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First Impressions of the Chevrolet Malibu for 2006

There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Malibu of 2006. There are eight trim levels to the Malibu, including LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, SS, and Maxx SS. The LTZ version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 3.5 liter N/A has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the Malibu for 2005 and 2006 includes the 3.5 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the N/A engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Malibu.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The Malibu is 188.30 inches long, 69.90 inches wide, and 57.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $16,365, with a dealer invoice cost of $15,465. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Malibu is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.

The Malibu LTZ received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty four in-city driving and thirty two when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Malibu.