I really like my Malibu. The gas mileage is appropriate given the type of driving I do, combination local to work and long distance to my daughter's tournaments. The 4 cylinder motor has plenty of kick once it is past the initial take off cycle, no trouble passing or zipping around. The take off feels slow, but that is because I had driven a 4-cylinder with turbo prior to leasing this car. The leg space in the back is good. We had chosen the Malibu over the Cruz due to our daughter's height - needed leg space. Trunk space is also adequate for packing front to back with travel ball gear. All of the basic features about the car from the body material, interior materials, etc. feel very nice quality for the price range. My favorite interior feature is the blue lighting that lines the dash board.

A great car that I would get all over again. I love it and would do it all over again.