2017 Chevy Malibu - Review and Road Test
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The 9th generation Malibu hits the reset button not only on Chevy's midsize sedan, but also on the expectations of all Chevrolet sedans. Join KBB’s Zach Vlasuk to find out why.
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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?!?
no man, its all a bunch of whiny lil bitches…all cars are great today, otherwise they'd go out of biz
+smate333 my point exactly. there are many european automakers that are still great but could not survive the competition in the US. (remember renalt or pugeot? citroen?) so, ironically, this crowd hard to please is actually on your side!
You are so right
it's a matter of taste man
Reach TM tell me about it. I guess everyone has there own preference I personally like the 08-12 Malibu body style.
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.
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You need to drive a Toyota
Kent Peterson than*
Just rented a 2018 Malibu from Hertz and drove 500 miles. This car is awesome for long trips. Very comfortable, yet easy to drive.
Are Hertz also selling used cars?
Incredibly smooth and quiet with good gas mileage and a very spacious interior. The Malibu also looks good!
Stay the Course and do not get distracted the Lord is with you and endure with Him to the end , He Loves you so much give HIM praise!!
I JUST saw one of these in person and it's a gorgeous car. Looks expensive
Richard Herzog I own one of this babies, kinda pricey but is worth every penny.
Yeah these cars do look nice..malibu's have always seemed like chevys luxry model
Normally 20-25k dollars totally worth it
My dad has this car and I love it
@Fade SLNDERMAN my dad has the 2014 Malibu, still an amazing car
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.
+DartdashcamSC this is just the regular malibu. The Hybrid Malibu hasn't been released or reviewed yet. It has the same Volt powertarin but with a smaller trunk-mounted batery, and will give over 40 MPG.
I'll be getting the Malibu on the 15th I can't wait. I already test drove and did my research this is the car for me. I love the car so much. I am getting the 2LT trim
hey is the car interior soft touch or hard. I want to buy it but all I care is the interior materials
Jongwon Park Rented one & its just "ok".nothing to really wow about.
DartdashcamSC These cars have nothing but problems wake up people?
My first car, I love everything about it, it’s such a sexy car
Arte Michael Elliott yup very
Kait Cattt Going to be my first car soon too!! I’m so excited sense I’ve been borrowing my moms 2012 Malibu
@@artemichaelelliott9172 you want a reliable sedan.... get a Toyota man !
Did you have any problems with it???
"Most of all , recommendable !" Sums it all up Nice review like always
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.
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!!💯💯
I was checking out the ‘17 Malibu in beautiful autumn brown for my daughter. What a great looking car inside and out.
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 have a 2021 Base model rental right now. I’m pleasantly surprised. It feels like a vault. The ergonomics of this car are excellent. It’s really well designed, and even the base model feels relatively upscale.
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.
Stay the Course and do not get distracted the Lord is with you and endure with Him to the end , He Loves you so much give HIM praise!!
I test drove a Chevy Malibu today i loved it!
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.
Mason Methot liked it just for the pepperridge farm remembers reference.
this is one of the best Chevy malibu they made I hope they keep up with this model no changes
I never thought I'd say I want a GM car, and GM runs way back in my family.
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.
Really? No issues?
@@irvingotgame5258 True. No issues so far! Getting ready to go on a cross country road trip with it from Michigan to California in a week😄
@@CVGS is the car still running good?
@@ceciliaabdalla4954 It has 89K miles as of today. It started to show some wear and tear and nowadays I hear slight rattling interiors. But I’d account that to bad roads that I took it through it’s life time. But Still the car is behaving good with me. I had about 2 transmission fluid changes, 2 tire changes and usual maintenance (oil change, wipers etc) so far.
@@CVGS thanks
Bout to get one of these this week 😭 I’m so excited!
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.
+adyyy22 GM also paid back the loan, as did Chrysler. Other automakers also took support from the government, albeit at much lower levels of assistance.
Stay the Course and do not get distracted the Lord is with you and endure with Him to the end , He Loves you so much give HIM praise!!
