
While the sun set on the Malibu in the mid-1980s, it rose again in the 1997 model year. It’s clear that Chevrolet is seeking to regain those glory days with the latest redesign, and fuel efficiency is part and parcel in the effort. While the 2008 Malibu delivers acceptable gas mileage figures for a family sedan - with the highest ratings produced by the Malibu Hybrid at 24 city / 32 highway - there’s still plenty of room for improvement in the MPG category.