I drive an 06 Malibu and I’ve never had a problem with the engine or anything like that. But it’s pretty rotted out due to previous owner having it parked in grass causing it to rot. Drove it for a good 2 years and now I’m saving up for either the 2016 model or a 2014 model. Test drove the 2016 Malibu and I was quite happy with it. Hopefully it’s still available in a couple of months
I drove a 2017 Malibu with the smaller 1.5L engine. Aside from the power, I thought it was very comfortable and solid handling car for everyday driving. If I ever were to get one, I'd definitely get the top trim 2.0T Premier
I heard a few negatives: he knocked the transmission for not having a sport mode or paddle shifters, he didn't like that Apple Car Play was limited on apps (no Waze), and that the back seat vents didn't have controls on them. But you can tell he liked the video.
Typical plasticy GM interior, BUT, it's beautiful and the performance for the price is exceptional. Despite the cheapy materials, GM build quality is usually pretty darn good. Probably the best 2wd car in its segment.
OEM's are asking their little motors to provide lots of power with tiny sizes, this cannot be good for long term reliability. I guess that is why these cars drop in resale value so much compared to the Japanese brands.
The main problem with these cars are the used dealership game of bait and switch when used you pay 40-56% higher than list Hendricks is the biggest dealer that rip the public off with their price games it's way cheapest to buy a brand new car. Because you'll pay 25% more for a three year old car with 30-49,000 miles than a new car. Dealers make huge amounts of money on used cars than new. They give you for your trade in nothing you pay them to take your car and pay above list for their used car or truck.
ugh... no spare tire is a deal breaker for me. Getting stuck for hours waiting for a tow or new tire is bad. A can of FIX-A-FLAT won't work to repair large punctures or blowouts.
A stunning bodyside styling mashup of BOTH the 1968 and the 1970 Buick Skylarks by the colouring pencil warriors at GM. And that face, perhaps inspired by a bad orthodontic experiment. As graceful as a frog jumping backwards.
give chevy another 10 years and they will be up there with bmw and benz...idk how this competes with toyota and honda when its miles and miles ahead of them
alex theromanian it actually isn't, technology is spread across those brands equally to be honest, now Toyota and Honda are a thousand times more reliable than any GM car, I work for GM and drive a Toyota!
Andy Hernandez I'm not a fan of their style... their reliability I have nothing to complain for... it's just the way they look. Taste is subjective and to me toyotas just don't look good (esp this year) to be fair I feel the same about VW, Honda, chevy, ford etc. it's not that I'm picky... it's just that they just aren't my style. But yeah idk what's going on with chevy... for the prices they currently charge people are not flocking to them... that speaks volumes about the product... Been wanting to buy a volt since it came out... now I can afford one but no longer want one seeing as how in 3 years they lost 50% of the initial value. Would rather buy something that holds on to value better
i hate ripping on them tbh and i hear nothing but amazing things about the first gen volts which i may actually still buy. i just...idk man they need to do what toyota did back in the day. WOW people with reliability and service and first of all price....make the "premium" features standard including hybrid...they need to redo their game and literally be the first mainstream company out there shifting gears into all eco cars....then have the premium traditional muscle/ utility stuff which they do ok with already...idk i just dont know it seems like its middle of the road and expensive...and at this point they just dont compete well with asian auto makers.
@@alextheromanian I know this is old but yeah your were right about the other brands there not really good looking cars I know they have came out with a lot of newer designs but I personally like the looks of the Chevy vehicles they just feel so much more premium then other brands I drive a 2014 Chevy impala ltz red and also a 2016 Chevy Malibu premier and get compliments a lot from people about this beautiful my cars are I know there not going to be as reliable but as long as you keep up with maintenance anything can last as long as it’s been takin care of.
LED headlamps aren't common within that price-point tbh. it has bi-xenons though which is pertinent considering the segment it's in. If you want LEDs you need to go premium and not american. I don't know why americans are so reluctant to introduce new lighting technology (or of any kind in the automotive industry really exception being Ford and some performance vehicles.)
Babak Taherian Yes, it's a rare automobile (I've seen 2016 BMWs and Mercedes with halogens) , but as I said, not american. Hopefully next gen Fusion or Taurus will have LED Hl as well.
Zabuza Momochi No I think your confusing them with the Chevy spark which I believe is made in South Korea Chevy malibu always been made in the United States or Mexico or Canada one of the three but yeah The Chevy Malibu has never been in anywhere but here. except the ones that are built in other countries cause the Malibu is sold in other markets but the American version is built in 1 of those countries I mention so I guess in a way they are a world car
This isn't a knock on this particular review, since they all have one thing in common: they do not talk about pulling a grade. I'm looking for a car that can accelerate uphill without super high RPMs.
