1999 Chevy Malibu

This midsize sedan with a storied '60s name gets a mild facelift and a standard V6 for 2000. Slotting below the larger Impala in price and market position, Malibu offers base and upscale LS models. The base version drops its 4-cylinder engine in favor of the same 3.1-liter V6 that powers the LS; it has 15 more horsepower for 2000. Both models get a freshened nose, and a rear spoiler is newly optional for the LS, as are gold exterior badges. Unlike Impala, which can seat six, Malibu has standard front bucket seats for 5-passenger capacity. Both Malibu models come with floor-shift automatic transmission, antilock brakes, air conditioning, and tachometer. Leather upholstery is optional for the LS.