Not Your Uncle’s Malibu - The Chevrolet Malibu for 2006
Posted: October 21, 2009 in 2006, Chevrolet, Malibu | Tags: 4-Door, Canada market, Chevrolet Malibu, Hatchback, Maxx SS
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 fun to drive.
Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs
Chevrolet Malibu Engine Specs: The Malibu Maxx SS comes outfitted with a 3.9 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Malibu has 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.
Fuel is handled for the Malibu is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Malibu Maxx SS are 69.90 inches wide by 188.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.50 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 106.30 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this 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 Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The Malibu Maxx SS received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty four in-city driving and thirty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
In 2005 and 2006 the Malibu Maxx SS was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Medium Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Green Metallic, Silverstone Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and White.
Conclusion
The 2006 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Malibu. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Maxx SS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
