HomeAll RepliesRe: Is the Malibu really that bad? Re: Is the Malibu really that bad? Sponsored October 7, 2012 at 5:35 pm #40630 Alex LuftKeymaster In my opinion, the 2.5 is the best engine out of the cited MT comparo (above). Not sure what about it they didn’t like. If anything, it’s better than the old and outdated 2.5 5-cylinder (they still make those?) from VW in the Passat. Sponsored Subscribe to GM Authority For around-the-clock GM news coverage We'll send you one email per day with the latest GM news. It's totally free. First Name Last Name Email Address Subscribe via Email Leave this field empty if you're human: Sponsored