Meanwhile, for autumn 2008, the carmaker has high hopes for a remodelled Malibu. Attempting to regain the good reputation the model once had as a rival of the top-selling Toyota Camry, Chevrolet hopes the new Malibu s design will wipe out memories of the heavily criticised 1990s versions. In order to reinforce its family-orientated image, the new model has beefed up on safety features.

Side curtain airbags, front seat-mounted thorax bags, and anti-lock brakes will come as standard, and stability control is an available option.