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
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✓Relatively cheap to maintain and fuel-efficient for city driving
✓Relatively spacious for a car in this segment locally
✓Exceptionally large cargo space (550 liters in the hatchback model), suitable for many families
✓Relatively low purchase and maintenance costs compared to rivals (average annual upkeep below NIS 2,500)