Search For Used & Salvage Chevrolet Malibu at Online Auto Auction

The Malibu is a mid-size car first introduced as a separate nameplate by Chevrolet in 1978. It was always mainly a sedan, even though some generations of Malibu featured the coupe option as well as the five-door station wagon. It is one of Chevrolet’s most important nameplates, which is reflected by awards such as the Motor Trend’s Car of the Year which it has won. The first generation of Malibu featured a rear-wheel drive layout which was soon replaced by the front-wheel drive layout. The Malibu was often used by the police and other law enforcement agencies as a fleet vehicle.

Chevrolet Malibu always offered a choice of 4-cylinder or V6 engines, and from 2008 model year on it could have been purchased as a hybrid version.

In most cases people opt for the Malibu because it is a very elegant sedan choice jam-packed with numerous safety features, a very handsome exterior styling, excellent choice of engines and the smoothest automatic transmission.

Its main competitors include Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Mazda6 Sports Sedan.

Throughout the years, the Malibu has gradually built its strong reputation and nowadays it is a very potent competitor which comes in various different trim levels. The most commonly sought after trim level is the LS. Pre-owned Malibu from 2010 remains the best value-for-money option for all potential owners as it can be purchased at online car auction for $2,000 to $14,000, depending on the condition. Silver, white and gray are the most popular colors.

Some owners have complained about the rear legroom, while certain others are dissatisfied with the performance provided by the automatic transmission. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Malibu an overall “good” rating for both frontal offset and side impact crash tests. The latest generations of the Malibu are also awarded with the prestigious Top Safety Pick.

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