MotorMouths

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ features a capable European-engineered chassis, good power, an appealing look and feel and advanced features. The Malibu’s fuel economy trails its best competitors, however.

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ is a comfortable ride with a good level of standard cabin tech, but it’s a few thousand bucks overpriced when compared with the competition from Ford, Honda, and Toyota.

In the end, the current Chevy Malibu was a wholly decent vehicle with almost nothing noteworthy. So what’s the last refuge of the damned? Value pricing.

There’s much to like about the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, but consumers may have a hard time reconciling not only its looks and interior but also its value and spaciousness versus the class.

In certain aspects, and for undiscerning buyers, the Malibu 2.5 can satisfy. It’s quiet in everyday use and offers decent power, but its handling doesn’t inspire driver confidence, and the interior packaging is disappointing.

Considering the number of superior midsize sedans on the market, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is hard to recommend.

While there’s nothing out-and-out horrible about the Malibu Turbo, I just can’t imagine actually desiring one.

The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is a perfectly pleasant, nondescript sort of family sedan. For the same amount of money, practicality, and space, however, we prefer something a little zestier.