Faults:

Alignment seems to be off now, I'm getting it checked out next week.

My brakes appear to be slightly warped (although I'm known to do this to ANY brake setup I have ever had).

The down shift programing could be better, but functions fine.

General Comments:

I love the car from the inside out. The interior is top quality and really looks expensive. The accent lighting, while annoying at first, has been helpful from time to time.

I love the steering, quietness and overall quality of the car. The gray color I bought hides dirt very well and even the wheels look nice dirty.

I don't understand why the whole center light doesn't illuminate when you open the doors. (It is divided into a half circle that illuminates the majority of the car. However there are two reading lights on the rear half of the circle that only illuminate when you push them on.)

Not many accessories/options available. I had to buy a custom spoiler from the dealership since Chevy is not currently offering/making one.

I wish there was more to distinguish between my car, with the V6 over the V4. Most of the changes are just mechanical, with the only external changes being the wheels and dual exhaust (compared to single). I would have liked to have seen fog lights, a spoiler, or other easy exterior modifications for setting my car apart from the weaker V4 model.

Overall, I'm just picky and no one car has everything I want/like. I'm very satisfied with my car and have not second guessed my decision at all. I think anyone who is considering a mid-size car should definitely look at the Malibu. You will be amazed.

Faults:

It is brand new.

General Comments:

I'm amazed the GM has finally built the BEST car in its segment. The interior is nicer than all of its Japanese competitors. It is quiet, competent, and way more luxurious than you would think a Chevy could be. It's road manners are superb. I bought the LS for less than $20k, and it is nicer than most $45k luxury cars. It has knockout good looks and styling. I could have wasted money on a Honda, Toyota, or Nissan, which all deserve past credit for building superior machines, but no more. GM has finally built a world class car.

Faults:

This car is still practically brand new, so I have not had any problems arise.

Complaints are very limited, but are as follows:

- The 6 speed automatic transmission shifts rather slowly and hesitates on down shifts, even when using the paddle shifters in "manual" mode.

- Location of the power mirror controls. You have to lean forward pretty far to adjust your mirrors, then return to your driving position to see if you need to adjust them again.

- The opening for the trunk is slightly smaller than my last vehicle, even though the capacity of the trunk is enormous.

General Comments:

What a beautiful car! And very affordable for this level of luxury and number of amenities. The leather seating in the LTZ is very soft and feels very high quality. All the features (power and heated seats, 6 disc premium sound system, chrome trimmed dashboard, driver information center, remote start, auto dimming mirrors, etc.) lead me to believe I am in an expensive European luxury sedan, instead of an American Made Chevrolet.

The sound levels inside the car are amazing. At highway speeds on the rough Washington and Idaho interstates, you can still have a quiet conversation using your "inside voices".

The 252 HP V6 is extremely impressive! The acceleration will push you back in your seats even at half throttle. With the 6 speed automatic, this engine really pulls hard all the way to its electronically controlled top speed of 117 mph! The gas mileage I've experienced has been a very acceptable 23.5 mpg for my mixed city/hwy driving.

Chevy has done amazing things in their mid-size car line with this all new Malibu. All of the articles and reviews I have read hold true to what I see in my own car. I just wish they called it something other than a "Malibu", because this car is light years ahead of the previous versions!