The Chevrolet Malibu (named after Malibu, California) is a mid-size car produced in the United States by General Motors. It is marketed in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and the Middle East.
Since its debut back when the Beatles were singing about holding hands, the Chevrolet Malibu has gone through several iterations. The initial lineup consisted of rear-drive midsizers that included coupes, sedans, wagons and the legendary, high-horsepower SS-badged muscle car. After a downsizing in the late 1970s and a quiet death in the early '80s, the Malibu was reincarnated as a smaller, anonymous, front-wheel-drive favorite of rental fleets.
Interior - What the Auto Press Says
The Chevrolet Malibu's cabin is built around a two-cockpit design theme that coddles the driver and front passenger. Some writers say it isn't as kind to its rear passengers -- there is plenty of space, but the rear seats don't win the same praise as the front seats do. Heavy sound insulation lends a substantial feel to the interior, and many like the layout of controls. Still, some reviews say the Malibu's interior materials don't live up to what the competition is offering at a lower price.
