Chevrolet Malibu. 2004–8 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/F, 2198 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 3498, 3510, 3880 cm³ (V6 OHV). Effectively an Americanized Opel Vectra C, complete with LWB wagon called Maxx in parallel to Opel Signum, though with wheelbase even longer (at 2,852 mm) than that of the Signum. Bread-and-butter range, much like Vectra, with comfortable ride and cruising ability, and good interior room. Dull interior, vague steering, and average handling. Facelift in 2006, Malibu Classic, for fleet sales, in 2008.

Manufacturing locations: Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Marque: Chevrolet | Model: Chevrolet Malibu | Predecessors: Chevrolet Malibu (1997–2003), Chevrolet Classic (2004–5) | Successor: Chevrolet Malibu (2008–12)