As summer beats down here on the lot in Memphis, many of the customers coming to the dealership are understandably wanting to know how our inventory matches up on a national scale. They've read the consumer reports and they've heard opinions from their friends and family, but it sometimes boils down to the awards a vehicle has snagged up. Truly being at the top when it comes to the competition is the element that can push a car's luster to the ultimate A+ factor, and that's one reason why we are always quick to recommend the Malibu.

 With available Front Automatic Braking, the 2017 Chevy Malibu can automatically apply the brakes to help avoid a collision, all the way up to the 50 MPH mark. That's just one reason that this able sedan was named as an IIHS Top Safety Pick. To qualify for this honor, a car must earn good ratings over the course of five crashworthiness tests. Small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints are all taken into consideration. An advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention is also a must when it comes to IIHS guidelines.

U.S. News and World Report is a very well-trusted and respected authority when it comes to autos, and for families who are searching for their perfect match in the car realm. The Malibu was ranked the best midsize car as well as hybrid for families with U.S. News, as many across the nation recognized its prowess, ability to move quick when it needed to, and safety features that help protect you on the go. By selecting the Malibu, you are tapping into the ability for an EPA-estimated 36 MPG on the highway, and you can opt for very specific and amazing upgrades such as the Driver Confidence Package.


With aerodynamic sculpting and a keen sense of importance with recognizable style delivered to everyday driving, the agile stance of the Malibu places it in a class of its own right away. As soon as you take one look at the interior, you're going to notice a spacious section with a powerful center console, while built-in USB ports and a handy charging station keep all of your browsing devices ready for action.

The Malibu Hybrid is powered by a 1.8L hybrid engine, and has unique features such as the Driver Efficiency Gauge: this will give you immediate feedback and advice about how your actual driving habits effect fuel economy. Ultimately helping you save fuel at every turn, the engine has tried and tested fuel-saving technologies such as Variable Valve Timing, Direct Injection, and stop/start assistance. Come see how safety features such as Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Vision Camera, and Lane Keep Assist also back up the award-winning Chevy Malibu in a major way and consistently keep it in a pinnacle class of its own.

To truly be considered one of the best cars of 2017, being safe, reliable and satisfying are shoes that the auto has to fill well, with a solid sense of longevity. The Chevy Cruze and Malibu have been getting customers excited in Memphis for good reason: everyone wants a reliable car that raises the bar in many different ways. Having ample room for trips, power to get you off the line quickly, and owners who are overtly loyal are always going to have buyers lotting their next addition to the home fleet. To be a top pick as far as Consumer Reports are concerned, a car model has to have a way above par score in several different categories. Road-test performance, predicted reliability, satisfied owners, and overall safety are the key areas that users want to see the car rank high in.

One of the most awesome traits of the Chevy Cruze is that it ranks so highly when put through the most extreme of tests, and beats the competition when put through a strict regimen of hardcore proving grounds. The Road Test was one element for the Cruze and Malibu that many deemed very important: this is where everyone who is planning on purchasing the car can see how it stands up relating to road performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety rankings. When it comes to reliability, the staff can predict how cars can take strides to avoid problems as reported by subscribers. As we take a good hard look at all of the data that was gleaned from over 300,000 vehicles, the customers that were likely to purchase a car again always struck a very valuable note, and we valued their expertise.

When dealing with the issue of safety for your next car purchase, this is where almost every consumer needs to feel as if they have all of their bases covered. To be included within Consumer Reports, the process begins with performing satisfactorily in accident avoidance: withstanding an injury for you or anyone else in your car is going to definitely be the highest priority you have. When you have your mind set on a car, you don't want to have an addition to your fleet that won't perform when you really need it to: high-tech braking systems are one of the futuristic additives to any car that has the prowess and pride to rank high on a consumer reports list such as this.

The Malibu has made an incredibly strong case for itself to win many over: our sales and service staff here were immediately impressed with its spacious interior, high number of tech and safety features, and the 2.0-liter turbo that is the primed power source. You get 184 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed automatic, and EPA fuel economy ratings are 27/36 mpg city/highway for the 1.5-liter, and rank out at 22/33 mpg for the 2.0 liter. As far as the Cruze, the addition of a hatchback has been received very well this year, as well as the second USB charging port for rear-seat passengers. Driving truly like a larger car should, the Cruze is going to offer you its characteristic stiff structure as well as top-of-the-line suspension. Come check out just how these great vehicles can fit into your plans for 2017, and see how we can educate you on some of the most feature-filled autos ever built!