+WuWei Xu I also like it's looks, but the rear end is nothing to write home about. It doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the exterior. As they met up in the back, the roof line and creased sides sort of fed into and dictated how the tail lights would be shaped. Not the best result.
First off for all the haters, you're not relevant. If you never driven one, owned one, wanted one your opinion holds totally no merit or what-so-ever. That being said, i bought in 2014 a brand new Chevy Cruze LT, which i absolutely loved! I really did, good little 4 door but it proven anemic when my family was loaded up and we were going somewhere with the 1.8 turbo eco i had in it. However, i traded it in a year later for the 2015 Malibu LT and i never regretted it one bit. It's a fantastic car, and proven very dear to me i have the one with the 2.5L 200HP which is more then enough for my commuting purposes. I really do not understand the hate for this particular line of cars? I mean did you guys see the 90ts Malibu i mean it was a barbie doll vehicle. Which i totally was not interested in let alone i would ever bought one. But now in this era?! I think Chevrolet is doing a really good job in catching up with the consumers demand. Most of you youngsters never had a REAL old car that had nothing exciting in it. I see kids these days 16 years old with their braces and attitude bitch about their car. While they drive a car i could only DREAM of on that age! Stop being so ungrateful and self entitled, you do not have to like what someone else feels is right for them. I got always very positive comments on my car(s) i take good care of them. They are always clean and i keep them in my garage. I also got a 20 year old s10 Chevrolet truck which is drive the most and with much pleasure. And a 2012 Mustang, now i see already people here comment "WOW bro showing off" no not at all. It's to show i got choice and a very broad taste in what i buy/own. My point is, stop the hate...go to a dealer and drive one. Enjoy it, or then HATE IT and avoid it and move on already! I drove the new 2016, while mine was being serviced. The new 2016 Malibu, to me it's a fantastic car and it clearly is styled after the Impala which i find the best Chevrolet has to offer. IF it comes to a full-size sedan, the comment here "It looks stupid as fuck" you seriously cannot for a moment believe you're worth a discussion right? If that is ALL you can come-up with it makes you look like a clown. I will not part from my 2015 i love my car and i am proud that i was able to afford one when i could. I drove much, much worse trust me. I find for the new 2016 the 34k price tag a tad high (as you can get a very low mileage Impala for that of the lot) and sorry for the long rant you guys. But stop raining on other people parade (which i see happening here in the comment section) , especially when you never ever tried/drove one yourself. It makes you look very childish and totally laughable. In the end of it all, nobody gives a damn what i like or drive right?! This is vice vera too, your choices are not mine this is what makes us human !
We are buying this car for my mothers birthday this April 8th and surprising her because she hasn't had a new car in years she has a 1997 Malibu and it would be cool to stay with the Malibu name she's going to love it happy birthday mother!!
Good review as always. I like your channel best out of the car review channels on UA-cam. Good thoughtful, grown up reviews of pertinent information. Thanks!
just rented one of these via free upgrade for a family vacation, this car is big! and what a great car...loved the start stop feature and the push button start, very good gas mileage once i figured out the ac has an eco mode and the back up cam is great...what i didnt like was the radio,it has no dials and is difficult to use even after you get used to it and the speed sensitive steering was very noticeable where as the ford explorer we rented two years ago had it and i didnt notice until i got back into my truck and nearly plowed into a car in a parking lot...the fact that its front wheel drive reared its ugly head when you have to pull out in traffic and that one front tire would start to scream...the car i rented had like 1200 miles on it but it still had a rattle in the front right that sounded just like the old s10 ball joint noise
Really excited to see how this car really reviews. Hopefully you guys will be able to test the 1.5 since that'll likely be the sales leader for the Malibu. But from this, i'm going to say the car as a whole is going to get some great reviews overall. The front end is growing on me, especially in dark colors.
with the previous 2 generations of the chevy malibu being in our family (and still are) we will be looking forward to this one (if our current ones ever die that is)
+gallyun1 I WAS sort of in the same camp for awhile, but it sort of grew on me. That said, I've never found it wise to make final judgments on style until I've actually seen cars in "the flesh". Perspective can change completely.
+Hector Cepeda Very true.. I saw a review for an Audi RS7..I thought it was a shit looking car that was no different than an Audi A4...omfg was I wrong. I saw a RS7 in person... Nuts were busted
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Was high on my list of considerations. It took too long to get to the dealerships (still haven't seen one), can't get a manual (yea, I'm old school) and I have my reservations about the engines. Ultimately I went with a 2016 Honda Accord EX 2.4 with a 6 speed manual. I'm glad I did!
This look great! I think I would like the DRL LEDs to be in the main headlight cluster instead though. It is also good to see that they increased the size of the back seat. Chevy's new cars seem to be pretty reliable as well so this should be a good buy.
I never considered any American cars after I went German (B, M, A) years ago, but now I am thinking about getting an American car and Chevy is the reason.
The car looks amizing. Nowhere near the rental car it used to be. I also like this format, showing first the new car e and in another video the competitors. It makes the vídeos shorter and easy to watch
The back seat head room would bother me. Looks like his head is in a pocket and the hump blocks. I'm sure it's not like that without the roof but hell, you have to get the roof. More open feel.
