Chevrolet Malibu
✓Suited to heavy traffic and local heat thanks to an efficient air conditioner
✓Good ride comfort relative to similar vehicles locally
✓Relatively powerful engines with reasonable fuel consumption (1.5T/2.0T)
✓Modern design and comfortable cabin for families
✗Expensive maintenance locally, especially for uncommon faults
✗Service not always available or reliable at local garages
✗Relatively poor acoustic insulation from engine and tire noise
✗Air conditioner not always effective in hot weather
Chevrolet Malibu — Common Problems →Honda Civic
✓High reliability over the years even in harsh weather conditions
✓Good ride comfort in heavy traffic and on long roads
✓Powerful and fuel-efficient 1.5-liter turbo engine (182 hp, average consumption of 1:12–1:15)
✓High reliability and wide spare parts availability locally
