Is the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu RS a midsize sedan BOOM or BUST?
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- The Chevy Malibu soldiers on trying to bring value to the midsize car segment.. The RS trim puts it smack dam in the center of the entire Malibu lineup. Under the hood is a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 producing 163HP & mated to CVT transmission. Last year it received a major refresh on it's exterior, and for 2020 the RS get updated wheels. On the inside things may not feel very refreshed but there is plenty of room inside the cabin. I the 2020 Chevrolet Malibu RS a midsize sedan BOOM or BUST?
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Honestly with all the rebates and incentives he mentioned it makes it so much more worth buying. For someone like me who's just now getting a good job and having the money for a new car its a nice car to hold me over until I decide to buy something much faster or nicer in the future after i move up in the ranks of my carreer. It's not fancy but for it being my first brand new car, I like it.
That is a very good point!
Nicholas Babin I have an 18LT and I have no complaints
18 front end looks much better in my opinion.
Those bottom corners leds+plastic are Asian signatures
If you buy one , you’ll be going to the garage often
That’s a great attitude, as opposed to the mostly “elitist” garbage that fills the video’s comment thread. It’s not a bad vehicle at all. Automotive social media has really gone to sh*t lately.
To be honest i love my 2020 Malibu RS, it’s super comfortable in long trips and it’s really good in gas. I have no complaints about this car, the car doesn’t slack on performance once the turbo kicks in it goes. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a sedan
How is it holding up? Thinking of getting one
@@juanloera6859To be honest, I would recommend it. Although the premier has the 2.0 turbo engine, the LT & the RS which are basically the same car with trim differences, I would pull the trigger if I were you. It’s a good daily, if that’s what you’re looking for. If you want a little more power/speed, go with the 2.0T premier. Unless that’s not a deal breaker for you, LT/RS is the way to go. I myself have the 2020 Chevy Malibu LT. Got it with 30k miles 2 years ago & it hasn’t given me not one issue, EVER, as it now sits at 89k miles. I get oil changes every 3,500 miles & run 93 octane in the car as well since it is turbocharged. All in all, it’s a great comfortable car and I would for sure tell you yes, it’s worth it man.
Hope this helps & that you find the right deal on your next purchase.🫱🏽🫲🏻
R.I.P to its big brother Impala, last one came off the assembly line this week
This is so true!
So unfortunate. That car was so beautiful
So sad I really wanted it to be my next car 😭 when I have children heartbroken💔 😔
@@dopesoul7179 really unreliable though sadly 😕
Yeah cause GM goin all electric, but i wouldnt doubt if they bring it back just updated same with the malibu. People are gonna be demanding it. Im keeping my ‘12 malibu and gonna put work in on it. its basically an RS cause it has the spoiler but with more hp 😂😂
I had my 2022 Malibu for 9 months now and I love it super smooth and stylish!
Malibu is a very comfort drive plus extremly good on gas, space is abundant , zero problems for years.
Thanks for sharing your ownership input!
Had a 2014 LTZ for 4 years with the 2.0T ... nice car for what it was. Extremely reliable, with a lot of luxury car features.
Thanks for sharing that input based off of your experience from your ownership.
I have a 2021 Malibu LT with both driver convenience packages. Love my Malibu. It's been super reliable and great on gas. Taken several road trips and it was comfortable and usually returned high 30s/low 40s for MPG. No complaints here!
I disagree with many of the comments in that I think it’s a good looking cars. Styling is one of the best aspects of this car and has held up well. Surprised the pinstripe didn’t get a mention - this is a contender for among the last new cars to get one of those. Overall, this is behind just about every competitor, but it looks good.
I rented a 16 Malibu while on vacation and drove it from California to Colorado and it was a comfortable ride I enjoyed it especially driving thru the Rockies. Last year my car was totaled and I thought about the Malibu I rented. So I purchased an 18 Malibu LT with leather steering wheel, upgraded infotainment, same style wheels as the RS trim you reviewed but the 18 info screen in the middle of gauge cluster has a multi color screen instead of black and white. It’s not fast, luxurious, or got to have it factor. But I do like the ride and the weirdness of the car. Like to have something different then a truck, suv, cuv or the segment leaders Camry, Accord, Sonota, or even the Optima!
