2006 Chevrolet Malibu Overview

Introduction

The Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes civilized road manners, quality construction, and buttoned-down practicality wrapped in innocuous if not anonymous styling.

The Malibu is available as a conventional four-door sedan, or as the longer-wheelbase Malibu Maxx. The sedan comes in four trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ and SS. The LS and LT are powered by a 2.2-liter dual overhead cam four-cylinder engine. The LTZ comes with a 3.5-liter overhead-valve V6, which is optional in the LT. The SS comes with a new, 3.9-liter overhead-valve V6. All models come with a four-speed automatic transmission; the SS adds a sport-shift function.

For 2006, the Malibu SS models receive a new, 240-hp, 3.9-liter V6 coupled to a sport-shift automatic.

The Malibu has four trim levels: LS, LT, LTZ, and SS. All the trims provide different amenities such as: adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, UltraLux and leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, a six-way power driver's seat and automatic climate control. The SS has sportier exterior and interior appointments, a performance-tuned suspension and 18' alloy wheels. The LS and LT come with the 144hp 2.2-liter four-cylinder. The LTZ comes with the 217hp 3.5-liter V-6. The SS comes with the 240hp 3.9-liter V-6.

For 2007, the 2.2-liter four-cylinder gains variable valve timing and all trims get standard side curtain airbags.

The redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes civilized road manners, quality construction and practicality, with clean, contemporary styling.

The new Malibu has three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. The LS and LT come with a 169-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder with four-speed automatic transmission. Optional on the LT, standard on the LTZ is a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V6, matched with a new six-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu comes with standard safety features such as seat-mounted thorax airbags, side-curtain airbags, traction control, and anti-lock brakes.

For 2008, the distinctive and classy Chevrolet Malibu has been completely redesigned with more luxurious styling both inside and out.

Redesigned in 2008, the Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes civilized road manners, quality construction and practicality, with clean, contemporary styling.

The 2009 Malibu has three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. All models come with a 169-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine as standard equipment. The LS and LT include a four-speed automatic transmission. The LTZ includes a six-speed automatic transmission, optional on the LT. Optional on the LT and LTZ is a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V6, matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu comes with standard safety features such as seat-mounted thorax airbags, side-curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. New for 2009 the Malibu includes standard Bluetooth on the LTZ, optional on the LT.

The distinctive and classy Chevrolet Malibu carries over from 2008 with some minor changes.

The award winning Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes civilized road manners, quality construction and practicality, with clean, contemporary styling.

The 2010 Malibu has three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. All models come with a 169-hp, 2.4-liter E85-compatible four-cylinder engine as standard equipment. The LS includes a four-speed automatic transmission. The LT and LTZ include a six-speed automatic transmission. Optional on the LT and LTZ is a 252-hp, 3.6-liter V6, matched with a six-speed automatic. The Malibu comes with standard safety features such as seat-mounted thorax airbags, side-curtain airbags, stability control, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. Bluetooth is standard on the LTZ, optional on the LT. New for 2010, driver power lumbar is standard on all trims.

The distinctive and classy Chevrolet Malibu carries over from 2009.