Taking
a spin through Hollywood in the Chevy Malibu hybrid
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Man,
I wish this was a dual mode hybrid
I've never bought an American car. Of course, I've only
owned a few cars in my life, so I've not had many
opportunities. Nonetheless, anytime I've looked for a new
vehicle, I've always checked out the U.S. automakers,
except in recent years.
While I have checked out Ford's hybrid
vehicles, I only go to dealerships that sell hybrids.
Thus, I haven't been to a GM dealership in some time.
Finally, that is about to change. The Yukon
hybrid, the Tahoe
hybrid are all worth a look for hybrid shoppers
interested in SUVs. Sadly, the hybrid that GM could sell
me, however, is only a mild hybrid, the Chevy Malibu
hybrid, but I insist on a full hybrid vehicle.
This morning I test drove the Chevy
Malibu hybrid at the Hollywood goes Green event. All I
can say is, WOW. The reports coming in about how GM really
kicked the Malibu up a notch are spot on. This is an
awesome vehicle, and one that is going to sell well.
Everyone should demand a hybrid version. The technology
will pay for itself, and it's the most fuel efficient
Malibu that you can buy.
If you are in the market for a Chevy Malibu, do yourself
and the world a favor, buy the Malibu hybrid. You won't be
disappointed. Unfortunately, the Malibu hybrid will only
be available in 11 markets, and it will only come in one
option. So, you can't get leather seats, for example.
Still, the hybrid Malibu is a winner.
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