Since its debut back when the Beatles were singing about holding hands, the Chevrolet Malibu has gone through several iterations. The initial lineup consisted of rear-drive midsizers that included coupes, sedans, wagons and the legendary, high-horsepower SS-badged muscle car. After a downsizing in the late 1970s and a quiet death in the early '80s, the Malibu was reincarnated as a smaller, anonymous, front-wheel-drive favorite of rental fleets.
Interior - What the Auto Press Says
The Chevrolet Malibu's cabin is built around a two-cockpit design theme that coddles the driver and front passenger. Some writers say it isn't as kind to its rear passengers -- there is plenty of space, but the rear seats don't win the same praise as the front seats do. Heavy sound insulation lends a substantial feel to the interior, and many like the layout of controls. Still, some reviews say the Malibu's interior materials don't live up to what the competition is offering at a lower price.
