Leather Wrapped Shift Knob, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Power Sliding Sunroof, and Special Leather Seat Trim. Super gas saver! Great fuel economy! You don't have to worry about depreciation on this handsome 2001 Chevrolet Malibu! The guy before you got it all! What a guy! If necessity is the mother of invention, obviously the designers were late a lot when they drew up this car. Looks like they won't be tardy anymore...this thing is QUICK! J.D. Power and Associates gave the 2001 Malibu 4 out of 5 Power Circles for Overall Dependability.