NEW Chevy Malibu: Better Than A Toyota Camry?
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I rented one for a road trip a few years ago and was pleasantly surprised. The ride was composed and quiet. Despite having a cheap feeling interior, it was ergonomic and easy to use. I used to disdain GM products but this model has changed my perception.
Can I just add to this. I'm considering getting a 2022 Malibu as my next car, and I wanted to add how it feels. I've lived with a Toyota Camry LE almost all my life, and the camry feels NOTICEABLY cheaper than the Malibu. I do agree that some aspects of the Malibu are made cheaply, but compared to something like a Camry, the car felt like a Cadillac. For the record, I'm not saying the camry is a bad car by any means. Mine has maybe 141k miles, and it's almost never given up on me, I love it to death, and I'll always swear by the camry as an amazing first car. That said, compared to a Malibu, you just get more out of the Malibu than you would a Camry.
Funny you mentioned it my mom traded her 2006 Camry LE for a 2022 Camry LE. It’s disappointing to see how much Toyota has downgraded their interiors nowadays as closing the door sounds like a tin can. I know what you mean by feeling Cadillac like. The doors in the Malibu shut with a refined thunk and the ride is refined and quiet.
@@TheCalHoonigan Former 2016 1LT owner here. The 9th Gen (this video your seeing) GM triple sealed the doors so nearly no wind noise can come in. Also they used double pane windows throughout the car hence why the NVH is quite good. Early reviews of the 2016+ said some can argue it quieter than a MB C or E class or even bmw 3 series. When its comes down to reliability.....well Toyota still holds the crown for that imho.
I just came back from a trip to Dallas, and I totally agree! I daily drive a Jeep Cherokee and it shocked me how much more composed this car was! The interior was very quiet as well! Honestly not sure why Chevy gets so much hate this car would definitely be a steal imo.
I'm currently in a 24 malibu rental and this is the most comfortable ride I have felt since my mother's '03 Cadillac Deville. I literally feel like I'm sitting on a lazy boy 😮. My joints are in love with this car. I now want to trade my Sonata for the Malibu which gets the same gas mileage but roomier. The visibility could be improved and the sun visors are inadequate but the ride is just wonderful.
rented the same gen as this one 5 years ago. drove from New Orleans to Pensacola then back the same day. such a fun rental car.
I'm about to buy a 2023 with 17K miles. Can't wait. I have driven 2 Malibus as rentals and both were great. Got 37mpg on the highway doing 80. The whole vehicle feels well built and rides fantastic.
Awesome video 👍
After 12 to 15 years count the number of Camrys versus malibus you see on road. That will answer your question who is better
The 2.0t with the 9 speed was nice. Now that they killed it the 1.5cvt is a no go. Pay the extra couple grand and get anything else that isnt an altima
They did that because GM was phasing out the 2.0 LTG motor. Also no word on a 10th gen malibu in the works....which means this entire model will die off in 2024 if predicting correctly.
I rented a 2023 Malibu for 3 days, 2 weeks ago. The car looks amazing and drives quite nice too. However, I had problem getting in and out of the driver seat due to my thigh getting stuck a bit under the steering every time. I am only 5'7" and 107 KG. Also the accelerator pedal was too close to the right wall leaving my foot in uncomfortable position. I had foot ache due to that every night.
The Malibu rides VERY low, so that's one thing to keep in mind. Also the steering is super light. The CVT isn't the worst though
The cvt on my 2023 chevy malibu model acts literally like automatic when I drive up in gear rpm and I don’t get delays in acceleration or studders it’s not a fast car but hey I used to drive a chevy spark now that’s slow as hell lol def better than a spark by far in acceleration
@@orlandosagemasterikr you get more Spark with the manual 5 spd trans
Grandson just buy one this week.
I just rented a Malibu and a Camry. Preferred the Malibu. Felt very sporty and nimble compared to the Camry with better acceleration. Android Auto was a lot better than the Camry.
I had the Premiere trim as a rental, the panel gaps and cheap interior trim pieces was a big turn off.
Stupid to lose the v6 and a real transmission
Malibu hasn’t had a V6 in quite some time. None of the 9th gen have actually. They did get rid of the 2.0L engine and 9 speed transmission though, unfortunately. Very upsetting to see the Malibu take such a turn.
Today in puerto rico in a small accident a 2023 Malibú caught fire
nice,,, does the cvt have those fake shifts ?
I rented this car recently. It accelerates like a bullet
Why is the gear selector flashing while you are driving?
