Highest rated mid-size Sedan in initial Quality JD Powers & Associates 2008
2008 North American Car of The Year
"Chevrolet Malibu is among the Top Family Sedans" - Consumer Reports March 2008
From the IIHS, a rating of "Good" for the frontal offset crash test. That is the highest score possible (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
Safety - 5 Star front driver, passenger, and both side-front and side-rear crash tests
Automobile Magazine "All-Star"
Car and Driver "10 Best for the year"
"2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle" award - Kelley Blue book
"Best Buy" for 2008 Malibu/Malibu Hybrid - Jim Mateja, Chicago Tribune Transportation (6-22-08)
"It's safe to say that this car is quieter than both the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry," James Tate - popularmechanics.com
"In the simplest terms, Chevy now has a legitimate competitor to pit against the Camry and Accord." David Thomas - cars.com
"Overall, the feel of the car puts Camry to shame." Steve Siler - Car and Driver
Wards Auto World - "The Chevy brand is on the ascendancy with Malibu to lead the renaissance..."