Alyssa Reed my advise would be whether you go to college or not, find something your passionate about and figure how you can make money off it , for the meantime save money and invest in that exact idea 💡, it may seem a long way but trust me, it will all be worth it
Never really owned the new body style of Malibu. I use to own the 2015 body style before they did the refresh for the 2016 models. Looking at the 2020 model, I must say that is a gorgeous vehicle and I would jump right into one again. I stand by GM products for reliability!
@@ScoobyGSXR750 Hey Scooby, here’s my story, I had a 1990 Nissan hardbody pickup, bought new with only 8 miles. 20 years later I sold it for 300 dollars with over 400 thousand miles on it. Same motor and transmission. I bought a 1998 Toyota Corolla new with only 20 miles. I gave it to my mother ten years later with 200 thousand miles on it. Same motor and transmission. I then bought a 2008 Chevy HHR new with only 44 miles on it. I gave it to my niece in 2014 with 180 thousand miles. Same motor and transmission. I then bought a 2014 Toyota Prius. I gave it to my sister-in-law in 2018 for helping with my mother. It has 150 thousand miles and running strong! Here is where things get ugly. I bought a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in 2018. 80 miles on it. In the two years that I had that rolling disaster I had to put brakes on it three times, the doors would fill with water and I’d have to drain them, the transmission locked up at 1000 miles, I opened the glove box and the whole thing broke and fell in the floor. No matter what I did I was continually putting air in one of the tires. The CV joint went out, I also had to put new struts and shocks on it. I don’t know how I got to 20 thousand miles in the thing but I had so many issues the dealer was forced to buy it back! I then walked across the street to the Chevrolet dealer in April of 2021 and bought a 2020 Chevy Malibu LT which was a hold over from the year before. It had only 120 miles on it. It now has 4000 miles on it but I don’t drive much at all so I expect this car to last me for years. So Scooby, I can understand totally what you mean about Chevy reliability but so far I’m happier than having a Ford! Wish me luck with the Malibu! Lol.
This is a great looking car! I purchased a 2019 Camaro earlier this year but had I been in the market for a sedan I would have bought this. Great review!
Malibu has good bones and the basics, unfortunately, like most of the American brands, Chevy neglects to provide a model to satisfy the enthusiast. There should be a Sport trim level that comes only with the 2.0, sport suspension, better front seats and mild exterior changes / additions to set it apart from the other trim levels. At a time when sedan sales are lagging, they need to do something to keep those of us who'd like to buy American from having to go with an import.
Even if they were to make a sport version of the Malibu, take rate will still be low. Plus unfortunately more people are buying crossovers. Meaning that GM is losing money on every sedan they make. Even the Honda Accord has issues with sales
I have a 2018 ive seen reviews for the 2019 and so far i like mine more its not a cvt and has all of the goodies that the newer models make you get the premier to have
All the guys here talking about GM reliability being so inferior. Lol. I had a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu in Summit White, same color as this. Replaced headlight, battery, and front passenger side wheel bearing. That’s it. The car was a breeze. No transmission, engine, electrical or any other issues. Reached over 125,000 miles before she was totaled. That’s the reason I’m here, i want another Malibu. My friend has a 2014 Camry. Infotainment system went out a couple years ago. Now screen comes on but touchscreen works 2 days out of the week. I’ve also heard the horror stories of Honda’s transmissions. Nah, I’m good. Pricing is the icing on the cupcake, but better styling doesn’t hurt either. I’ll stick with Chevrolet!
Not gonna lie on that one.. Toyota's infotainment are really crap. I've ridden in a 2014 toyota corolla and has a bluetooth system, cant remove nor add any new devices once the list is full.
I still drive my 2005 Chevy Malibu that my Dad got at new. I recently hit 130,000 miles. I did have to replace some steering components and my oil pan, but other than that I love the car and I’m going to drive it until the wheels fall off. Which I think I can get a few more years out of the car until I have a substantial amount saved up for the premier version of the Malibu.
I would never pick a whatever Chevy family sedan over an Accord or Camry. Chevy is just poor quality and reliability. Don't believe me.. ask anyone who has done QC for any GM products.
My GF has a 17 Malibu and I have a 19 Cruze LS with the 16 wheels. The Cruze is better looking hands down. But both are attractive looking cars. Definitely better looking than Toyota and Civic.
I have a 2019 Malibu now after having a 2016 Cruze for three years and I miss my Cruze. The Malibu is definitely a nice car but I liked my Cruze better.
This is a handsome car, and GM really got the lines and proportions right. But Accord and Camry (ugly as they are) still thrive and own the sedan race on their long standing reputation/reliability history/resale values. People buy the Malibu and can brag that they "got a great deal" but sadly, this beautiful car doesn't otherwise get much respect.
Jason Golden - Yes another example of a great car that lost the popularity contest with Toyota and Honda. So many other great cars out there completely overlooked by people just following the crowd, most blindly.
