2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU & MALIBU MAXX

Unique to Canada

New for 2006

• Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS models with unique interior and exterior appointments, sport-tuned suspensions with segment-largest 18-inch wheels and new 3.9L V-6 rated at 240 hp (179 kw)
• Uplevel LTZ model with additional premium features
• New front-end appearance for LS, LT, LTZ and SS models
• Body-colour side moldings with chrome accent
• New four-spoke steering wheel
• Rear door child locks
• Low-beam daytime running lights
• Updated interior trim with chrome accents on IP, gunmetal or woodgrain on trim panels
• New Titanium, Cashmere and Ebony trim colors; new pattern for fabric seats
• Three new colors: Sandstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic and Laser Blue Metallic

Model Lineup

	Engines			Transmissions
	Ecotec 2.2L I-4	3.5L V-6	3.9L V-6	4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4T45-E)	4-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 4T65-E)
Malibu LS	s	-	-	s	-
Malibu LT Malibu Maxx LT	s -	o s	- -	s s	- -
Malibu LTZ Malibu Maxx LTZ	- -	s s	- -	s s	- -
Malibu SS Malibu Maxx SS	- -	- -	s s	- -	s s

Key:

Standard	s
Optional	o
Not available	-

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2006 MALIBU & MALIBU MAXX: SS MODELS ADD EXCITEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

The 2006 Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS add excitement to the Malibu lineup, bringing a level of value-driven performance unique within the mid-car segment. The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS are powered by a new, sophisticated 3.9L V-6 that uses variable valve timing and variable intake technology to help produce 240 horsepower (179 kw).* Unique interior and exterior appointments, along with sport-tuned suspensions and segment-largest 18-inch flangeless wheels, complete the SS packages.

All '06 Malibu and Malibu Maxx models feature a new front-end appearance, with a sleek, dual-port grille design. LS, LT and LTZ models feature horizontal grilles with chrome trim surrounds, while Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS models feature grilles with a crosshatch pattern and platinum-look surrounds. Also, all '06 Malibu and Malibu Maxx models receive body-color side moldings for a more integrated and upscale appearance.

Malibu and Malibu Maxx deliver the performance and versatility of the best midsize sedans with the dependability and value that customers expect from Chevrolet. The two body styles are adaptable to different individuals and lifestyles, with flexible interiors and a full range of driver personalization features.

From the B-pillar forward, the Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx are identical. The five-door Malibu Maxx rides on a wheelbase that is 6 inches (15.2 cm) longer than the Malibu sedan, while its overall length is a half-inch (1.3 cm) shorter. The result is a spacious interior for a car its size that offers clever and convenient cargo capabilities.

For 2006, Malibu and Malibu Maxx offerings begin with the well-equipped LS model and include LT and new LTZ models - the base Malibu model has been eliminated. Then, of course, there are the SS models; performance versions with a unique style and driving experience.

Here's a look at all that's new with the 2006 Malibu and Malibu Maxx models:

Malibu LS / Malibu Maxx LS:

• Standard Ecotec 2.2L four-cylinder engine with 144 horsepower (107 kw)* with Malibu LS sedan
• Standard 3.5L V-6 engine with 201 horsepower (150 kw)* with Malibu Maxx LS
• Body-color side moldings
• Fifteen-inch wheels on sedan models; 16-inch wheels on Malibu Maxx
• Instrument panel with chrome trim around gauges, radio and climate control knobs, and shifter "PRNDL" plate
• Gunmetal- and walnut burl wood-appearance trim plates
• Titanium and Cashmere trim colors
• Cloth seats with new face art
• New four-spoke steering wheel
• Cruise control with cancel feature
• Rear door child locks

Malibu LT / Malibu Maxx LT (in addition to or substituting LS equipment):

• Standard Ecotec 2.2L four-cylinder engine with 144 horsepower (107 kw)* with Malibu LT sedan
• Standard 3.5L V-6 engine with 201 horsepower (150 kw)* with Malibu Maxx; available with Malibu LT sedan
• Body-color outside mirrors
• Body-color side molding with chrome insert
• Body-color rocker panels
• Sixteen-inch five-spoke wheels, painted sterling silver
• Uplevel cloth seats with new face art
• New Ebony interior, along with Titanium and Cashmere
• Available Comfort & Convenience Package, includes: 6-way power driver seat with heated front cloth seats, leather steering with radio controls, leather shifter knob, power adjustable pedals, auto dimming ISRV mirror with compass, rear reading lamps, illuminated passenger vanity mirror, and fog lamps

