But the Malibu still can’t find its true identity. It’s been selected as among the country’s most improved vehicles. But it’s also now near the top the list for largest depreciation value.
In the most recent statistics released in August by Kelley Blue Book, the Chevrolet Malibu has the second-worst depreciation
The Malibu, a midsize, lost 5.5 percent of its value for the month despite being one of General Motors’ most highly touted cars.
On the contrary, Volvo (two models), Porsche and Kia were the vehicles with best appreciation.
Here are the Kelley Blue Book statistics:
Top 10 Depreciating Cars
1. Chevrolet Classic -8.2% 2. Chevrolet Malibu -5.5% 3. Chevrolet Malibu Classic -5.5% 4. Nissan 350Z -4.9% 5. Buick Century -4.7% 6. Jaguar XJ -4.7% 7. Jaguar XJ8 -4.2% 8. Kia XG350 -4.1% 9. Smart ForTwo -3.9% 10. Suzuki Verona -3.8%
1. Volvo S60 5.6% 2. Porsche 911 4.1% 3. Kia Rondo 3.8% 4. Volvo XC70 3.5% 5. Lexus LS 3.2% 6. Hyundai Tiburon 2.7% 7. Lincoln MKZ 2.7% 8. Mazda RX-8 2.7% 9. Cadillac XLR 2.5% 10. Scion tC 2.4%
James Raia
A sports, travel and business journalist for more than 45 years, James has written the new car review column The Weekly Driver since 2004. In addition to founding this site in 2004, James writes a Sunday automotive column for The San Jose Mercury and East Bay Times in Walnut Creek, Calif., and monthly auto review and wellness columns for Gulfshore Business, a magazine in Southwest Florida. An author and contributor to many newspapers, magazines and online publications, co-hosted The Weekly Driver Podcast from 2017 to 2024.