The Chevy Malibu is not without its charms, but you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who names it as their “dream car”. The latest iteration is a front-wheel-drive grocery-getter powered by a humble 163-horsepower EcoTec four, paired to a CVT. Perfect for a rental car or a company vehicle, a bit of a bore for a daily-driver, even compared to other cars in the same price range, like the 169-hp Corolla hatchback, with an optional 10-speed automatic transmission.