My 2009 had all thegoodies but tire pressure monitor.Had it 6yrs,not one tiny spot of bother.The 3.6 litre V-6 had about the same power as this 4 cylinder.
Wow! The pictures from when it was revealed just didn't do a justice! Seeing it in action, I must say that it really looks hot and pretty unique for its class. The 2.0t I4 is looking to be fairly responsive and highly efficient, but I want to know more about the new 1.6t and 1.8L Hybrid!
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The new design of the Malibu is really forward thinking it's an American design car that looks good next to European Japanese and Korean cars that have fresh designs and yes the Malibu is fresh looking in the road
I actually liked the outgoing Malibu in style and function (depending on trim level) kind of a bigger version of my 2013 Cruze 2LT which I really like. I do however agree that it is much longer, leaner, and sexier than the outgoing predecessor and upgraded on the inside as well with better tech and comfort. Yes it took some styling cues from the vastly improved 2014.5-2016, but they are not really the same. The Impala has one BIG chevron like grille from the Camaro and the Malibu has a two part grille with a more slender chevron and shield/badge look from the previous model with some nice lines. I do recommend the 2.0L over the 1.5L. Turbo I4 for sure.
I like the previous model Malibu Exterior styling better. I am leasing said model and I find it to feel very solid. I disagree with Roman's assertion that it felt put together from leftover parts. Quite frankly from what I see I don't see much of a difference between the two models Interior wise.
let's be honest, he just said those things about the previous generation Malibu to talk up the next generation Malibu. my dad just bought a 2015 and I've driven it multiple times. I assure anyone interested in the previous generation Malibus, its not as bad as the reviewer stated it to be. it's a solid car.
+camaro_ boy_z28 The chief complaint about the outgoing Malibu was the lack of room (especially in the back seat) and the groaning engine. Most reviewers haven't had much good to say about the outgoing Malibu when compared to its competition, it's consistently been ranked the worst in the midsize class.
I'm excited to see how it stacks up against the Fusion (presuming it's a comparable model, of course, and not just the base version). The Fusion is currently sitting solidly at the top of my list for my next car. I'm excited to see how the Malibu stacks up!
+Kcducttaper1 I just picked up a 2016 Fusion SE 2.0 last week and love it. My only complaint is heavy torque steer when jumping on the gas. Got it for $25.5 including TTL & registration. Paid cash.
zip89105 Nice! I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about them and I really liked the one I test drove after shopping around to see what everyone else had. At the time, the current Malibu just wasn't up to par, but I'm curious to see what all they've done this time around. Cash is the way to go! I didn't notice a whole lot of torque-steer though (and I did drive the 2.0L), just a little bit. Is yours just FWD, or AWD?
+Kcducttaper1 Mine is FWD. The torque steer is more prominent in D mode, less so in S mode. I guess this is because the rpm's are slightly elevated in S mode. I'm not totally jumping on it, but giving it just enough pedal for more than one automatic gear downshift. The roads where I live are worn, and I'm positive road irregularities contribute to the steering correction required by the torque steer. Like most, I usually drive one-handed, but driving with both hands on the wheel when jumping on it makes the torque steer much easier to deal with. I'm still adjusting to the vehicle, and like any vehicle they all drive differently. My current vehicle is an AWD 4Runner and the torque steer is dialed out, you'll never feel any. The weight to HP ratio is about 18:1. But the Fusion weight to HP ratio is around 14.5:1 and torque is more pronounced.One thing I've noticed is a slight turbo lag in D mode that is hardly noticeable in S mode. I switch modes every other drive so as to run at different rpm's for engine break-in. This isn't a requirement, but rather my personal preference. Also, living @ 2000ft elevation, the turbo scoots whereas my NA (normally aspirated) 4Runner motor feels a tad winded.Anyway, happy shopping, but wait for the sales. Mine was 26% off MSRP. I hadn't even considered a Fusion before the no-haggle November pricing came out. My deal was better than the no-haggle price as lucky for the me the vehicle I was going to purchase was sold the day before, so I was offered a killer deal if I bought a more equipped car. SOLD.
+zip89105 You got a great deal. I got a 1.5 Fusion for about the same price about a month ago (right before the new incentives came out) :-( My 1.5 has no noticeable torque steer.
+bradh716 I feel very lucky. Still on my first tank of fuel and mpg is great for the highway but horrible for city driving. Just made a 90 minute mostly highway trip and thank you for SXM in the boonies. No torque steer at highway speeds, so I guess that's a slower speed city driving happenstance I'll need to get used to. I'll have to consult the owners manual as I believe the windshield rearview mirror is defective as it distorts vehicles making them look flatter when I'm looking to see who's behind me. I'd like to believe it wasn't designed that way. The rear glass is fine. Otherwise, I'm still learning my new car. :-)
I bought my malibu in 2008 for $19,200. Still drive it with 133k on it. I can't imagine paying this price for the new malibu. For that price I could get an Impala or a Camaro.
I deliver these things to dealerships, as well as other GM products. They're getting a lot of attention on the road. I can't wait to see the sales numbers. I hope they go through the roof. I wouldn't buy one, but good for GM that you like it.
