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Key specifications
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 24 City / 35 Hwy
- MPG
- 145 hp 200 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 155 @ 4000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 145 @ 5600
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 2.2L/134
- Displacement
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- w/coil springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- w/coil springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Ind 4-link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Ind MacPherson
- Suspension Type - Front
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 16 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- Not Available in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 10.87 x 1.02 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Not Available
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
FWD layout
Four-cylinder or V-6
Electric power steering
Fully independent suspension
Available remote starter
Engine
155 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
145 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.2L/134 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type
Suspension
w/coil springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/coil springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Ind 4-link Suspension Type - Rear
Ind MacPherson Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,174 lbs Base Curb Weight
Electrical
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.87 x 1.02 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Fuel economy
Available adjustable pedals
The bad
Pending further review
Most recent
My Malibu Maxx!
My Malibu Maxx has been all over with me, I love it!
Pros: Roomy, fast, reliable
Cons: passenger window doesn’t work, from day 1 this car has had stubborn startups when hot.
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Do your research before purchase
Purchased used march 4 2022
In a month the transmission went out costing me a tow bill found a used tranny reasonable price more big expense to install it at a real mechanics shop the car lot are scammers they switched cat converter for a pipe now the check eng lite is on perm. Have to get a new cat conv.so far it's running
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does not recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
5/5
- Frontal passenger
-
5/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side driver
-
4/5
- Side rear passenger
-
4/5
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