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Maurice , 03/01/2023
2023 Chevrolet Malibu RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
The enhanced safety features are awesome as well as the navigation. Smooth handling and braking. I like the leg room. I feel cheated with the sound system, sounds like I am listening to and old transister radio we had as a kid!!
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C, 03/07/2023
2023 Chevrolet Malibu RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
It a car, and it performs fine. This is my first new car in about 45 years. In town averaging 31+. 35+ highway MPG. OnStar setup and client support is discombobulated. No one knows what they are doing and provide wrong information. I will not ccontinue past the trial. At over $35 monthly it is not worth it. Especially as my Samsung cell phone can do better. Their 4G subscription is not needed if you have a modern phone.
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So far our 2023 Malibu has been a good choice
BrianTrumpet, 07/07/2023
2023 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
We've owned a new 2023 Malibu for about 3 months now, and so far we are very happy with it. We already have a CUV so we wanted to purchase a sedan to replace a 17 year old Mustang that was fun to drive but got poor gas mileage, a rough ride, and had a useless back seat. Before buying the Malibu we test drove a 2023 Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. The Camry sat too low, has a weird dash, the transmission hunted for gears, and it has no rear air vents in the lower price LE or SE trim levels. The Altima had a bland driving experience and didn't handle as well as the Malibu. We were going to test drive a 2022 Accord, but the sitting-on-the-floor seating position was an immediate turnoff, and the price was comparatively too high even for the base model. The Malibu in comparison has decent acceleration despite the small 1.5L turbo engine and CVT, it handles very well, and has a smooth ride. Mileage has been consistently over 30 MPG in mixed city/highway driving. The infotainment system/touchscreen has been very easy to use, and we love having wireless Apple Carplay and Sirius/XM capability. Last but not least, in our opinion the styling is the best among all mainstream midsize sedans. We had a choice of purchasing either the 2LT or 1LT model, but went with the 1LT because we didn't think the leather upholstery, Bose audio system, and power passenger seat justified a $4K price increase, and we didn't need or want 19" wheels.
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A Steal
Malibu RS fan, 01/18/2023
2023 Chevrolet Malibu RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
15 of 23 people found this review helpful
The kids are taller than me now and suddenly it was harder for them to clamber in and out of my BMW 230i coupe. I was able to flat trade the used BMW for a brand new 2023 Chevy Malibu RS. A BMW for a Malibu? Yes indeed. The RS upgrades a number of components in a sporting direction, including a spoiler, leather steering wheel, 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, 18" wheels with higher performance Continental rubber, a taut suspension, a dual exhaust, and cosmetic improvements. GM is run by engineers now. It shows. This mainstream model is drenched in technology. A modern and refined 1.5 liter DOHC, 16-valve, direct injection turbo - and shockingly good CVT - deliver ever-ready acceleration in traffic, and strong fuel economy. An increasingly distinctive 4-wheel independent suspension that's very well sorted delivers a great ride, and crisp handling. Moreover, the steering feels right. The brakes feel right. It's the opposite of the old numbers-only GM. The Malibu drives much better than its numbers. State of the art electronics help when I run out of talent or attention - ABS, stability control, traction control, lane keeping assistance that turns the wheel instead of just vibrating like in my old BMW, and automatic braking for obstacles -including pedestrians - in case I don't see them. The seats are comfortable. The tilting and telescoping wheel dials in a just-right driving position. For convenience and entertainment I have Android Auto (and Apple Car Play) on an 8-inch user-friendly touch screen. Yes 8 inches is good enough and it's all about how they use it. It's intuitive and just works. OnStar brings WiFi to every phone and tablet on board. This Malibu is not for setting lap times. For transporting my crew over the California streets and freeways, it's truly excellent. What a steal.
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Skeptical at first, but now pleased.
CE Rorabaugh , 03/05/2023
2023 Chevrolet Malibu RS 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my first new car since 1978. I'm 70 now and in the past purchased cars from my brother or parents after a disastrous experience with a new Datsun 210 after college. My older Trailblazer was having mechanical issues and was not worth it to rebuild the front end and 4 wheel system. Originally we were seeking an EV but I can't wait for the delivery cycle. Our neighbors have a 10 year old Malibu and they are happy. Frankly I was scared to spend nearly 30k, but getting over 30 mpg in town and 35 for a long trip is better than the 16 we got with the Trailblazer. Interior is quiet. It is taking some time for me to adjust to the automation, but after three weeks and 500 miles, I gave finally figured it out. So all is great 👍 Nice looking car too!
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