I don't know anyone who actually owns a Chevy Malibu but most everyone I know has rented one at the airport
Enterprise, Budget
Jon Creed I own one and I love it went from a Chevy trax and like this better
My wifes cousin owns a privately ran rental car business and he uses nothing but Malibus because of how cheap he gets them at auctions. He's always having to fix them.
I have a Malibu and love it! Spacious and runs smoothly.
I rented one today at enterprise.....2020 It was fun, really enjoyed the trip, but seats are harsh for traveling and steering wheel could have been better
does RS stand for Rental Spec
Good one
That's what it should mean 😂😂
Right tho, 160hp... RS = Rally Sloth, we'll finish eventually...
Yes, yes it does!
Really Shit
The CVT is a good zonk. Chevy should have put in an 8 or 9 speed automatic instead
AGREED!
That's why I've kept my 2017 Chrysler 200s with a 9-speed automatic because there's really nothing else out there like it...
@@RaitisRides I loved the pre refresh I give Chevy kudo's for the design but I'm not a fan of the current refresh and I never liked GM's Ecotech motors I'd rather own a Fusion or 200.
They have a 9 speed auto but it’s on the premier trim
Justin Wunder Chrysler 9 speed is junk probably as bad as Nissan cvt
I own a 2020 LT Midnight Edition all black, 19" inch blacked out wheels and leather seats and I love it. The best part about the leather package is that it replaces the cloth on the doors and dash with leather. It looks so much nicer and feels better that way.
Can't wait to get one of these at Enterprise 😂 It's a joke, btw
And what's no joke is the quality of this video. Great vid, Joe!
Thanks Victor! You totally made e laugh!
If enterprise gets any RS Malibu’s Id honestly try it out. Rented a 2020 LT and I hated it.
I just got an LT at Enterprise. I’ve had it for nearly two months (long story).
I came to see if Joe’s reviews are on point. They are. It’s one of the worst cars i’ve driven.
Haha! It’s so funny because I bought my Malibu this week and the dealership bought it from a rental company. When I heard that, I remembered this comment and cracked up.
Bring them midsize rides! They are underrated imo!
I totally agree Rin!
They are also underpurchased, sadly. Funny enough my family does not have a Midsize sedan and never had. It is either small sedans, then a 3-row SUV, a hatchback (GTI) and a Mustang Bullitt. A Midsize sedan does not fit our family and we have a fairly diverse garage.
This is the same Malibu from 2015. Chevy just slap the RS badge lol
Well they refreshed it in 2019, but your pretty much right. LOL
And put in a CVT for the 1.5
And give it a Doug score 5 out of 10
@@naveenkrishnamurthy7576 Ugh
@@edwardvalivonis23 I give it less than that!
0-60 9.2 seconds 🤷♂️ What’s the point of having this trim?
Right? Besides a couple badge differences, it's an LT. I don't get it with this car.
Super gutless
just to prove to your neighbours that you can afford it??
That was fast in the 1980s!
9.2 is fucking shameful. This car is a disgrace.
I'm picking this same exact car up this coming Tuesday. Only im getting the black cherry color.... can't wait to finally get ito this bad boy.
Got my Malibu LS and despite all these negative comments, I’m happy as a pig in mud driving it 😎 not to bad for my first car at 21 in my opinion
My wife and I went to a Chevy dealership today. Seen 2021 Malibu rs with red leather interior for $26k.
I just don’t understand. Malibu and Impala are some of Chevrolets most oldest/iconic models. Chevrolet letting these names fall to shit is so sad. There are still people that would buy these cars if they had as much tech and appeal as the Accord and Camry.
I'm thinking of buy a used 20' Chevy Malibu.
