2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Editor's Review - Road Test

All 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Experts' Reviews

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I Say 81 % (2LT) Read review	I Say 72 % (2LT) Read review

	2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Review
	Rating 81 %	By Charles Renny Thursday, April 30, 2009

Summary Rating:

Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (70%)
Interior Fit and Finish (70%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (70%)
Instrumentation and controls (70%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (70%)
Cargo space and access (60%)
Storage capacity (60%)
Access to mechanical components (70%)
Comfort
Seats (70%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)

Performance
Acceleration (70%)
Engine output (70%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (70%)
Mirrors (70%)
Visibility (60%)
General safety (70%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (70%)

	Spacious front bucket seats. Electric power steering gives good feedback. Suede seat covers are easy to keep clean.
	Back seat is a bit short on headroom. On some road surfaces the tires are very loud.
	V-6 seems a bity noisy on hard acceleration.

	2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT Review
	Rating 72 %	By Luc Gagné Thursday, February 26, 2009

Summary Rating:

Styling
Exterior (80%)
Interior (80%)
Exterior fit and finish (70%)
Interior Fit and Finish (70%)
Accessories
Convenience and equipment (70%)
Instrumentation and controls (70%)
General ergonomics (70%)
Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (70%)
Sound system (80%)
Space and Access
Front space and access (80%)
Rear space and access (70%)
Cargo space and access (60%)
Storage capacity (60%)
Access to mechanical components (70%)
Comfort
Seats (70%)
Driving position (80%)
Suspension and ride (80%)
Noise level (80%)

Performance
Acceleration (70%)
Engine output (70%)
Transmission (80%)
Fuel consumption (80%)
Driving Dynamics
Steering (80%)
Handling (80%)
Braking (70%)
Manoeuvrability (60%)
Safety
Traction and stability control (70%)
Mirrors (70%)
Visibility (60%)
General safety (70%)
General Appreciation
General Appreciation (70%)

	Elegant styling inside and out Fuel-efficient engine Good transmission Pleasant driving manners Good sound proofing
	Front doors a bit too large
	Limited rear visibility Unpractical trunk

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