Carol C., Brandon, Miss.

There are a bunch of hybrids with telescoping steering wheels, but only one combines a telescoping steering wheel with adjustable foot pedals. Drum roll please …

… And it’s the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. The two features provide plenty of driver-comfort adjustability as well as safety to keep a safe distance from the airbag in case of an accident. Both are excellent features for taller and shorter drivers.

A telescoping steering wheel is still a huge help with adjustability. Below, we’ve included a list of hybrids that have a telescoping steering wheel.

Learn more

Answered by Joe Bruzek on May 6, 2008 in Green/Hybrid Cars , I'm Just Wondering , What Car Should I Buy? | Permalink

Comments

Wondered if the Malibu Hybrid is getting the 6AT like the regular one.

Posted by: J, May 6, 2008 5:58:09 PM

Not anytime soon.

Posted by: George, May 6, 2008 10:13:54 PM

Have a Comment to Add?

Please remember a few rules before posting comments:

  • If you don't want people to see your email address, leave the field empty.
  • Do not mention specific car dealers by name.
  • Try to be civil to your fellow blog readers.
  • Stay on topic, please only comment about the specified topic in the blog post.

Close

Thank You!

Your question has been successfully submitted to Ask.cars.com. It will now be reviewed by our editors and we'll answer it soon if we think it's a useful question. You will be notified via e-mail when the answer is posted. Ask.cars.com tackles your questions about new cars and the car-buying process. Unfortunately we can't answer questions regarding:

  • Used cars.
  • Most aftermarket products.
  • Mechanical issues. You can visit our friends at Car Talk to discuss your mechanical problems.
Thanks for your interest.

Ask

Have our experts answer any of your questions about new cars.

Don't worry — we won't publish your last name or email.

Maintenance Advice
Get answers from the
Car Talk Community