2017 Chevy Malibu - Review and Road Test 

No matter what car I fucking look at, there is always hate on the comments... Confused as to what car is actually good!!!! Does nobody like anything?!?

I rented this car. this car gets better gas mileage then any car I ever drove. I drove from Jacksonville to Orlando on a quarter tank.

Just rented a 2018 Malibu from Hertz and drove 500 miles. This car is awesome for long trips. Very comfortable, yet easy to drive.

I JUST saw one of these in person and it's a gorgeous car. Looks expensive

Incredibly smooth and quiet with good gas mileage and a very spacious interior. The Malibu also looks good!

I hope that GMs future is a strong as this cars looks. It's nice to see that they are finally getting on the bandwagon with technology and superior quality.

My first car, I love everything about it, it’s such a sexy car

"Most of all , recommendable !" Sums it all up Nice review like always

I am renting one of these right now and I am amazed in the quality, it's quiet and the gas milage is over 40 mpg with the 1.5 turbo. I drove from NJ to Wisconsin and now back.

I'm not really a GM guy, but I gotta say, GM is really stepping up their game with the new car line up Buick especially is very appealing to look at

pretty sleek looking car

Chevy did a wonderful job with this Malibu! My favorite color too! I had seen on the street before, but when I spotted it in The Equalizer 2 I fell madly in live with.

Wow, I love how the backseats fold down without revealing a narrow pass through like many cars. The storage space is definitely a win in this car.

I was checking out the ‘17 Malibu in beautiful autumn brown for my daughter. What a great looking car inside and out.

This is actually a great. Being a GM lover myself, I didn't actually think I would like this car, I didn't have high hopes for it. But it's actually great! And what a lot of you complainers about the engine need to understand is that all cars nowadays are getting smaller engines for fuel economy. Yes, cars back then did have bigger engines but the earth wasn't the main concern. Remember when Jeep Wranglers had V8's? Pepperridge farm remembers... As for the interior. It's much better than what I have seen in other new cars. The cheap plastic does not feel like cheap plastic, it actually feels pretty premium compared to others. (I know people think the cloth is strange too but I think they incorporated in into the car just fine) Exterior is also fine and sharp.

I test drove a Chevy Malibu today i loved it!

I bought a used 2017 premier for 21k with 9k mikes on it couple months ago. Best car I ever had. I have it in white which I think is the best color looking wise for this car. Black comes close second. The 2.0t engine hauls ass 0-60 5.7 sec. Heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel nice leather interior, 8 inch crystal clear touch screen. I highly recommend this car!!💯💯

Really like the styling, well done Chevy. I still can't get over the fact that GM took so much money from us to bail themselves out, and still continued to make cars that had so many recalls.

this is one of the best Chevy malibu they made I hope they keep up with this model no changes

Bout to get one of these this week 😭 I’m so excited!

I never thought I'd say I want a GM car, and GM runs way back in my family.

Yeah, the Malibu is back!

I'm buying my first car and I think I'm going with this one! so excited

I do own a 2017 Malibu ! ive owned it for 3yrs . its the same color that you show in this video . Mine is a Ls model. but I do love that 2.0T model . maybe my next car to purchase later !

I just bought a new 2017 Malibu LT, I have been driving for 40 years and this is one of the nicest driving and riding cars that you can get in this price range. I saved $9,000 of the sticker price with discounts and rebates, paid $19, 600 for a $26,000 car.

I've been driven japanese and german cars all my life, i never thought i'd say this, but after renting the malibu for a week, i can't say enough good things about it. Sure it's not as quiet as my lexus, but almost as comfortable. 1.5T is not fast, but the gas milage for such a big car is just a pleasant surprise. The lower trim interior is plastic-y for sure, but everything feels firm and sturdy. The infotainment system is easy to use and presentably nice looking. I can't say about its long term reliability since it's still fairly new and NOTHING beats a Toyota in that aspect, but it's a likeable car for what it is, not what it's trying to be. I can't believe but I actually like an american car. Well done old Ted and fat Billy working in Tennessee!

the best car,when you wanna travel any where, nice car

Good review and nice car, thanks.

I own a 2017 chevy Malibu !! & I love it ! my side door panel does have the word " Malibu on it but I have no plans ..what so ever to take them off .I think it adds character to the car . mine is a Fwd Lt series . The way your showing this 2.0 Lt class I have a feeling that some yrs down the Rd this will be my next car purchase !! I have my radio trained to sync with my phone .so all I have to do is touch one button on the phone & it picks up the signal & I can talk to people thru the radio . My car it 100% cool !! my car is now 3 yrs old to the day !

I have a 2016 1.5LT and I have to say I absolutely LOVE it!!! The Bose speakers are to die for!! While it may not be as quick to speed up like my old Maxima, it does have everything my old boy was missing. The sleek, black leather interior is actually pretty comfortable compared to the leather interiors of my family's cars (both my parents have BMWs). One of my favorite little features is that if you walk away and forget to lock it, it'll lock itself! Plus, I'm saving so much gas money on this car compared to my old car. This is my new baby and I could not be any prouder of my first big purchase!