@@jdm1039 I don't understand... What about this car is more attractive? People calling the class leaders "ugly"... More like unique ? (Toyota moreso than Honda. I don't like how all of Honda's vehicles share almost the exact same face). Even if I were so unwilling to get a Camry or Accord, the next to look at would be Mazda 6 and if I SOMEHOW don't like the Mazda 6, the more stylish choice would be the Altima and I can get AWD with that. If I want another AWD option I can try a new Legacy with way better interior than most of the class now since redesign. The Malibu just doesn't look good to me lol especially in boring rental car colors. That same ugly face that they have on the equinox and Traverse that's slapped unto a sedan and just takes up the entire front end. It's _gross_ ! Lazy oval shapes in silver painted plastic trim (I'm assuming material cuz I don't know if he said it) interrupted only by cheap looking black pieces. The climate control area just looks especially blah af (see Mazda 6 for comparison). All behind what has got to be one of the ugliest, or maybe just boring, steering wheels you can get in a new sedan. Don't know what the Ford ones look like but I doubt any of the Japanese can lose to that. And all of that comes BEFORE you consider GM quality vs. the Japanese
@@devongee1776 Looks are in the eye of the beholder. I agree with you on the Mazda 6 and the virtues of the Altima. Cheap plastic bits are in all the cars and I personally would not call the current Toyota grill styling "unique". I do think the new Camry and Avalon look much better than the last generations. As far as the Accord some days I see one and think it looks pretty good and on other days not so much. I've had 2 Toyotas in my family over the years and neither were trouble free or the popular perception of having "bulletproof reliability". A good friend of mine had a Honda Accord that was very unreliable with constant issues. He said it was the worst car he ever owned. I also recently saw a TH-cam video of a guy complaining about problems with both a Honda and Acura he owned back to back but was going to give them a 3rd chance. I believe the following based on personal experience and not what people on TH-cam say, many of them trolls. The "perception" of extreme reliability in the Japanese makes is exaggerated as is the perception that American cars are extremely unreliable.
@@jdm1039 Well for 1 I guess I'd leave you free to name a car that looks like the Camry, as for the reliability of your anecdotal Japanese stories, it still doesn't change the fact that Toyota continues to top the charts in reliability surveys and while I would also agree that people likely blow their durability out of proportion, that doesn't make them on an equal playing field with the Americans. Mechanics and owner surveys Nationwide and abroad complain about GM vehicles at a much higher volume than Honda's and Toyotas see... I can also agree that looks are subjective but what is not subjective is the fact that there are at least 3 competitors in the class that would snuff Chevy out on an interior quality contest and there're also ones that best the Malibu in fuel economy and QOL features. The Malibu is a good car to rent when you're away from your own. I will give it that. That is why they along with the Impalas can stay at Enterprise until Chevy also gives up on the American sedan market.
I own a 2013 chevy malibu 2lt love the car had a few hickup bad wires for battery made the car short out and turn off other then that rest was.covered.by warranty. Saying that i would buy a toyota camry or honda accord for the newer models.
I’d like to see an RS 2.0t. Take the RS, put the drivetrain from the Premier, along with the LED front and rear lighting. Make a sunroof and heated seat package optional, and I’m a buyer at $28-$30k.
Chris A222 yah I have a 2019 malibu it was 30k but I got it on sale for 24 but I haggled down to 21k :) and I got the panoramic sunroof with the blind zone alert with lane change something, and rear cross traffic alert and the multi media package too with all weather floor mats on top of the regulars too. But playing with a high interest rate but with a good co-signer
@@vegasbab.y3740 I have a 2018 LT so I dont have any of the features that you mentioned but its a great car. I bought mine used for 16k. Unfortunately since it was used I have a pretty higher interest rate as well. Wish i could've been able to afford a brand new one with a lower interest rate.
Not really a money pit tbh. Don't get me wrong, Iove Scotty, but I think if you're gonna go by all your life just buying Toyotas/Hondas then that's not enjoying good cars out there. I have a '17 Civic but I feel Chevy's are just built better and more premium.
@Jesus is Fake i mean depends on what you want if you want a smoother ride with less feel of road then get the Civic but i like the planted feel of road everyone has their own preferences
Even if GM did a complete 180 and surpassed Toyota in reliability for far cheaper, it would take 20+ years to rebuild that trust for me to consider one.
Toyota is made for very poor people. Suddenly many Americans got poor and have started to buy those junks made in Asia. American cars are much better in every aspect.
Toyota or Lexus for the rest of my years. No more GM cars for me; the engines were always strong but everything else is crapola starting at about 70k miles. Yes, if u buy new then u should be good for a few years but staying power & GM no longer go together. Too many repeat issues!! Also, stay away from CVT for all models until they fix those bugs.
Me too I sucked in by Chevy with the 2014 Impala the whole sash went out twice. Traded the Impala for the 2016 Malibu it leaked around the back window brake light. Now it has steering problem. Piss on Chevy.
I have a malibu 2012 ltz. 234000 miles on it. I have changed the head lights,battery,passenger front bearing ,windshield wipers and air filter. Nothing alse. This car is much better than the junks made in Asia.
I had an 08 Malibu for 10 years and loved it. However, one thing I would never have in a car is a CVT transmission or Turbo. I now have a 17 Impala which I dearly love. It has the old 2.5L that the Malibu used to have with a 6 speed transmission. It works just fine for me.
@@hanahehe296 Yes truth. Some manufacturers are better at TGDI designs then others. Ford is on its 2nd Gen.. in production since '11. Have Gen2 TGDI twin scroll bi-turbo V6 in my '21 F150 Lariat FX4. It's performance is outstanding.
Chevy is 5 decades away from remotely , ever , being BETTER than Honda or Toyota. Until Chevy can build a car that is still running like new in its 3rd year and doesn't sound like a train wreck every dang time it hits a Manhole Cover. Junk
@@mybro727 Cool... thanks for the info... those folks are lucky... I test drove a LT1... hated it... Stop/start sucks and CVT's are huge expense waiting to happen
Wife got a used 2019 premier last month with 10k miles for $24,000. Original sticker was 36k. Very easy and comfortable car to drive, fairly quick as well. Insurance is also dirt cheap on it...$480/year. Yes, a year.
