doug_999

Opposite of almost every comparo out there....

Dare to be different... it just might help you sell some mags....

Nextourer

well done Hyundai! The Passat is quite the looker. Chevy folks won't like the Malibu's placing.

Threxx

Seems to me that the Malibu suffered greatly due to a lack of performance-oriented dynamics. Even the fuel mileage according to MT was primarily hurt because it was driven during the test much harder than in the real world.

Thus this test would indicate that for performance-minded drivers, a 4-cyl Malibu is a worse choice than many of those other 4-cyl mid sized sedans.

However I do have to wonder how many performance-minded drivers will be buying a 4-cyl mid sized sedan in the first place.

I'd be more interested in reading a review focused on value, comfort, quality, and mileage during more normal driving. Those would be my priorities if I were to buy that sort of car.

-J-P-L-

That's what I always say in regards to these tests. Even if they do a $12K econo-box comparo, the winner will be the "sportiest" of the bunch even when they're dealing with 100 hp engines.

Nextourer

exactly... and yet they claim they'll say "but most buyers are looking for a combination of value, practicality, fuel efficiency etc etc"... well then why don't you choose the vehicle that does so?

jaydunn

And that turbo-motor sucks premium like a Lincoln Navigator-more an enthusiast's car than a family sedan.

Pearlpower

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Even with the best driving dynamics, 500hp TT I6 that gets 38mpg, and seats 5 for under 15k, a Hyundai will always be a Hyundai in most peoples mind no matter how good it is and the new ones are pretty darn good. The lineup appears pretty good to me.