2008 Chevrolet Malibu

1. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

The staff of Car and Driver conducts this comparison test annually, and the result is a listing of their favorite vehicles for the current model year. For 2008, the significantly redesigned Chevy Malibu makes the list. Editors praise the Malibu's fresh design, inside and out, along with its logical controls and versatility.

Review: 2008 10 Best Cars, Csaba Csere and Tony Swan, Jan. 2008

2. Motor TrendDetails/Subscribe

For the past 57 years, Motor Trend has looked at the vehicles on the market and selected a car of the year. The Car of the Year for 2008 is the Cadillac CTS, but both the Chevy Malibu and the Honda Accord are among the eight finalists. Editors praise the 2008 Chevy Malibu, calling it "a genuine alternative to the Camry.

Review: 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year: The Finalists, Editors at MotorTrend.com

3. Car and DriverDetails/Subscribe

This comparative evaluation places the 2008 Chevy Malibu against six other notable family cars, including top sellers like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Editors road-test each entrant, judging them on performance, design and comfort. The majority of the feedback from the 2008 Chevy Malibu's trials is complimentary, though it finishes third overall.

Review: The Buzzard-and-Baloney Brigade: Comparison Test, John Phillips, Mar. 2008

4. Motor TrendDetails/Subscribe

This head-to-head comparison pits three 2008-model family sedans against last year's Motor Trend Car of the Year award winner, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Camry still emerges the overall winner, but the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu finishes a close second.

Review: Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2007 Toyota Camry, Ron Kiino

5. Edmunds.com

Editors at Edmunds.com asked six amateur car enthusiasts to evaluate the 2008 Chevy Malibu, 2008 Honda Accord and 2007 Toyota Camry. Guest reviewers inspected each car and evaluated road performance. In the final analysis, the Chevy Malibu was the favorite of three of the six reviewers, and the remaining three judges ranked the Malibu a close second. While not a traditional review, this article's unique consumer focus makes it a worthwhile read.

Review: Consumer Comparison Test: 2008 Family Sedans, Erin Riches, Dec. 18, 2007

6. ConsumerGuide.com

Consumer Guide performs extensive road-testing and ranks vehicles, although the reporting format is numerical and can be tricky to read. The editors' recommendations and comprehensive analysis make this a useful resource. The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu's above-average scores (particularly in the areas of value, control design and interior fit and finish) lead Consumer Guide to select the Malibu as a 2008 Best Buy.

Review: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Review, Editors at ConsumerGuide.com

7. Edmunds.com

This single-vehicle evaluation of the 2008 Chevy Malibu offers helpful, all-around coverage of this sedan's design, safety features, ride quality and options. There's not a lot of comparison to other cars in its class, but the level of detail is helpful.

Review: First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Daniel Pund, Nov. 1, 2007

8. About.com

About.com Auto Guide Aaron Gold relies on his experience as an automotive journalist to select the best new and redesigned cars for each model year. Unlike some other list makers, Gold has actually tested the models he recommends himself, and reviews are nicely balanced and filled with useful information. The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu nabs the spotlight for its well-executed blend of styling and value.

Review: Best New Cars of 2008, Aaron Gold