The poor impala, I'm on my third now and everyone always asks how my Malibu is doing. Hell I got a parking ticket once and it said Malibu on it. I think just the total lack of marketing killed the impala. That and the sudden demand of suv crossovers. I honestly hope the Malibu isn't killed off as well when my time comes to trade in. For me a GM family car has been a purchasing tradition whether good or bad and I am certainly not caving into buying a crossover or suv.
@Czlowiek Znikad having experience with working in the service dept of a Japanese brand you'll be amazed how much blind loyalty goes on. Cars Falling apart, mechanical faults etc and all the customer says " it's okay just please have it repaired." Whereas if it's a domestic God forbid a mistake was made and its somehow the end of the world.
I got a 2016 as a daily driver with 128,000 on it with zero issues. This goes for all brands and models but if you take care of your vehicle, they will take care of you. Also, oil is cheap. The useable torque they produce is also very underrated.
My wife got a 2012 malibu with the 2.5L it's been perfect haven't had a major problem since we had it we're well over 100,000+ miles but it did have some recalls but for minor things also the headlights are a b!tch to change other than that I would buy another one but I want AWD
I just had this as a rental. Very smooth ride, fuel efficient. It only took me 30 dollars to get a full tank of gas. I just don’t think it’s worth 30,000
Just got the 2021 as a rental while my car was in the shop. Very spacious and fun to drive. Gas was great. In fact while my Jeep was in the shop I wanted to trade it in for the Malibu.
1. IF I only had the money... 2. Even IF I did, GM vehicles have been complete money pits for ages. The 1999-2005 Silverados/Sierras/Tahoes/Suburbans/Yukons are the only reliable vehicles GM has produced. So if anything, I'd be leery on buying a Chevy or anything from GM. 3. GM should NOT have axed the 3800 V6 engine, which was their most reliable engine they have ever produced. When the Malibu was revived in '97, GM had the 3800 V6 in most of them, along with its mechanically identical twin, the Olds Cutlass. It was stupid for them to downsize the Malibu since the '08 model years.
I remember reading that the 3800's were discontinued for emissions reasons, or something that those old motors couldn't comply with when it came to government mandates. Not sure on that but I remember something about it because of all the public outcry when GM announced it would be axed after 2009.
Its bullshit, gas prices are going up to bahahaha 😂😂 i hope they keep going up all the idiots that bough gas guzzling shit box suvs an trucks will switch again 😂😂😂😆
My whole adult life I've had numerous people tell me to buy a toyota & act like I'm a nut because I only buy American. For the last 20 years I have only owned Gm & Mercury. I just bought a 2022 Malibu and once again I got the Camry speech from everyone. I love the Chevy. Im tired of all the Toyota worship.
@@R3VELAT1ON American cars quality isn't that great lol 😆 🤣 I drive toyotas and would drive mazda American cars built quality is shit engineering lol but they offer more than foreigns but they cars don't look as nice
@@issavibez394 Sound like a hater than can't let somebody enjoy their new car smh. And most Japanese cars look like cheap over-styled (and often oddly-styled) plastic toys aside from newer Mazda's, newer Nissan's, and some luxury brands.
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall The Accord is certainly a superior vehicle in many aspects, but I wouldn’t call the Malibu a piece of garbage either. It’s quite an attractive choice in the midsize segment. Let’s hope the power train is durable enough. Honda also had issues with their power trains in the past by the way (weak auto transmissions).
I have my 2016 Malibu- And its been 4 years now using almost everyday and my winter beater- loving it everyday... Elegant and Comfort at very affordable price
That and the other problem is you can get thousands off msrp, The Japanese really don’t do that but yet a lot of average consumers think that means they’re getting a good deal when they’re really not.
These don't sell poorly. GM moves 100k of these a year, just not as many as Toyota/Honda sells. And yeah these will depreciate more than the Japanese alternatives, but the cost of entry is always thousands less than those cars. This car will sell for close to $10k under MSRP if the buyer is even halfway savvy.
@@Stressless2023 Malibu's do move 100k units a year but a ton of those are fleet orders. The rental car market alone is about 30-40% of that number. Those numbers will be down after the thinning of rental car fleets due to the lack of domestic travel. The quality of these won't touch a Toyota or Honda product. You get what you pay for.