+mu99ins I have the 2.0 Turbo and it has lots of torque. With 8 speed auto, it is able to cruise with no trouble. You won't hear the engine unless you really get on it.
leg seems pretty except nobody but a child would be able to sit behind me course I'm 6 foot 4 or thereabouts so that could be an issue or not whichever
Well they are both reliable. I prefer my 3.6 in my 2010 to the 2.0t. The 3.6 is very underrated. I've beaten many ats 2.0t with it and it's smooth too. Gas mileage isn't too bad either when on the highway. The 2.0t is really easy to mod and make a lot of power with. The 3.6 is no longer offered though.
EGGINFOOLS I think that definitely 2.0T is not meant to compete with 3.6 V6. I'm pretty young and have no experience or knowledge with auto history, so I don't know if GM ever had that. I know that usually most automakers can make 2.0T to match a 2.8 or 3.0. BMW 530/528, which was famous for its engine at the time, has switched to 2.0T. If Chevy comes up with something like 2.4T ( a direct competitor against Ford's 2.3T Ecoboost) it probably would replace 3.6 completely...
Nothing you wrote is true except for "more things to break" which is a fallacious syllogism. That retrograde thinking only limits you, this is 2016 not 1985, I don't even suppose you understand how a turbo compressor works tbh. So don't worry, as long as you service the auto properly you won't have issues with a turbo engine. I hope that you are aware that Turbine air compression technology is fairly common nowadays and it only will be more popular over the coming years so it will get cheaper over time to repair any imperfections.
there has been countless issues with turbo vehicles over 60k. usually the turbo itself blows and need to be replaced; the replacement could actually be pretty cheap depending on models.
@@raulvidal8846 to many big words. Just slap at-205 I. There and you'll be fine. That shit makes your rubber rings, and gaskets inside the engine and turbo forever supple, so you maintain power all the time.
bought mine 9 weeks ago, 7 weeks in dealership on repairs. First the Sunroof didnt work. Now the Mylink system is not recognizing the USB ports. so Apple Car Play does not work. 6 times in the dealer to fix it not yet a solution. If chevy is aiming for midsize customers should consider the level of quality we expect is like a VW or audi at minimum. If not they can continue wrestling in the small car segment with the aveos and others. Or just make this again another rental car that doesn't spent enough time with the customer to disappoint him like me
i cant say that im frothing at the mouth over this. although this is a step in the right direction for the malibu when compared to previous iterations, i cant help but wonder if we are talking baby steps, as opposed to the japanese and german leaps of the malibu's rivals. a couple of other points, no mention that vw were competition for the malibu, though to my mind the passat (v6) is the direct competitor, albeit vastly superior for about the same money. i have always found chevrolet build quality a bit so-so, and at 7:20 this just reinforces this view. those speakers and wires should be hidden and tucked away neat and tidy at this pricepoint ($30k). its not hard to do, but its like chevrolet think 'that'll do, close enough etc ..'.
Justin Hrishnyk i happen to own the current model vw jetta, and although it wont win any styling awards anytime soon, its a great car with a classy cabin. no electrical issues as yet. and it flies, has the golf gti engine in it.
No I would not think it's a luxury sedan. The interior plastic is Goodwill quality as usual and sloppy fit and finish especially the interior detailing is everywhere. YOU need to look at the interior of an Audi A4 and compare it to this.
You made a true statement , however, compared to the rest of the Midsize class, it is much better. An Audi A6 has great materials but an A4 is just average.
the 2016 accord has a v6 with more power and mpg. so this has nothing new. plus the new accord will have more power with more mpg too. so Chevy is always going to stay behind.
+Charlemagen V6 accord has 278 hp and is rated at 34 mpg highway, 2.0 Malibu has 250 hp and is rated at 33 mpg highway. Accord also offers Apple Carplay/ Android Auto and all the safety tech, its ride is on the sporty side and does not feel like a boat, the interior will always have better fit and finish than any Chevy....I will say this car is a huge improvement over the last generation rental grade, but would hesitate in saying it's at the top of the pack. The accord is not perfect, but I think it is a better car despite being at the end of its life cycle.
+GIDOC plus the Accord Sport has considerably better styling. When I see that ugly Malibu on the road I can't believe a car can be so hideous yet still praised for it's looks. Has to be paid.'
from the exterior to interior, this car is flat out gorgeous
bro you're supposed to be buying pizza for your fam not eating chipotle homie
I have the LS Model still great and a beautiful car always gets complements especially for my age owning a car like this.
