2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS review from North America

No problems since I've owned this 05 Malibu sedan.

I was forced to shop for a car after our 2003 Malibu (which worked great) was totaled off in an accident. I intended to buy an import and gave it a good try, but after many weeks of test driving all sorts of cars, none could match the value this 05 Malibu has.

When equipped with the full airbag package it's one of the safest mid sized cars on the road, rated in the top 6 and is the only domestic on that list. The Saab 9-3 is at the top of the list and the Malibu is based on the same platform as the 9-3.

Quiet, solid feeling, handles great, the V6 has plenty of power and is a gas miser. I consistently get 30mpg city driving. The motor has high torque so feels stronger than some higher hp engines. The electric steering is fantastic, a very progressive design that may be too progressive for some. The body fit and finish is perfect and the looks are sleek, classy and unique enough to separate it from the endless lookalikes out there.

It's very smooth and quiet on the highway. The fastest I've had it was 160Km/hr and at that speed it was vibration free and quiet.

Have had many comments from people who love the looks, the value, the feel and the safety rating. I have to agree!