With its roomy cabin and peppy performance, the Chevy Malibu is a solid mid-sized family automobile. Available as either a sedan or 5-door hatchback as the Malibu Maxx, the 2007 Malibu is a carryover from 2006 with minor upgrades.
There are three engines available, a 2.2 liter inline 4 with 144 horsepower, 3.5 liter V6 with 217 horsepower, and a 3.9 liter V6 with 240 horsepower. A 4-speed automatic with overdrive sends power to the front wheels.
Standard features include full power options, LATCH child restraint system and head-curtain side airbags. Optional equipment includes 4-wheel disc ABS, traction control, a DVD entertainment system, and OnStar.
Both the 2007 Malibu sedan and 5-door Malibu Maxx have seating for five.
Mileage estimates are 17 miles per gallon in the city, and as much as 34 on the highway.
Pricing for a 2007 Chevy Malibu sedan starts at $17,215 and can get into the $20,000 range. The Malibu Maxx starts at $20,575 and can get into the upper twenties when fully loaded.
If it's a spacious interior and responsive driving performance that you're after, look no further than the 2007 Chevy Malibu or Malibu Maxx, both excellent values.