@@OSTKCabal Stay the Course and do not get distracted the Lord is with you and endure with Him to the end , He Loves you so much give HIM praise!!
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.
How is the Malibu holding up?
How is the Malibu holding up?
How is the Malibu holding up?
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 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 the same car as your but the year before (2016). 1LT as well.
How’s your Malibu going? Cuz I’m thinking about getting it
Yeah, the Malibu is back!
the best car,when you wanna travel any where, nice car
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!
I WILL LICK ON YOUR FEET
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While i have a cruze, Gm really does know how to build fuel efficient cars. They have come a long way!
What kind of gas do you use for this car? How much does it take to fill the tank up?
Uniqua James i just use regular gas. the car can hold up to 12 gallons so it costs me about $21 to fill up every week and a half
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!
Designed and manufactured by GM Korea FYI
Good review and nice car, thanks.
Now that looks brilliant
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.
Love the comment Craig D have a good day LIFEISACIRCLE...lol
I'm just a Chevrolet or tesla person so I would still buy it because I've always been with GM
The ambient noise reduction @2:45 was in my 2006 Acura TL.
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!
I'm buying my first car and I think I'm going with this one! so excited
How is it any problems
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.
Have you had any major problems with it???
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....
Great lines!
Just bought this car !! So in love with it !! Great gas mileage and very comfortable
Update ?
and? worth it?
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.
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.
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.
Lol awesome review. Info filled and funny. Good job and sweet car
The rear of that Malibu makes it similar to a Corvette style car. I mean these 2017 looks really nice!
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!!!!!!
What were some of the flaws? I am considering getting a used 2012 from my brother in law for $5000 only 68,000 miles.
Im planning to buy one next week is this really worth it?
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
This malibu is the best one yet!
I just bought this car today, is gorgeous!
Have you had any problems with it so far???
hows the car so far?
Marco Ramos really good had no problems with it I bought it with 83k miles on it and is running perfectly
daanceduh no problems at all is a great car
@@chiefs-30-ti88 alright thank you! I was considering this or a Kia Optima
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.
Very nice redesign. Can't wait to rent one. As far as buying one? I just bought a Mazda 6.
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
Nice car, buy it in a year when it looses 40% of its value.
excatly right never buy a first yr redesign car.
+Jasun Johnson Lol I dunno about that. The '16 Maxima is still like $26-28k
+Moaiz Shahzad it is 2016, first of all, so the car wouldn't have lost any value anyway, it's new. Second of all, the Maxima starts at $30,000+. Third of all, we're not even talking about a Maxima. This is a Malibu review. Fourth of all, the Malibu doesn't even compete with the Maxima. It competes with the Altima. Learn your cars, bro.
First of all, yes it's lost some value because 16' models have been out since 2015. Second of all, I know. Third of all, I also can read as well. Fourth of all, I also know that as well. I was just giving an example.
Auto shopper yep... thats the Camry...
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.
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?
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
How is the ride quality and cabin noise with the 19" rims ?
@@asfandasadiq4634 i have a 19 Premier and the noise and handling is really good comes with Continental tires. I am very pleased with my 2019 Premier GM has come a long way with quality
4 years later how is the Malibu holding up?
4 years later how is the Malibu holding up?
@@ceciliaabdalla4954 it's held up incredibly well, especially for an economy car from GM. Everything from the engine and transmission to the infotainment system and interior electronics has been completely problem-free, and it's still as powerful and comfortable as the day I got it. It even still has its original brakes, suspension, tires, and lights. For reference, I also have a 2020 Ford Ranger whose transmission had to be repaired for to a defective solenoid valve back in the winter of 2022, and I recently had to replace a busted rear license plate light which they would not cover under the car's warranty.
Please perform a moose test for Chevy Malibu of 2017 and beyond , it’s not been done yet!
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?
the exterior has a well design with the body lines and head and tail lights
Hiii can you tell me about engine quality good or bad
Looks better than the alternative american midsize.