I’m renting a 2020 Malibu LT with the same wheels as in this video. Car is dark grey metallic. I like the styling. 1.5 with CVT. My first time driving CVT and it’s not that bad. Turbo kicks in when needed and has power on the highway. Getting 30 in mixed driving and 35 on the highway with regular gas. Like the Apple CarPlay functions. Cloth LT seats are comfy. LT has heated seats, separate AC temp controls for driver and passenger, and has remote start. You may like the LT trim better than RS. No boy racer spoiler on the LT. Not a bad mid sized American car overall. My 2 cents! Like the snack references - room for YooHoo and twinkies!
plestj I love my 18 LT
They’ll be flooding the “Buy Here Pay Here” lots.
Nah they’ll hit JB Byrider, DriveTime and Carmax first. CarVana too lol 🤣😂
Or perhaps you will see heaps of thease at car rental lots..
Yep, we can't wait to get our hands on these. Sick of the chrysler 200s and Nissan Altimas
@@bacardim390 ha,,i got my 2016 malibu lt at drivetime
They need to make this a sportback like the regal.
I’ve seen a Camry rental also. I have a 2021 rs model. Love it.Black Cherry . Had 200 miles on it. I like Camry Honda and K5.all models have pros and cons.All about personal preference.
I just bought me a 2020 malibu LT. Im so excited. I have two children and they fit so good in it! I had Honda Pilot and that was the worst car! It was beautiful but it gave me so much trouble since I bought it.
Casio and the Contra extra lives gets the like button.
Congrats on 200K joe!!!! 🥳 Onward to 300k!
Thanks Justin! I really appreciate your support!
i have a premier and all the creature comforts and leather make those doors much more comfortable. the premier has a 2.0l turbo with about 250 horsepower. makes the malibu much more sporty in my opinion
Mr. Raiti never fails, he could review a damn Prius.
Or even zonks of the zonks
Thanks my friend, and I have! LOL
@@edwardvalivonis23 true that! LOL
Maybe he will lol
Nothing wrong with a Prius. They’re extremely reliable and efficient. I have a 2009 model and it never broke down after all these years.
Are the dried out leaves, at the hinged points, of the hood, in the engine bay, standard, or extra? 😆
Seats could use better bolstering...
A whole lot of misses...
Appreciate your honesty.
I will always wing the real deal. Leaves are included and I can round you up somemore.
@@RaitisRides Now I know you're not being honest... 🙄
You'd have Tom, get them... The, "Star of the Show", never gets their hands get dirty! 😳
Thank god the bolstering is great! I’ve had both hips replaced and I’d rather not have any bolsters! Lol.
My dream American sedan! Good job Joe.
🤦🏽♂️ Who on earth is in charge of what trims get what engines? The RS Malibu doesn’t get the more powerful engine. The sport trim CT5 doesn’t get a V6 option. Foolishness!!
I agree with you!
Ray Stark a woman, Mary Barr’s, “leads” GM.
Joshua Rutter Can’t deny, and not to sound like an ass but these do seem like decisions only a woman would make. Overcomplicating things as usual.
V6's are going away, except for large SUV's and Trucks. Camaro is the lone hold out, remains to be seen how long.
The Mazda 6 2.5T has the same 1/4 mile trap speed of 93.4 mph as the Accord 2.0T 10-speed.
But the Malibu 2.0T has a higher trap speed than Accord 2.0T and is 0.4 faster around figure eight test and leads this field.
"...the quarter mile in 14.3 seconds at 99.4 mph."
"The 2017 Malibu lapped the figure eight in 26.3 seconds at 0.70 g lateral average and pulled 0.88 g around the skidpad." Where the 6 2.5T was slower at 26.7s
The Malibu 2.0T blows the Mazda6 2.5T(33 mpg hwy) away in highway fuel economy with 37 mpg. Motor Trend
The Mazda cannot put the power down or cannot distribute tire grip in braking on the figure-8 test and will be two full car lengths behind at .4 in arrears at 40 mph speed during the 27s test compared to the Malibu 2.0T. The Malibu will be quieter, ride better and have lower NVH than Mazda, regardless of what the magazines reviews say.