Chevy is definitely getting better and better with the Malibu. The front grille ehh it varies on opinion but I will say this the new Malibu sure as hell looks a lot nicer than the new Altima
My 2007 Malibu feels like a collection of parts but it rides good with 170k miles it gets the job done that's all Americans ask for is to get the job done !
Another boosted and stressed turbo 4 pot. Great when new, no so sure about the longevity though. Saving a few mpg on fuel may mean the car goes to scrap years earlier than it would do otherwise.
I'd love TFL's comments on the "2016 Malibu Limited" and "2016 Cruze Limited" limbo. When is the 2016 Malibu getting to showrooms? I've seen both late 2015 and early 2016.
+Bill Dingo Them putting out Limited models isn't a joke as much as it is a smart business move. Get all the ones sitting around in warehouses and lots sold, get the last of the old body style in and out of production, and focus on selling them to fleet customers.
love it better now than the Auto Show pics & love that it has it's own identity! Not trying to be a... Dare I Say... Hyundai like a lot of the other copy cats! Now give us a 2 door "SPORT" version/coupe with adequate power & great handling & we will come!!!
note where the side hood meats fenders..the dip/design que from lexus who btw started that as nd every other car manufacturer since, followed suit, including bmw. Thanks to lexus. Others are catching up but continue to follow!
this car is awesome. very good looking everywhere. i hope they manufacture it in the states. cus the ones from the states are reliable. the net generation was from mexico and it was not reliable at all but many faults.
I am surprised you have not included the Hyundai Sonata Limited in this video, it beats the Camry and the Accord in ride quality, power, handling and comfort, not including safety and mpg's.
+Kyster Elijah a "v" engine is an engine that when looked at from the side creates a V shape. The number after indicates how many cylinders are in the head. An inline 4 is an engine in which the cylinders are next to each other in a row.
Kyster Elijah *Facepalm* Most 4-cylinder engines are made in-line; the cylinders are lined up straight, kinda like a train. The reason why is because it's cheaper, easier to maintain and requires less parts. Only one cylinder head instead of two, one set of overhead cams instead of two for each side, a simpler intake manifold, one exhaust header instead of two, etc. The same applies to in-line 3, 5 and 6-cylinder engines.
I think they should put the rear of the impala on this vehicle & it would look better.Ever since the redesign of this vehicle I never liked the rear,I do like the rear of the impala though.
is it me or the cruze the volt and the malibu look as much alike as the jetta passat and cc have for the past few generations. what is this 3 for one car design? i understand having elements that tie models together but they look almost the same just larger and larger
It looks to low to the ground. I like how the front looks but not the back. What do u guys think will be future demolition derby cars this car I don't think will be in it. It's to low. What 2014 car do u guys think
+The Fast Lane Car And less backseat room, too. Skimpy enough to draw complaints, and rightly so; this is supposed to be a family sedan. Yet you still have people out there with car enthusiast magazine mentalities who get bent out of shape when a Malibu is not a Camaro.
Actually, the 2014-2015 Malibu's had an upgraded 2.0t I4 with 259HP and 295LB-FT. But the new 2.0t I4 in the 2016 was designed for better response, fuel economy, and reliability. You have a faster shifting 8-Speed Automatic too! Plus since the new Malibu is 300lbs lighter, it will help with acceleration. There is no reason why 0-60 should be over 6 seconds.
Take a look at recent reliability ratings. GM is killing it. Buick is nearly tied with Lexus, Cadillac beats Honda,Chevy comes in right behind Honda and GMC rounds out the top ten. All GM brands are in the top ten. Compare that to all Chrysler brands who are in the bottom ten. And Ford isn't far from that either.
+Travis Murdock Ford was all over the place on Consumer reports reliability rankings, which makes me think they have some good models and some really bad ones.
+Tony Yang I think you can. I have a couple friends that bought Chevy Cruzes a few years ago and they have been trouble free. I think you can buy one and not worry. GM is not the same as they were 15 years ago, they are quite good now.
+Jeff K Consumers Reports hated the whole myFord touch system which they included in their reliability rankings. Otherwise, I think the power train was pretty solid. However, I have heard mixed things about the dry dual clutch that they have in the Focus and Fiesta.
Did you get a chance to test the 1.5L turbo version yet? That is the version that most people are going to buy (LT is usually Chevy's volume trim level). Also surprised that they didn't use the 8 speed auto with the 1.5L as that would have boosted the fuel economy nicely (and the performance with such a small engine).
It will probably trickle down in a later model year. Just like the 2010 model had the 4 speed on only the base model, and the 2011 had the 6 speed across the board.
The 1.6t I4 will be the standard engine. Making 163HP and 184LB-FT while achieving 27 City and 37 Highway. It will be out as soon as soon as the Malibu goes on sale, but for now, it looks like the tester models will be Premier's with the 2.0t I4. Expect 1.6t (L, LS, & LT) reviews to be out in a month or two. Meanwhile, the 1.8L Hybrid model will probably not show its face for testing until the current ongoing research and development is finished, so we may have to wait five to six months.
When I first saw this car, I hated the looks of it. I thought the front of the car looked like it has down syndrome. But with real world footage, it's kinda growing on me. It's actually beautiful!