@@Stressless2023 Not wanting anyone to overpay for a subpar product isn't shyyting on anyone nor was that my intent. Doesn't really matter though GM discontinuing this one just like the Malibu.
Malibu is one awesome sedan to leave the market I believe it’s doing good and will improve in terms of sales If it fails, i can say we all are losing taste on cars
Just purchased my 2021 Premier last week and love it. The small pocket in the console is a wireless cell phone charger new to the Premier. I test drove a new Accord. My knee was right against the console and I’m only 5’8”. The luxury ride to the Malibu made this a no brainer. I sold my 08’ Malibu in one day.
You called it a phone holder - I believe it's a wireless charger, at least it is in my 2017 Malibu Premier. I'd be very disappointed if it no longer was, as I'm considering trading in for the 2021.
I have a 2016 Malibu LT and I'm thinking of getting a fully loaded 2021 Premier in the near future. I'm curious though, how do you feel about the refreshed front look of the 2019/2020/2021's vs the 2016/2017/2018's? I personally seem to like the look of the 2016-2018 model years. I can't help but think the new design/placement of the turn signals into the DRLs makes it look more cheap, especially with halogens and not LEDs.
I have a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/2LT and I've had quite a few issues with it. Nothing too major but, most recently I've had it at a repair facility and they lent me the 2021 Malibu and the driving experience is very similar to my car so it's okay. I'm not at all impressed though. Just my thoughts.
I have always thought the Malibu look like an Audi A7 with the sleek lines. The phone holder is actually a phone charger and thank you for reviewing a cars that all of us can afford.
Looks spacious and light... A gas saver, at least. Imagine if they made a sport version though - better steering and RWD; that'd be more for the enthusiast.
Had a Malibu twice as a rental now. I can certainly say that it’s a really comfortable ride. Great handling. Very easy to just get in and drive. Only thing I would complain about is the Apple Car Play. It worked flawlessly but then I drove to an airport and then it would connect at all. I troubleshot everything and nothing worked.
@@inreupwetrust I’m not exactly sure which engine I got for my second Malibu rental but I did drive 200 miles on a full tank and when I got there I still had over half a tank. Highway miles was average around 35-40 I think. City miles wasn’t bad either but I didn’t check that.
They are soooo boring nothing exiting I’m sorry GM needs to look for more innovations the Asians have it down packed all kids of tech and some of the best looking cars
I always liked GM cars but I hate the dashboard style. Looks weird and cheap. I would buy the Altima first. I drive a 07 Pontiac g6 coupe which I love.
You dot know, how much i wanna Have this Wheels,Very Beauty Car and Lucky Design,This my Dream because Camry too much and another Fucking china Shit!!!This Car Authentic and simular Chevy Impala !!!This is Very Cool!!!🇺🇲👌
You can only get the 2.0 and 9 speed in top trim which puts it into the mid 30s. These should be stand alone options available under 30, as is the 1.5 cvt is not competitive.
Had one for a Rental, to be honest it’s pretty average it’s not on the level of a Camry or accord. To me the real test is when you’re eight years old with 100,000 miles on it what would you rather buy a Malibu or a Camry
Brand new, I like the looks of this a little more than the Camry/Accord (but I'm a little biased, I tend to not like how most mainstream Japanese cars look), and this seems to offer similar content and performance for around the same money, or probably for less money realistically... But yeah if I were looking for an 8-10 year old beater/hooptie then I'd choose whatever Camry I could find.
Is This Worth Buying Over The Japanese Brands🤔? Depends where do You live. If You live in Japan it would make no sense to support American workers, wouldn't it? You really pissed me off.
Ya Ben it looks like a Chrysler 200. I currently have this as a rental car. I had a dodge charger as a rental awhile back . I personally like the charger better. Visibility in the charger seemed to be quite abit better. I know it's technical two different class of cars. I like the screen setup on the chevy. Ben can you get a sxt charger for about the same price?!? It should be pretty close .