*Specially
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HUGE improvement!!!
yuge?
Mick Foley is doing car reviews now. Bang! Bang!
wow, such a huge improvement, went from the bottom right up to the top in terms of interior, quality, engine, and transmission.
and great review man, keep it up.
Thanks +justin bouche!
better then accord
Malibu has been running rings around Accord since 2016!
I drive an 06 Malibu and I’ve never had a problem with the engine or anything like that. But it’s pretty rotted out due to previous owner having it parked in grass causing it to rot. Drove it for a good 2 years and now I’m saving up for either the 2016 model or a 2014 model. Test drove the 2016 Malibu and I was quite happy with it. Hopefully it’s still available in a couple of months
nobody coments on headlights, very importat to me.
Beautiful car on the road. I am surprised you didn't do a zero to sixty.
I drove a 2017 Malibu with the smaller 1.5L engine. Aside from the power, I thought it was very comfortable and solid handling car for everyday driving. If I ever were to get one, I'd definitely get the top trim 2.0T Premier
I heard a few negatives: he knocked the transmission for not having a sport mode or paddle shifters, he didn't like that Apple Car Play was limited on apps (no Waze), and that the back seat vents didn't have controls on them. But you can tell he liked the video.
I never heard the few things that you don't like about it.
Typical plasticy GM interior, BUT, it's beautiful and the performance for the price is exceptional. Despite the cheapy materials, GM build quality is usually pretty darn good. Probably the best 2wd car in its segment.
OEM's are asking their little motors to provide lots of power with tiny sizes, this cannot be good for long term reliability. I guess that is why these cars drop in resale value so much compared to the Japanese brands.
*****
The Mustang Egoboost is crap, I much prefer the V6 or the V8 of course, is a no-brainer
*****
Nice choice. Comfort and POWER
Um the Honda Accord used the same hp turbo 4cyl so not sure where your getting your info?
The main problem with these cars are the used dealership game of bait and switch when used you pay 40-56% higher than list Hendricks is the biggest dealer that rip the public off with their price games it's way cheapest to buy a brand new car. Because you'll pay 25% more for a three year old car with 30-49,000 miles than a new car. Dealers make huge amounts of money on used cars than new. They give you for your trade in nothing you pay them to take your car and pay above list for their used car or truck.
So no one caught the fact that my mans still lives with his mom?
ugh... no spare tire is a deal breaker for me. Getting stuck for hours waiting for a tow or new tire is bad. A can of FIX-A-FLAT won't work to repair large punctures or blowouts.
The spare is optional on new Malibu packages. The one being reviewed happenes to not have the spare tire package. Its all your choice when buying.
No matter how good something is, we will never be satisfied...
Keep em' coming GM, great momentum lately now keep pressing the gas pedal full speed ahead! #teamchevy
Solid job, Chevrolet. Keep it going!
Very boring review.
A stunning bodyside styling mashup of BOTH the 1968 and the 1970 Buick Skylarks by the colouring pencil warriors at GM.
And that face, perhaps inspired by a bad orthodontic experiment. As graceful as a frog jumping backwards.
I like new dashboard. It looks sleek and modern. Great job Chevy...
And no stop-start system that turns off the engine at every stop sign.
I sat in 1 today, and it's very difficult to bash this car....
Best looking to Family sedan. This and the Mazda 6.
give chevy another 10 years and they will be up there with bmw and benz...idk how this competes with toyota and honda when its miles and miles ahead of them
alex theromanian it actually isn't, technology is spread across those brands equally to be honest, now Toyota and Honda are a thousand times more reliable than any GM car, I work for GM and drive a Toyota!
Andy Hernandez I'm not a fan of their style... their reliability I have nothing to complain for... it's just the way they look. Taste is subjective and to me toyotas just don't look good (esp this year) to be fair I feel the same about VW, Honda, chevy, ford etc. it's not that I'm picky... it's just that they just aren't my style. But yeah idk what's going on with chevy... for the prices they currently charge people are not flocking to them... that speaks volumes about the product...
Been wanting to buy a volt since it came out... now I can afford one but no longer want one seeing as how in 3 years they lost 50% of the initial value. Would rather buy something that holds on to value better
alex theromanian come on :) they need minimum 1000 years
i hate ripping on them tbh and i hear nothing but amazing things about the first gen volts which i may actually still buy. i just...idk man they need to do what toyota did back in the day. WOW people with reliability and service and first of all price....make the "premium" features standard including hybrid...they need to redo their game and literally be the first mainstream company out there shifting gears into all eco cars....then have the premium traditional muscle/ utility stuff which they do ok with already...idk i just dont know it seems like its middle of the road and expensive...and at this point they just dont compete well with asian auto makers.
