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 →Skoda Octavia
✓Relatively high reliability for its price range locally
✓Spacious and comfortable cabin, including for rear passengers
✓Reasonable maintenance costs compared to other cars in the category
✓Exceptionally large trunk (640 liters in the sedan) — one of the largest in its class