I have a 2016 and it has multiple issues that the dealer couldn't figure out. Wouldn't recognize that it had been shifted into park, throttle would surge and almost cause you to get into an accident, the back windshield leaked over the high mount stop light, the check engine light came on about the air filter and never could get it to go off. The only nice parts were keyless ignition and apple carplay. The carpet was so cheap that you couldn't get the dirt to come out of it when vacuuming. Thankfully I totaled last month and am waiting for the insurance payout and then I'm getting an Altima.
I could go back at any time in the last 45 years and hear outcomes just like this. It’s how the US mfgs lost the market. They just don’t care and never will.
Bro don’t get an altima there even worse get a Honda or Toyota or lexus there way better made cars then gm Junk I have to gms and can’t wait to get a Japanese car for me and my wife they have been alright cars but here way to many bad things about them.
How? Cheap interior, meh design, lacking features on lower models and cvt on all models except top trim and who would spend 31k on a Malibu even tho it’s 36k realistically it’s 31 with discounts
Watch a few assembly line videos. They’re practically identical no matter what manufacturer, make/model you watch. All manufacturers have quality issues from time to time.
@@rgrndu it has less to do with how it’s put together and more so the shitty parts that are being put into those cars. The domestic brands are constantly sourcing their parts elsewhere and frequently change the part manufacturer after a short period of time.
Thank you for the review. I am taking a 10-day drive/trip with my dad and brother, and wonder if you would recommend a 2021 Malibu or the Nissan Maxima for a long 10-day drive? Which would be more comfortable for the three of us? Thank you.
Didn't answer the question posed in the title. Oh well. I just bought a 2024 Malibu 2LT. Only a 1.5L and CVT. Thats OK, my expectations are point A to point B reliably. And for all you pining for the Impala, my first car was a 1971 Impala.
This car competes with the Camry, Mazda 6, Accord, Altima, Sonota, Fusion, Optima. It fits in well with these cars. I was surprised 'good' when I test drove it.
Nope, I truly got screwed on a Chevy Cruze. Nothing but issues with still no fix for them today. And now that they discontinued them gm doesn't care. So I got me an awd Toyota Camry awd. Gets the same mpg as my cruze even with winter fuel. Night and day driving car actually sounds solid.
Not sure about 2021's...but bad breaking system (brake booster, pump,sensors etc), for previous year models....faulty design by gm.Over priced piece of shhhh, Would never by another one, nor recommend this vehicle
No way. The Japanese cars will last 2 times longer than any government motor endless money pits. If your lucky the life span is 120 to 160k then major repairs. Toyota will run like a sewing machine at 200k on to 300k minor repairs. Seen some with lots more miles same motor and transmission. No gm, just junkyard bound at that mileage
It doesn’t matter if it’s gonna last or not. Not everything in this world is gonna last forever. No matter how reliable a Toyota is or unreliable a Chevy is at some point in that cars life it’s gonna fall apart no matter what.
@@thepro_luis4274 true but i don't want a money pit and have to keep buying new cars when the others won't last. Just keep trucking with the one that last for years and save your money instead of the one that don't.
@@thepro_luis4274 So you’d rather have a product that breaks down early and often “because it’s gonna happen sometime to everything” than a product that initially lasts longer and requires less maintenance down the road.... that makes a lot of sense especially from a cost savings perspective...
The only thing I wanna say bad about this car is they don’t offer an AWD like the Ford Fusion did and the Toyota Camry I’m sure they would see a lot more car sales
This is a good daily driver. I just wish Chevy would have kept the Impala alive.
Love my 2019 impala!
@@EDOGrox0606 lucky you lol
Same
The poor impala, I'm on my third now and everyone always asks how my Malibu is doing. Hell I got a parking ticket once and it said Malibu on it. I think just the total lack of marketing killed the impala. That and the sudden demand of suv crossovers. I honestly hope the Malibu isn't killed off as well when my time comes to trade in. For me a GM family car has been a purchasing tradition whether good or bad and I am certainly not caving into buying a crossover or suv.
@Czlowiek Znikad having experience with working in the service dept of a Japanese brand you'll be amazed how much blind loyalty goes on. Cars Falling apart, mechanical faults etc and all the customer says " it's okay just please have it repaired." Whereas if it's a domestic God forbid a mistake was made and its somehow the end of the world.
