"Malibu stands out for its refined powertrains, smart interior design, and value pricing." -- Consumer Guide, , "Sleek sheetmetal, a decent interior, and compelling dynamics give the Malibu plenty of ammunition with which to battle the entrenched segment leaders." -- Car and Driver, , "The Chevy Malibu stands up well when held against the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord gold standards. Choosing among them largely comes down to nitpicking, splitting hairs and personal preference." -- New Car Test Drive