Professional Reviews

• “Handsome styling inside and out, comfortable seats, good fit and finish, smooth ride, hushed cabin, high crash test scores.” — Edmunds.com
• “Electric motor provides negligible fuel economy and performance benefits, some low-grade cabin materials, no rear center armrest, lifeless steering.” — Edmunds.com
• “Some of the Malibu hybrid's competition have more-sophisticated hybrid systems that can propel the car on electric power alone, but an upside of the GM system is that it doesn't cost as much money. ” — Car and Driver
• “Functionally, the Malibu Hybrid drove, handled and stopped pretty much like a conventional Malibu, which is to say it proved solid, competent and comfortable in a family sedan sort of way.” — Kelley Blue Book