I traded a Malibu for a Camry. The Malibu was a lemon 🍋
good you got out of the poor house
Dang. I have a 2017 with 118k. Absolutely no problems beyond a new battery and a wheel alignment
@@sleekwillie stop lying 🤣🤣🤣
@mattnorman5241 no cap. It's not the most powerful, but reliable as hell. You know you see them all over. Many of the previous models still on the road too
@@sleekwillieFaczz
This is it right. The last affordable American sedan. It's a good looking car. A shame if you ask me. Chevy could have competed with Toyota and Honda. But they sold off the quality and reliability at this level anyhow, to show a profit to stockholder.
The darling of the rental fleet!
The Chevrolet Malibu RS Is The Shades Of Kia K5 GT-Line, Chevrolet Malibu Vs. Kia K5,Those 2 Cars Are Matched Up.
It’s sad they don’t have the 🤫compartment
Your hair looks very nice 🙂
Camry a fleet queen just like Altima and Malibu. Only the accord worth anything in segment. Also avoid the Korean cars.
i have always loved chevy, please come back to south east asia
My '99 Malibu had a cupholder on the left side of the steering wheel, I used it all the time. Does this version have that?
I hope GM redesigns it. It hasn't been changed since 2016
Honestly the design before they curved the fog lights was 100x better
They don't make the Malibu or impala just camaro in the cars
They had planned to end production of the malibu this year and had terminated plans for a new generation. A few months ago, GM has re started designs for a new generation ICE malibu given the shift of the market.
Funny enough, ford had also announced they were not planning on having sedans for sale. However a few weeks ago the ceo said they were now planing on bringing a new gen Taurus to the US. Although given my research the new Taurus is likely the new gen Ford fusion/mondeo that is currently being sold in other markets. With the car being rebranded as the Ford Taurus for some middle eastern countries.
@@MrUser999999 Where did you hear that Ford might bring the Taurus back to the States? Is there a article I can read about it?
@@MrUser999999 Sounds like the Taurus won't be in the US, unfortunately. It's gorgeous though.
3:21 worlds fastest acceleration
That was a joke Ben😂😂 Camry any day of the year, great review as always Ben
I was on a trip and rented both a Camry and a Malibu. I definitely preferred the Malibu. The Malibu was more ergonomic for my 6'3"" height and had a much smoother and quieter ride. FYI - the reason I had two cars is because I had to return the Camry because the check engine light came on (but - I think that is just because the rental car place was behind on their maintenance).
Camry is a piece of junk
The Honda Civic makes more horsepower with the same size engine and you still get better gas mileage. This is why Chevy loses such a big amount of market share because they make cars that are irrelevant
And costs way more.
Japanese suck😎
@@lucasworktv couldn't have said it better myself
But the funny thing is I bought a GTI instead
Torque is what you feel that matters the most. This has the same as the Camry.
Its like a BMW/Tesla combination!
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Same as the last several years!
What year is it
A 1.5 liter and a CVT, that’s a a deal breaker. I’d rather have a Camry.
@@c0348whnit's a kia ...they are not good cars lol 😂
Which is more expensive
@@c0348whn😂
Toyota breaks just as much as any other car
@@danielcoroado3063- That assumption died years ago dude... The new Kias are so nice and the ones that have problems are mainly due to owner neglect
Ben you just prompted me to buy one of these
Having a test ride and I was so disappointed for the noise and lack of power. The saleman tried to turn up the radio, but I shut it off so that I could hear how bad the noise. For every stop, it took a bit to accelerate. So, I knew 1.5 vs 2.0 now. After that, I did a homework before making my mind and found "A Chevrolet Malibu will depreciate 27% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $20,345." I then moved to the Toyota dealership next door :)) My wallet can take 4.87% 5-year depreciation of the Toyota.
I like the Malibu a lot tbh
I have a 2021 hyper Camry but I drove new Chevy Malibu I loved it and much better fun driving it than the Camry.
Did a test drive for a 2024 Malibu RS and walked a way after that even they offered me $4,000 below MSRP. Run…run….
Why wasn’t good for you? Is it same generation or different?
Just about the acceleration. It’s not strong enough for me.
@@rubyredgrapefruit1454 that makes sense. It looks like the 2023 & 2024 have not been available in saudi arabia where i am from. The used Accord & Camery are too expensive here. I wanna buy a used Malipu 2020 it looks durable & affordable but i dont like the rumors that Chevy consider stop producing this car. I don’t wanna end up holding a junk that I can’t fix.
Is that malibu doesn't have 2.0T LSY 9AT edition in USA ?
Your correct it does not. I did have the LTG which GM is almost done phasing away. Plus the malibu will soon to be discontinued (for good) in 2024.
