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A Cadillac Inside of a Chevy !
SNM, Norwalk, OH, 05/19/2018
updated 06/05/2023
Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is the nicest Chevrolet Sedan ever produced when considering the new technology features, ride, handling and size. I thought the Impala was the "king", but the GM engineers will have to up their game to surpass the new Malibu Premier. With the new 9 speed automatic transmission you can't tell when the gears are shifting, and the engine is very smooth, quiet and powerful. It makes the car feel nimble and fun to drive. Additionally, the gas mileage looks like it will be great ( 35 + MPG) on the highway. The interior is exceptional and this car just has the looks and feel of a high end luxury vehicle. If you are looking for one don't mess around. Find a Premier with the Driver Confidence Packages. You will not be disappointed. Update 11/22/18 ----Just drove home from a 1 hour highway trip with our Malibu. It is 28 degrees out and our gas mileage is still terrific (aprx. 40 MPG / Highway). Combined with the awesome heated seats, steering wheel and the tight/quiet road handling feel this continues to be a great car for us. The engine torque of the 2 liter turbo engine and 9 speed transmission is also remarkable in that when going up and down hills it maintains a steady cruise control speed without downshifting or jerking to compensate for a changing terrain -- very remarkable ! When combined with the navigation, crash avoidance, parking and lane keep features, this car is just awesome. Just like the sales person told us, this car will do everything but make breakfast ! I did try some of the competitors vehicles, but I'm glad I bought this one. Update 11/26/19 ----This Malibu Premium is still a great vehicle. We are still getting used to the many features that are available. The ride remains tight, quiet and powerful. The Bose radio is excellent, and the gas mileage isl way above the EPA estimates (33 highway). No recalls. No issues. It is just a great vehicle as promised. One additional feature, the I06 Navigation system is terrific. It continues to work just as nice as it did thru the normal free trial period, only finally there is something that works as promised without having to pay a monthly fee. Keep it up GM ! With these types of vehicles you may see a gain in market share. SNM Update 11/28/20 --- This vehicle is still awesome. We still like all of the features and the side, front and rear sensors keep us away from other vehicles and objects. The gas mileage is also still great. It is also nice to know the features in this car are still up to date with the brand new models. If you want to buy a used one, the 2017 and 2018 Premier models are the ones you want. Update 5/30/21 -- Our Malibu Premier is still as nice, tight and quiet as new. Additionally, now as gas prices are escalating the gas mileage of this car really shines (35mpg +). There have been NO problems, just an awesome driving vehicle. Still the best value and features in mid size vehicles. Update 12/2/22 ---Our Malibu Premier still rides and drives like new. It also still delivers great gas mileage. We just don't see anything in the current market that can compare, and that is a good feeling ! Update 6/2/23 --- This vehicle is just as nice, tight and quiet as it was when it was new. It is perfect when also considering the 35+ mpg combined warm weather gas mileage. I know GM is going to dis-continue this vehicle soon, so the only remaining sedan in their lineup will be the Cadillac models. I hope they reconsider as this vehicle is a star.
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Great looks but horrible noise
Marion, 04/07/2018
Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The noise level on most roads makes it impossible to clearly hear the radio and anyone talking. The noise drops on smooth asphalt. There it the wind merely sounds like the trunk is open or one of the back windows is partially down. I’ve driven Chevrolet vehicles for 50 years and this is by far the most poorly engineered.
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It is a KEEPER
John Lehnen, Delray Beach, FL, 09/14/2020
Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I leased the 2017 Premier . It has the Pearl White Paint and it was sadly , the last Malibu on the dealers lot that day . I just needed a car and did not want to shop all over the place , so, the Premier was IT . It has been a solid , trouble free car for sure . The 2 Liter Turbo gives it enough get up and go . The interior is OK . A bit too much plastic for an approx $ 35,000 car . I like the full moon roof and ample trunk space with the seats folded down . Good room in the back seat and USB ports as well . The My Link info system is good and easy to use . I especially like the larger screen set into the dash . All the new cars have what appears to be a laptop stuck on the top of the dash . That totally turns me off and ruins what could be a nice looking car . The wheels are big which really hugs the road . However, I got a flat and it was over $ 400 to replace a tire . The pearl paint really looks great when the car is clean and waxed . The drive is smooth and the speakers are adequate but not as good as they could be . I love all the safety features that come standard . My lease is up January 21 , and after looking high and low for a new vehicle . I think I am just gong to keep my 2017 Chevy Premier . The new ones offer nothing that I do not already have on this car with only 22,000 miles on it . I would recommend the Premier to anyone looking for a nice styled, good looking and driving auto . I have certainly been happy with mine
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You learn to love it
Rick, Valley, AL, 05/15/2018
Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The interior could be of better quality. The turbo 2.0 and the automatic transmission is a great fit.
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BEST CAR AROUND
Gregory P. Bisch, Colonia, NJ, 07/21/2018
updated 07/29/2019
Chevrolet Malibu Premier 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
this is a solid car, the ride is nice and smooth and gas mileage in the year plus that i have owned it has been in the mid 30's for mpg , it is plenty big if your a big person and super comfortable,even though this is a 4 cyl, it still has plenty of power and being it also has turbo, makes it even quicker, i wish this car came with a spoiler and fog lights, and a heads up display would have been nice too, but the digital speedometer is very easy to read and the gauges are all easy to read, even at night, it has a great radio with 8 speakers and all music sounds great, it has a mp3 port so you can download your own music and put it on a usb drive and play thru the radio, the bluetooth is easy to set us and also the gps that comes with the car right on the ball! update, December 2019, car is one of the best i have ever owned, still a great car, in 2018 the rear tail light shorted out, but was covered under warranty, other then that, no problems!update July 2019, other then two new tires because they had bubbles from pot holes and a new tail light, covered under warranty,all is still good, still my dream car
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