Like the lil Troy reference u did “wanna be a balla, shot calla, 20 inch bladez on the impala” 😎✌🏾
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Lol
My first car was a Chevy Malibu, I loved it !
A baby Impala! So sad 😭 the Impala is no longer in production. But the Malibu appears to be a great second choice.
The impala will be back, it's happened before. And when it does it will everything you asked for and then some.
Well, I sure as hell hope 🙏 so!! I'll be the first in line to order/buy one.@@operator91210
Had 1 as a rental, I liked it!
You can drive?
@@Depressedwarriorsfan6238 🥴🥴
They better not discontinue this car. They need to redesign it.
They don't want to wast money on something that not sell
@@kromahj These don't sell poorly.
@@kromahj Don't sell? My apartment parking lot is full of late model Malibu's.
I agree 👍 redesign the malibu I bet it would sell like 🔥 hot cakes 🎂 🥮
I got a 2016 as a daily driver with 128,000 on it with zero issues. This goes for all brands and models but if you take care of your vehicle, they will take care of you. Also, oil is cheap. The useable torque they produce is also very underrated.
Did you ever have on screen shift to park issues?
Update, currently have 163,000 miles on it now and I have not had the shift to park issue. knock on wood
For a mainstream sedan I think it has one of the best designs - it’s not my type of car but I always appreciate the styling when one drives by ..
Yo, this car is sick
We have one it's a 2017 primer and we love it, fully loaded with a beautiful color silver blue.
My wife got a 2012 malibu with the 2.5L it's been perfect haven't had a major problem since we had it we're well over 100,000+ miles but it did have some recalls but for minor things also the headlights are a b!tch to change other than that I would buy another one but I want AWD
I have a 2000 Malibu, 198500 miles. No probs. WHen I hit 200k, I'm trading it for a 2020, new, but reduced price as it's last yrs model.
@@PatIreland nicee
@@PatIreland And how'd that go, seeing is how car lots are empty across the country???????
I got one, too. No problems with it. As for the headlights, I just pulled the DRL fuse so it doesn't wear out the lights so often.
I agree with you 💯 👍 had a 2010 malibu drove nice but the headlights were hard to change
I just had this as a rental. Very smooth ride, fuel efficient. It only took me 30 dollars to get a full tank of gas. I just don’t think it’s worth 30,000
This one was $36k...close to what you'd pay for a quality mid-size Acura or Lexus.
Only the 2.0+LT. Don't overpay for the standard 1.5LT.
@@Monster33336 absolutely. The 2.0 is definitely worth it
@@LesPronto so true! The 2.0 is a great engine. The 1.5 feels like something better suited to a compact sedan.
The rental Malibu’s are base models. This is fully loaded
Just got the 2021 as a rental while my car was in the shop. Very spacious and fun to drive. Gas was great. In fact while my Jeep was in the shop I wanted to trade it in for the Malibu.
😁😉👍
1. IF I only had the money...
2. Even IF I did, GM vehicles have been complete money pits for ages. The 1999-2005 Silverados/Sierras/Tahoes/Suburbans/Yukons are the only reliable vehicles GM has produced. So if anything, I'd be leery on buying a Chevy or anything from GM.
3. GM should NOT have axed the 3800 V6 engine, which was their most reliable engine they have ever produced. When the Malibu was revived in '97, GM had the 3800 V6 in most of them, along with its mechanically identical twin, the Olds Cutlass. It was stupid for them to downsize the Malibu since the '08 model years.
I remember reading that the 3800's were discontinued for emissions reasons, or something that those old motors couldn't comply with when it came to government mandates. Not sure on that but I remember something about it because of all the public outcry when GM announced it would be axed after 2009.
Thanks, Scotty Kilmer
@@ianh7582 💀
Chevy killed the Volt, Cruze & Impala. Malibu is next (2024?) 🪓
Its bullshit, gas prices are going up to bahahaha 😂😂 i hope they keep going up all the idiots that bough gas guzzling shit box suvs an trucks will switch again 😂😂😂😆
Camaro is next.