I am currently renting a Malibu from Enterprise. Sharp looking car on the outside especially in dark blue. However the cloth on the dashboard & door panels is hideous. What really impressed me is how smooth the ride is on this car. Buttery smooth & just a pleasure to drive. It's a little slow but very quiet & good on gas. I very much prefer owning my 2021 Honda Accord but I have to admit I was impressed by the smooth ride & exterior styling of the Malibu. I'm not sure about the reliability of this car but if you can live with the ugly cloth on the dash, I would consider one of these as a second car if you can get a good price on a used one. Much better driving car than a 2016 Ford Fusion which I used to own that drove like crap (although the interior was nicer on the Fusion). I sold that horrible car after only owning it for a year. I'll never buy a Ford again. The transmissions on Fords are terrible & have delayed shifting.
7:14 and 12:23 ...doesn't like the cloth dashbaord in 2020
fast-forward to 2022, and this design feature has just shown up in several new 2023 design such as the Mazda CX-50 and BMW iX
Drove one of these last year.. Never been more disappointed by a car that costs $30,000.
Why?
@@driealee1441 My dad had one as a rental from the airport a few years back. They just feel so “BLAH” and cheap with rubbery plastic everywhere. It did get good fuel economy, so it’s got that much going for it.
I totally disagree with just about everything this video has stated, I have a 2018 chevy Malibu and so far had no problems and its very stylish especially when it comes to the interior clothe and the whole front of the car and grill. Every time I give someone a ride they compliment me on how smooth and nice my car is. And I had it for over a year now and experienced no problems whatsoever. I would highly recommend buying one to my friends.
RS should stand for Really Slow with this car, the 2.0T should have been standard.
Thank you Joe , you just helped me make a decision, I’m buying a Honda Accord
Ford Mustang EcoBoost is cool for the price though
Thank God I will buy one for myself
the most boring vehicle in the business; you can hear it in Raiti's voice LMAO. HE DID NOT ENJOY MAKING THIS VIDEO
It hurt a little. LOL
Chevy can make great vehicles but this is not one of them
Steven Johnson No they can’t not even one!
White Knight a premier Malibu is very nice🤷♂️🤷♂️
The same exact thing I said. I heard the lethargy all in his voice 🤣🤣🤣
i have an 09 malibu, cant believe they still have no backseat armrest,
Is Like a Toyota Camry,Honda Accord,VW Jetta,Nissan Altima,Hyundai Sonata
It's hilarious to me that I just got this as a rental.. I was like man something is missing.. Chevy can do wayyyy better.. but this car is a decent back and forth.. give me andriod auto, a smooth ride and good mpg and we are good go..
2023 is last year for the Malibu so I don’t think GM is really focusing on these. I have a 2014 Malibu and it’s waaay better then these new ones. Even the 2004 v6 is better. If you want a cheaper car that will get you back and forth to work this will be fine.
Looks like rental vehicle 👍🚘
Never heard him sound disappointed before 😂😂😂
More than 9 seconds from 0 to 60?? RS = Really Slow 😞😂
MightyVoice lol. Comment of the week
Lmaoooo
PS = “Painfully Slow” or “Piece of Shit”
I don't think the 0-60 time is 9+ seconds. I think it is around 7.8 or 7.9 seconds.
Auto start stop, cvt, GDI, turbo.....it's Zonktastic!!!
My husband and i rented the Malibu we drove it from FL to GA to 4 different cities in GA and back to FL im really impressed we even camped it in on our trip to save money it did us really good I would recommend for travel by car the malibu
That interior cloth really left a permanent mark on our boy.
I will never understand how in their "sporty" RS line (pretty much across the board) they don't have their larger engine as an option. Typical Chevy short sightedness.
Typical “GM” shortsightedness.
Historically, the RS package has been an appearance upgrade, not a performance upgrade.
Good looking sedan from exterior
It may not be a burner but it's good to see it reviewed. Same price as a Civic SI. Smaller yes.... but.. yes..
Coming soon to a local Hertz or Enterprise near you!!! 😂 😂
Shadowcu123 I’m dying 😂😂
Nice looking ride. I just want to see a bit more coupe style vehicles cause everybody going super crazy with sedan set up. Just a matter of time before we see a sedan camaro.
Needs the 3.6L V6. Cloth on the dash? Weird! Nice job Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Cloth means vegan
Cloth means cloth, vegan means vegan. You can eat the dash.
