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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  Great for Family of Five - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Charles - December 1 - 12:26 am

  Very surprising car, but its based an an Opel, after all. We chose it over a Mazda 5 mini-mini van. Big and versatile enough for 3 boys aged 7, 10, and 12 for long trips and has enough room for our suitcases too. The van will stay home unless we take the camper on future trips. Bought it because Bambi wrecked our 89 BMW 325i, so we were kind of spoiled and skeptical, but not anymore! Great features for the price, especially with the rebates. XM radio is excellent, would not have bought it except it was already installed which were glad of. With the 2006 interior updates and more external chrome it looks more contemporary. Hope it proves reliable!

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  BAD to the BONE and WICKED FAST - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By tires4u - October 24 - 12:13 am

  The BATMOBILE.. as our car is Black w/tinted windows. This car will SCARE you. With the manual shift feature you can lay down a 20 foot path of rubber..just like the old days. SS stands for SUPER SPORT again and this car is all that. We love the design and functionality of the car. The rear sunroofs and dvd player make it like our own private jet for fast travel. The torque range is SMOOTH all the way past 100mph. You have to be CAREFUL or the tires will break loose when shifting thru the gears. All I can say is we are one of the lucky few to get to drive this car everyday. After 50,000 miles NO SQUEAKS or RATTLES as QUIET as the day it was NEW, LUVIT SS stands for SWEET and SEXY !!FAST

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  Tire woes.... - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By linda1951 - August 21 - 11:42 am

  I bought this Maxx SS with just 48000 miles on it in Jan. 2013 the dealership pushed the fact of the low miles. I did ask for a bit on its history, they gave me a page that explained just oil changes. I knew better but was hoping it wasnt to bad with repairs. My problem is the car wears out the drivers side front tire. Just that one but it will kill off the tire in less than 20000 miles. So no matter what kind of tire you put there, it wont last. So the reason for the low miles on the car, the person that first owned it just didnt drive it much. So though I love the car, how it handles and all that. I too dont drive it much. :(

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  Just bought her- luv her to death - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By jeffmiller - August 17 - 2:16 am

  So far, I am thrilled to have this vehicle. The positives are too numerous to mention all, but overall- performance in drivability, comfort, stereo, seating, utility all are an A= for this style & class.

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  One of the best Ive ever owned - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By HEATHBUSY - July 10 - 12:53 am

  This is one of the best vehicles Ive ever driven. It is very spacious, but yet when driving you have your own space. The exterior design is excellent. Like nothing Ive ever seen. Very sporty for a wagon type of vehicle. Very good handling and suspension. The power is also very good. It will get you down the road, and not to bad on fuel either . Overall this is an excellent vehicle at a resonable price.

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  my first maxx - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By blueoleander - February 24 - 8:06 pm

  I bought a 2006 maxx ss model BRAND NEW in sept. 2009. For all you maxx lovers there is one more left, brand new in silver, ss model with dvd player, onstar and 2 sunroofs. Anyway, smooth quiet ride, lots of power, nice interior, awesome AC, lots of features. I like the adjustable gas/brake pedals, you can move them closer to you with push of button!

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  Love this car - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By lrogers - December 24 - 6:36 pm

  I have had my Malibu Maxx for 1 week now. I love how it handles. it has a great smooth ride. The extras are great. My shades do not seem to roll back into their holder, they just hang. I really like the car.

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  I Love the Maxx - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Dave - November 12 - 1:16 pm

  Great car: just had a safe comfortable trip to Chicago and back to NYC through bad weather (high wind, snow and rain) both ways. Car was stable, super-fast and comfortable. Many great features come standard on this car, tons of interior space. Youll be surprised by its quality. Been getting a lot of compliments on the styling too. And probably best of all, my wife is really comfortable driving the Maxx.

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  A nightmare from GM - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By George - October 22 - 3:53 am

  Bought this car, went "American" despite advice of friends. Major reliabilty problems from the start (the body control module went out after 3 weeks, could have had a major loss of all electrical functions at high speed!)compounded by the absolute worst, rudest service (had my wife in tears) I have ever received from any company of any kind, ever. The steering is barely adequate and the brakes are dangerously slow. Their are some good features about this car, but overall it has been a disaster, and GM as a supporting company a nightmare. We found out first-hand why they are going broke.

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  My Second MAXX!! - 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Marla - September 23 - 6:46 pm

  My husband and I had a 2005 Maxx, and I had an accident, 60 to 0 in what felt like a second! All six air bags deployed, I had a broken arm and wrist (from the air bag) and a burn on my neck from the seat belt and some bruising, But that was all! The car was totaled but I walked away. When we went to get another car, we had to have another MAXX!! We haul anything and everything! We drove to Mesa, AZ for Chicago Cub Spring training and got great gas mileage!! Why they quit making them I dont know!!! but they need to re-think their decision!!