Insight Into the Chevrolet Malibu for 2006
Posted: September 24, 2009 in 2006, Chevrolet, Malibu | Tags: 4-Door, Canada market, Chevrolet Malibu, Sedan, SS
In 2006 Chevrolet released the Malibu SS to the car-buying market. The Malibu came in eight configurations: LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, SS, and Maxx SS. The SS configuration is powered by the 3.9-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 32 highway miles and 24 city. The Malibu competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs
The Malibu SS is equipped with a General Motors 3.9 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.
The Malibu uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2006 Malibu is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.00 gallons.
Vehicle 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.
A powertrain warranty is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Malibu. This is standard for the price range.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $16,365, with an invoice cost of $15,465. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2006 Malibu gets 32 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
The vehicle is available in Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Medium Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Green Metallic, Silverstone Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and White.
We Think…
The 2006 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Malibu. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the SS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
The Discussion
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September 27th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I saw the recent news about Chevrolets and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a car like the Malibu.
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Cool car, I like it.