The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is an excellent choice in the midsize car class. In fact, the Malibu won our 2017 Best Midsize Car for Families award, thanks to its combination of available family-friendly features, generous passenger and cargo space, and favorable reviews from professional critics. This sedan's standout qualities also include excellent fuel economy and an intuitive infotainment system. Better yet, all of this comes at a low average list price. Why You Can Trust Us We’ve analyzed 23 Chevrolet Malibu reviews, as well as fuel economy estimates, reliability ratings, crash test results, and more, to give you all the information you need to make a smart car-buying decision. U.S. News & World Report has been reviewing cars, trucks, and SUVs since 2007, and our Best Cars team has more than 75 years of combined automotive industry experience. To remain impartial, we do not accept extravagant gifts from automakers, and an outside source handles our advertising.