Malibu LTZ / Malibu Maxx LTZ (in addition to or substituting LS and LT equipment):

• Standard 3.5L V-6 engine with 201 horsepower (150 kw)*
• Front projector beam fog lamps
• Chrome exhaust tip
• Automatic climate control
• Heated outside mirrors
• Six-way power-adjustable driver seat
• Heated front seats
• Roof rail and thorax side-impact air bags
• Seventeen-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels
• UltraLux and leather-appointed seating
• Rear spoiler
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Steering wheel radio controls
• Illuminated passenger vanity mirror
• Auto-dimming inside mirror with compass
• Rear reading lamps
• Rear seat audio (Maxx only)
• Available Ebony/Titanium, Ebony/Cashmere or all-Ebony interior colors
• OnStar
• Universal home remote

All '06 Malibu and Malibu Maxx models feature standard power-assisted driver's seat height adjuster, tilt/telescoping steering column, CD-equipped audio system, power windows, door locks and mirrors. Power-assisted adjustable brake and accelerator pedals are standard on LTZ and available on LT. Manual lumbar support is standard on LT and LTZ models.

Malibu and Malibu Maxx also offer a factory-installed remote vehicle starter system, allowing the driver to get a head start on the car's interior heating and cooling from a range of up to 200 feet (61 m). It is standard on LT, LTZ and SS models, and equipped for dealer activation on LS models.

Three new exterior colors are available in '06, including Sandstone Metallic, Silverstone Metallic and, available on uplevel models, Laser Blue Metallic. The new colors replace Galaxy Silver Metallic and Light Driftwood Metallic.

When it comes to safety, Malibu and Malibu Maxx deliver:

• Dual-stage frontal air bags for the driver and front passenger
• Three-point safety belts for all occupants
• Head curtain front, rear and side-impact air bag with front seat-mounted thorax side-impact air bag is standard on LTZ and SS models, and available on all other models
• Standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes with enhanced traction system on vehicles equipped with a V-6 engine; the system is optional on four-cylinder models
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child-seat attachment system in all rear seating positions
• Outstanding safety performance, with 19 out of 20 stars in government crash test - including 5/5 stars in frontal crash tests and 4/5 stars in side crash tests

OnStar-equipped Malibu and Malibu Maxx models feature OnStar dual-mode (analog-digital) equipment. OnStar's digital equipment also includes enhanced hands-free voice recognition capabilities including more intuitive continuous digit dialing and improved voice recognition accuracy. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services in the United States and Canada. Using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features core safety services and OnStar Hands-Free Calling that allows drivers to make and receive voice-activated phone calls using an externally mounted antenna for greater reception.

The OnStar service standard on the 2006 Malibu and Malibu Maxx includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to the participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate live-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster.

Versatile interiors

In the sedan body style, Malibu measures out at 101 cubic feet (2,871 L) of space for passengers. With its 60/40-split/folding rear seat and a fold-flat front passenger seat, a variety of items will fit fully inside Malibu, including long items such as ladders and snow skis.

The even more spacious Malibu Maxx features rear seats that slide nearly 7 inches (17.8 cm) fore and aft, and are split 60/40. The rear seat backs also recline, allowing different sized rear passengers to tailor their seating position in a similar way a front-seat passenger can. The Malibu Maxx has a generous 106 cubic feet (3,002 L) of passenger space and a luxurious 41 inches (104 cm) of legroom with the seats pushed all the way back - legroom comparable to a full-size domestic luxury sedan.

The Malibu Maxx also features a standard fixed rear glass skylight that provides an open atmosphere over the rear seats. Both driver- and passenger-side rear occupants have the option of opening or closing a standard split/retractable shade to control the amount of light coming through the skylight.