Now that looks brilliant

I own a 2019 Chevy Malibu Premier. I bought it at 8K miles and today I have 55K miles.....Talk about interior noise cancellation and comfort...oh boy.... 55K miles totally justified. Apart from regular maintenance, just like any other car, I haven't had any issues yet.

I'm just a Chevrolet or tesla person so I would still buy it because I've always been with GM

We bought the 2017 Optima SXL and sooo many comfort and safety features even after 2 years we still need the manual to figure out what they are!! With nappa leather interior!

Just bought this car !! So in love with it !! Great gas mileage and very comfortable

not so sure about the front but the rear looks awesome! reminds me a little of the Audi A7, and that is by far one of the best looking rear ends

Love the music Micah, love the review Zach, like the new Malibu GM.

The rear of that Malibu makes it similar to a Corvette style car. I mean these 2017 looks really nice!

The ambient noise reduction @2:45 was in my 2006 Acura TL.

Great lines!

I own a Chevy Malibu 2017, and it’s amazing for me I don’t have wobbly seats either and it’s safe for the kids when and wherever I’m driving.

Lol awesome review. Info filled and funny. Good job and sweet car

Nice car, buy it in a year when it looses 40% of its value.

Im planning to buy one next week is this really worth it?

Are you supposed to be able to see the radiator in the bottom of the front bumper? Look closely at the beginning of the video. Can I buy something to protect the bottom of the radiator? At 53 seconds

Very nice redesign. Can't wait to rent one. As far as buying one? I just bought a Mazda 6.

I think this guy did a good job. Also, I know he's an enthusiast when he talks about debadging his car. So :) Right there with ya.

Hiii can you tell me about engine quality good or bad

Please perform a moose test for Chevy Malibu of 2017 and beyond , it’s not been done yet!

Aiming to buy my first vehicle and really debating on this car....I found two that I really like (one from 2016 and another from 2017) both the exact same color, just the year and mileage seems to be different. Between this and a 2016 Camaro because it's always been a dream of mine to own one. Only problem is the Camaro costs like $6,000 more and don't know how I feel about the color. Not to mention the Insurance would cost more....

Will make a nice rental car. looking forward to driving one the next time I travel.

Good review but I really wish you would for front wheel drive vehicle's mention the level of torque steer when accelerating from a stop.

Kelly Blue Book You guys need to add more info about the cars being reviewed in the description box. What from level is this car? I have a 2017 Malibu 1LT and it doesn't have the same A/C knobs as the one in the video.

This malibu is the best one yet!

I am currently driving a Chevrolet Impala 2012 LS, and I am considering upgrading to this car in a few months. Is this a good upgrade?

Basic, cheap, affordable, reliable, and gorgeous. Going to get this for my wife for her first car. She wants the big boy maxima but I told her baby steps first.

I've had mine about a year. It was a rental that I bought from Enterprise. I love the appearance of the car but the clear coat is already coming off. I live in Texas so I can attribute that to the sun and heat. The inside is spacious but it's also a comfortable ride for my 4'9 frame. The rear vents are great because I have a toddler. My biggest complaint in the lack of power in the 1.5L LT model. Even after cleaning my throttle body, and replacing my intake filter and MAF sensor it's still a painfully sluggish car. Although I am comparing it to my previous cars, a Mini Cooper and a Civic.

Looks better than the alternative american midsize.

This car looks good. Too bad Chevrolet are no longer in Europe.

I just bought this car today, is gorgeous!

Just purchased a 2017 Malibu and it's great awesome!!!!! It's the 1.5 LT and it's gets it in he highway! Great job on this model!!! Unfortunately I have the 2013 edition and it has some flaws that they corrected with this one!!!!!!

I’m renting one of these right now while my car is in the paint shop. Visually the car is pretty nice to be honest except for the weird shaped nav screen in the dash. It is pretty slow too. It really should be a v6.

my younger brother has this car, from the outside it looks about the same size as a sentra, but inside its extremely roomy, good gas. mileage, Smooth ride. The only part my brother said he kinda disliked I'd when the car is idle, like at a traffic light, the engine shuts off... I guess that's a feature to save gas etc. But my brother said he could do without it

I had huge interest in the Malibu until I found out how cramped the seatbelts were and all of the other things the Malibu lacked.

10/10 car! Maybe the only zonk is that it would be nice if it would be available as a station wagon.

