2009 Chevrolet Malibu SL1

ONE OWNER! CLEAN CARFAX! If the name is familiar, it graces a completely new vehicle for 2008. Compared to the previous model, the new Malibu is a bit larger, for increased comfort, but is still solidly in the middle of mid-sized.That means new styling and much-improved fit and finish inside and out. Legacy powerplants are gone, no more iron pushrod engines. The 2009 Malibu's unibody structure incorporates a reinforced safety cage around the passenger cabin. A full complement of airbags - front, front-seat side, and side curtain - is standard in all models, as are daytime running lights and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. LT models have the StabiliTrak stability control system.Driving pleasure is further helped by its quiet interior, courtesy of thick glass, good door seals, a rigid, non-flexing structure, and good use of sound-deadening materials and design. The suspension deals with poor road surfaces very well, and spring and shock rates are correctly-matched so response is quick, with no aftereffect. It can be driven in a spirited manner or used as a sedate commuter.