@@jeffreygriffin7248 ME TOO!! I have a 2012 Malibu, and I just had to rip off the entire front bumper just to change the headlight bulbs. I will NEVER, EVER, EVER buy a GM product AGAIN! Looks like they STILL haven't figured it out, this new design does the SAME thing!!!
I traded a 2018 Redline 1.5 for a 2020 Premier. I enjoyed the '18 but this Premier is awesome! What a difference the 2.0 makes. Hard to believe they're the same car.
Great review! What I like about the Chevy Malibu 2.0T Premier is you won't see them all over the place like you will with the Honda Accord 2.0T Touring, for example. The Accord is a very nice car, and I do like it a lot, but I don't like owning a car that you see all over the place. The Malibu 2.0T is just as quick as the Accord 2.0T, and it has just as many, if not even more features than the Accord 2.0T Touring. I just wish this car was RWD or AWD, but for a FWD car, it's still really impressive. Thanks for making the video! I'm looking forward to watching a new video about a 2021 Malibu 2.0T Premier from you in the near future. Keep up the good work! -Chris
I recently bought this exact car, white M 2.0 Premier Turbo with white leather interior and the same 20" wheels. I have owned 3 5 series, 3 M3s, 4 Porsche 911s (all I ordered from the factory) and 1 911 GT3. I also drive new GMC 1500 AT4 lifted with wheels. GM has really gotten it together. My truck is my all time fav but for what I paid for my Malibu it is a redic value. I absolutely love it and get compliments on it all the time. I am 1st a big truck guy but I needed another car so I didn't want to spend a ton. This IMO is better than any car in its class, comfy, fast, safe and beautiful. Again I am just in love with this car and I'm glad I found it sitting in the corner of the Chevy dealer lot.
I have a 2017 malibu with the 1.5T . For the last 2 months been fighting a engine power reduced problem. Driving down the road at highway speeds and it suddenly slows to 25 mph. Dealer cant get the parts to fix it. Glad it's a lease, no help from gm whatsoever. Talk about unsafe! Wont be Back to gm after this. A 2 year old car that I cant trust above 25mph.
Better than Camry and Accord? You’re joking, Right? It keeps up to speed but nowhere close to a Camry or Accord. Hell even Altima beats this 10-1 but would I buy this? Yes cuz I’m a simple guy
What I don’t like about most if not ALL American cars is that no matter what brand, few things come standard in comparison to competitors. Want a moonroof? Buy a package for $1500. Want LED lights? Buy a convenience package. Want advanced cruise control? Buy that package for $900. This is why I had to go with a foreign brand that offered MORE for less money. I’m not spending $37,000 for a Chevrolet mid sized sedan when I can get better everything for thousands less.
that exhaust note...brutal. crappy turbo 4. No comment in video about how it stacks up with the Accord or Camry like the click bait title suggests. must be a paid video by the Chevy dealer that loaned you the car.
Wow! I had no idea the Malibu was this nice! My dad owned a '73 Malibu coupe; his last car. Definitely worth considering if in the market for a family sedan. Also, a very informative review; nice job.
Boring interior? Check Crap engine choices? Check Way too expensive for what it is compared to the competition? Check According to my calculations, this vehicle fits every requirement to be a Chevrolet. I'd take either Camry or Accord. Or Altima, or Jetta, or Sonata, or Optima, or...did I miss any OTHER car brand?
Camry doesnt have cooled seats...Accord doesnt have a panoramic roof 😐. Altima doesnt have cooled seats nor pano roof. Hmmmm what else. Accords have a lot of electrical issues look it up
I own a used 2016 Malibu Premier. I bought it with about 8,400 miles on it for 10k under MSRP at $24,999. It has both confidence packages, but no sunroof. I do love the car, buuuuutttt the little middling issues with the car is turning me off of owning it now that it's a month and a half out of warranty. A few of the issues includes the computer that controls sensors went out. One of the parking sensor connectors came loose and beeped even if no one was in front of me when at a stop. For whatever reason the Radar for Adaptive CC needed to be realigned. And the big one that I was fishing a microfiber towel out of the spare tire well in the trunk (inflater kit, no spare) and found a pool of water soaking everything. It had probably three gallons or more of water in my trunk. Apparently the weak point was either the third brake light where the nuts come loose over time (mine was, but that wasn't the cause) leaking water into the headliner and trunk. In my case it was the weatherstripping around the trunk opening. Both were common causes for rear water leaks. I'm looking to get rid of it next month and possibly get a Honda Accord hybrid touring or just make a lateral move and get the 2.0t touring. I'm also considering the Palisade.
I’d say yes it’s better. But for that price range I expect it to be fast like the accord. Don’t get me wrong I’m a die hard Chevy fan. But dam. The 2.0T accord gets a 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. And the malibu gets it at 6.2
That's not far off brother...its still freaking fast lol. I drove one it was snappy..Its quicker than most in the segment not the accord obviously but still.
Noah Ortega - That difference in acceleration is meaningless to the average everyday driver. Say the word One Thousand. That's the difference. Who cares?
That 13 Malibu has been fantastic 29 mpg at 90 mph in Texas. O problems at 94 K. Fast enough around town. Still seems modern with pandora,nav. Fully loaded I 💘my 13 LTZ 2.0 T Malibu.
Note to GM: The Japanese and Koreans now own the auto industry. This is because of your arrogance and laziness. I have been looking for ANY reason I can find to buy an American car over the past 30 years, however, I simply cannot find one. Such a shame.
They should have put the 2.0 engine in the RS, considering that that's supposed to be the "sporty" version of the Bu.
Agreed 👍
Yeah that never made sense to me or atleast give the 1.5 200hp
@@CloroxGodThe1st yes, I agree. The RS being under 200hp is why I didn't get 1 when I was car shopping 5 months ago.