@@MadmaxMusic93 thank you Biden!
@@billd5211 your welcome dick 😁😂😂😂😂
@@jimb8695 They won't axe the Camaro or Corvette. They need the Camaro to compete with the Mustang and Challenger.
My whole adult life I've had numerous people tell me to buy a toyota & act like I'm a nut because I only buy American. For the last 20 years I have only owned Gm & Mercury. I just bought a 2022 Malibu and once again I got the Camry speech from everyone. I love the Chevy. Im tired of all the Toyota worship.
i think the premier is the must go to trim
if you buy a malibu in tashkent, the locals will identify you as "rich" as they will be staring at malibu cars and higher value cars.
Just bought a 2020 Chevy Malibu lt. I’m absolutely loving it.💯
That cheap ecotec engine lol worst engine ever 😆 🤣 😂 😹 so many problems
@@issavibez394 I second this, nothing but problems with mine. Avoid these cars like the plague or should I say the Rona.
@@R3VELAT1ON American cars quality isn't that great lol 😆 🤣 I drive toyotas and would drive mazda American cars built quality is shit engineering lol but they offer more than foreigns but they cars don't look as nice
@@issavibez394 Sound like a hater than can't let somebody enjoy their new car smh. And most Japanese cars look like cheap over-styled (and often oddly-styled) plastic toys aside from newer Mazda's, newer Nissan's, and some luxury brands.
@@Stressless2023 not all foreign is good not all domestic is good lol only some
If someone has a family this car for you. Chevy built a beautiful Malibu
The Honda Accord puts this piece of crap to shame. There’s a reason the Accord sells more than any American sedan.
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall The Accord is certainly a superior vehicle in many aspects, but I wouldn’t call the Malibu a piece of garbage either. It’s quite an attractive choice in the midsize segment. Let’s hope the power train is durable enough. Honda also had issues with their power trains in the past by the way (weak auto transmissions).
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fallyeah Honda isn’t the best. Toyota is.
I have my 2016 Malibu- And its been 4 years now using almost everyday and my winter beater- loving it everyday... Elegant and Comfort at very affordable price
2.0 or 1.5 how’s it holding up I’ve got a 2.0 I’ve had for 2 years and it’s had no issues so far
36k for a Malibu??? No sir. I see why these aren’t selling!! Buy this and put 10k miles on it and you’ll be way upside down when it’s worth 21k!
That and the other problem is you can get thousands off msrp, The Japanese really don’t do that but yet a lot of average consumers think that means they’re getting a good deal when they’re really not.
These don't sell poorly. GM moves 100k of these a year, just not as many as Toyota/Honda sells. And yeah these will depreciate more than the Japanese alternatives, but the cost of entry is always thousands less than those cars. This car will sell for close to $10k under MSRP if the buyer is even halfway savvy.
@@Stressless2023 Malibu's do move 100k units a year but a ton of those are fleet orders. The rental car market alone is about 30-40% of that number. Those numbers will be down after the thinning of rental car fleets due to the lack of domestic travel. The quality of these won't touch a Toyota or Honda product. You get what you pay for.
@@Stressless2023 Not wanting anyone to overpay for a subpar product isn't shyyting on anyone nor was that my intent. Doesn't really matter though GM discontinuing this one just like the Malibu.
Malibu is one awesome sedan to leave the market
I believe it’s doing good and will improve in terms of sales
If it fails, i can say we all are losing taste on cars
I am hoping chevy never gets rid of the malibu.
This car is quick and you can catch the dodges v6’s slacking all day
Just purchased my 2021 Premier last week and love it. The small pocket in the console is a wireless cell phone charger new to the Premier. I test drove a new Accord. My knee was right against the console and I’m only 5’8”. The luxury ride to the Malibu made this a no brainer. I sold my 08’ Malibu in one day.
You’re right about it being a wireless charger but it’s not new my 2017 has it too
Thanks
@@forquetina Ya, but yours in the 2017 wont charge an i phone! but it does charge in the 2021!!