I wish wages went up with the inflation of car prices! I would be making $160k per year. I owned a 1999 Chevy Malibu every option leather, moonroof, v6, CD cassette paid $18k for it! These prices are almost in par with BMW and Mercedes. I don't see buying any Chevy especially a Malibu at that price point.
Great looking car, but is it just me or are car manufacturers redesigning these cars every few years now? Seriously, how can they afford to do this? Honda has freakin redesigned their civic 3 times in the last 5 years. Toyota has done a couple of early redesigns as well. Also, that fuel mileage isn't that great on a 250+ HP engine.
+Adrizz5447 Think back to the 1950's and 60's here in the US. Every year the car looked different, and this was long before there were CAD programs to assist in making the changes. Agreed that the automotive landscape is far different now, but I'm happy that they can change cars on shorter timelines now. Do we really need to keep a particular style of car in production for 10-15 years anymore?
+Mad Pistol Modern platforms, especially modular designs, are made-now to last a lot longer than before and able to support different model types. These in turn make it less expensive to update designs so frequently since the costs are spread out across different vehicles for a longer period of time due to improved manufacturing efficiency. So while the platform stays the same; the cosmetics can be changed a fair bit at a much lower cost. The Civic has been on the platform for years and didn't get a new one until just this year. The previous Corolla's platform was also the same case a long with many other vehicles in all classes. Designs are to be flexible while the platforms can now live beyond about 8-10 years. The current Camry is still on the same platform as debuted in 2006; even though it looks much different.
+mrvwbug44 you need to just sit in an Altima, I went shopping for a midsize car and everything is pretty close except the seats. The Altima has the best seats by far. Your ass will make u buy that car
Why is everyone saying that they dislike the front end? It's like the best feature of this car! It's sexy as hell!
Gabe Mason ...Agreed!
You are absolutely right on.
Gabe Mason Yess!
Needs all LEDs
It looks pretty hot. Kind of wish you showed some more video of the rear though.
+WuWei Xu Please stay tuned, more new Malibu reviews on the way
The Fast Lane Car Awesome. I'm looking forward to them. Can you also include some real world mpg footage as well? Thanks.
+The Fast Lane Car Do you know when you are going to review the 2016 Cruze?
+WuWei Xu I also like it's looks, but the rear end is nothing to write home about. It doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the exterior. As they met up in the back, the roof line and creased sides sort of fed into and dictated how the tail lights would be shaped. Not the best result.
Hector Cepeda Still a vast improvement
First off for all the haters, you're not relevant. If you never driven one, owned one, wanted one your opinion holds totally no merit or what-so-ever.
That being said, i bought in 2014 a brand new Chevy Cruze LT, which i absolutely loved! I really did, good little 4 door but it proven anemic when my family was loaded up and we were going somewhere with the 1.8 turbo eco i had in it. However, i traded it in a year later for the 2015 Malibu LT and i never regretted it one bit. It's a fantastic car, and proven very dear to me i have the one with the 2.5L 200HP which is more then enough for my commuting purposes.
I really do not understand the hate for this particular line of cars? I mean did you guys see the 90ts Malibu i mean it was a barbie doll vehicle. Which i totally was not interested in let alone i would ever bought one. But now in this era?! I think Chevrolet is doing a really good job in catching up with the consumers demand. Most of you youngsters never had a REAL old car that had nothing exciting in it. I see kids these days 16 years old with their braces and attitude bitch about their car. While they drive a car i could only DREAM of on that age!
Stop being so ungrateful and self entitled, you do not have to like what someone else feels is right for them. I got always very positive comments on my car(s) i take good care of them. They are always clean and i keep them in my garage. I also got a 20 year old s10 Chevrolet truck which is drive the most and with much pleasure. And a 2012 Mustang, now i see already people here comment "WOW bro showing off" no not at all. It's to show i got choice and a very broad taste in what i buy/own.
My point is, stop the hate...go to a dealer and drive one. Enjoy it, or then HATE IT and avoid it and move on already!
I drove the new 2016, while mine was being serviced. The new 2016 Malibu, to me it's a fantastic car and it clearly is styled after the Impala which i find the best Chevrolet has to offer. IF it comes to a full-size sedan, the comment here "It looks stupid as fuck" you seriously cannot for a moment believe you're worth a discussion right? If that is ALL you can come-up with it makes you look like a clown.
I will not part from my 2015 i love my car and i am proud that i was able to afford one when i could. I drove much, much worse trust me. I find for the new 2016 the 34k price tag a tad high (as you can get a very low mileage Impala for that of the lot) and sorry for the long rant you guys.
But stop raining on other people parade (which i see happening here in the comment section) , especially when you never ever tried/drove one yourself. It makes you look very childish and totally laughable. In the end of it all, nobody gives a damn what i like or drive right?! This is vice vera too, your choices are not mine this is what makes us human !
We are buying this car for my mothers birthday this April 8th and surprising her because she hasn't had a new car in years she has a 1997 Malibu and it would be cool to stay with the Malibu name she's going to love it happy birthday mother!!
wow its so much nicer than the old one.... good job
Good review as always. I like your channel best out of the car review channels on UA-cam. Good thoughtful, grown up reviews of pertinent information. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words & thanks for watching!
