What Decode This! says

Chevy's non-descript Malibu is one of the best cars General Motors makes. Roomy, quick and loaded with features for a low price, it's tough to go wrong with the too-often overlooked Malibu.

Pros

Comfortable and roomy interior, speedy acceleration, contemporary styling, ultra-low price despite high feature content.

Cons

No traction control, refinement is exchanged for low payments.