What Changed for 2008:

• All-new design, inside and out


• Debut of Malibu Hybrid


• New two-tone leather interior trim combinations


• Standard head curtain side air bags and front seat-mounted thorax protection air bags


• Remote vehicle starting


• Refined engines with variable valve timing (VVT)


• Fuel-saving 6-speed automatic transmission available with both 4-cylinder and V-6 engines (a segment exclusive for 4-cylinder engines)


• Available 10-spoke, 18-inch Ultra Bright aluminum wheels


• Electronic stability control system with panic brake assistance

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu—the sixth generation of the make—returns to a styling reminiscent of the first-generation 1964 models. This year, the car is all-new inside and out, with the exterior prominently featuring the dual-port grille design that Chevy said represents the face of the new Chevrolet. Malibu also gets a sheer bodyside that’s free of unnecessary trim. The interior showcases a twin-cockpit design, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, available two-tone leather interior trim combinations, and a host of other changes. OnStar and traction control are standard, and an electronic stability control system with panic brake assistance is optional.