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.
Richard Joash Tan English much?
I was the same when I first saw it but it's grown on me or atleast in this color it's pretty cool looking
+Acc0rd79 You really have to see it in person to develop an appreciation for it. It really is a sharp, good-looking car.
+Acc0rd79 This is the Impala look that also appears on the Traverse, Cruze, and Equinox (the best selling CUV in the U.S.), so it is a Chevy family look.
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.
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.
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.
My dad owned a 2015 Camry and now he owns a new Malibu and the Camry was much better. It also drives like a golf cart. The engine has to work so much harder than the Camry did to go anywhere. And Apple CarPlay is really annoying when you're trying to watch KZhead videos. The Camry will always be king in my book.
Jay Cogan I love my 2014 Malibu. Just wish the design reps at Chevy continued in that direction for exterior design and not this new whale faced fish they’ve debuted for ‘16. Maybe they’ll go back to that sexy ‘15 model design with nothing but LED’s, AWD options and more horsepower.
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.
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.
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.
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.
William Keith do you plan on racing it?
In '96 my wife and I bought a brand new Buick Regal with the 3.8 liter V6. It was a full sized car, roomy and fully equipped. It honestly did get 30 mpg on the highway and had about 220 horsepower. The 3.8 liter was one of the best engines built by GM. Still, they can get over 160 horsepower out of a 1.5 liter and easily get 225 horses out of a 2.0 liter. I will miss the V8's and even the V6's but honestly we no longer need anything bigger than an inline 4 cylinder. As an old muscle car guy I will always miss the roar of the V8 but reality is they are history. (btw; I still drive a '95 Dodge Ram 4x4 with the 5.9 liter Magnum and IT roars!)
small engines married with turbos make up for engine size and make them way more fuel efficient
William Keith Urban areas of the most important thing is that the company
William Keith 250 is enough! if you want more power get the impala with 305 hp
What do you guys think of the Bose audio in the Chevy Malibu compared to the Sony audio in the Ford Fusion?
I Think JBL is the best
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.
how does the hybrid feel to drive?
Wishing the daytime running lights were together with the head lights. Sorry I’m really picky with cars 😂😂
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 :(
Thanks for sharing your experience with this Chevy.
i'd love to rent that right now
Really a good looking car! Nice to see GM actually bothering to design a car!
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.
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...
would have like to see more on the computer----all its features
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...
Legend
The 2016 is my 2nd Malibu. Very reliable, no major issues. Good value. Main fault is poor rear view visibility due to high rear deck. You simply can't rely on rear view camera except for narrow view backing up. A fault of many of the new car styles.
This car sounds like a winner. This is what happens when US automobile manufacturers actually pay attention to their car lineup.
the 2.0 turbo is a modern sleeper for a Malibu. 5.7 seconds to 60 is nothing to sneeze at.
Looking at this Malibu compared my friend's 1981 short box Malibu. Big change.
+eldo59 What's your verdict? Say you need a car for 10 years x 30,000 miles per year = 300,000 miles. What would be your choice? Spend your 25,000 budget on a new 2016, or ...spend 15,000 on a mint rebuild (like factory new) 1981, using the saved 10,000 to compensate for the extra gas?
+Ronald van Kemenade Either way you're paying for something extra. But for car enthusiasts its more about the car than the money.
I like it 👌🏽
This car looks good. Too bad Chevrolet are no longer in Europe.
Not a fan of those led whiskers up front though. From there on back looks great though.
Can you please please tell me the name of the color 🙏🏼
Sonata nails this car and also Camry and Accord in Re/value.
I am happy GMs make good looking car now.
I like the name on the door
i miss the old mailbu badge.
I just wish all car manufacturers would put LED or HID headlights on everything they make standard equipment, I bet even the Malibu Premier doesn't have LED Headlights but it does have LED taillights.
I have a 2018 malibu. Just like the one we are seeing but mine is an LT
Pablo Ramirez I have an 18 LT too! Love it!