A new fuel-saving 6-speed automatic transmission with tapshift manual control is standard on all 2011 malibu models. Onstar 9. 0, the latest version with improved voice recognition, comes standard with six months of directions and connections service with turn-by-turn navigation. The seats are very comfortable, with plenty of front-seat room. The back seats offer generous legroom. Trunk space is tight, however. we found the malibu pleasant to drive. It's smooth and comfortable, striking a nice balance between well-controlled handling and an even ride. It has with plenty of power when equipped with the v6. choosing among the best midsize sedans largely comes down to nitpicking, splitting hairs and personal preferences. The camry and accord may have an edge on resale value, but they're also likely to come with higher price tags. In any case, we don't see the gap between this chevrolet and the imports that we used to see. Malibu, camry and accord, and the ford fusion are all superb midsize sedans. A 3. 6-liter v6 is optional and it comes with hydraulic power steering. malibu ls 21,975) comes with air conditioning, cloth upholstery, power height-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, cruise control, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, remote keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, am/fm/cd/mp3 stereo with xm satellite radio and auxiliary input jack, outside temperature display, automatic headlights, six months of onstar 9. 0 directions and connections service with turn-by-turn navigation, and p225/50r17 tires on steel wheels. malibu lt 22,825) adds steering-wheel audio controls, ambient lighting, body-color mirrors, more bright trim, carpeted floor mats, new- for-2011 bright aluminum wheels, and a longer option list. A long wheelbase provides ample interior room for occupants and a smooth, quiet ride. the body design is bold, long and sleek, with an especially appealing roofline that looks like it belongs on a luxury car. The bodysides are completely clean and uncluttered, and the twin round taillamps pay homage to the corvette. The dual-port grille is a contemporary chevrolet design cue, which gives the malibu a distinctive look, and distinction is an important goal of the midsize sedan designer. Everything is within arm's reach and easy to operate. This design is brought into the 21st century with wood and metallic trim and a very pleasing blue-on-white instrumentation graphic treatment that's flooded with blue light at night. less noticeable are thoughtful features such as ambient lighting. A feature associated with expensive luxury cars, and recently popularized by mercedes and bmw, ambient lighting helps the driver and front passenger find secondary controls and items around the center console. A cubby on top of the dash is convenient for smaller items and is a very useful feature. cloth, faux-suede and leather interior options are available. The standard interiors are monotone, but several two-tone interior combinations are available, including a dramatic black-and-saddle leather combination that's very attractive. we found the leather seats in the malibu ltz quite comfortable. Piping in a contrasting tone dresses them up. The front bucket seats are somewhere between sumptuous and luscious in the way they look and the way they sit, and are very comfortable and supportive. the long wheelbase affords each occupant plenty of room, and there is ample headroom and legroom in the rear compartment for six-foot-plus passengers. The backs of the front seats are dished out to add knee room. The rear seatbacks flip down to provide a pass-through to the trunk. while the trunk has 15. 1 cubic feet of cargo volume, the stylish rear pillars are pushed to the far back of the car, creating a small trunk opening that won't accept large boxes. cubby storage includes a dashtop storage bin, door cubbies, and seatback pockets. We've never cared for roll-up sliding covers on center consoles due to their ability to attract crumbs, dust and debris. Ambient lighting for the overhead console and door-pull pockets adds convenience. overall, the malibu interior is attractive and comfortable. The quality of the interior materials is good. We think the malibu's interior compares well to the cabin of the honda accord. In fact, it may be more attractive, though the material on the steering wheel hub and the hard plastic on the lower dash aren't as nice. However, the malibu has an attractive leather shift boot when the leather upholstery is chosen, and the accord does not. every malibu comes with satellite radio and the latest version of onstar with turn-by-turn navigation. However, there's no gps navigation system, nor is there a back-up camera. Chevrolet says many people prefer to use their portable gps units and relatively few want to pay for an oem navigation system. We've heard that view from respectable drivers, but we prefer in-dash units. In fact, we found it easier and less confusing to make adjustments in the malibu than in a comparably equipped (without navigation) honda accord. The honda seemed less intuitive and convenient, the chevrolet seemed more intuitive and convenient. Unlike the accord, the malibu has the audio controls at the top, which is better because people tend to fiddle with sound systems more than temperature controls. remote starting is available. This lets the driver start the car by pressing a button on the key fob from the comfort of the house on wintry mornings, allowing the car to warm up while the driver sits inside sipping coffee. That same feature can be used with air conditioning on sweltering summer afternoons. driving impressionthe suspension soaked up rough mississippi farm roads with grace and competence, and kept the car straight and flat without a lot of pitching and body roll. On pockmarked chicago streets, though, we did experience some jolts in the rear suspension, but they were pretty rough streets. the steering is reasonably quick and precise, but without much real road feel. The thoroughly modern v6 has 252 horsepower and delivers performance that is good, if not sparkling. Most families will find no shortage of power or performance.
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