I have 2018 model, and it looks exactly the same, 6 years and no single modification is done to the car 🤔
I love the looks of the malibu but not aure how dependable they are
Got this as a rental car. What a pos it was. Only 30k miles and the car start vibrating at any speed above 50 mph
Well that's a pretty easy answer. The new Honda Accord sucks. And the Camry is pretty much out of stock Nationwide. The problem with Chevy is their build quality is poor and the reliability is even worse
Tf you’re talking about 😂
Chevys aren’t unreliable at all, and Toyota sucks since decades
@@lucasworktv I agree. I've had 2 Malibus (2015 and my current 2020), and I've never had any unscheduled repairs at all. Just the regular scheduled maintenance. I've driven to New Orleans, Phoenix (3 times), and Lexington KY from my home in Austin TX. I've been getting 23 mpg in city driving, and 38 mpg on the highway. I couldn't be happier with the Malibu, and am almost certain that my next car will also be one.
@@lucasworktv the malibu is JUNK. They brought in that chinese ecotech engine that barely lasts 100k, they have transmission problems, shifter problems, accelerator problems, and many other diasterous electrical issues. The most hilarious issue is that since the third brake light is so badly designed, water will get into your headliner, and it may start raining on you. Yes, you may be rained on in your 25K chevy malibu. Camry is better than this car in every single way besides the (hideous) stylihg.
@@mal4951 sources?
@@lucasworktv if you search for malibu reliability issues, you will come accross everything I mentioned. I would post links if I could, but youtube doesn't allow for that.
Bacause its GM last sedan?
Each time I try to rent a Malibu they are allá taken away. There only remains Toyotas or Passat waiting for a customer😢
A car rental company promised my sister a Malibu to get her booked. When she got there they had a Mitsubishi Cross waiting for her. She asked where was the Malibu and they said someone took the last one 😅. They pretty much lied.
Ben might be losing his car guy card….
Not a single word on the safety features?
If they gave it an Interior and exterior refresh as well as 40 more hp, I'd consider it.
It used to have more power…they killed that also
You have the nerve to debate whether or not this is better than a Camry? I think you better start reading all of the pundits reviews of this pathetic automobile. The only buyer that it is going to attract will be grandmothers. They will love the unique feature that this vehicle comes with. A built-in pin cushion for their sewing needs... Placed conveniently on the dashboard.
As a former 2016 owner of this car, the title of this video is cringe to the fullest and I agree. Everyone knows The Camry will outlast any Malibu. The 1.5T LFV could have been a good motor but no. These things were blowing up left and right. I know mine blew up right when the powertrain warranty ends (which is 60K miles or 5 years).
Malibu is like a lemon
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The 2.0 turbo never came with a CVT. 2.0 only came with 8 speed and then a 9 speed .
@@danielcoroado3063 Correct, that’s why I used the “less than” sign.
First off it ain't "new" second off why doesn't it play the eric clapon song lay down Sally every time you open the door?
One of the worst stero systems i have ever heard in any vehicle.
I know someone that rented one of these to go on a vacation......well at around 36k miles the turbo went out......1st day of the rental......they still did their vacation after getting this towed and getting a replacement rental.....the replacement rental was a Hyundai Elantra. I would say Camry any day over this POS.
I just rented one of these, did a decent mix of city and highway. Fuel economy decent. The noise isolation and ride quality are the best things about this car. I didn’t mind the cvt, it’s pretty responsive. I’ve rented a few other cars in past few months, Accord, Camry, Sonata and a Sentra. The interior quality and finish on the Toyota and Honda are excellent, the Sentra was less so, the Chevy is worse on the interior in basically every respect. Seats are poorly designed and not comfortable for long periods, and the radio sound is not amazing. Also in terms of self driving features it is severely lacking. Basically every car has radar cruise and sophisticated lane keep assist steering, this car does not have the former and the steering assist is not very intelligent, doesn’t work well at all. In this respect Honda has the best system. I don’t know how much cheaper this thing is than accord but it would be kinda hard to justify the savings, price would be the only factor in making me want to buy one of these. Pretty much what I expect from GM, not terrible but markedly worse than the competition
I rented a 2023 Malibu Lt and despite the horrible interior the car is really good on gas and rides pretty smooth but the Camry is better for sure
Got a 2023 for a rental what a shit box. Backup camera dead already
163 horsepower? A Honda Accord 1.5 will beat that with its 193 horsepower
😂 who's racing these cars? Torque is what matters and this is right there with the competition.
@@lilred1107 understandable, but the Accord 1.5 has 192 ft/lb of torque. I think the Malibu has 184
Too bad they don’t have that in AWD
This generation was never offered in AWD to begin with.