I have that wireless charger in my 2017 LT
Still not as reliable as the accord unfortunately
This is one of the best looking cars I've ever seen
You called it a phone holder - I believe it's a wireless charger, at least it is in my 2017 Malibu Premier. I'd be very disappointed if it no longer was, as I'm considering trading in for the 2021.
I have a 2016 Malibu LT and I'm thinking of getting a fully loaded 2021 Premier in the near future. I'm curious though, how do you feel about the refreshed front look of the 2019/2020/2021's vs the 2016/2017/2018's? I personally seem to like the look of the 2016-2018 model years. I can't help but think the new design/placement of the turn signals into the DRLs makes it look more cheap, especially with halogens and not LEDs.
This thing literally makes more power then my 3.5L V6 that’s cray
Lol I got the ls 160 hp I believe it highly underrated. I put plus n premium gas instead of reg n look out she flies
At what cost though, a small engine equipped with a turbo
I have a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LT w/2LT and I've had quite a few issues with it. Nothing too major but, most recently I've had it at a repair facility and they lent me the 2021 Malibu and the driving experience is very similar to my car so it's okay. I'm not at all impressed though. Just my thoughts.
I had a 2003 Malibu and it would strand me and be in the shop. I would never buy another one.
I love my 2018 Malibu
I have always thought the Malibu look like an Audi A7 with the sleek lines. The phone holder is actually a phone charger and thank you for reviewing a cars that all of us can afford.
So my bf just got one as a rental and that partI isn’t big enough to hold either one of our phones 🤔🥴
@@mosparksss, with or without the case?
@@donaldhenderson3495 without
@@donaldhenderson3495 I have a iPhone 12 max pro & he has a LG thinQ
Audi A7 with a real trunk
Nice sedan and review Ben. I hope this sells well for Chevy this year
Looks spacious and light... A gas saver, at least. Imagine if they made a sport version though - better steering and RWD; that'd be more for the enthusiast.
i got my 2017 for $8650 off MSRP... I have found one recently that is $9750 off with rebates right noe actually...
what are your secrets
The Bose sound system sold me
Had a Malibu twice as a rental now. I can certainly say that it’s a really comfortable ride. Great handling. Very easy to just get in and drive. Only thing I would complain about is the Apple Car Play. It worked flawlessly but then I drove to an airport and then it would connect at all. I troubleshot everything and nothing worked.
Hey if you dont mind me asking, how about the fuel economy? Was it decent?
@@inreupwetrust I’m not exactly sure which engine I got for my second Malibu rental but I did drive 200 miles on a full tank and when I got there I still had over half a tank. Highway miles was average around 35-40 I think. City miles wasn’t bad either but I didn’t check that.
I never see any commerical for the malibu I have a 2021malibu lt practical car
They should have put a 2.0 turbo in a smaller car.
They are soooo boring nothing exiting I’m sorry GM needs to look for more innovations the Asians have it down packed all kids of tech and some of the best looking cars
I always liked GM cars but I hate the dashboard style. Looks weird and cheap. I would buy the Altima first. I drive a 07 Pontiac g6 coupe which I love.
Love the G6 coupes. Soon to be classics IMO.
This would be a great car for my granny to take to bingo or to the drugstore to pick up her laxatives.......
This comment made my morning
@@Andrew37213 😂
@@Andrew37213 me too 😂
Until she confuses the gas for the brake pedal.
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You dot know, how much i wanna Have this Wheels,Very Beauty Car and Lucky Design,This my Dream because Camry too much and another Fucking china Shit!!!This Car Authentic and simular Chevy Impala !!!This is Very Cool!!!🇺🇲👌
You can only get the 2.0 and 9 speed in top trim which puts it into the mid 30s. These should be stand alone options available under 30, as is the 1.5 cvt is not competitive.
You sound like Matt Maran lol, I always think it’s him when I watch your reviews. Great review btw!
Nice Video keep up with a great work and be safe out there.
we have a many new chevy malibu in iraq .... nice car 😍
Had one for a Rental, to be honest it’s pretty average it’s not on the level of a Camry or accord. To me the real test is when you’re eight years old with 100,000 miles on it what would you rather buy a Malibu or a Camry
Brand new, I like the looks of this a little more than the Camry/Accord (but I'm a little biased, I tend to not like how most mainstream Japanese cars look), and this seems to offer similar content and performance for around the same money, or probably for less money realistically... But yeah if I were looking for an 8-10 year old beater/hooptie then I'd choose whatever Camry I could find.
