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
Hyundai Sonata
✓Good durability in extreme weather conditions (heat, sun)
✓High ride comfort on city roads and in traffic jams
✓Good value for money compared to local competitors
✓Powerful and efficient engines (1.6T, 2.5L petrol) with good responsiveness and reasonable long-distance fuel consumption
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