@@2fast4all that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be a good idea to do so.
I recently drove the Camry and Malibu. I get the reliability argument of the Camry however anyone telling you the drive, interior, and styling of the camry is so much better than the Malibu is just a biased fanboy.
Why are people so mad in the comments….its never that serious 😂 the car is nice and perfect for a 20 year old with how cheap it is
23 or 24?
Chevy ruined this n the equinox they both back in the day had v6 options wth is a 1.5
Yet this car is listed on ALL auto reliability sites as to be avoided due to suspension and transmission issues. No thanks.
My neighbor bought a 2018 Malibu brand new. One day she asked me to wash and wax it for her. Doing thins gives me a real close look at the build quality, and it's some of the worst I've ever seen. I'd takes Camry any day.
good looking car too bad it has a cvt
90% of the cars nowadays are CVT
@@danielcoroado3063only Japanese
I'd rather go for the Nissan Altima awd model than the Malibu eventhough some consider the Nissan a loser sedan. I used to think Toyota was tops with their Corolla snd Camry but now not so much. Why? They're everywhere it seems. Too common! I know Nissan's cvt may be a headache but I'd rather go that route and chance it than going Toyota. I'm not a hater just turned off to the brand itself. If the Malibu offered awd I'd consider it, maybe. Peace...🙏♐
Ah yes a hydramatic cvt. No doubt that will outlive any Toyota. Lolol
They should have kept the Impala…..now they have nothing….
“All New”… no
Here to tell you, it's not better lol
Someone hit and totaled my 2016 Sonata, which was an amazing car, so the insurance company rented me a Malibu. I did not like my time with the Malibu. It was at best underwhelming in most aspects and downright horrible in others. I ended up bying a 2024 k5 gt-line and i absolutely love this car. It was between an Accord and a k5 and so far I am happy with the k5.
Lol
Those cars aren't American thought 😅
Nothing you said makes the Malibu better than the Camry! Attractive title to make people to watch your video 😉
Everything is better than a Camry 😂
This car started off as a pretty mediocre and cheaply designed car. Then as the years went by GM stopped caring about it. So the production process and QC are probably bad too.
It’s a lose lose vehicle. If you don’t have to, don’t buy it. Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or even the Subaru Legacy are much better vehicles. Not the Nissan Altima though, don’t buy that.
Nope…Camry any day.
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Why does it sound like it already has problems?💀 4:50
Where?
Rent one of these. They are the biggest POS i ever drove. Im really surprised Chevy even makes cars this bad any more
Had a stroke reading this
@@LebronFan216I’ll clarify having both a 2018 and 2020 as rentals. They both sucked badly, in literally every possible way.
@@TheDiameter thanks
Why?
It will never be better than a Toyota....and by the way, nobody cares how much torque a vehicle has.
Nice video, but i like the camry much better..
😂 joking right?
You talk very fast, i can not understand u
No a Camry is better than the Malibu.
It’s not, lol
Nothing but trouble with Camry traded it off
I've always viewed these as an old person car
Nah, old people like Subaru's now
Old people like Buicks.
@@ELP1125that’s for true, some old lady in a Subaru cut me off from a non-turning lane at an intersection the other day.
So you’ve probably never seen a Toyota 😂
Why do they even make this car anymore? It’s just a copy and paste recycled sedan that has no wow factor anymore.
I’ll take this over a Camry anytime
Malibu is not even reliable and generally known to have problems. Stick with the Camry.
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No, it isn't . What is your source besides "generally known"?
CVT..no thank you!
99% of Japanese cars are CVT 😆
so dated and cloth seats gross
Dude, what do you want from a 25k car??
Chevy turbochargers do not age well.
That's not a true statement. I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LTZ RS 1.4 turbo with 340,000 kms and still has the original turbo and transmission and runs great.
I hope whoever approved of the interior design is fired already
Why?
Yes this car is better than Camry and Corolla
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Just unrealistic to have a review like this! That malabobo is nothing but a throw away recall SCRAP!
Why?
I own chevy malbu but it's not Toyota
And that’s the good thing
Kia K5 any day! How can you call this the “all new Malibu”?? It’s so dated and bland. You’re excitement by this hunk of junk makes me feel like you’re paid by Chevy …
lol, how can you compare Korean cars with anything else 😂
@dallasmouzakis5192 This dude literally makes videos for more than just chevy. What are you talking about????
gm sucks 😂😂😂
You mean Toyota 😂
Great car for great money! Toyota sucks 😆
meh,
Chevy can't make Malibu properly
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I'll save you the watch - no it's not