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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Wonderful Car - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By G5174P - August 14 - 5:06 amThis is the best vehicle I have ever owned. My wife and I took it on a 300 mile road trip on the first weekend which included drive time in the Colorado Mountains and on the highway, and it performed wonderfully. Even with the mountain driving, and allowing my brother in-law to road test it with his lead foot we got 28.7 mpg on that first tank. We were in the midst of some kind of biker rally on this road trip, and there was a rock band playing at one of the stops. I saw them out of the window, but couldnt hear them, I rolled down the window and there was the loud noise. I felt like I was in a car commercial. Looks great, rides great, couldnt be happier.
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Fun to drive vehicle - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By 40yearfan - August 3 - 2:53 amGot on a 2 year lease for my wife. Quality throughout the vehicle is on a par with the Acura Legends I used to lease. Plenty of power, ultra quiet ride and loads of amenities. Even the engine compartment is well laid out and looks neat and clean. Its the LT2 with the engine package that gives you the V6, 6 speed auto., and 18 inch wheels. All of this for a little over $25,000 MSRP is amazing.
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Mali-Benz - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By Vicki - July 13 - 11:43 pmThe 2008 Malibu really should have been renamed to Mali-Benz. I love everything about this car inside and out. It looks great, drives great and the price is great. I usually trade cars every 2 to 3 years, but I dont think Im going to want to give this one up ever.
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Impressed - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By bill - June 2 - 2:20 amWe have had this vehicle for about three weeks now and we are thoroughly pleased with the quiet interior, ride and all over appearence of the car. Had our first extended highway trip of approximately 200 miles and attained 30 miles per gallon, which was what I was hoping to get. If this car is as reliable as our 2005 Impala has been for the first 52,000 miles then Chevrolet has another winner. This will be the 12th Chevy that we have owned and I havent had a bad one yet even the ones weve kept for 14 years or 200,000 miles on the remainder.
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Watch out Toyota. The Malibu is Back! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By Armando - April 30 - 12:00 pmGM has finally turned it around. The Malibu is once again a great car to own. It rides quiet, the interior is great, and the 4 cylinder engine with the 6 speed auto has great power! I test drove the Camry, Accord, and Maxima and found that the Malibu blew all of them out of the water!
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Still new, but lovin it so far! - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By Kiah - March 5 - 12:43 pmOver the past 15 months, I went from a 2004 Honda Accord coupe to a 2007 Chevy Tahoe to the 2008 Malibu. I loved my Tahoe, but with gas prices at $3 + I couldnt afford the 11 mpg I was averaging for much longer. I traded it for the Malibu and although I miss the room in the Tahoe, the Malibu certainly provides all that I need with an 8-year-old son and a 5-month-old daughter. Great handling, nice smooth ride, and really nice looking straight from the factory. So far I am extremely pleased with my decision to trade the "hoe" in for the "bu", if anything changes, Ill be sure to update you! Happy Holidays!
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The Best Car I Have Ever Owned - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By AWar - February 28 - 9:03 pmI have had three different cars so far in my life, and I can say that this car is worth a lot more than I paid for it. My monthly payments are only $200 a month, and I get 30 MPG. I have never felt so grateful to have a car, and I have never ever felt this safe, and comfortable in a car. Not to mention, I have never had a car so luxurious (and I dont even have the model thats been supped-up). The basic model is already equipped as a luxury car. OnStar is amazing and comes standard, and I have a car phone which makes me feel safe. It has a 5 star frontal, and side crash test rating. I will probably own another one of these in the future.
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Great Job Chevy - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By Jeff - February 13 - 1:06 amChevrolet hit the mark with the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu! Fuel economy is averaging highway and city 24. The interior was designed with comfort and plenty of storage niches. The exterior design is sleek and eye catching. Ample trunk space for all your goods and quiet interior.
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Daves Review - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By dbosco - February 6 - 7:33 pmAbsolutely the best car Ive ever owned! Great style, fuel economy, interior is flawless! Those foreign cars just got beat with a world class automobile! Its so quiet inside traveling down the highway and the stereo is fantastic. What a way to travel!
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Impressive - 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
By Bill - February 4 - 1:00 pmWe had to order the specific car we wanted since none of the nearby dealers had an LTZ in Amber Bronze. It took only 4 weeks for the car to arrive and even though we have only put a few hundred miles on the vehicle, we absolutely love it. The cabin is so quiet and the ride so smooth that I cant believe we are in a mid sized car. If this car is as reliable as my 2005 Impala, which has 53,000 miles and has never had a thing done to it, then we have made an excellent decision for our second car. I cannot judge the fuel economy yet as I have not had a chance to put it on the road for an extended drive. This will happen though in January when we will take it to Miami.