Very true
Chevy just keeps shooting themselves in the foot 🤦🏽♂️
I just picked up my 2020 Malibu Premier...absolutely love it. Thanks for the review.
Mick Lonardo I’m 15 and I am getting one tonight I hope it’s great . I also hope I’ll get my license soon when I turn 16 haha
Drake Volkert congrats bro, drive safe
@@drakev8694 damn did you buy it?
Drake Volkert must be nice. I’m 16 and I gotta get a job to save up for my own Malibu whilst attempting to still pay bills.
Alyssa Reed my advise would be whether you go to college or not, find something your passionate about and figure how you can make money off it , for the meantime save money and invest in that exact idea 💡, it may seem a long way but trust me, it will all be worth it
Never really owned the new body style of Malibu. I use to own the 2015 body style before they did the refresh for the 2016 models. Looking at the 2020 model, I must say that is a gorgeous vehicle and I would jump right into one again. I stand by GM products for reliability!
I would like one in the red
I got a 2020 Malibu LT in black! One of the best cars I’ve ever had.
You stand by GM for reliability? What planet are you from?
@@ScoobyGSXR750 Hey Scooby, here’s my story, I had a 1990 Nissan hardbody pickup, bought new with only 8 miles. 20 years later I sold it for 300 dollars with over 400 thousand miles on it. Same motor and transmission. I bought a 1998 Toyota Corolla new with only 20 miles. I gave it to my mother ten years later with 200 thousand miles on it. Same motor and transmission. I then bought a 2008 Chevy HHR new with only 44 miles on it. I gave it to my niece in 2014 with 180 thousand miles. Same motor and transmission. I then bought a 2014 Toyota Prius. I gave it to my sister-in-law in 2018 for helping with my mother. It has 150 thousand miles and running strong! Here is where things get ugly. I bought a 2018 Ford Transit Connect in 2018. 80 miles on it. In the two years that I had that rolling disaster I had to put brakes on it three times, the doors would fill with water and I’d have to drain them, the transmission locked up at 1000 miles, I opened the glove box and the whole thing broke and fell in the floor. No matter what I did I was continually putting air in one of the tires. The CV joint went out, I also had to put new struts and shocks on it. I don’t know how I got to 20 thousand miles in the thing but I had so many issues the dealer was forced to buy it back! I then walked across the street to the Chevrolet dealer in April of 2021 and bought a 2020 Chevy Malibu LT which was a hold over from the year before. It had only 120 miles on it. It now has 4000 miles on it but I don’t drive much at all so I expect this car to last me for years. So Scooby, I can understand totally what you mean about Chevy reliability but so far I’m happier than having a Ford! Wish me luck with the Malibu! Lol.
Nice cars & as good as or better then any car in the class!
Glad to see gm still makes at least 1 sedan
D Tay Chevy makes 3... Cruz, Malibu, and Impala.
And buick makes 3.
And Cadillac makes 7.
Not for long. It's slated to be discontinued in 2022.
Bitz Ov Hadez the cruize and impla are still being made..
12345678 9 impala and Cruze are discontinued at least in the US
Señor Loco they’re still being made, just not in the US
This is a great looking car! I purchased a 2019 Camaro earlier this year but had I been in the market for a sedan I would have bought this. Great review!
Thanks!
And these also look great with those comaro zL1 front fascia🥴
Malibu has good bones and the basics, unfortunately, like most of the American brands, Chevy neglects to provide a model to satisfy the enthusiast. There should be a Sport trim level that comes only with the 2.0, sport suspension, better front seats and mild exterior changes / additions to set it apart from the other trim levels. At a time when sedan sales are lagging, they need to do something to keep those of us who'd like to buy American from having to go with an import.
Having to go with an import??? Is that chinese or something, because i cannot understand that statement. Bowtie or Die is all i know
Shang Tsung American brands are eliminating sedans is what he is driving at.
Even if they were to make a sport version of the Malibu, take rate will still be low. Plus unfortunately more people are buying crossovers. Meaning that GM is losing money on every sedan they make. Even the Honda Accord has issues with sales
So you're saying there won't be a 2.7Malibuu SS anytime soon idd say 360 hp would do it.
Ted Roberts exactly. No Malibu SS.
Saw one of these on the road it was gorgeous
I agree, the new Accord is a work of art!
Oh really, you will be shock when you see how better the Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sonata are
Malibu its better.
Way underrated
I have a 2018 ive seen reviews for the 2019 and so far i like mine more its not a cvt and has all of the goodies that the newer models make you get the premier to have
Sweet
Yes bud, but my 2019 has led headlights
@@DeadVrcat333-3 lol 😂😱
Same, I didn’t really look into the 2019+20 models when I got my 18, but if I did I still woulda picked my 18
Lmao oh Chevy why can't you just make something that doesn't win the "initial" quality award. How about strive for RELIABILITY
my neighbor just got this car and it’s super nice!
Wont last 100,000 miles.
All the guys here talking about GM reliability being so inferior. Lol. I had a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu in Summit White, same color as this. Replaced headlight, battery, and front passenger side wheel bearing. That’s it. The car was a breeze. No transmission, engine, electrical or any other issues. Reached over 125,000 miles before she was totaled. That’s the reason I’m here, i want another Malibu. My friend has a 2014 Camry. Infotainment system went out a couple years ago. Now screen comes on but touchscreen works 2 days out of the week. I’ve also heard the horror stories of Honda’s transmissions. Nah, I’m good. Pricing is the icing on the cupcake, but better styling doesn’t hurt either. I’ll stick with Chevrolet!
