Overview & Reviews

Fully redesigned for 2008, the Chevrolet Malibu is now roomier, more powerful and of notably higher quality. It shares a platform with the Saturn Aura but is definitely not a simple rebadge, as it features unique exterior and interior styling along with different suspension tuning for a softer ride.

• Strong performance from V6, excellent ride and handling balance, roomy cabin, comfortable seats, very good fit and finish.

• Some ergonomic gaffes and subpar cabin materials, no rear center armrest, a few key features are unavailable.

User Reviews:

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  A domestic is better than an import - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Chris H - October 29 - 3:46 pm

  I compared the new Malibu with the Camry and the G6. Hated the red lighting on the G6. The Malibu totally won out over the Camry. Better interior styling, better interior access to controls, and the coolest night blue lighting at the door handles and center down lighting. This car is very comfortable for me to drive (Im 65"). Definitely not the old styling of past vehicles.

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  I love it - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By mssskittyy - July 31 - 8:26 pm

  By far the best car we have ever owned. We get excellent gas milage, we actaully fight over who gets to drive! Everywhere we go people look and ask us about the car, best car Chevy ever made. Thanks Chevy for the funnest car to drive for the 30 somethings.

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  This car is a steal at this price. - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By hanktohendrix - July 29 - 4:50 am

  Three weeks ago I bought a black 2LT with 3.6l V6 option. I drive 2 hours each way to/from work. Ive already got 3,000 miles on it. I paid right about $23k, even with the bigger engine thanks to a $3,000 off coupon I got in the mail. I get 26mpg combined. If I ride it gently on the weekends I could get better, but thats usually when I have my fun. Instantaneous mpg is at 30mpg if I set cruise control on the highway! The ride is smooth and quiet, better than my dads luxury import. For a mid-size sedan it gets an awful lot of looks and compliments. It doesnt quite satisfy my appetite for speed/style, but Im not willing to pay for gas on a Mustangs V8.

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  First Class - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Bill in Sumerduck - July 4 - 5:00 pm

  Chevy makes a first class sedan. Powerful, excellent handling, luxurious interior and European exterior. Ive been getting 25.5 miles per gallon using as a commuting car in heavy traffic. Really a smart looking car. I like the 18" wheels, twin exhausts, LED lights, etc. Very comfortable and the most quiet car I have ever owned.

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  GM got this one right! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By oklahomamalibu - June 30 - 9:06 pm

  I have only had the car a week, but I am impressed! I was looking at Altima and Sonata, but when I drove the Malibu, it was no contest. I cant believe the difference between this car and the 2007. Unbelievably quiet and comfortable. Interior is very nice - as good as many cars costing much more. I have filled up twice and got 30mpg and 31mpg with mostly highway commute miles. Plenty of power for me. Exterior styling is beautiful. Clean lines, great looks, everything goes together well. With so many standard features, I couldnt believe the price. The last GM product I bought was in 1988. Im glad to see GM is back in the game - and winning the game in my opinion.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Dave - June 17 - 1:56 pm

  Had a low mileage 04 Explorer, so I was looking for better gas mileage and a better payment. Found both in the 08 Malibu. I drove the Malibu and loved it. I ended up buying a program car with only 9500 miles. Shortly after buying it, I drove 83 miles to another city. Mileage calculator showed 37.6 avg mpg hwy. I forgot that the trip to this city was slightly down hill. The return trip showed 34 avg.mpg. Very pleased and the car is ultra quiet.

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  Love It! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Sam - April 29 - 4:40 pm

  I just got this car about 3 weeks ago, and I absolutly love it. Its very quiet, has all the features I need and then some, and its just a very fun car to drive. I do have a few small complaints about it though, such as the blind spots, the low beams, and you cant burn a tire! (although I dont think thats necessarily a bad thing) The car itself is beautiful and I am absolutly in love with the interior, especially the "ambient blue lighting" The gas mileage does leave me wanting more, but I am biased, my last car was a 99 Sunfire which got great mileage, but wasnt nearly as much car as this one is, so I guess its an even trade. People have even come up to me and compliemented me on it!

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  Mile high High - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By darren hone - April 18 - 2:26 pm

  Chevy nailed it. Drove the other big three imports, they dont come close. Feel like a man driving this car, not a soccer mom. Handles great, rides even better. Excellent style that youll feel good rolling up in, without the pretentious price.

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  Very Nice Car - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Damon - March 2 - 4:46 pm

  3 months into ownership, I can say that I really like this car. I am coming from a Malibu Maxx, and this is much better in every way. The styling inside and out is first rate, the car feels solid, the engine has a nice growl when you hit the gas, and the ride is smooth yet firm. This car is pretty darn fast! I do like the Turn by Turn navigation (it works pretty well), although I dont feel I will sign-up at $25+/mo. when the free subscription ends. I have been putting in 89 octane, and this does get me better mileage and pickup than 87 octane. I have owned Acuras and Volvos the past 10 years, and this is the only car that has received compliments from complete stran

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  Chevys image problem! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  By AsianDude - February 13 - 8:40 am

  I have owned from Hondas to Mercedes and everything in between. Normally I stay away from American cars like plague. This time, I can say that they definitely got it right and can compete with Accord and Camry. The ride is better than Camry and more luxurious than Accord. Fits and finishes are at par with Japanese cars. The real problem with American car companies is that they are doing the same thing over and over again, producing craps but not this time. Honda Fit 1.5L gets 30MPG and this 2.4 Malibu is far better than Fit or Civic or Accord. See it for yourself and go take a test drive. Id highly recommend this car to those who are looking at Japanese imports. Kudos to Chevy.