Quite a nice car. Funny how they're using "premier" as a trim level which is what Mercury used to use
I think Chevy should have used something like "LTZ". "Premier" sounds too elderly.
Good Job Chevy. You're starting to up your game. finally.
Every car has hard plastics..EVERY CAR. Get over it. The hard plastics are where they need to be and the soft touch is where it needs to be.
EGGINFOOLS exactly
I love this new Malibu! They took the last one and Impala-ized it! XD
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Would you say it's bigger inside then Honda accord or Nissan Altima?
Dimka12345 yes
Dimka12345 not the Altima, it’s smaller
just rented one of these via free upgrade for a family vacation, this car is big! and what a great car...loved the start stop feature and the push button start, very good gas mileage once i figured out the ac has an eco mode and the back up cam is great...what i didnt like was the radio,it has no dials and is difficult to use even after you get used to it and the speed sensitive steering was very noticeable where as the ford explorer we rented two years ago had it and i didnt notice until i got back into my truck and nearly plowed into a car in a parking lot...the fact that its front wheel drive reared its ugly head when you have to pull out in traffic and that one front tire would start to scream...the car i rented had like 1200 miles on it but it still had a rattle in the front right that sounded just like the old s10 ball joint noise
i just purchased one yesterday, what a fantastic car. 0-60 in 6.3 sec
Beautiful car, ain't it?
I've been excited for some reviews of this. Yes. Excited. About a Malibu.
Thanks for the video.
Really excited to see how this car really reviews. Hopefully you guys will be able to test the 1.5 since that'll likely be the sales leader for the Malibu. But from this, i'm going to say the car as a whole is going to get some great reviews overall. The front end is growing on me, especially in dark colors.
Got a few more beans in my Focus ST 😍
quite a beautiful car, i test drove it and loved it
looking forward to your comparison review in the class...great job with your reviews
Thanks Roman for the video..love the new Malibu look!
Drove one! This thing is awesome!
with the previous 2 generations of the chevy malibu being in our family (and still are) we will be looking forward to this one (if our current ones ever die that is)
Chevy is getting there with the Malibu. But I'm not feeling the grill.
+gallyun1 I WAS sort of in the same camp for awhile, but it sort of grew on me. That said, I've never found it wise to make final judgments on style until I've actually seen cars in "the flesh". Perspective can change completely.
+Hector Cepeda very true
+Hector Cepeda Very true.. I saw a review for an Audi RS7..I thought it was a shit looking car that was no different than an Audi A4...omfg was I wrong. I saw a RS7 in person... Nuts were busted
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Was high on my list of considerations. It took too long to get to the dealerships (still haven't seen one), can't get a manual (yea, I'm old school) and I have my reservations about the engines. Ultimately I went with a 2016 Honda Accord EX 2.4 with a 6 speed manual. I'm glad I did!
This look great! I think I would like the DRL LEDs to be in the main headlight cluster instead though. It is also good to see that they increased the size of the back seat. Chevy's new cars seem to be pretty reliable as well so this should be a good buy.
I never considered any American cars after I went German (B, M, A) years ago, but now I am thinking about getting an American car and Chevy is the reason.
German cars are ok, until you need to repair them, huge money pits, no thanks
The car looks amizing. Nowhere near the rental car it used to be.
I also like this format, showing first the new car e and in another video the competitors. It makes the vídeos shorter and easy to watch
The back seat head room would bother me. Looks like his head is in a pocket and the hump blocks. I'm sure it's not like that without the roof but hell, you have to get the roof. More open feel.
Nice engine and exhaust sound
love everything except the busy front end. could've been better styled. looks like a samurai catfish
***** i think it's the way they have the leds that are throwing me off
loser6574 for sure. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. To me the Fusion is probably the best in looks in the class
***** lol. I feel you.
loser6574 true.
+freeman Geiger I like the samurai catfish look
My 2009 had all thegoodies but tire pressure monitor.Had it 6yrs,not one tiny spot of bother.The 3.6 litre V-6 had about the same power as this 4 cylinder.
Wow! The pictures from when it was revealed just didn't do a justice! Seeing it in action, I must say that it really looks hot and pretty unique for its class. The 2.0t I4 is looking to be fairly responsive and highly efficient, but I want to know more about the new 1.6t and 1.8L Hybrid!
Don't know why I'm just not interested in this car. Pretty sad but I'm more interested in the refreshed Accord than the New Malibu.
The Malibu looks hideous from the front!
+Edwin alvarez i know it kinda reminds me of the 06 civic with that cmhood and those lights
+ldawson103 Well, if one prefers a noisier, coarser ride, then an Accord is just the ticket.
Awesome looking car!
I'm impressed with this 2016 Malibu
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The new design of the Malibu is really forward thinking it's an American design car that looks good next to European Japanese and Korean cars that have fresh designs and yes the Malibu is fresh looking in the road
Nice review, as always....not feeling all the angles and materials inside...seen much better from cars years ago..
For what it is, it looks quite attractive.
