[PteHoward]

I own an 04 Mali with the 2.2L, and to say it is underpowered? No. I cant see it. It sure isnt neck-snapping by any means, but I feel its sufficient. Its a malibu. I dont bother subscribing to any car reviews of any sort. They are usually putting hondas and toyotas on a sacred pedestal, (Remember the Toyota Sienna Oil Sludge problem?) when they dont deserve it for the costs, and these people are used to the likes of Mercedes and lexus vehicles, some drive a ferrari around for thier review. Needless to say, all autmotive journalists (?) are biased, if not bribed.

Just my 2 cents.