For a few years in the northern US, market for used sedans has witnessed a no holds barred war between the used Toyota Camry and second hand Honda concord. Hence as you'd guess, General Motors engineers have taken them as an example for the total revamp of the Chevrolet Malibu.

If you want to think about purchasing a second user Malibu sedan is available in 4 models : LS, LS1, LS2 and LTZ, each gradually add more parts of luxury and standard apparatus. The used LTZ with the V6 engine of 3.6L, and the standard LS with a 4-cylinder 2.4L are highly favored used automobiles.

The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is evidence the family vehicle does not need to be boxy and uninteresting. The styling is horny for a sedan, and the 240 h.p. engine makes sure that Mom or Pop can always make the driveway combine on the family holiday with power to spare. But how well does the Malibu protect that family?

Terribly well, it seems. While two frontal airbags became standard in the U.S, and many models make a point of boasting about 2 side air bags, the 2010 Malibu packs no less than 6 front and side airbags, to protect each passenger positioned next to a door.

These mix with lab-shoulder safety belts for each seat and a high-strength steel safety cage surrounding the cockpit to yield provoking crash safety accolades : the highest ratings from the govt for frontal and side collisions, and a "Top Safety Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Road Safety.

If the 2010 Malibu protects passengers well in a crash, Chevy stresses Malibu's capability to keep you clear of one in the 1st place. Electronic stability control, traction control, and all-wheel antilock brakes elegantly augment your capability to hold the road and stop short of hurdles. Eventually , if an accident does happen, the standard OnStar package contains a free year of "Directions & Connections," including an inventive GPS-enabled automated Crash Reply feature that connects to the vehicle's in-built electronic sensors. OnStar advisers can reach you in the eventuality of an accident, and even alert emergency services if you're unable to reply.

At first impression, the used Malibu impresses-especially when we see higher LTZ version with its silvery 18-inch wheels, chrome exhaust and mist lights, among other touches of excellence. The more recent exterior design appears to give a great harmony between the classy and sporty, though not with extremes. The large split front grille proudly exhibits the symbol of the golden mark-as if the automobile was exclaiming, "Look, I think of myself as a Chevrolet!" The aerodynamic profile is seperated by high doors and short trunk with a capacity of sixteen cubic feet, which assist in the creation of a roomy interior now becoming very sought after by many purchasers of used vehicles.

The reality is that the used Malibu of the last couple of years has a hugely improved new awareness of detail and quality of materials particularly within the auto, and mixed with the smooth handling and low engine and exterior noise permit occupants of this quality used automobile to make the best of my fave XM radio station XM. Chevy has a used auto winner in their hands and is in a great position when talking about the competitors in the shape of a second user Camry or a pre owned deal, the Malibu is a really able used car contender, and automobile that's critical in the history of this classic American brand. The Malibu behaves like a luxury used auto : smooth, balanced and quiet. This is a good all round quality used car worth digging into.