I could not agree more with you Larry!
@@edwardvalivonis23 LMAO!
@@LS1007 you guys are freaking hilarious!
I got a rs and it goes 0-60 in 6 seconds
Bruh i was reading my grandmas mama id and she was born in 1911 and lived to 2009 and was 97 crazy
Love your channel.Cheers from Toronto
Thanks Sonny! Tat really means a lot!
LOL, Joe, you were not hiding your displeasure on this one. 😂
I've tried to give the Malibu a fair shake and I couldn't do it either. The lack of thought is throughout the entire design.
Herman Wooster GM junk
I really did try but I can't lie to guys.
@@elstingergt3374 I feel your pain!
@@RaitisRides We appreciate the honesty, Joe. It wouldn't be the same otherwise.
the problem with GM as a band unless you get a one of the chevy/ Buick trucks/ truck based SUV or a Caddilac, all your going to recieve is a pile of cheap materials that might make it to 150,000 miles. Don't get me wrong I do believe that GM can make a good product, the problem is they want you to pay 60,000 upward to get a vehicle that doesn't feel like it was build in the early 2000's.
I had a lot of problems with 2017 Malibu premier. I replaced the accelerator sensor twice. Ultimately a leaky seal was the last straw. I’m thankful I wasn’t upside down on trade in.
5:35-5:42
0-60 in 9.3 seconds?
I gotta say,if this four-door beastie can manage under-10 second 0-60 time,that's pretty impressive performance,as far as I'm concerned.
Unlimited lives in Contra...Loves it!!
Zonks for the gold Chevy logo on the key fob and horn cover. Otherwise, nice review!
Completely agree. I have a 2018 hot wheels edition Camaro and even that fob is gold 🙄
Hey Joe, I have a question. I notice a lot of GM cars use the break light as the turning signal when they clearly have the space in the tail light housing for a separate turning signal light. Why do they bother in adding the space if they always use the break light as the turning signal?
Noel Negron Typical GM cost cutting.
I believe the rear lens must me a certain size per federal law.
@@taylormeek3320 That too
Yea it’s annoying asf
I have a 2014 Malibu LT and it is so much nicer than the RS 😂 I thought RS was top of the line? Like above LTZ? Btw your video is hilarious. Love it! 👌🏼😂
Random person: excuse me what does RS stand for?
Malibu owner: rainbow skittles
Putting in a CVT has to be the laziest way for car manufacturers to boost their MPG numbers...
I totally agree with you!
Great Review..can you review the 2019 or 2020 Malibu Premiere..I would like to see how that model stacks up...I’m in the market for a midsize sedan and while I know about the quality of the Accord and the Camry I honestly would like to explore other options because I don’t like their style much..how about the Ford Fusion..? Nevertheless great review keep up the good work!
I will try to get that together for you!
Raiti's Rides awesome, thanks
Would be cool to see a 1970 Malibu 350 in the future.
I need to track one down.
Well you get what you pay for - for slightly more you can get a much better interior. All the lower end versions of cars whether US or Asian brands are about the same , ie, rental car worthy. The small 1.5 turbo engine is surprisingly responsive for light loads. I totally agree that it feels much faster than the published numbers.
Why did they have you review the worst trim of the Malibu? Should’ve reviewed the premier
I dont know why they don't offer the bigger engine with the rs package. Id love to just slam a 3 litre v6 in that b.and roll
AGREED!
The Camry and Accord are far superior to this
Naveen Krishnamurthy to this trim, I like the premier better than this trim... unfair comparison
On another level.
@@OMGits_Hercules True.
Not true been in all and they are all about the same in quality and performance
@jonybeher Yeah the Camry's interior is way nicer than this, but this looks alot more tasteful on the outside than the new Camry.
The RS basically the LS with sport trim pieces. What do you expect? Better representation is on the upper level LT trim and Premier otherwise you will get the rental car vibe with the RS.
Using 12V port for backseats isn’t bad idea, it is give the ability to choose USB charging hub with the kind and number of ports you like, or any other 12V devices. But it’s exposed and lower place could easily lead to break it spontaneously.