Is This Worth Buying Over The Japanese Brands🤔? Depends where do You live. If You live in Japan it would make no sense to support American workers, wouldn't it? You really pissed me off.
Ya Ben it looks like a Chrysler 200. I currently have this as a rental car. I had a dodge charger as a rental awhile back . I personally like the charger better. Visibility in the charger seemed to be quite abit better. I know it's technical two different class of cars. I like the screen setup on the chevy. Ben can you get a sxt charger for about the same price?!? It should be pretty close .
I have a 2016 and it has multiple issues that the dealer couldn't figure out. Wouldn't recognize that it had been shifted into park, throttle would surge and almost cause you to get into an accident, the back windshield leaked over the high mount stop light, the check engine light came on about the air filter and never could get it to go off. The only nice parts were keyless ignition and apple carplay. The carpet was so cheap that you couldn't get the dirt to come out of it when vacuuming. Thankfully I totaled last month and am waiting for the insurance payout and then I'm getting an Altima.
Don’t get an Altima those are riddled with problems get a Mazda 6
I could go back at any time in the last 45 years and hear outcomes just like this. It’s how the US mfgs lost the market. They just don’t care and never will.
Bro don’t get an altima there even worse get a Honda or Toyota or lexus there way better made cars then gm Junk I have to gms and can’t wait to get a Japanese car for me and my wife they have been alright cars but here way to many bad things about them.
NO MONEY NO CAR TO BUY SORRY
Just turned 18 thinking of getting either a 2008 328i bmw or the chevy 2021 malibu
No spare tire 🤔🤔
This car is very underrated
Underrated? I’ve been seeing them as often that I see an Accord or Camry.
How? Cheap interior, meh design, lacking features on lower models and cvt on all models except top trim and who would spend 31k on a Malibu even tho it’s 36k realistically it’s 31 with discounts
@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 Don’t ask me, ask all the people who drive Malibus.
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName the only people who drive Malibu’s are people in low income areas old white people or enterprise
@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 my 2021 Malibu was 26000
36k is insane, i remember you could get a slightly used scat pack for that price 😵
Modern sleeper!
Hopefully finally fixed the shift to park problem
hey just push the shifter up when that pops up and it will go away its a sensor detecting the car slanted and not in park
I would take a Mazda, Toyota or Honda over any CHEVY built no days!
Beautiful car outside, inside is still GM cheap looking. I'm sorry
I want this as my first car
I find American car brands abandonment of sedans to be short sighted.
Lol oh well
Imagine the embarrassment of even walking into a Chevy dealership (aka junkyard).
Watch a few assembly line videos. They’re practically identical no matter what manufacturer, make/model you watch. All manufacturers have quality issues from time to time.
All manufacturers use the Toyota Production system except for (ironically) Toyota.
@@rgrndu it has less to do with how it’s put together and more so the shitty parts that are being put into those cars. The domestic brands are constantly sourcing their parts elsewhere and frequently change the part manufacturer after a short period of time.
@@rgrndu 👍🏻👏🏻
You’ve done it again Scotty
I’ve got a 2016 premier and there is barely any difference definitely will not be getting another going for a lexus or Toyota next
Yea just like the 2019 Cruze it looks exactly like da 18 they just change the grill
I'd take an Acura tlx over this
I’d take a sonata n line over that.
@@bradleyscarreviews I’d take a RAM Bighorn over that..😝
@@leedanielson7452 I’d take a TRX over that!
@@bradleyscarreviews Yeah me too! But a new Bighorn is in the 40’s and the TRX IS LIKE 90K....
@@leedanielson7452 lol of course you would 😂
More than Volkswagen Passat
Thank you for the review. I am taking a 10-day drive/trip with my dad and brother, and wonder if you would recommend a 2021 Malibu or the Nissan Maxima for a long 10-day drive? Which would be more comfortable for the three of us? Thank you.
