The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. the 2010 Toyota Camry

Whether you are shopping for your first new car in Winnipeg or your fifth new car, you need to know the goods before you get to the lot. Take some extra time to find out the important features of the cars you are interested in. Look beyond the color and the speaker system. Pay attention to safety, warranty, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Malibu is a great car with lots of standard features. When compared to the Toyota Camry, the Malibu shines just a bit brighter.

The Chevrolet Malibu comes with a standard 60-month/160,000km powertrain and roadside assistance warranty. The Malibu also comes with twelve months of OnStar service. If you do not already know this, OnStar is standard on all Chevrolet models and it provides assistance in emergency situations. If you break down outside of Winnipeg and no one is around to help you, OnStar contacts roadside assistance. If you get in an accident and cannot get to your phone, OnStar calls emergence services. The Malibu also has 170 horsepower and a flexible fueling system.

The Toyota Camry comes with a 60-month/100,000km powertrain warranty and only a 36-month/60,000km roadside assistance warranty. OnStar is not standard on the Camry and it has a horsepower rating of 169 with a requirement of regular unleaded fuel only. The Toyota Camry also lacks the luggage volume of the Chevrolet Malibu. The Camry has 435L of volume, compared to the 428L the Malibu has of luggage volume. The Malibu also offers a little bit more legroom and headroom.

If you are looking at the comfort level of the two vehicles, the Chevrolet Malibu has premium cloth seats, a trip computer (great for keeping track of fuel economy on long trips outside of Winnipeg), and a driver information center. These are all standard features, so you will not have to pay extra. The Toyota Camry has regular cloth seats and none of the other little comforts. If you are torn between these two cars, look beyond their appearance and start paying attention to the details. Getting the most for your money is important when buying any new car.