Bowtie 4 Life!!!
Thumbs pointed up
Not gonna lie on that one.. Toyota's infotainment are really crap. I've ridden in a 2014 toyota corolla and has a bluetooth system, cant remove nor add any new devices once the list is full.
I still drive my 2005 Chevy Malibu that my Dad got at new. I recently hit 130,000 miles. I did have to replace some steering components and my oil pan, but other than that I love the car and I’m going to drive it until the wheels fall off. Which I think I can get a few more years out of the car until I have a substantial amount saved up for the premier version of the Malibu.
@@Dashi18n My 2005 has 267,000 miles and is still going strong.
I would never pick a whatever Chevy family sedan over an Accord or Camry. Chevy is just poor quality and reliability. Don't believe me.. ask anyone who has done QC for any GM products.
You’re right
GM vehicles have average reliability.
@@T16-s5o Rule of thumb for GM vehicles.. if it aint got a V8.. it aint worth shit.
@@playdoh858 you aint never lied!!!!
This car... Really clean exterior, very attractive stuff coming from Chevy but the interior is just... Outdated.
My GF has a 17 Malibu and I have a 19 Cruze LS with the 16 wheels. The Cruze is better looking hands down. But both are attractive looking cars. Definitely better looking than Toyota and Civic.
I was looking at both. What make the cruze better? Trying to get the better one
@@Atoxiccell the only thing I can think of is the fuel economy the cruze gets way gas mileage, the Malibu gets a combined 32 and the Cruze gets 36.
I have a 2019 Malibu now after having a 2016 Cruze for three years and I miss my Cruze. The Malibu is definitely a nice car but I liked my Cruze better.
GM and a CVT what could go wrong.
Jesse Brown you’re better off with a Gm than a Nissan
@@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849 absolutely
Donald J. Trump From The Trenches -...A d you’re MUCH better off with a Toyota!
I’d take this any day over a Nissan CVT
Jesse Brown there is no CVT. The Malibu boast a 9-speed automatic transmission for 2019.
This is a handsome car, and GM really got the lines and proportions right. But Accord and Camry (ugly as they are) still thrive and own the sedan race on their long standing reputation/reliability history/resale values. People buy the Malibu and can brag that they "got a great deal" but sadly, this beautiful car doesn't otherwise get much respect.
Jason Golden - Yes another example of a great car that lost the popularity contest with Toyota and Honda. So many other great cars out there completely overlooked by people just following the crowd, most blindly.
@@jdm1039 I don't understand... What about this car is more attractive? People calling the class leaders "ugly"... More like unique ? (Toyota moreso than Honda. I don't like how all of Honda's vehicles share almost the exact same face). Even if I were so unwilling to get a Camry or Accord, the next to look at would be Mazda 6 and if I SOMEHOW don't like the Mazda 6, the more stylish choice would be the Altima and I can get AWD with that. If I want another AWD option I can try a new Legacy with way better interior than most of the class now since redesign. The Malibu just doesn't look good to me lol especially in boring rental car colors. That same ugly face that they have on the equinox and Traverse that's slapped unto a sedan and just takes up the entire front end. It's _gross_ ! Lazy oval shapes in silver painted plastic trim (I'm assuming material cuz I don't know if he said it) interrupted only by cheap looking black pieces. The climate control area just looks especially blah af (see Mazda 6 for comparison). All behind what has got to be one of the ugliest, or maybe just boring, steering wheels you can get in a new sedan. Don't know what the Ford ones look like but I doubt any of the Japanese can lose to that. And all of that comes BEFORE you consider GM quality vs. the Japanese
@Dying Starz There is another thing ugly as fuck, trolls. (Insert crying smiley face here). I'm so funny aren't I troll?
@@devongee1776 Looks are in the eye of the beholder. I agree with you on the Mazda 6 and the virtues of the Altima. Cheap plastic bits are in all the cars and I personally would not call the current Toyota grill styling "unique". I do think the new Camry and Avalon look much better than the last generations. As far as the Accord some days I see one and think it looks pretty good and on other days not so much.
I've had 2 Toyotas in my family over the years and neither were trouble free or the popular perception of having "bulletproof reliability". A good friend of mine had a Honda Accord that was very unreliable with constant issues. He said it was the worst car he ever owned. I also recently saw a TH-cam video of a guy complaining about problems with both a Honda and Acura he owned back to back but was going to give them a 3rd chance. I believe the following based on personal experience and not what people on TH-cam say, many of them trolls. The "perception" of extreme reliability in the Japanese makes is exaggerated as is the perception that American cars are extremely unreliable.
@@jdm1039 Well for 1 I guess I'd leave you free to name a car that looks like the Camry, as for the reliability of your anecdotal Japanese stories, it still doesn't change the fact that Toyota continues to top the charts in reliability surveys and while I would also agree that people likely blow their durability out of proportion, that doesn't make them on an equal playing field with the Americans. Mechanics and owner surveys Nationwide and abroad complain about GM vehicles at a much higher volume than Honda's and Toyotas see... I can also agree that looks are subjective but what is not subjective is the fact that there are at least 3 competitors in the class that would snuff Chevy out on an interior quality contest and there're also ones that best the Malibu in fuel economy and QOL features. The Malibu is a good car to rent when you're away from your own. I will give it that. That is why they along with the Impalas can stay at Enterprise until Chevy also gives up on the American sedan market.
It'll break down at 60k miles unlike the Camry and accord
My 99 Tahoe doesnt break down
@@andybub45 gm quality was better back then, very modern ones are shit
Very True!
not true, i have the 17' malibu 2lt and it has 56k miles on it and it's still thriving and had 0 issues whatsoever.
