2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu was considered the car that was going to rival other mid size cars that were dominating the market, such as the Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion and so on. All in all, the 2008 Malibu did become a dominating car in the mid size market. There were several reasons why the car did make such a splash with consumers, the most likely reason being the price of the car. The entry level Malibu would sell for around $20,000, which is fairly inexpensive when you look at the space and the quality of car that you are getting for the price. Plus, with the Chevrolet title, most people expected to have a high quality, American engineered car, which they did get.

There were three trim levels for the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. The LS was considered the base model in which it boasted a four cylinder engine with the basic safety standards that all cars were equipped with. The LT was considered the hybrid Malibu, while the LTZ was considered the high class Malibu of all the trims available. The LTZ was available in a four cylinder, six speed transmission, or a six cylinder automatic transmission.

The first impressions of the Malibu were that it was a very good quality car for the price and it had those little extras that set it above the average bar. For example, being able to adjust the back support of the drivers seat, as well as the color scheme that Chevrolet picked out for the Malibu's. All the interior colors were matched perfectly with the colors of the exterior and were and are still very complimentary to one another, which gives a complete look of style and elegance. Something that other cars could not compete with. It was these little things that really made the Malibu appeal to the consumer market.

Another huge feature of the Malibu that was loved by professionals was the engine. The engine, though still at the base a four cylinder engine, did not have the whiny sound that many other cars with the four cylinder engine do. This was because GM designed an engine that minimized noise, which meant while going at top speeds down highways, you still have an interior that is soft and quiet, perfect for keeping up talk with passengers. There are many other features about the Malibu that help in minimizing the sound of the car, including the windshield that is made of acoustic glass that minimizes outside noise. The inside of the door panels are also lined with sound absorbing material. Even at speeds of over seventy miles per hour, the car still sounds ultimately quiet, which is something that other cars in the same class cannot say.

Overall, the Malibu was just what Chevrolet needed in order to make a mark in the mid size car market. Many consumer rushed out to get one with all the little extras that make the Malibu seem more luxurious and the price, it was a no brainier for many consumers, and it is still a good selling car for Chevrolet. For those that wish to learn more about the top cars of 2008, visit CEMA2008.com.