The Malibu Maxx's rear cargo area features a standard power outlet and a multi-functional cargo panel with four positions for two-tier loading. The cargo panel also can be positioned as a table for picnics or tailgate parties. Hooks on the cargo panel help secure smaller items, such as grocery bags, and cargo nets on each side of the cargo area.

Comfort for rear-seat passengers for all Malibu models is enhanced with a heating / air conditioning system designed for their needs. In addition to airflow to the feet, two vents on the center of the dash - dubbed "turbo blasters" by the engineers - are designed to pour generous amounts of heated or cooled air directly into the back seat area.

Three levels of audio system offerings are available on the Malibu, including an uplevel radio with an in-dash, six-CD changer, six speakers (including two tweeters on the A-pillar), automatic volume and tone controls, and XM Satellite Radio compatibility (continental U.S. and Canada). Malibu Maxx adds the option of a rear-seat audio system or a DVD-based rear-seat entertainment system, both complete with wireless headphones.

Chassis and powertrain

The powertrain choices for Malibu and Maxx LS, LT and LTZ start with the 144-horsepower (107 kw),* 2.2L, dual-overhead-cam Ecotec four-cylinder engine, which is standard in LS and LT sedan models. Standard in Maxx models and LTZ sedan, and available in LT sedan, is the 3.5L, overhead-valve V-6, with 201 horsepower (150 kw).* These engines are mated to the smooth-shifting Hydra-Matic 4T45-E four-speed electronic automatic transmission. Combined with the broad torque curve of Malibu's four- and six-cylinder engines, the result is strong performance and outstanding fuel economy - Malibu LS sedan is EPA rated at 29 mpg in city driving and 42 mpg in highway driving.

An independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and a four-link independent rear suspension underpin Malibu. All Malibu models are equipped with power brakes and power assist steering with variable assist for low- and high-speed steering maneuvers. Malibu and Maxx LS, LT and LTZ models feature electric power steering. SS models feature hydraulic power steering.

In addition to the vibration-reducing properties of the Epsilon architecture, Malibu has a host of noise-elimination features, including a cast foam-rubber barrier covering the dash panel; a modular noise-dampening plate and laminated steel in the dash panel; a fiberglass-composite hood insulator; and front and rear "glove-fit" carpet floor modules.

Engineers made extensive use of high-strength steel in strategic areas of the body and developed energy-absorbing front and rear crush zones to obtain impressive structural performance for safety.

SS details - See the SS Overview for detailed information

Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS build on the strengths of the solid Malibu sedan and Malibu Maxx extended sedan platforms, and include the following enhancements:

• New 3.9L V-6 with variable valve timing rated at 240 horsepower (179 kw)* and 241 lb.-ft. (326 Nm) of torque
• Hydra-Matic 4T65-E four-speed transmission with manual shift mode and adaptive shift control
• SS-specific front and rear fascias, with blacked-out crosshatch grille pattern, platinum-look grille surrounds, projector beam fog lamps, rear spoiler and dual chrome-tipped 3.5-inch exhaust outlets
• Monochromatic exterior moldings and trim
• Segment-largest 18-inch flangeless wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension
• SS-specific ebony interior with gunmetal trim accents
• New sport seats with larger bolsters, new three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and leather-covered shifter knob

The SS models' new 3.9L V-6 is the first production variant of GM Powertrain's all-new 60-degree V-6 OHV engine family, which is designed to deliver smoothness and quality while balancing strong performance and economy. The large displacement of the 3.9L V-6 - achieved with 99-mm offset bores and an 84-mm stroke - combines with torque-enhancing technologies such as a variable air intake to produce a broad, flat torque curve that translates into exceptional all-around performance and terrific off-the-line launch feel. With variable air intake, air entering the engine is continuously tuned through a valve in the intake manifold to deliver optimized low-, mid-range and high-rpm torque. In fact, 90 percent of peak torque is available from 1800 to 5800 rpm.

Variable valve timing is used to bolster performance, enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions. An electronically controlled cam phaser provides for infinitely variable adjustment of camshaft timing in relation to the crankshaft. By electronically controlling the camshaft, the optimum location can be selected for various engine operating conditions, maximizing torque and horsepower outputs. The 3.9L V-6 is the first production cam-in-block engine to incorporate cam phasing.

