This 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ looks great inside and out and sports the newly upscale appearance. Elegant interior styling and top-tier materials. Refined, responsive powertrain, Four-cylinder fuel economy, Feels different than rivals, Good road holding.This 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has a very smooth, well-controlled ride and handles securely, though without much performance flair. Front side thorax airbags and side curtain bags that cover front and rear occupants are standard, plus anti-lock brakes. The Malibu earns the top five-star rating in all ofthe federal government's crash tests.