There is a very large demand for a quality, pre-owned mid-size sedan in today's market, and this 04 Malibu is exactly what buyers are looking for. Chevrolet blends its corporate heritage with European influence to design this sedan with expressive styling that has been hugely popular among car buyers. Performance and styling combined with excellent fuel economy moves this Malibu closer to matching top Japanese sedan rivals at a much more reasonable price., , Under the hood is a 3.5-liter LX9 V6 engine, rated at 200 horsepower That's paired with a responsive 4-speed automatic transmission. The rigidly built Malibu rides on General Motors' Epsilon platform, also used for the Saab 9-3 chassis. It helps allow good handling and provides a solid feel. You can expect 22-24mpg in the city and 30-32mpg on the highway., , The Malibu received a new front-end look for 2004 with a different grille design - a chrome front bar and a gold bow tie emblem - and body color side moldings for a more upscale appearance. Other badging was eliminated for a cleaner appearance. The quiet Malibu interior has upscale trim and a new 4-spoke steering wheel. It offers very spacious and comfortable seating for four along with excellent visibility. Gauges can be quickly read, and clearly marked controls are easy to reach. The ignition switch is on the dashboard so one need not grope for it on the steering column. Interior materials are attractive and it offers a flat-folding front passenger seat and a 60/40-split, folding rear seat. The trunk holds 15.4 cubic feet of cargo., , The 2004 Malibu received a rating of Excellent for both driver and passenger crash ratings. Safety features include driver and passenger front air bags, child safety locks, vehicle anti-theft system, and front disc/rear drum brakes., , If you are looking for Chevy reliability, excellent fuel economy, and low maintenance costs in a solid, mid-size sedan, you owe it to yourself to take this one for a drive today!