The interior of this car is the sorriest I've seen, it's so basic. Chevys product are so cheap, it looks like the designer just gave up in the middle of Designing this car.
If you want something nice and powerful go for a Ford fusion.
I like the spoiler on the trunk.....at least you can intimidate people SITING NEXT TO YOU ON THE RED LIGHT,if you can't race them :-)) Chevrolet has a very good sense of humor!!!
I have a 2020 Malibu lt and I got 0-60 in 7.2
I think the cloth is very bizzare but on higher trims with leather seating the cloth is also replaced with leather on door and dash.
The Impala lives on through the Malibu. Very nice... But I'm scratching my head on the CVT Transmission... I've heard not great things about them.
It’s 2021, cvts where talked bad about 10 yrs ago. I think ur safe 10 yrs later.. most car companies are using them now tkk ok save u gas
Was hoping for the Premier. But otherwise good review. I've decided that Chevy doesn't want to let people drive the 2.0t for some reason. Almost every if not all reviews is the 1.5t that is or close to the base model specs.
I have to review what I have access to.
@@RaitisRides
I meant no ill will towards you. Mine is mostly towards Chevy. It seems like they never let anyone review anything higher than the models with the carpeted dash and 1.5t. But thank you for the review.
Get a 2020 Impala 👍🏾
I like the BOOM or BUST title lol
Thanks Miguel. I thought it was fitting!
NINE SECOND 0-60 IN AN "RS"?? Chevy is really making some good jokes!!
First.. wassup Joe! Keep these videos coming brotha. Feel like nobody ever mentions the Malibu when talking midsize sedans.
1. Chevy is killing their sedans lineup, 2. Chevy makes disposable vehicles, 3. It will spend more time in your driveway than on the road, 4. The Malibu is severely under-power compares to the competition. Should I keep going?
@@webbie1891 exactly my point! This car is complete trash along with the rest of GM products!
Hey brother! I had to bring at least one to you guys!
@@webbie1891 It's really sad what has happened.
@@flavoredmoney8755 I feel your pain!
4:20 on the 2nd gen Cruze the RS badge was ONLY up front lol the 1st gen Cruze had two, one on each side door. I also cant believe they don't offer the larger engine on the RS basically a pass for me then.
If only the Cruze made it to 2020 that was a really well priced car imo
This is true.
Cruz was junk in terms of its engine.
It's sad that GM doesn't seem to want to make sedans anymore. They seem to be conceding the segment over to the other manufacturers. I noticed that the trunk has a counter brace design that was on my 2001 Alero so I know they could do better. Thanks for the honest review.
Why you don’t mention Nissan altima or maxima😳
Chevy has got to do better than this, this was a real letdown on the interior. Hyundai, on the other hand, has gotten so much better over the years and is starting to attract a larger crowd, including me!
Proof positive that CARs are STILL alive and booming.....GM tough 💪💯🍻
Thanks for letting me share this one with you. I just wish Chevy would bring back that old magic they once had.
Alive, yes. Booming? Uhmm..no. maybe yes, but with a couple of beers in your emoji. Maybe then.
@@nsbioy ur right. The C8 Corvette, Shelby GT500, all Cadillacs and all Hellcats have been discontinued.....😵
.You forgot to say ".....tasteless & unnecessary aftermarket, dealer mark-up pin stripe..." And is that even actual carpeting on the floor pan? It looks like basic trunk-liner material.
I agree with you!
It's what you get at the dealership when they have to keep your regular car for service, too many Zonks. I agree with them all but like u said good rental.
6 zonks not even a third way into the vid. The zonkometer is off the charts.
Joe, could you please include your take on the stop/start features on these cars?
It's the most retarded shit ever and you cant control it either
@@carltongraham1240 you can on the 2020 models. do your research.
Well that's a nifty upgrade to a useless feature 🙄
Never saw a Malibu rs do 60 in more than 8 seconds 🤨. Malibu has always looked better than an accord or Camry. Maybe not the Altima but those CVTs suck in a Nissan. New sonata may look better.