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Not Your Brother’s Malibu - The Chevrolet Malibu for 2006

Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Malibu are very excited about their new car. The Malibu has held a place among the top of the Malibu line of car for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 2006 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Malibu comes under the heading of hatchback models that are exiciting.

Under the Hood

Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs: The Malibu Maxx LT comes outfitted with a N/A 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transaxle by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses 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 on target the industry average price for a four-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Malibu is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Malibu Maxx LT 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-green car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Malibu

The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Malibu. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Malibu Maxx LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.