I have a '17 Malibu Premier. Although it is more expensive, it is an amazing car. I'm even surprised GM actually managed to make something as good as this, given their history and reputation. This is basically the only competing American midsize sedan now, since Ford killed off the Fusion

Wishing the daytime running lights were together with the head lights. Sorry I’m really picky with cars 😂😂

i'd love to rent that right now

GM makes the very best cars in class, and value. Other car companies make exception vehicles, sometimes even "nicer", but dollar for dollar nothing comes close to the stuff GM produces. More so GM has made strong efforts in the last 15 years or so to improve things consumers don't like. Don't get me wrong. I loved my Ford Fusion - I think it is the best looking sedan on the road today - Period. The interior is also very nice. Which is a bit curious because I told myself I wouldn't touch the previous major design. But you are going to pay a couple thousand more for that quality. Also the the driving ability of GM's stuff is head and shoulders above that of anything in the same class. My Chevy Cruze would toast my Ford Fusion, but much more important to me my Chevy Cruze try to kill me in nasty winter conditions. When there was 3 inches of snow on the ground I would refuse to drive my own car, and instead practically steal my mom's Malibu - She didn't like it one bit, but I wasn't about to die because the Fusion decided it wanted to head towards a ditch. Sure you can talk about driving skill, but this is the same driver in two different cars, so driving ability to mute. I also happen to know that should I ever get into a head on collision the Chevy is capable of saving me life. Despite the car being totaled, I walk away without any injuries. I won't say I'd never buy a non GM vehicle, but I don't believe any other company has the value they do.

how does the hybrid feel to drive?

I think they killed it here, the only part I would want to change is the front, I cant put my finger on it but its just not perfect for my own tastes. Still, looks great for what it is.

Just rented a LT with the 1.5 liter turbo. At 70 mph on Florida's Turnpike, it tended to work a little. Couldn't figure out the infotainment system (where's the AM frequency?!!!!) and passenger front seat adjustment (thank goodness I didn't have any passengers) - like where the hell's the adjustment knob? Other than that, it was a solid feeling car and stylish looking.

I'm 5'3, i'm good! I also have a 2005 Chevy Malibu. I mean..........WOW! What a car!

My 2015 Hyundai Sonata reduces fan speed to lower ambient noise during Bluetooth phone calls... this isn't something Chevy is doing first...

I like it 👌🏽

The styling is a bit garish to me but I suppose you can't really go wrong with this car. Crazy how it's available with a 1.5L motor though.

the exterior has a well design with the body lines and head and tail lights

Why is everyone so obsessed with soft-touch? It is usually still a type of plastic. I say if it looks nice and doesn't rattle, then it's good. Soft-touch is nice to see, but it seems to be an obsession.

Ok. I am Trying to buy a new car, but can't decide. I have a 626 which I love, so I was gearing towards the new Mazda 6. Only con is that it doesn't offer v6 engine. This was my second choice. Don't know much about cars...did some research. Which one is the better choice if either?

Legend

would have like to see more on the computer----all its features

The rental company can have this. The GMPP extended warranty was the only part of a Chevrolet purchase that I did right. There's a reason why people say to get rid of a car before 100,000 miles.

Really a good looking car! Nice to see GM actually bothering to design a car!

I got "Engine Power Reduced" last wednesday and the car engine totally died for a couple of hours, then it started on again alone , dealer still don't find the root cause of why this happened. I'm starting to be worried if this will happen frequently :(

The engine choices are too small! 1.5 liter is insufficient, and the 2 liter requires premium fuel. I want a return to the 3.6 liter V6.

My 2012 Malibu cuts down the fan during phone calls, what do you mean you've never seen that before? My partners 2013 Volt did that as well.

I like the name on the door

I am happy GMs make good looking car now.

Can you please please tell me the name of the color 🙏🏼

This car sounds like a winner. This is what happens when US automobile manufacturers actually pay attention to their car lineup.

What do you guys think of the Bose audio in the Chevy Malibu compared to the Sony audio in the Ford Fusion?

Small turbos do deliver power but only so much and with noise. I don't like the initial lag on turbos. I like this car but would it would be better with a 6 cylinder. I know this car is not for racing but power makes driving more fun and safe. I have read that the seats are more comfortable than an Impala's seat. I don't see how considering they are smaller. I like the Impala but the seat comfort has some issues. I also am concerned about the poor rear view visablity of the Impala and that is why I am at least looking at this Malibu. Is it just as bad as the Impala's? I need to sit on one of these and check out the head room. I am not fond of head crowding Moon roofs but I have found it difficult to find a car without one...

Not a fan of those led whiskers up front though. From there on back looks great though.

You guys are way to hard on that Chevy. Even the old Malibu was a great well screwed together car that was probably the safest in its class. I've had many customers come in over the years and while the Camry and Accord are well put together cars the Malibu is right up there with them. Customer satisfaction when speaking to the customers has been very high with Malibu owners from 2010 on up.

the 2.0 turbo is a modern sleeper for a Malibu. 5.7 seconds to 60 is nothing to sneeze at.

Sonata nails this car and also Camry and Accord in Re/value.

It's a looker.

Looks good

i wanna know if it rides as well over rough pavement, as the latest generation Impala LS/LT?

i miss the old mailbu badge.