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Ride Report: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (Fullsize)
I was able to find one of these at MCO last weekend. I was pleasantly surprised on how much I enjoyed driving it.
The car only had 1,400 miles on it and was in very good condition. It was also an upgraded model with the larger 3.6L V-6, moonroof, and working OnStar and XM.
Cabin comforts are very nice, with ample room for four adults. Two-toned leather seats are nice, but I found the lumbar adjustments difficult to adjust and I had a backache the first day after driving. The auto a/c was not dual-zone , but did a fine job of regulating the temperature. Audio was very good. The trunk did a good job of holding the luggage of three adults; about five bags in total.
Performance from the V-6 is good and car rides well on 18" rubber. The six-speed transmission has a manual shift mode with shifter paddles on the steering wheel. Also present on the wheel are audio and cruise controls. I averaged about 21 mpg in mostly city conditions.
IMO, a car to be sought in the future.
Last edited by FlyinHawaiian; Nov 12, 2008 at 1:55 pm