• Power Tilt-Sliding Sunroof
• Radio: ETR AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc In-Dash CD Chngr
• Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
• Engine Description: 3.9L V6 12V MPFI OHV
• Fuel Type: Gas
• Cam Type: Overhead Valve
• Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI
• Aspiration: Normal
• MPG Automatic City: 18
• MPG Automatic Highway: 26
• Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
• Drive Train Type: FWD
• Driven Wheels: Front-Wheel
• Wheels Rims: Alloy
• Wheels Spare Rim Type: Steel
• Independent Suspension: Independent
• Stabilizer Bar: Front And Rear
• Clock
• External Temp
• Low Fuel Level
• Tachometer
• Trip Computer
• Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent
• Rear Defogger
• Rear Qtr Windows: Power
• Rear Wiper: Fixed Interval
• Privacy Glass: Light
• Audio System: AM/FM Stereo
• Multimedia CD Location: Single In-Dash Mounted
• Rear Audio: Multi-Source
• Rear Headsets: Wireless
• Speakers: 6
• Antenna Type: Fixed
• Seating Capacity: 5
• Drivers Height: Power
• Drivers Lumbar: Manual
• Drivers Power: 6
• Front Seat Type: Sports
• Upholstery: Cloth/Leather
• Center Armrest
• Folding: 60-40
• Heat Ducts
• Cruise Control: With Steering Wheel Controls
• Windows: Power
• Steering Power: Hydraulic Power-Assist
• Steering Adjustment: Manual Tilting And Telescoping
• Steering Wheel Control: Cruise Control
• Mirrors: Power Remote
• Remote Mirrors: Power Remote
• Power Door Locks: Power With 2 Stage Unlock
• Cupholders
• Door Pockets
• Power Outlets: 3
• Remote Trunk Release: Power
• Retained Accessory Power
• Seatback Storage: 2
• Air Conditioning: Automatic
• Trunk Lights
• Dash Trim: Metal-Look
• Mats: Carpet Front And Rear
• Reading Lights: Front
• Rearview Mirror: Day-Night
• Shift Knob: Leather
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Vanity Mirrors: Driver And Passenger
• Vinyl Floor Covering: Carpet
• Bumpers: Body-Colored
• Door Reinforcement
• Driver and Passenger Airbag
• Head Airbags: Curtain 1St And 2Nd Row
• Side Airbags: Seat Mounted
• ABS: 4-Wheel
• Brakes: 4 Wheel Disc
• Traction Control: Driveline
• Headlights: Halogen
• Headlights Auto Delay
• Headlights Dusksensor: Fully Automatic
• Daytime Running Light
• Fog Lights: Front
• Trunk Release: Power
• Engine Immobilizer
• Turning Circle: 37.60
• Door Reinforcement
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Seatbelt: Front Height Adjustable
• Rear Center Seatbelt
• Head Airbag
• Side Airbag
• Traction Control
• NHTSA Passenger Grade: Excellent
• NHTSA Driver Grade: Excellent
• NHTSA Roll Over Resistance Rating: Good
• Tie Downs
• Rear Door Type: Liftgate
• Side Door Type: Conventional

Dimensions

• 16.3 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
• Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
• Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 41 and all seats in place (cu ft): 22.8
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 187.8, overall width (inches): 69.8, overall height (inches): 58.1, wheelbase (inches): 112.3, front track (inches): 60, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.6
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.4, rear headroom (inches): 39.4, front hip room (inches): 53.5, rear hip room (inches): 52.4, front leg room (inches): 41.9, rear leg room (inches): 41, front shoulder room (inches): 56.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.5 and interior volume (cu ft): 106
• Load restraint net
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,620

Performance

• 3,880 cc 3.9 liters V 6 front engine with 99 mm bore, 84 mm stroke, 9.8 compression ratio, overhead valve, variable valve timing/camshaft and two valves per cylinder LZ9
• Emission control level FED
• Front-wheel drive
• Fuel consumption: EPA urban (mpg): 18, country/highway (mpg): 26 and combined (mpg): 21
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 26 and EPA city (mpg): 18
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 179 kW , 240 HP SAE @ 5,800 rpm; 241 ft lb , 327 Nm @ 2,800 rpm
• Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• Unleaded fuel 87

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: front and 2 , 12v power outlet: cargo and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control 1
• Audio anti-theft protection: code
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Automatic four-speed transmission with mode select, lock-up, electronic control, manual mode, shift lever on floor, 2.92:1 first gear ratio, 1.55:1 second gear ratio, 1:1 third gear ratio, 0.7:1 fourth gear ratio and 2.38:1 reverse gear ratio 4T65-E and automatic with manual mode
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket passenger seat
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Cruise control
• Dashboard
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• Driver and passenger power body color door mirrors
• External temperature
• Fixed mast antenna
• Floor covering: carpet in load area
• Floor mats
• Front power windows with one one-touch , rear power windows
• Front reading lights
• Front seat back storage
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
• Full dashboard console with open storage box , full floor console with covered storage box
• Glove compartment
• Illuminated driver vanity mirror , passenger vanity mirror
• Illuminated entry system
• Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• Low fuel level warning
• Low washer fluid level warning
• Luxury trim leather on gearknob, alloy look on doors and alloy look on dashboard
• Oil pressure warning light
• RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
• Rear seat center armrest integral box
• Rear separate audio control
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Seating: five seats
• Service interval indicator
• Six speaker(s)
• Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• Tachometer
• Three asymmetrical split bench front facing reclining rear seats with fore/aft adjustment and zero adjustments
• Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional leather
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting

Exterior

• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Body side molding
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Day time running lights
• Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 225 mm tire width, 50% tire profile and W tire rating official brochure tyre size
• Front and rear alloy chrome wheels with 18 inch rim diam and 7 inch rim width
• Front fog lights
• Glass roof
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• Heat reflective glass
• Metallic paint
• Rear view mirror
• Roof spoiler
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

Safety

• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
• Driver and passenger front airbag with multi-stage deployment
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Front and rear roof airbag
• Front side airbag
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Height adjustable pedals
• Immobilizer
• Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats

These tests were performed on the Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 5-DR.
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx VS. Other Medium Passenger Cars

Frontal Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	70.6

	Chest
	83.3

	Left_Leg
	60.2

	Right_Leg
	68.5

Frontal Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	82.5

	Chest
	73.3

	Left_Leg
	27.2

	Right_Leg
	53.9

Side Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: N/A out of 5

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Side Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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Missing Data

• Anti-Corrosion - 72 mo / 100,000 mi
• Full Warranty - 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Powertrain Warranty - 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Roadside Assistance - 36 mo / 36,000 mi