2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid:

Handsome styling inside and out, comfortable seats, good fit and finish, smooth ride, hushed cabin, high crash test scores.

-- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid:

Electric motor provides negligible fuel economy and performance benefits, some low-grade cabin materials, no rear center armrest, lifeless steering.

-- Edmunds.com

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Comparisons:

Some of the Malibu hybrid's competition have more-sophisticated hybrid systems that can propel the car on electric power alone, but an upside of the GM system is that it doesn't cost as much money.

-- Car and Driver

Best one-liner about the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid:

Functionally, the Malibu Hybrid drove, handled and stopped pretty much like a conventional Malibu, which is to say it proved solid, competent and comfortable in a family sedan sort of way.

-- Kelley Blue Book