I actually liked the outgoing Malibu in style and function (depending on trim level) kind of a bigger version of my 2013 Cruze 2LT which I really like. I do however agree that it is much longer, leaner, and sexier than the outgoing predecessor and upgraded on the inside as well with better tech and comfort. Yes it took some styling cues from the vastly improved 2014.5-2016, but they are not really the same. The Impala has one BIG chevron like grille from the Camaro and the Malibu has a two part grille with a more slender chevron and shield/badge look from the previous model with some nice lines. I do recommend the 2.0L over the 1.5L. Turbo I4 for sure.
I like the previous model Malibu Exterior styling better. I am leasing said model and I find it to feel very solid. I disagree with Roman's assertion that it felt put together from leftover parts. Quite frankly from what I see I don't see much of a difference between the two models Interior wise.
let's be honest, he just said those things about the previous generation Malibu to talk up the next generation Malibu. my dad just bought a 2015 and I've driven it multiple times. I assure anyone interested in the previous generation Malibus, its not as bad as the reviewer stated it to be. it's a solid car.
+camaro_ boy_z28 The chief complaint about the outgoing Malibu was the lack of room (especially in the back seat) and the groaning engine. Most reviewers haven't had much good to say about the outgoing Malibu when compared to its competition, it's consistently been ranked the worst in the midsize class.
+mrvwbug44 Not true at all. Consumer Reports ranked it as or nearly as highly as its strongest competitors, depending on the model.
I'm almost at the end of my lease. (2016 Fusion) Have my eye on the malibu.
I can't pinpoint where but it reminds me of the Audi A7 lines, which I love.
lol the designers of this fuckin car had no idea what they wanted to do with the front end. smh...
Soo they just refreshed the Impala and decided to call it a Malibu??
great looking and it's a chevy
Chevy is the best
I'm excited to see how it stacks up against the Fusion (presuming it's a comparable model, of course, and not just the base version). The Fusion is currently sitting solidly at the top of my list for my next car. I'm excited to see how the Malibu stacks up!
+Kcducttaper1 I just picked up a 2016 Fusion SE 2.0 last week and love it. My only complaint is heavy torque steer when jumping on the gas. Got it for $25.5 including TTL & registration. Paid cash.
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Nice! I've heard pretty much nothing but good things about them and I really liked the one I test drove after shopping around to see what everyone else had. At the time, the current Malibu just wasn't up to par, but I'm curious to see what all they've done this time around. Cash is the way to go! I didn't notice a whole lot of torque-steer though (and I did drive the 2.0L), just a little bit. Is yours just FWD, or AWD?
+Kcducttaper1 Mine is FWD. The torque steer is more prominent in D mode, less so in S mode. I guess this is because the rpm's are slightly elevated in S mode. I'm not totally jumping on it, but giving it just enough pedal for more than one automatic gear downshift. The roads where I live are worn, and I'm positive road irregularities contribute to the steering correction required by the torque steer. Like most, I usually drive one-handed, but driving with both hands on the wheel when jumping on it makes the torque steer much easier to deal with. I'm still adjusting to the vehicle, and like any vehicle they all drive differently. My current vehicle is an AWD 4Runner and the torque steer is dialed out, you'll never feel any. The weight to HP ratio is about 18:1. But the Fusion weight to HP ratio is around 14.5:1 and torque is more pronounced.One thing I've noticed is a slight turbo lag in D mode that is hardly noticeable in S mode. I switch modes every other drive so as to run at different rpm's for engine break-in. This isn't a requirement, but rather my personal preference. Also, living @ 2000ft elevation, the turbo scoots whereas my NA (normally aspirated) 4Runner motor feels a tad winded.Anyway, happy shopping, but wait for the sales. Mine was 26% off MSRP. I hadn't even considered a Fusion before the no-haggle November pricing came out. My deal was better than the no-haggle price as lucky for the me the vehicle I was going to purchase was sold the day before, so I was offered a killer deal if I bought a more equipped car. SOLD.
+zip89105 You got a great deal. I got a 1.5 Fusion for about the same price about a month ago (right before the new incentives came out) :-( My 1.5 has no noticeable torque steer.
+bradh716 I feel very lucky. Still on my first tank of fuel and mpg is great for the highway but horrible for city driving. Just made a 90 minute mostly highway trip and thank you for SXM in the boonies. No torque steer at highway speeds, so I guess that's a slower speed city driving happenstance I'll need to get used to. I'll have to consult the owners manual as I believe the windshield rearview mirror is defective as it distorts vehicles making them look flatter when I'm looking to see who's behind me. I'd like to believe it wasn't designed that way. The rear glass is fine. Otherwise, I'm still learning my new car. :-)
I bought my malibu in 2008 for $19,200. Still drive it with 133k on it. I can't imagine paying this price for the new malibu. For that price I could get an Impala or a Camaro.
The comparison that would make the most sense to me would be the Malibu vs the Fusion vs the Chrysler 200.
I deliver these things to dealerships, as well as other GM products. They're getting a lot of attention on the road. I can't wait to see the sales numbers. I hope they go through the roof. I wouldn't buy one, but good for GM that you like it.