LOL yep. Plus why does it have to have that stupid cost cutting hood stick and not hydraulics
I own a 2013 chevy malibu 2lt love the car had a few hickup bad wires for battery made the car short out and turn off other then that rest was.covered.by warranty. Saying that i would buy a toyota camry or honda accord for the newer models.
MALIBU is the best.
I have the 2013. One of the most comfortable rides I have owned.
Sooo the same as 2019 and nearly the same as 2018 only with heat warmers and different monitor and LED numbered nobs for heating and AC😎
I’d like to see an RS 2.0t. Take the RS, put the drivetrain from the Premier, along with the LED front and rear lighting. Make a sunroof and heated seat package optional, and I’m a buyer at $28-$30k.
Chris A222 yah I have a 2019 malibu it was 30k but I got it on sale for 24 but I haggled down to 21k :) and I got the panoramic sunroof with the blind zone alert with lane change something, and rear cross traffic alert and the multi media package too with all weather floor mats on top of the regulars too. But playing with a high interest rate but with a good co-signer
@@vegasbab.y3740 That's a great deal.
@@vegasbab.y3740 I have a 2018 LT so I dont have any of the features that you mentioned but its a great car. I bought mine used for 16k. Unfortunately since it was used I have a pretty higher interest rate as well. Wish i could've been able to afford a brand new one with a lower interest rate.
As Scotty Kilmer would say “ this pile of junk is an endless money pit”
Not really a money pit tbh. Don't get me wrong, Iove Scotty, but I think if you're gonna go by all your life just buying Toyotas/Hondas then that's not enjoying good cars out there. I have a '17 Civic but I feel Chevy's are just built better and more premium.
Asfand Ashraf I have an Accord and its so much more different than a Civic it has more feedback and you can feel the road a lot more
@Jesus is Fake i mean depends on what you want if you want a smoother ride with less feel of road then get the Civic but i like the planted feel of road everyone has their own preferences
Jesus is Fake np :)
and you know this personally ?
Even if GM did a complete 180 and surpassed Toyota in reliability for far cheaper, it would take 20+ years to rebuild that trust for me to consider one.
Roscoe ElCocko Well That would be your lost wouldn’t it? 🤷🏾♂️
Go with a Hyundai
That is so cool 😎 of how this 2020 chevy malibu has apple 🍎 car 🚗 play and it has the same for the android car 🚗 play to
Toyota#1 manufacturer American will never accept it.
Toyota is made for very poor people.
Suddenly many Americans got poor and have started to buy those junks made in Asia.
American cars are much better in every aspect.
I just purchased a 2020 LS (1.5) I loaded a chip in mine got more power @25% not bad after 125mi.driven no issues and gas mileage stayed the same.
I just got a 2020 lt. What chip did you get?
Looks way better then all sedans
That’s a bold statement 😂😂😂
Toyota or Lexus for the rest of my years. No more GM cars for me; the engines were always strong but everything else is crapola starting at about 70k miles. Yes, if u buy new then u should be good for a few years but staying power & GM no longer go together. Too many repeat issues!! Also, stay away from CVT for all models until they fix those bugs.
Me too I sucked in by Chevy with the 2014 Impala the whole sash went out twice. Traded the Impala for the 2016 Malibu it leaked around the back window brake light. Now it has steering problem. Piss on Chevy.
I have a malibu 2012 ltz.
234000 miles on it.
I have changed the head lights,battery,passenger front bearing ,windshield wipers and air filter.
Nothing alse.
This car is much better than the junks made in Asia.
I love my chevy malibu.
It's a very nice looking car,big,well made,fast.........
I am absolutely happy with it.
I had an 08 Malibu for 10 years and loved it. However, one thing I would never have in a car is a CVT transmission or Turbo.
I now have a 17 Impala which I dearly love. It has the old 2.5L that the Malibu used to have with a 6 speed transmission. It works just fine for me.
but every manafacturer is downsizing in engine displacement and using turbo. Mercedes makes the best inline-4 turbo in the CLA AMG
@@hanahehe296 Yes truth. Some manufacturers are better at TGDI designs then others. Ford is on its 2nd Gen.. in production since '11. Have Gen2 TGDI twin scroll bi-turbo V6 in my '21 F150 Lariat FX4. It's performance is outstanding.
Scotty Kilmer DONT!
If it's like my 14 Malibu , I'm like Scotty-- DONT !
Chevy is 5 decades away from remotely , ever , being BETTER than Honda or Toyota. Until Chevy can build a car that is still running like new in its 3rd year and doesn't sound like a train wreck every dang time it hits a Manhole Cover. Junk
🤣🤣🤣
I don’t even care for the Camry but I’d buy one over a Chevy any day. 😂😂😂
You must be a bitch then
Damn
What have those junks made in asia made you to fall in love with them?
I like how this car looks but how reliable is it??
I like the way it looks, but I don’t trust that CVT.
SilentShores there is no CVT in the Malibu. Chevrolet uses a true new 9-speed automatic transmission.
mybro727 you are wrong. Most Malibu’s now have a cvt. Another piece of crap Chevrolet product
@@mybro727 The malibu certainly DOES have a variable transmission
Ron Jeffries Premier trims do not.
@@mybro727 Cool... thanks for the info... those folks are lucky... I test drove a LT1... hated it... Stop/start sucks and CVT's are huge expense waiting to happen
Wife got a used 2019 premier last month with 10k miles for $24,000. Original sticker was 36k. Very easy and comfortable car to drive, fairly quick as well. Insurance is also dirt cheap on it...$480/year. Yes, a year.
