Road Test: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo

[@zoidzoid87]

This car has sleeper status and trifecta makes a tune for these ..all one would need is minor upgrades to be faster but... quality is better then previous generations for sure.

[@FoodyTunes]

And it's solid driving in the snow with proper tires, and it really has good passing guts on the highway!

[@MaliciousSRT]

That interior looks great in my opinion. I dont see what everyone rags on it for??

[@Texas_Cruiser]

@Steve ha

[@ConstantXplorer]

GM has had their ups and down and now that they're leaner on the brands, they have been able to focus on the main sellers. I'm routing for GM in the long run.

[@trx420fm1]

torque is what matters not HP torque is what you feel when you NAIL it:)

[@knack0125]

Trunk size number is wrong, that number is for the eco, normal cars are up over 16cuft. Otherwise good review as always guys.

[@FoodyTunes]

I test drove this car here in Canada, it is fantastic! And I even prefer the styling over the Fusion. I think the Fusion's big open mouth grille looks kind of over done and ugly, and I can never stop noticing how its headlights look disproportionately small. This malibu on the other hand looks very sleek and solid. Not to mention how much more user friendly Chevy MyLink is than MyFord Touch!

[@jeremyjerm4725]

Was the traction control off ?

[@netman88]

Looks pretty good.

[@FAON1886]

Just because it has a turbo doesn't mean its a sleeper.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

This has been out since 2013!?

[@mskudlarczyk]

I have a 2011 LT READY TO MOVE UP THIS ONE IS BEAUTIFUL BUT IM LOOKING AT 2017-2018 MALIBU, IMPALA,AND SUV AREA

[@70NXN07]

Looks great!!

[@cadrolls]

You were at the factory? Why did you allow it to leave like that?

[@bengoldberg6899]

I'm not trying to pick fight with you dude and I don't really like it either. All i was saying was that he said domestic and a Hyundai is a Korean import.

[@aaronp9835]

Intake, downpipe and tune makes 330whp 370wtq and is super quick

[@thebitplanes8188]

I put 30k miles on one of these cars and now the steering is going bad. GM has no idea what the problem is!?!

[@trx420fm1]

but the sonata has less tourque and the turbo does not get full boost until 3000rpms which means it doesnt reach full torque until 3000rpms the malibu reaches full boost and 260ft lbs at 1700RPM and holds it untill 5500 so now who is quicker:)

[@tbonepercussion]

No doubt!! 👍🏽 2LZ 2.0 TURBO here.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

surprised how slow it is for the hp rating. inflated rating ?

[@aayonce4]

The turbo lag

[@aayonce4]

oldtwins na or the engine isnt broken in fully

[@trx420fm1]

motor week you failed why are you testing a car with regular fuel in it that recommends premium? I own 1 and the owners manual recommends premium and states spark knock may occur with any thing less than 89.

[@H31MU7]

Still sounds the same after 30+ years!

[@speedmint]

the Navi screen flickers which is a sign of poor quality. i should not have left the factory.

[@MaliciousSRT]

"This is the most powerful domestic midsize sedan" NOPE. Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger with the 3.6L Pentastar have way more power, 285HP and run 14's in the 1/4 mile.

[@NDSautomotive]

I like the car but the tail lights in the LTZ model look ugly. Better go with the tail lights of the Eco. Any way it a really nice car not bad.

[@trx420fm1]

dodge avenger has 283hp from a v6 and 260ftlbs (which is the same as the 4cyl malibu BUT the malibu reaches Full 20psi boost and 260ftlbs at 1700rpms and tops out at 155mph with the 19" package so you mean to tell us you think the avenger is faster? and by the way the avenger v6 gets 14city and 21hwy the malibu get 21-24city and 30why so tell me which is the better deal:)

[@aayonce4]

austin. when and what model are you referring to? avengers have 4cyl only

[@trucavalier]

no manual :(

[@bengoldberg6899]

domestic dude Hyundai's are korean but he is still wrong the dodge avenger has more power

[@corbelius6]

the rear looks horrible and 30K? come on Chevy.

[@igeekone]

I've seen one on the road and I think the large square taillights are ugly.

[@LVang152]

I hate the look from the back, it look like for old person when is should be d for family car.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

so many cars destroy this.

[@BigSCTVfan]

There's absolutely no reason a mid-size Chevrolet should cost $30,000, no matter the trim. Actually even a full-sized Chevrolet costing over $30,000 is inexcusable.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Anybody else wishing the Mal still had the 3.6 liter V6? This engine was perfectly potent in the Cobalt but this is not a Cobalt. GM clearly doesn't want the Malibu to be competitve with the rest of the segment. A huge step backward comared to the previous model.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

9 years later and your comnent holds no truth. Turbo fours everywhere.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

@@fromthebackofmymind not by choice. fuckin emissions crusaders

[@blacuraRL]

Expect to see these in the scrap yard in the next 5-6 years...... disposable junk. If you go domestic, the new Ford Fusion is a sexy beast with a great reputation!

[@Stefsblogs]

I'd rather have a Ford Taurus SHO...

[@hong99sm]

That is a pathetic EPA rating

[@noriceformeplz]

Am i the only one that thinks no matter what GM builds it looks cheap and tacky, maybe the new ATS has an exception.

[@0slavsan0]

LOL on you.

[@muriscirkin]

Haha yes 4th to comment lol and its a okay care but not for me

[@DrOlds88]

Chrysler 200/Dodge Avenger have more horsepower with the Pentastar V6.

[@brettb2701]

I'll take the accord 0-60 5.8sec and 34mpg @29k

[@TheOrfuji]

malibu classic 2012 it's better

[@kennethg5460]

The turbo should have available in a 6 speed manual. and ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE. Then I would have been impressed. Todays lazy folks just don't want to shift their own gears anymore.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Or some have orthopeadic leg issues. Long ago I had an SS396 and custom clutch @3000lb pressure plate. Way before hydraulic clutch panty waist of today. Enuff said, Kenny?

[@BigSCTVfan]

Yes, this car does not seem very impressive. Not a threat to the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord, unfortunately.

[@mb013962]

this is not that competitive

[@s3trios]

Sonata Turbo > this

[@grabir01]

More GM Junk.. GM has not made any good cars since the 1970's..