Chevy is definitely getting better and better with the Malibu. The front grille ehh it varies on opinion but I will say this the new Malibu sure as hell looks a lot nicer than the new Altima
Looks good. Should have made it a hatch / sedan like the Volt.
My 2007 Malibu feels like a collection of parts but it rides good with 170k miles it gets the job done that's all Americans ask for is to get the job done !
very good review good stuff.
Yes I agree with you Roman the new Malibu is much more refined than the outgoing model. Do you know how many trims are in the Malibu?
Loved the video! Thank you!
yey- finally rentals are stylish now
Forget the car, that Piper Malibu
The car is a Malibu and so is the plane. I see what they did here. Very clever.
I drove that car for 1 week. IT is my friends car but man I hate those seats not gonna lie it hearts my back
Another boosted and stressed turbo 4 pot. Great when new, no so sure about the longevity though. Saving a few mpg on fuel may mean the car goes to scrap years earlier than it would do otherwise.
I'd love TFL's comments on the "2016 Malibu Limited" and "2016 Cruze Limited" limbo. When is the 2016 Malibu getting to showrooms? I've seen both late 2015 and early 2016.
There on there way now. As far as the limited thing.. What a joke haha
+Bill Dingo Them putting out Limited models isn't a joke as much as it is a smart business move. Get all the ones sitting around in warehouses and lots sold, get the last of the old body style in and out of production, and focus on selling them to fleet customers.
It looks amazing! I hated the old Malibu this is great.
love it better now than the Auto Show pics & love that it has it's own identity! Not trying to be a... Dare I Say... Hyundai like a lot of the other copy cats! Now give us a 2 door "SPORT" version/coupe with adequate power & great handling & we will come!!!
Please make a full comparison review new malibu 2.0 turbo and 2016 hyundai sonata turbo 2.0!!!!
i love my 2011 sooo ill love this one
note where the side hood meats fenders..the dip/design que from lexus who btw started that as nd every other car manufacturer since, followed suit, including bmw. Thanks to lexus. Others are catching up but continue to follow!
the LED daytime running lights is what makes the front look odd imo
this car is awesome. very good looking everywhere. i hope they manufacture it in the states. cus the ones from the states are reliable. the net generation was from mexico and it was not reliable at all but many faults.
I am surprised you have not included the Hyundai Sonata Limited in this video, it beats the Camry and the Accord in ride quality, power, handling and comfort, not including safety and mpg's.
You might compare it to turbo 4 cylinder engine, Wich camry and accord are not turbo engs, in terms of performance
Looks good.
Good info
i have 2010 malibu chrome pkg ..but man this car is sexy too 😍 good job chevy
1.5 turbo? test it
My 2016 v6 accord gets better gas mileage then this car. Sad, v6 are still the way to go
VTEC when you want it, cylinder deactivation when you don't.
+Kyster Elijah inline four. Not v4
+Kyster Elijah i know there are v4s in existence. But this car and most other 4 cylinders are inline 4
+Kyster Elijah a "v" engine is an engine that when looked at from the side creates a V shape. The number after indicates how many cylinders are in the head. An inline 4 is an engine in which the cylinders are next to each other in a row.
Kyster Elijah *Facepalm* Most 4-cylinder engines are made in-line; the cylinders are lined up straight, kinda like a train. The reason why is because it's cheaper, easier to maintain and requires less parts. Only one cylinder head instead of two, one set of overhead cams instead of two for each side, a simpler intake manifold, one exhaust header instead of two, etc. The same applies to in-line 3, 5 and 6-cylinder engines.
I think they should put the rear of the impala on this vehicle & it would look better.Ever since the redesign of this vehicle I never liked the rear,I do like the rear of the impala though.
is it me or the cruze the volt and the malibu look as much alike as the jetta passat and cc have for the past few generations.
what is this 3 for one car design? i understand having elements that tie models together but they look almost the same just larger and larger
It looks to low to the ground. I like how the front looks but not the back. What do u guys think will be future demolition derby cars this car I don't think will be in it. It's to low. What 2014 car do u guys think
include the 200c in the competitors
@The Fast Lane Car, the 2013-14 Malibu had 259hp and 260lbs torque.
Yup but it weighs 300 pounds more.
+The Fast Lane Car And less backseat room, too. Skimpy enough to draw complaints, and rightly so; this is supposed to be a family sedan. Yet you still have people out there with car enthusiast magazine mentalities who get bent out of shape when a Malibu is not a Camaro.
+Hector Cepeda i agree less back seat it was big fail
Actually, the 2014-2015 Malibu's had an upgraded 2.0t I4 with 259HP and 295LB-FT. But the new 2.0t I4 in the 2016 was designed for better response, fuel economy, and reliability. You have a faster shifting 8-Speed Automatic too! Plus since the new Malibu is 300lbs lighter, it will help with acceleration. There is no reason why 0-60 should be over 6 seconds.
Accord- built in Ohio
Camry- built in Kentucky
Passat -built in Tennessee
Malibu- built in Kansas
Fusion- built in Mexico
I kinda want one now! But can I trust Chevy?