BrntWS6 You must live in the salt flats of Utah
@@federal6616 because of the insurance cost? No...Chicago.
BrntWS6 oh OK. lol
Where do you live? In some rural town in Iowa?
@@federal6616 someone is paying too much for insurance...lol
Must admit , nice looking car but it’s a GM product!
I couldn't agree with you more!
@@jeffreygriffin7248 ME TOO!! I have a 2012 Malibu, and I just had to rip off the entire front bumper just to change the headlight bulbs. I will NEVER, EVER, EVER buy a GM product AGAIN! Looks like they STILL haven't figured it out, this new design does the SAME thing!!!
Driving one this weekend....great smooth ride. Legit braking. Good zip..
tired of every car having to be a race car
Ok grandma
@@shangtsung7201 boomer*
I traded a 2018 Redline 1.5 for a 2020 Premier. I enjoyed the '18 but this Premier is awesome! What a difference the 2.0 makes. Hard to believe they're the same car.
The ignorance is running rampant through this comment thread. Wow.
i love my 2018 malibu
Yep me too i have a2018 too😎😎
Great review! What I like about the Chevy Malibu 2.0T Premier is you won't see them all over the place like you will with the Honda Accord 2.0T Touring, for example. The Accord is a very nice car, and I do like it a lot, but I don't like owning a car that you see all over the place. The Malibu 2.0T is just as quick as the Accord 2.0T, and it has just as many, if not even more features than the Accord 2.0T Touring. I just wish this car was RWD or AWD, but for a FWD car, it's still really impressive. Thanks for making the video! I'm looking forward to watching a new video about a 2021 Malibu 2.0T Premier from you in the near future. Keep up the good work!
-Chris
Should’ve discontinued this crap and kept impala
But the Impala is still FWD. Better car tho?
@@2fast4all All chevy needs to do is only offer the v6 like the 2020 model and offer an optional awd with a slight luxury package and it would sell
Sorry, but no. That car has a 3.6 v6.
This guy missed so many features in the cluster lmfaooo
TODOS COMPRARIAMOS ESTE CARRO PERO NO SE SABE EL VALOR O QUIEN LO VENDE , SE ESCUCHA HABLAR A GENTE QUE DICE LO ANTES DISPUESTO PERO NO EL VALOR
I recently bought this exact car, white M 2.0 Premier Turbo with white leather interior and the same 20" wheels. I have owned 3 5 series, 3 M3s, 4 Porsche 911s (all I ordered from the factory) and 1 911 GT3. I also drive new GMC 1500 AT4 lifted with wheels. GM has really gotten it together. My truck is my all time fav but for what I paid for my Malibu it is a redic value. I absolutely love it and get compliments on it all the time. I am 1st a big truck guy but I needed another car so I didn't want to spend a ton. This IMO is better than any car in its class, comfy, fast, safe and beautiful. Again I am just in love with this car and I'm glad I found it sitting in the corner of the Chevy dealer lot.
I like the 1970 version better...
I rented this exact model last week from Alamo and it's FAST!
Cant believe Chevy killed the Impala, but kept this :-(
Agree, Impala is wonderful.
Don't worry. It will die in 2024.
@@2fast4all lol this car is 🔥🔥
Kinda sucks that everybody is using turbos instead of a v6, especially Chevy which is known for having powerful engines(especially their v6 engines).
I have a 2017 malibu with the 1.5T . For the last 2 months been fighting a engine power reduced problem. Driving down the road at highway speeds and it suddenly slows to 25 mph. Dealer cant get the parts to fix it. Glad it's a lease, no help from gm whatsoever. Talk about unsafe! Wont be Back to gm after this. A 2 year old car that I cant trust above 25mph.
maybe the charge pipe popped off
That's a lotta $$$ for a rolling piece of junk.
I really wish the RS model came with the 2.0 or better yet a V6 model
Omg this is like my dream car my goal like I want this car soo baddd
Better than Camry and Accord? You’re joking, Right? It keeps up to speed but nowhere close to a Camry or Accord. Hell even Altima beats this 10-1 but would I buy this? Yes cuz I’m a simple guy
Love this car
To only have 160 hp and a CVT except for a top trim in the mid 30s is ridiculous.
What I don’t like about most if not ALL American cars is that no matter what brand, few things come standard in comparison to competitors. Want a moonroof? Buy a package for $1500. Want LED lights? Buy a convenience package. Want advanced cruise control? Buy that package for $900. This is why I had to go with a foreign brand that offered MORE for less money. I’m not spending $37,000 for a Chevrolet mid sized sedan when I can get better everything for thousands less.
One of the best products in the market right now. Even the CVT 1.5. just take one with the moon roof
Nope I have a 2002 Toyota Camry with 348,742 miles on it
Fly Joh 😭
And it will keep going to 500,000
sev law to 1 million
that exhaust note...brutal. crappy turbo 4. No comment in video about how it stacks up with the Accord or Camry like the click bait title suggests. must be a paid video by the Chevy dealer that loaned you the car.
Lmao better than a camry 😂
no 360 surround view cam ??
Wow! I had no idea the Malibu was this nice! My dad owned a '73 Malibu coupe; his last car. Definitely worth considering if in the market for a family sedan. Also, a very informative review; nice job.
Thanks!
Boring interior? Check
Crap engine choices? Check
Way too expensive for what it is compared to the competition? Check
According to my calculations, this vehicle fits every requirement to be a Chevrolet. I'd take either Camry or Accord. Or Altima, or Jetta, or Sonata, or Optima, or...did I miss any OTHER car brand?
You missed the one I own! The Subaru Legacy. Great for where I live.
