Here are some real world figures. On the highway I drive anywhere from 110 to 120km/h.
With the Malibu 4cyl. It took 68 litres of gas to drive from Timmins to NewMarket which is 670kms I was alone with 1 suite case and golf clubs (which barely fit).
With my 2005 300 AWD 3.5L. From Timmins to Kanata which is 700kms (on 2 lane highway I might add) myself my wife and 3 year old with way more stuff in the car, burnt 70 Litres.
I can tell you there is way more rear leg room in the 300 than the Malibu has (no comparison)
Didn't mind the head room in the Malibu it was fine.
The message centre in the dash was cool.
The engine was powerfull! I was impressed. The V6 must be insane.
The car was quite inside.
Malibu as a large car?? I disagree. It's about the same size as my Accord was. It was really tight inside, I couldn't raise the seatbelt pivot any higher, the pilar was at a really wierd place I always rubbed against it going in the car and coming out.
The impala, GP is much larger than the Malibu, Accord is. I'm 6'1, 220lbs and I feel the difference.
Am I upset with enterprise....... BIG TIME!!! They know how I feel. To their credit though they will make it up to me the next time I use their services.
Is my anger with Enterprise the main reason I don't like the 2008 Malibu. Yes... However it was a learning experience for me, I know now that the Malibu IS NOT the right car for me.
Highway conditions such as bumps potholes etc. are wear and tear and are more significant at higher speeds.
This section of the website if comments on new cars, I rented a new car (only 5000kms on it) and I'm commenting on it!!!