I just spent 13 days in the USA. During that time, I rented a Malibu. Let's just say that I hope that the replacement is as good as it looks in the reviews, but even if it is half as good, it's going to be better than that Malibu that I drove. The best thing about it was the A/C, cruise and decent size trunk. I hope they get the new Malibu right. I keep trying to tell myself that Chevy is getting better, but then when I drive one for a couple of weeks, I'm just not impressed. It's like it's "good enough", but I'm never impressed even though I want to be. I'll rent the new model when it comes out. Hopefully, I'll be smiling!