Why is the Malibu X1 considered eerie?

[Vicki]

There haven't been any genuinely eerie incidents involving the Malibu XL. The reason it's labeled as 'eerie' stems from an online troll who spread rumors across major Malibu XL forums, claiming the car 'loves drinking blood.' However, this was later confirmed to be malicious misinformation. Reasons behind the Malibu's smear campaign: A primary factor in the persistent negative portrayal of the Malibu XL is its lightweight body design. In the eyes of Chinese consumers, a heavier car body implies thicker steel plates and, consequently, greater safety. The weight reduction of the Malibu XL subconsciously led consumers to equate it with poor safety performance, gradually morphing into the term 'eerie.' Yet, domestic and international safety tests demonstrate that while the Malibu XL has 'slimmed down,' its safety standards remain uncompromised. Malibu evaluation: According to the IIHS crash test results, the Malibu XL received the highest safety rating of 'Top Safety Pick+.' The test results published on the IIHS official website show that in the five major testing categories—25% small overlap front, 40% moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head restraints & seats—the Malibu XL achieved 'Good' ratings across all five collision tests.