{"id":202,"date":"2018-03-25T19:15:24","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T19:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2022-06-24T18:24:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T18:24:12","slug":"excellence-in-the-boring-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/index.php\/2018\/03\/25\/excellence-in-the-boring-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Chevrolet Malibu: Excellence in the Boring Category"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>When you begin to discuss the midsize sedan segment many people begin to roll their eyes or tune you out. While this area of the automotive market is one of the most important, and it has been for many years, the fact is, most of us feel these vehicles are boring and only made to be the first family haulers or commuter vehicles most people drive. The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu does an amazing job of changing that thought process to ensure we know there\u2019s something special, attractive, and enticing waiting for us in this segment.<\/strong><\/em><!--more--><br \/>\nThe Malibu offers a class-leading list of options that include items such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, automatic parking assist, and adaptive cruise control. While these are features that you can\u2019t see on the outside, the style you\u2019ll see when you take a look at the Malibu will take your breath away and make you feel like this is a car that bucks the boring trend. Stepping inside brings you face to face with the gorgeous and colorful infotainment system to give you the display and appearance you want in the cabin of the Malibu that you\u2019ll love to drive.<\/p>\n<h2>Improving the Ride<\/h2>\n<p>When you want a roomy, efficient, and sporty family sedan, the Malibu checks off these boxes and many more to be the right car for your driving experience on the road. If you want to save money on gas, choose the hybrid model and you\u2019ll be amazed by the savings you\u2019ll find. This car has been upgraded for 2018 with a larger fuel tank in the L, LS, and LT trims while also adding the new Redline Edition package that brings you a sportier look and feel to make this the car you want to drive.<\/p>\n<p>As a car that\u2019s made to allow everyone in your family to drive, the Chevrolet Malibu is offered with the Teen Driver feature. This system allows you to monitor the speed of your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automarketwatch.com\/index.php\/2021\/10\/11\/the-chrysler-voyager-l-brings-you-affordable-family-driving\/\">young driver<\/a><\/strong>, ensure they are buckled up by muting the audio until everyone is secure, and limit other items when they drive. You\u2019ll receive reports and alerts from this system to help you coach your new driver to be safer on the roads they drive on a daily basis. This is a great way to both allow your young driver the freedom they want and give you some control.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jeffschmittchevysouth.com\/chevy-malibu-dayton-ohio\">Chevrolet Malibu<\/a> is one of the most attractive midsize sedans we\u2019ve ever seen on the market. This is a car that looks great inside and out and it also brings a large variety of excellent features right to you so that you can have the driving experience you want when you head out on the road. 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