@@alextheromanian I know this is old but yeah your were right about the other brands there not really good looking cars I know they have came out with a lot of newer designs but I personally like the looks of the Chevy vehicles they just feel so much more premium then other brands I drive a 2014 Chevy impala ltz red and also a 2016 Chevy Malibu premier and get compliments a lot from people about this beautiful my cars are I know there not going to be as reliable but as long as you keep up with maintenance anything can last as long as it’s been takin care of.
Great looking car indeed.
I guess he was never able to come up with anything bad to say about it, haha
Who need paddle shifters in a Malibu?
wow. this is from chevy?????
Nice
Plz help me to choose boyz, 2015 Bmw 328i xdrive or 2016 Malibu
Chevy Spark is your choice.
It's a great car if you don't mind replacing the shifter 3 times in a year and an acceleration sensor.
Tell me more?
I suppose vice-versa. Malibu 2 (2017
No LED headlamps at this price point? I agree with the other comment about bare speakers and wires!
LED headlamps aren't common within that price-point tbh. it has bi-xenons though which is pertinent considering the segment it's in. If you want LEDs you need to go premium and not american. I don't know why americans are so reluctant to introduce new lighting technology (or of any kind in the automotive industry really exception being Ford and some performance vehicles.)
Toyota Corolla comes with LED headlamps standard!
Babak Taherian Yes, it's a rare automobile (I've seen 2016 BMWs and Mercedes with halogens) , but as I said, not american. Hopefully next gen Fusion or Taurus will have LED Hl as well.
How's this Malibu Premier in the snow?
i Haven't had any problems yet and it's december already
That's it. I am going to buy it. Thank you very much for making this video, and Dan is my favorite presenter.
This is unbelievable. He actually could SIT in this car and it is also rain proof!
Seems more like an ad than a review...
Yep...paid. That car is ugly as sin! However, he praises the styling as top of the class which discredits him.
Ken Freeman why does it discredit him because you don't think so? who made you Jesus Christ?
Yeah its good that they are upgrading these cars but they are getting to be to expensive for the average buyer. Wich is gonna hurt the sales
is this car still made in south Korea ?
Zabuza Momochi
No I think your confusing them with the Chevy spark which I believe is made in South Korea Chevy malibu always been made in the United States or Mexico or Canada one of the three but yeah The Chevy Malibu has never been in anywhere but here. except the ones that are built in other countries cause the Malibu is sold in other markets but the American version is built in 1 of those countries I mention so I guess in a way they are a world car
Would be nice if Chevy came up with a real competior in the Malibu to go head to head with the new Ford Fusion Sport.
Damn good point man!! Thank you for the reply!!
This isn't a knock on this particular review, since they all have one thing in common: they do not talk about pulling a grade.
I'm looking for a car that can accelerate uphill without super high RPMs.
+mu99ins I have the 2.0 Turbo and it has lots of torque. With 8 speed auto, it is able to cruise with no trouble. You won't hear the engine unless you really get on it.
Can you disable the start - stop technology ? Personally .. I find it annoying and think that eventually it will cause mechanical problems
Mine doesn't have that.
leg seems pretty except nobody but a child would be able to sit behind me course I'm 6 foot 4 or thereabouts so that could be an issue or not whichever
My husband is 6'4 and so is my son. They both fit comfortably in the front and back seats. It's very roomy
Why more and more cars do not come with a spare tire? Even a Mustang has a speared tire as an option. Is this a lightweight technique?
A MPG trick.
I guess, my malibu cane with an air pump and a bottle of some type of fix O flat instead of a jack or spare.
This engine comes from the Insignia
love this car. I will be driving 1 very soon
This segment is getting ridiculous
Chevy needs to put this motor in the sonic rs
too bad it doesn't keep its value. Feels cheap inside. Looks nice though
Can you get around auto stop by putting in neutral like in traffic jam and needing AC?
I hate auto stop, I was thinking the same thing.
kn7gez it shouldn't be cutting off u less the cabin is at the correct temperature on auto. So slam the a/c low or heat high. ;)
I have one and mine doesn't have auto stop.
Good review. Great job Chevy.
so what is better 2.0T or V6????
Well they are both reliable. I prefer my 3.6 in my 2010 to the 2.0t. The 3.6 is very underrated. I've beaten many ats 2.0t with it and it's smooth too. Gas mileage isn't too bad either when on the highway. The 2.0t is really easy to mod and make a lot of power with. The 3.6 is no longer offered though.