Fusion
jm14918 mazda 6
Camry doesnt have cooled seats...Accord doesnt have a panoramic roof 😐. Altima doesnt have cooled seats nor pano roof. Hmmmm what else. Accords have a lot of electrical issues look it up
@@rashaudl.1605 the active safety and iihs safety ratings in the Altima make up for those features.
Lets be honest, 2017 and 2018 had the best design
True
As a 2016 1LT owner, I agree 100%. Tho I want those 19s that the video has.
2fast4all I have the premier it’s amazing . I had a 2017 lt before this is much better
I love the 2018 model 👌🏾
Malibu 19 is my 3rd car from chevy and never had a problem
I've see 3 of those new models blow black smoke. And one with bad struts
I own a used 2016 Malibu Premier. I bought it with about 8,400 miles on it for 10k under MSRP at $24,999. It has both confidence packages, but no sunroof. I do love the car, buuuuutttt the little middling issues with the car is turning me off of owning it now that it's a month and a half out of warranty. A few of the issues includes the computer that controls sensors went out. One of the parking sensor connectors came loose and beeped even if no one was in front of me when at a stop. For whatever reason the Radar for Adaptive CC needed to be realigned. And the big one that I was fishing a microfiber towel out of the spare tire well in the trunk (inflater kit, no spare) and found a pool of water soaking everything. It had probably three gallons or more of water in my trunk. Apparently the weak point was either the third brake light where the nuts come loose over time (mine was, but that wasn't the cause) leaking water into the headliner and trunk. In my case it was the weatherstripping around the trunk opening. Both were common causes for rear water leaks.
I'm looking to get rid of it next month and possibly get a Honda Accord hybrid touring or just make a lateral move and get the 2.0t touring. I'm also considering the Palisade.
Please don't get the Accord...it haves lots of electronic issues down the road. Don't believe the hype. Look it up
@@rashaudl.1605 bro literally every car now have so much electronic shit and that's why I love Toyota for not adding alot of crap in their car
@@fakedazzleful That's true. I mean I guess that's why people still get base model cars. So less shit will break.
@@rashaudl.1605 that's right. Less issues, more money in your pocket or save for vacation with your family
Rashaud L. Yup and it’s always electronic and expensive af to fix
Its an amazing car agreed! But its worth peanuts 6 years after its model year
Every car starts to have issues once it gets over 100,000 miles.
Rashaud L. Not my Camry. 145000 and going strong. My 12 Malibu has transmission problems at 55k. Never buy a Chevrolet again
I leased a 2020 RS Black Cherry Metallic. I get so many compliments on it. I decided to buy it when the lease was up. Just love this car!
I bought a new Malibu three months ago...love it.
IS IT RELIABLE ?
Very and sporty.
@@tonybutler2752 DO YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH YOUR MALIBU ?
DO YOU HAVE LIFETIME POWER PLANT WARRANTY WITH YOUR MALIBU ?
@@kilroynautilus7257 nope and yes.
@@tonybutler2752 WHAT KIND OF PROBLEM DO YOU HAVE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL CAR ?
dopest late model Chevy reviews on TH-cam..Keep pumping domestic.
Appreciate it!
malibu is good,i like the chassie and 9AT
Glad to see a solid sedan
Hiiii can I know about engine quality. It’s good or bad. 2016,2017
My pap just got his
a 2020 and no surround view cam ??
Jeeez 34k for a Premier Malibu?? The price difference between the LT and the Premier... 7k? Pheewww
To be fair that roof and the safety features do look pretty good...
I’d say yes it’s better. But for that price range I expect it to be fast like the accord. Don’t get me wrong I’m a die hard Chevy fan. But dam. The 2.0T accord gets a 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. And the malibu gets it at 6.2
That's not far off brother...its still freaking fast lol. I drove one it was snappy..Its quicker than most in the segment not the accord obviously but still.
The 2.0 Malibu is 0-60 in 5.7 but can't compete with the reliability and resale value of the Japanese!
@@koreymayo8884 Oh boo hoo that's so sad 😞
Noah Ortega - That difference in acceleration is meaningless to the average everyday driver. Say the word One Thousand. That's the difference. Who cares?
I got a 2012 Malibu love it
Perfect as a lease vehicle.
Three years ago today!! Still my 1st sedan.
My 2020 rs does not have a rear arm/cup holder as you stated in your video
I need one. Buying a Malibu premiere real soon.
Hows it running?
@@bigtonithegreatjamboni9850 I gotta tell you it hS been
That 13 Malibu has been fantastic 29 mpg at 90 mph in Texas. O problems at 94 K. Fast enough around town. Still seems modern with pandora,nav. Fully loaded I 💘my 13 LTZ 2.0 T Malibu.
I rented a base model.....slow as shit lol but very comfortable drove it all over Florida and the ride was great just slow.
These cars are junk all kinds of codes on this piece of shit i have a 1998 everything inside is falling out.
Nice 2 👀 but i know 1 thing camry fast ass hell i had 1 2008 i was smoking Hemi's so u tell me the Truth And it's a v6 3.8 in mine's Lti
Tremain Smith lol
Since the Impala is gone now they should put the 3.5 V6 in it with AWD.
Crazy talk. GM doesn't want cool cars. lol
Is the hybrid no longer available for 2020?
Very nice ❤️
thank you
"GROSS wheel gap"? What are you, a 12 year old girl?
Yes I am lol
Love it
Note to GM: The Japanese and Koreans now own the auto industry. This is because of your arrogance and laziness. I have been looking for ANY reason I can find to buy an American car over the past 30 years, however, I simply cannot find one. Such a shame.
I LOVE IT