For adventurous driving experience, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is the ideal vehicle to have in your driveway. Even JD Power and Associates agreed, ranking the 2008 Malibu the "Best Entry Midsize Car in Initial Quality" on the market today. A great value, a great ride, and a great base for literally dozens of Malibu accessories.

The 2008 Chevy Malibu's standard V-6 engine delivers 170 horsepower and 29 miles per gallon on the highway. Other Malibu performance features include:

• Direct ignition system



• Long-life transmission fluid



• Top-quality four-speed automatic transmission



• Four-wheel independent suspension



• All-aluminum brake calipers



• Battery rundown protection that automatically turns off the interior lights after your Malibu has been sitting with the ignition off for 20 minutes.

Many of these features are features you'd find in a luxury car twice the Malibu's size. Yet because the Malibu offers so much for so little, we are able to list these performance specs for you here in our Malibu review.

Chevrolet experts say the 2008 Malibu looks great, too, combining practical features with usable design. On the outside, as you can see in the Malibu picture at the top of this page, those features include:

• Bumper-level trunk loading



• Solar-ray tinted glass



• Daytime running lamps



• Remote keyless entry



• Optional power sunroof.

On the inside, Malibu features are even more compelling, including seating for five, leather appointed seats, rear-heat ducts, tilt-wheel steering column, split-folding rear seats, and cruise control. New for 2008, the Chevy Malibu also comes with available Radio Data System sound, the latest in audio technology. Throw in Malibu accessories like spoilers and audio subwoofers, and you're good to go anywhere.

Lastly, the Chevy Malibu is safe, something you can't glean from any Malibu picture or Malibu review. The car offers smart features to help you avoid collisions, including:

• Four-wheel antilock brakes



• Brake/transmission shift interlock



• Child security rear door and window locks



• Dual airbags



• Front and rear crush zones.

Every time you get behind the wheel of your Malibu, you'll feel confident and secure knowing that a comprehensive safety and security package surrounds you. Still not convinced? Then test drive a Chevy Malibu today!