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Safety Features in the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu


The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is proof that the family car does not have to be boxy and boring. The styling is sexy for a sedan, and the 240 horsepower engine ensures that Mom or Dad can always make the freeway merge on the family vacation with power to spare. But how well does the Malibu protect that family?

Very well, it turns out. While a couple of frontal airbags have become standard in the U.S., and many models make a point of boasting about two side air bags, the 2010 Malibu packs no fewer than six front and side airbags, to protect every passenger positioned next to a door.

These combine with lab-shoulder safety belts for every seat and a high-strength steel safety cage surrounding the cockpit to yield impressive crash safety accolades: the highest ratings from the government for frontal and side collisions, and a "Top Safety Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.


But if the 2010 Malibu protects passengers well in a crash, Chevy emphasizes Malibu's ability to keep you clear of one in the first place. Electronic stability control, traction control, and all-wheel antilock brakes seamlessly enhance your ability to hold the road and stop short of obstacles.

Finally, if an accident does occur, the standard OnStar package includes a free year of "Directions & Connections," including an ingenious GPS-enabled Automatic Crash Response feature that connects to the vehicle's built-in electronic sensors. OnStar advisers can contact you in the event of an accident, and even alert emergency services if you are unable to respond.

Overkill? Maybe. But for the safety-conscious family driver, Chevy's 2010 Malibu provides peace of mind

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Safety Features in the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu was originally published by world top cars. Read the full story by clicking here.