Malibu
Would be a nice first car. Buying used. Won’t care about a crash
Awesome Video, Also This Is Actually My Dream Car 😎😎😎👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥
Didn't answer the question posed in the title. Oh well. I just bought a 2024 Malibu 2LT. Only a 1.5L and CVT. Thats OK, my expectations are point A to point B reliably.
And for all you pining for the Impala, my first car was a 1971 Impala.
Is it still holding up? I know it’s only been a few months. I just bought one yesterday. 2021
36k? Wont be worth half that in 2 years
You’ll pay 2x that when the garbage engine dies
I am worried about the ice from the snow
I like mine so far. I also like it for it doesn't cause me to stand out meaning, you will never know which car I'll be in.
Agreed. I love not standing out in the crowd.
Hit the highway, making money the fly way, but there has got to be a better way
Does it have lumbar support?
This car competes with the Camry, Mazda 6, Accord, Altima, Sonota, Fusion, Optima. It fits in well with these cars. I was surprised 'good' when I test drove it.
The Fusion is discontinued, and the Optima has been replaced by the K5.
Mazda is better
Nissan are trash
@@issavibez394 agree - Mazda is good
@@tuffr2 yes better than toyota now or just as good
The mirrors aren't the same. You have no idea what you're talking about😬😅, respectfully.
YES 🇺🇸
Nope, I truly got screwed on a Chevy Cruze. Nothing but issues with still no fix for them today. And now that they discontinued them gm doesn't care. So I got me an awd Toyota Camry awd. Gets the same mpg as my cruze even with winter fuel. Night and day driving car actually sounds solid.
I want to get one and throw a dummy thicc turbo on it
Does it light up inside like the 2016 model?
I notice the roads are horibile
Not sure about 2021's...but bad breaking system (brake booster, pump,sensors etc), for previous year models....faulty design by gm.Over priced piece of shhhh, Would never by another one, nor recommend this vehicle
How much does it costs including all taxes an fees?
drove a rented one for 5k miles, car is great.
Hit da highwaayyy!! Makin moneyyy da fly waaayyy!
How do you get the oil temp to show?
No one is buying a fully loaded one of these! I could get a far nicer Chrysler 300 for less!
Lmaooo Chrysler 300 sucks too
Completely agree GM is overly expensive and has nothing worth looking into. FCA on the other hand has an interesting line up with the SRT division 👍
@@aztecanorteamericano2741 lol Stellantis is getting rid of the SRT division (which makes sense as cars are going electric anyway)
They’re the “premium full size” cars on the Enterprise lot.
No way. The Japanese cars will last 2 times longer than any government motor endless money pits. If your lucky the life span is 120 to 160k then major repairs. Toyota will run like a sewing machine at 200k on to 300k minor repairs. Seen some with lots more miles same motor and transmission. No gm, just junkyard bound at that mileage
It doesn’t matter if it’s gonna last or not. Not everything in this world is gonna last forever. No matter how reliable a Toyota is or unreliable a Chevy is at some point in that cars life it’s gonna fall apart no matter what.
@@thepro_luis4274 true but i don't want a money pit and have to keep buying new cars when the others won't last. Just keep trucking with the one that last for years and save your money instead of the one that don't.
All cars are good nowadays, but Toyotas are a cut above and then some.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q No, they are not.
@@thepro_luis4274 So you’d rather have a product that breaks down early and often “because it’s gonna happen sometime to everything” than a product that initially lasts longer and requires less maintenance down the road.... that makes a lot of sense especially from a cost savings perspective...
This is more desirable than the current 1.5 turbo and the crappy CVT.
Does this have a heads up display?
Nice looking car
Why wouldn’t they allow the top trim to have the Midnight or Redline appearance packages added to it? What a missed opportunity….
This would be a nice first car 😍😍
The only thing I wanna say bad about this car is they don’t offer an AWD like the Ford Fusion did and the Toyota Camry I’m sure they would see a lot more car sales
Is there an awd Malibu?
We want Chevrolet in Morroco 🇲🇦 this car is very nice ❤❤❤❤❤
same dash as the Equinox....
Dude, dude… You Talk way too fast..
Thumbs down…
toyotas will always be better
That’s a no brainer
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