Take a look at recent reliability ratings. GM is killing it. Buick is nearly tied with Lexus, Cadillac beats Honda,Chevy comes in right behind Honda and GMC rounds out the top ten. All GM brands are in the top ten. Compare that to all Chrysler brands who are in the bottom ten. And Ford isn't far from that either.
+Travis Murdock
Ford was all over the place on Consumer reports reliability rankings, which makes me think they have some good models and some really bad ones.
+Jeff K I really don't like consumer reports idea of reliability. They include people complaining about the infotainment for vehicle reliability.
+Tony Yang I think you can. I have a couple friends that bought Chevy Cruzes a few years ago and they have been trouble free. I think you can buy one and not worry. GM is not the same as they were 15 years ago, they are quite good now.
+Jeff K Consumers Reports hated the whole myFord touch system which they included in their reliability rankings. Otherwise, I think the power train was pretty solid. However, I have heard mixed things about the dry dual clutch that they have in the Focus and Fiesta.
I have one i just painted the grill all black looks much better
What an improvement over that hideous previous gen Malibu!
Did you get a chance to test the 1.5L turbo version yet? That is the version that most people are going to buy (LT is usually Chevy's volume trim level). Also surprised that they didn't use the 8 speed auto with the 1.5L as that would have boosted the fuel economy nicely (and the performance with such a small engine).
It will probably trickle down in a later model year. Just like the 2010 model had the 4 speed on only the base model, and the 2011 had the 6 speed across the board.
The 1.6t I4 will be the standard engine. Making 163HP and 184LB-FT while achieving 27 City and 37 Highway. It will be out as soon as soon as the Malibu goes on sale, but for now, it looks like the tester models will be Premier's with the 2.0t I4. Expect 1.6t (L, LS, & LT) reviews to be out in a month or two. Meanwhile, the 1.8L Hybrid model will probably not show its face for testing until the current ongoing research and development is finished, so we may have to wait five to six months.
That plane is also called a Malibu lol maybe that's why they brought you in that plane XD
Hey you're at Stanford:)!
The exterior is better looking but it seems GM is stuck with that one interior design for all its cars. It may work but how about some variety?
Wow! Nice rental car! :)
When I first saw this car, I hated the looks of it. I thought the front of the car looked like it has down syndrome. But with real world footage, it's kinda growing on me. It's actually beautiful!
Thats stanford let me know when you here next time i live like 5 mins from there
Better than Honda and toys. I prefer the fusion, but very nice American midsize.
looks more like the Chevy impala from the rear
I wish wages went up with the inflation of car prices! I would be making $160k per year. I owned a 1999 Chevy Malibu every option leather, moonroof, v6, CD cassette paid $18k for it! These prices are almost in par with BMW and Mercedes. I don't see buying any Chevy especially a Malibu at that price point.
This should have a optional v8
Like the Denali in your profile picture XD
+Aaronaitor damn right
the v8 would be a nice option. but sadly those days are gone
+illstplaya You could get a Chevy SS..
Heartagram Yeah, but it needs a new redesign, it has had that design for years.
Wouldn't the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 or 1.6 turbo be competitive with these cars?
Great looking car, but is it just me or are car manufacturers redesigning these cars every few years now? Seriously, how can they afford to do this? Honda has freakin redesigned their civic 3 times in the last 5 years. Toyota has done a couple of early redesigns as well.
Also, that fuel mileage isn't that great on a 250+ HP engine.
Khemistry I was actually speaking about the Corolla, but thanks for clearing that up. :)
+Adrizz5447 Think back to the 1950's and 60's here in the US. Every year the car looked different, and this was long before there were CAD programs to assist in making the changes. Agreed that the automotive landscape is far different now, but I'm happy that they can change cars on shorter timelines now. Do we really need to keep a particular style of car in production for 10-15 years anymore?
+Mad Pistol Modern platforms, especially modular designs, are made-now to last a lot longer than before and able to support different model types. These in turn make it less expensive to update designs so frequently since the costs are spread out across different vehicles for a longer period of time due to improved manufacturing efficiency. So while the platform stays the same; the cosmetics can be changed a fair bit at a much lower cost. The Civic has been on the platform for years and didn't get a new one until just this year. The previous Corolla's platform was also the same case a long with many other vehicles in all classes. Designs are to be flexible while the platforms can now live beyond about 8-10 years. The current Camry is still on the same platform as debuted in 2006; even though it looks much different.
I imagine the early redesigns are cause the cars looks and things it comes with can't keep up with competition.
Why didn't they bring the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T? I think it's Malibu's direct competitor.
Garbage fuel economy. Nissan Altima gets same fuel economy with v6 and Is cheaper fully loaded
+Justin Garcia CVT, nothing more needs to be said about the V6 Altima. Nissan CVTs are the very definition of soul sucking appliance transmissions.
+mrvwbug44 have you driven a v6 Altima? If not you argument is irrelevant
+Justin Garcia Have you driven the 2016 Malibu yet? If not, then your argument is irrelevant.
+mrvwbug44 you need to just sit in an Altima, I went shopping for a midsize car and everything is pretty close except the seats. The Altima has the best seats by far. Your ass will make u buy that car
It looks great, caranddriver got a top speed of 156 mph and 6.1 0-60 and motortrend got 6.2 0-60 so it's fast enough for me