2010 Chevy Malibu Review

MPGomatic.com puts a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT sedan to a week-long test drive, rolling up over 400 miles. [ Full Review: http://www.mpgomatic.com/2010/07/28/2010-chevrolet-malibu-review/ ] This Malibu is equipped with a 2.4-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder Ecotech engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

The review vehicle was outfitted with the Power Convenience Package, which includes a power 6-way drivers seat, remote start, Bluetooth interface, USB audio port, and rear 110V outlet.

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• Chevy
• Malibu
• Review
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• MPG
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[CoolLarkin]

Hey Dan, have you driven this one at night? I heard the rear view mirror catches the glare of car's headlights perfectly from my friend who had it as a rental car. I just want to know if you experienced this too? thanks

[mpgomatic]

@CoolLarkin I don't recall a glare problem with the Malibu's rear view (it's been a while), but driver position might be a factor: height, distance from mirror, seat adjustment, stuff like that. I drive everything at night. Just got done shooting some sunset stuff, about to go for a spin in a few. :) Need to find a camera setup for shooting in low light ...

[flatblackstrat]

Hey Dan, so what did you think about this compared to the hybrid version.... they get similar numbers dont they. Also This car has no option for any sort of navigation system right? It seems like a good car, and interior quality and design seem to be pretty good, but do you get the feeling that this is lagging a bit behind when it comes to technology when compared to other makes on the market?

[mpgomatic]

@flatblackstrat Malibu Hybrid = stop/start, for the most part. That technology should be available in most cars before long.

GM was focused on OnStar for too long. (I'd reckon that's what kept nav systems out of so many of their vehicles for so long.) While I've grown to appreciate OnStar, paying a subscription fee changes the value equation for a lot of folks.

The 2010 Malibu lacks a fancy nav/interface, but that can be considered a cost-savings, too.

[eskimochild87]

@racewithferrari i love the malibu its great looking and competes with camery and accord

[Mrjmoyer78]

these are really nice cars....GM is headed in the right direction finally....I will have to wait a few years and see what the long term reliability is like..I keep cars a long time...have been burned twice before by a Grand AM and Malibu...bought an 05 Accord new and have 100,000 trouble free miles on it...would love to buy a good old American brand again...but I'm "gun-shy" now...so I'll need more proof...this is definitely a nice car that I would buy too..thanks for the great reviews Dan!

[5150reneenay]

this was the best looking,best featured most affordable car ive found for my personal needs and i am so getting one :) love it....practical and affordable

[MushroomGalaxy69]

I am the proud owner of a piece o' shit '98 Chevy Malibu

[QBLHqblh]

@mpgomatic I own one of these and the night shift lever works great it has a 6 axis rear view mirror and my 6'3" frame likes that I can adjust it high and out of the field of view in front of the car. great review I avg 29 mpg at 65 k

[rslemmer09]

@thelifeofsimon I agree. I think the solution is the chrome grill, some HID headlights and foglamps, just enough to distract ya from the front ends shape

[rslemmer09]

My only issue with the new malibu is the outward visibility from the side and rear is VERY limited, as well as with the recent impalas. I cant see out the back end of my either my sisters 'bu or my moms impala. The malibu I blame the thick c pillars and fast rear window. and the Impalas on the GINORMOUS full sized center headrest and fast rear window.

[rslemmer09]

@MADDOG6400 Um... That is the point of all new cars.... To absorb said impacts during accidents. Should check out the Chevy Malibu vs Chevy Bel Air video to see why...

[halflifemasta]

if there was any more bland styling than this, it would be any model lexus

[MADDOG6400]

The new Chevy SUCKS! I've seen so many Chevy cars on the road where they seem to absorb the impact on accidents, rather than do the opposite.

BUY RETRO Chevys!!!

[misterbear1984]

"tight for three and lacks a center armrest" ...you sure you aren't reviewing my ex gf? LOL