Overview & Reviews

The side curtain airbag option now includes front-seat side-impact airbags.

• Pros: Smooth ride quality, above-average fuel economy with V6, plenty of passenger and cargo space, ample safety and convenience features, innovative remote start feature.

• Lackluster interior, subpar brakes and steering, down on power compared to competitors, no manual transmission available.

User Reviews:

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  New Chevy Malibu - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Ken7 - May 1 - 12:16 am

  Attractive styling for a midsize car. Lots of features are standard. Very good pricing. Wonderful ride. A joy to drive.

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  05 Malibu LS - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By MC - January 28 - 9:30 pm

  This car has been everything it was expected to be. It has good pickup, looks good, and is quiet inside.

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  Great - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By rafa - January 28 - 12:56 pm

  very good car I love it everyone super super vehicle please buy one of this i have one

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  2005 Chevy Malibu review - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By dmjones - January 16 - 2:00 am

  I just traded in my 2002 SUV for a more economical car. Versus other cars in this midsize sedan category, I like the solid feel of this vehicle. The interior is much better than some I have seen. It is stylish and fun to drive. I am VERY happy with the gas mileage. It is loaded with a lot of neat extras that I enjoy such as the Driver information center. I am very happy with my decision to move to a 4 cylinder. When asked to, it will scoot! Great pricing, plus GM rebates, make this an affordable vehicle to own. Maintenance is a breeze as well - very affordable.

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  Buy This Car - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Frank - December 12 - 9:03 pm

  This is the best car I have ever owned. I traded in a 2001 Malibu, which I thought was great. This car is light years ahead of the 2001 I had. Unbeliveably, the bigger engine is giving much better mileage than I got on the 2001. The 2001 delivered 26 mpg and so far the 2005 (according to the onboard computer)is giving me 29.7 mpg. That is from day one till now, 1,100 miles later. Ive had the car 6 weeks now and it just keeps getting better and better.

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  Great car - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By will buy chevy again - October 19 - 7:52 pm

  Bought this car in Feb and have put almost 11,000 miles on it and my wife and I love it. Great gas mileage and good power from the 3.5 liter engine. Thought I would never buy American after my 96 Oldsmobile but GM won be back over with this car.

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  Great Car - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Safety Fan - September 7 - 1:49 pm

  We bought out Malibu a little over a year ago and loved driving it on short and long trips. Great gas mileage for its size, lots of room for people and all the stuff we carry along, and pretty comfortable on the long rides too. But the best thing about it just happened a couple of weeks ago when my wife was in a head on collision. The whole front end was smashed in and she limped away with just a broken collarbone and toe. Front and side airbags and the seatbelt did their job and now were taking the insurance check to buy an 06 Malibu.

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  Mally - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Heidi - July 20 - 9:20 am

  What an exceptional vehicle. I purchased what I guess would be called used, even though it only had 7000 miles on it. I love it. It is very roomy, comfortable, and excellent on gas. I love the XM satellite radio and the remote starter. This car will last for a very long time as it appears very solid and reliable. I cant wait to see how it works in the snow.

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  Best Value in the segment - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Matt - July 4 - 10:26 pm

  It can hold its own against both the Accord (I owned a 2001) and the Camry but at thousands less. I was able to purchase this vehicle at $2500 under invoice, by far the most bang for your buck in this segment. This car is loaded: heated and power seats, heated outside mirrors, XM radio, everything you could want. GM quality has improved substantially along with interior styling. 5 years ago I dont think I would have considered a Chevy, but now they hold their own against the best. Ride is excelllent, acceleration admirable. The only gripe I have is that it would be nice to have a few more pieces of accent trim.

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  A very solid car, great gas mileage - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  By Wisconsin Driver - June 10 - 1:07 pm

  This car replaced my Infinity I-30, and while I have lost some of the luxury, I have gained in dependability, gas mileage, and I do like that remote start. I drive ~150 miles per day, 90% highway, and I average 35 MPG (the on-board computer shows 36.8, which is too high). Power (200HP+) is more than adequate, and hadling is exceptional for this kind of car. Currently over 70,000 miles, and no problems with the car at all. Very, very solid car - much better than any of the late GM cars I have driven. Will buy the 08, I think, when it comes out.