Overview & Reviews

The Chevy Malibu Maxx gets a few updates for 2006. Most interesting is a new performance-oriented SS trim level that features a 240-horsepower, V6 engine. Chevy has also juggled the trim levels: the base model is now called the LS, the former LS is now the LT, and last year's LT is now the LTZ. Other minor changes include freshened front-end styling, new wheel designs, flashier trim pieces for the instrument panel, a new four-spoke steering wheel and standard child security rear door locks on every trim level.

• Hatchback configuration makes for easy loading, spacious interior with adjustable rear seats, plenty of safety and convenience features, innovative remote-start feature, standard V6 power.

• Lackluster interior, subpar braking and steering, less cargo space than true wagons or SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  Better than I expected - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Biff - September 10 - 8:16 am

  Having owned Volvos for ages, I was a little apprehensive about buying a Chevy but I couldnt turn down the deal I got as a GM supplier. The Maxx is a good, solid car. Yeah, some of the interior materials are a little basic and you can tell where they saved a few bucks, but it gets the job done. I love having a hatchback. Really handy. You can put a LOT of cargo in this car.

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  Saved my Life - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By sarabellacooks - July 24 - 4:30 am

  I bought this car after falling in love with it at the dealership. It was sporty enough to rationalize the "station wagon" style hatch back. It has a great stock sound system and all the features were great for the price. The thing that impressed me about this car is the fact that, when I blew a tire after running something over on the highway at 60 mph, hit dirt and rolled it over twice, I was able to walk away with nothing but a small bruise on my shoulder. This car saved my life, and I recommend it with the highest regards!

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  Maxx - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By gto222 - July 9 - 6:03 pm

  Bought a new 2006 Corvette at same time. Maxx is my work vehicle. Gas mileage is low (approx 22 mpg overall), performance is great. Suspension can be a bit tricky near the limit. Brakes were typical Chevy, poor. Replaced with aftermarket calipers/disk/pads. No surprise here as almost all Chevy brake systems are weak. Overall, very nice car for the money. Maxx will run circles around all the midsize sports sedans until you get into M3s, S4s and turbo stuff like a WRX. I am happy.

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  Performance+Utility=Sick - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By harjohn4 - July 2 - 7:20 pm

  I bought this car with right around 30k. It was a lease turn in so i know it was treated well by the previous owner. Being an American car guy chevy has been all I have ever owned. I was tossing this car up with a mazda 3 hatch. This car had a much smoother ride and a ton more power, SS package sold. Ohh yeah and it had plenty of space for my bicycles to fit without needing a rack.

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  Great Value!!! - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By speedy0001 - April 5 - 7:29 pm

  Great family car the performs well and the reliability has been great. The cargo space is the same as some suvs with a sticker price of half.

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  Maxx - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Rich Alvarez - March 16 - 1:16 am

  Other than minor details such as seat adjustment and cd changer, we are really enjoying our Maxx weve just celebrated 2 months driving it and we have recommended it to many of our friends. 2 Thumbs up... No I do not work for Chevrolet..

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  Horrible Interior Quality - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Andre Garcia - March 13 - 12:30 pm

  Bought the car with 8K Miles, when the car reached 12K Miles door panels (door seams) started to turn yellow because of poor quality material used, dealership claims that this is normal wear. Multiple other problems, noises and ratles inside the car. Many of the problems are still there, GM customer service says they cant do anything since the dealer said its normal wear and tear. The car itself is good, but I will have to sell it soon, before the whole interios falls apart. Will never buy another Chevrolet, no wonder they are in such financial problems. Would not recomend this car to anyone.

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  Malibu Maxx is the MAXX - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Dave - December 24 - 10:06 pm

  This is a great midsize vehicle. It gets good mileage and is very fun to drive. It has a fairly unigue style, so you dont look like every other vehicle on the road. The comfort features are very well thought out.

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  A nice GM car, actually! - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Fluke - October 16 - 3:16 pm

  So far, things have been great with this vehicle. No problems at all. Good ride, good brakes, steering is comfortable. This car feels like a solid car. I purchased the 4 year 100000 km extended warranty so that for the next 4 years, I wont get any nasty surprises like the intake manifold gasket (3.4 L engine on the Grand Am) or the ABS sensors.

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  Overall good, some small design issues - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By ValrieAnnie - September 28 - 10:23 am

  The exterior is not pretty but the ride is comfortable. Disappointed with the gas mileage. We are slightly below the low end of the range. Overall a great car. I would buy another, but since I buy a new car every ten years who knows if they will still be made.