Overview & Reviews

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

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Exited New Owner - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Alan Jackson - January 29 - 3:03 am

  From comfort,convenience,safety, and just eye appeal GM has done a wonderful job with the Malibu Maxx. The projected mileage is arriving quickly. We are at 26+ for a mix of city and winding country two lane driving and the odometer is only 745mi. The engine has loads of power and the 112 inch weelbase provides a smooth stable and predictable ride.

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  Solid mid-size, great price - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By CPIDANY - January 15 - 3:33 pm

  I have nearly 10k miles on it and the Maxx has been a great car. For mostly highway driving I have been getting between 27-31 mpg. The interior may lack some design elements, but I dont like the "wood" look, so I am pleased with it. It rides well and there have been virtually no creaks, etc. The two aspects to consider are, the width of the trunk is not as wide as on a mid-size sedan, and a smaller issue is the shades on the rear window snap in the wind. A small modification I made has fixed it for me thus far. You will notice during a test drive the car will need to downshift rather quickly - but if you need to get moving, it will get moving. The electronic steering works well

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  Maxx Versatility - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By G Fogle - December 4 - 5:40 pm

  Only major complaint is window guides that cause squeeking when raising/lowering windows. Had to dealer twice. Power is decent, mileage on highway exceptional - up to 34.5 mpg.

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  Neat Car! - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By derberg - December 2 - 11:26 am

  The Maxx is probably the neatest car weve ever owned -- quick, very roomy, fairly comfortable, very good on gas, and distinctive in styling. Hatchback sedans are a great idea: Recently we hauled home a 42" big-screen TV, still in the box, which fit right thru the hatch opening. After helping to load 70 parcels into it, a guy at my American Legion post asked, "What kind of car is this?" GM didnt know how to market the Maxx, so didnt sell many (but watch how well the new Toyota Venza sells). However, a common problem is weak steering gear; the rack was replaced under basic warranty, and the intermediate column for $100 (there must be a service bulletin on this)

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  Just a GREAT CAR! - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By paul - August 10 - 10:26 pm

  I bought this car to replace my 1984 Suburban that I used for ski area access. I took the salesman on the infamous Bogus Basin Road that is 16 miles of curves and switchbacks. I told the sales guy to hang on as I wanted to see what this car could do and we were literally blown away by how well this car handled the curves and switchbacks while climbing from 2500 to about the 5,000 level on this road. This car handles like a dream. I like the shifter with the +/- switch that allowed you to manually shift the car if you chose to do this. Best of all I got a super deal with the gms pricing w/$2k rebate and another $2k from my GM mastercard rebate account = 32% below MSRP!

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  Big bang for the buck - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By IPSGRP - July 25 - 10:00 am

  Nice HP, Impressive equipment, fun to drive.

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  Under rated new car - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Murfmor - July 25 - 10:00 am

  I have seen only a few reviews of this new Malibu Maxx and none do justice to the car. The car is fun to drive. Very responsive,well designed and perfectly detailed. It is a very roomy car inside and the wheel base at 113.6" is longer then my Buick Park Ave. The electric steering ,rather than hydraulic steering assist gives me good road feel and the four wheel anti-lock disk brakes give a sure straight stop. I am getting 24 mpg local driving and 34 mpg on mountain trips at high speeds. With some Chevy discounts and including sales tax I paid $19700 for this car and clearly am very pleased

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  "Seniors" comfort - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Minnette - July 19 - 10:00 am

  We love our Maxx. It is low enough to the ground that we dont have to climb up into the seats as we did in our SUV. We travel alot and the hatch makes packing so easy. The sound quality of the radio is superb and we love XM SAtellite radio. It was installed when we bought it; otherwise we probably would never have tried it. We love it! Can listen to CNN, Sports, all types of music channels, and even the old radio shows like Jack Benny and Amos and Andy.

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  To the Maxx - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Amazine - June 4 - 3:30 am

  Our 1994 family Mini-van had to go. Serve us well for those years taking road trips up and down the east coast. I was in the market for another Mini- van until I saw my Maxx on the lot. Never thought I would buy a hatchback or even look at a wagon type vehicle. I narrowed my choices down to the vibe (too small),the new Mazda 5(first year) and the Ford Freestyle. I just love the Maxx from the very first test drive. It has alot more power and it handles extremely well. I went with the LT over the LS, it was money well spent. The heated leather seats, fog lights,traction control,volume controls on the steering wheel,manumantic,the fold flat rear seats are fantastic.

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  Love my Malibu Maxx! - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
  By Ani - March 14 - 3:10 am

  Ive driven my Malibu Maxx for a little over a year now and its been a pleasure. I bought this model because I have elderly parents that I drive around. The car is very roomy and just the right distance from the ground to allow ease in entering and exiting the vehicle.