EGGINFOOLS I think that definitely 2.0T is not meant to compete with 3.6 V6. I'm pretty young and have no experience or knowledge with auto history, so I don't know if GM ever had that. I know that usually most automakers can make 2.0T to match a 2.8 or 3.0. BMW 530/528, which was famous for its engine at the time, has switched to 2.0T. If Chevy comes up with something like 2.4T ( a direct competitor against Ford's 2.3T Ecoboost) it probably would replace 3.6 completely...
2.0 Turbo worries me. Turbo = more strain on the engine = less engine life and more things to break.
Well as long as they make the engine strong enough it shouldn't be an issue. But I do miss the v6s though :(.
Nothing you wrote is true except for "more things to break" which is a fallacious syllogism. That retrograde thinking only limits you, this is 2016 not 1985, I don't even suppose you understand how a turbo compressor works tbh. So don't worry, as long as you service the auto properly you won't have issues with a turbo engine. I hope that you are aware that Turbine air compression technology is fairly common nowadays and it only will be more popular over the coming years so it will get cheaper over time to repair any imperfections.
its not like its a big ass turbo on the war otherwise yeah there would be stress
there has been countless issues with turbo vehicles over 60k. usually the turbo itself blows and need to be replaced; the replacement could actually be pretty cheap depending on models.
@@raulvidal8846 to many big words. Just slap at-205 I. There and you'll be fine. That shit makes your rubber rings, and gaskets inside the engine and turbo forever supple, so you maintain power all the time.
very good
great car, bad color
Let me guess. You'd like it in gray or silver like billions of other cars on the road? Yawn.
woooow!
bought mine 9 weeks ago, 7 weeks in dealership on repairs. First the Sunroof didnt work. Now the Mylink system is not recognizing the USB ports. so Apple Car Play does not work. 6 times in the dealer to fix it not yet a solution. If chevy is aiming for midsize customers should consider the level of quality we expect is like a VW or audi at minimum. If not they can continue wrestling in the small car segment with the aveos and others. Or just make this again another rental car that doesn't spent enough time with the customer to disappoint him like me
CVV123456 VW is crap too always breaking down.
Damn how many miles did it have on it sounds like it maybe had water damage had mine for 2 years and bought it used haven’t had a single problem.
i cant say that im frothing at the mouth over this. although this is a step in the right direction for the malibu when compared to previous iterations, i cant help but wonder if we are talking baby steps, as opposed to the japanese and german leaps of the malibu's rivals. a couple of other points, no mention that vw were competition for the malibu, though to my mind the passat (v6) is the direct competitor, albeit vastly superior for about the same money. i have always found chevrolet build quality a bit so-so, and at 7:20 this just reinforces this view. those speakers and wires should be hidden and tucked away neat and tidy at this pricepoint ($30k). its not hard to do, but its like chevrolet think 'that'll do, close enough etc ..'.
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Volkswagen=electrical nightmares. They are boring sedans. Especially with the interior design.
Justin Hrishnyk i happen to own the current model vw jetta, and although it wont win any styling awards anytime soon, its a great car with a classy cabin. no electrical issues as yet. and it flies, has the golf gti engine in it.
No I would not think it's a luxury sedan. The interior plastic is Goodwill quality as usual and sloppy fit and finish especially the interior detailing is everywhere. YOU need to look at the interior of an Audi A4 and compare it to this.
You made a true statement , however, compared to the rest of the Midsize class, it is much better. An Audi A6 has great materials but an A4 is just average.
left accord in last place
the 2016 accord has a v6 with more power and mpg. so this has nothing new. plus the new accord will have more power with more mpg too. so Chevy is always going to stay behind.
um, false info much? keep your plastic interior, shit tech, and sub par ride quality, this is nicer than anything you will ever own kid.
+Charlemagen this is true
The accord is over rated.
+Charlemagen V6 accord has 278 hp and is rated at 34 mpg highway, 2.0 Malibu has 250 hp and is rated at 33 mpg highway. Accord also offers Apple Carplay/ Android Auto and all the safety tech, its ride is on the sporty side and does not feel like a boat, the interior will always have better fit and finish than any Chevy....I will say this car is a huge improvement over the last generation rental grade, but would hesitate in saying it's at the top of the pack. The accord is not perfect, but I think it is a better car despite being at the end of its life cycle.
+GIDOC plus the Accord Sport has considerably better styling. When I see that ugly Malibu on the road I can't believe a car can be so hideous yet still praised for it's looks. Has to be paid.'
definitely a female car
VW over Chevy anyday.