Power from the 3.9L V-6 is channeled to the front wheels through the Hydra-Matic 4T65-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. It is designed for high torque loads and consistent performance and durability. It also features a manual shift mode and an aggressive 3.69 final drive ratio that enhances the performance driving characteristics of the Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS. Adaptive shift control is used to optimize shift quality during varying driving conditions.

Firmer, more responsive suspension systems elevate the driver's feeling of control and feedback. New springs in the front and rear are stiffer and work with specially valved struts and shocks to increase damping and response. The diameter of the front and rear stabilizer bars has been increased, as well, to help reduce body lean while cornering. Also, a variable-ratio, hydraulically assisted rack-and-pinion steering system provides precise steering feel to create an "on rails" driving experience.

Transferring all the suspension enhancements to the tarmac is a set of 18-inch flangeless aluminum wheels and two available tire choices: an all-season 225/50R18 tire and a "summer only" performance 225/50R18 tire. A larger four-wheel disc brake system with standard ABS is included, featuring 11.65-inch (296 mm) vented front discs and solid 10.63-inch (270 mm) rear discs. A performance-calibrated traction control system also is standard.

As with every vehicle wearing the SS badge, the Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS wear sporty interior and exterior cues that include specific front and rear fascias, monochromatic body side moldings and exterior trim, rear spoilers - unique between the Malibu and Malibu Maxx - and 18-inch flangeless wheels and dual chrome exhaust outlets.

The new front fascias incorporate the large and low grille opening, with a black crosshatch grille pattern with gold center Chevy Bowtie emblem, projector beam fog lamps, and a prominent "chin" spoiler. The grille surround comes in a platinum finish rather than the chrome surround of other Malibu models. The rear fascias provide a tauter overall look to the vehicles, accenting their performance stance, as well as incorporating cut-outs for the dual chrome-tipped 3.5-inch exhaust outlets.

Four exterior colors are offered: White, Black, Laser Blue Metallic and Silverstone Metallic.

Inside, the vehicles feature SS-specific treatment that emphasizes the performance and upscale touches that are woven into all SS models - a heritage of sportiness and comfort that dates back to the first production SS model, the 1961 Impala Super Sport. The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx's features include:

• All-ebony design theme, including the rear shelf of the Malibu and cargo area of the Malibu Maxx
• New sport front seats with enhanced, leather-covered bolsters, contrasting stitching and sport cloth inserts
• Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with prominent SS badge
• Leather-covered shift knob with contrasting stitching

The Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS receive a unique instrument cluster with sport graphics, chrome-ringed gauges and red pointers, and the SS logo. The instrument panel also has a redesigned "PRNDM" display, with the "M" designating the vehicles' manual shift mode.

*Horsepower and torque SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

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Contacts:
GM of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com

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STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES

EXTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Fog lights	-	O	S	S
Glass - Solar-Ray, tinted	S	S	S	S
Mirrors - power remote control, black	S	-	-	-
Mirrors - power remote control, body-colour	-	S	-	S
Mirrors - power remote control, heated, body-colour	-	-	S	-
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with black rockers	S	-	-	-
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with chrome insert and body-colour rockers	-	S	S	-
Mouldings - bodyside, body-colour with body-colour rockers	-	-	-	S
Package - Chrome wheel: includes deluxe 16" fascia spoke, bright chrome trim and rear spoiler (includes rear wiper on Maxx)	-	O	-	-
Package - Sport: includes 16" flangeless machined-face aluminum wheels and rear deck-lid spoiler (Sedan)	-	O	-	-
Skylights - fixed rear, includes retractable sunshades (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Spoiler - rear deck-lid (included with Sport Package on Sedan)	-	O	S	S
Spoiler - rear, with rear window wiper (Maxx)	-	O	S	S
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel, express-open feature (requires DVD Special Edition on Maxx and requires front to rear head curtain and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags on LT model)	-	O	O	O
Tires - P205/65R15 all-season	S	-	-	-
Tires - P215/60R16 all-season	-	S	-	-
Tires - P225/50R17 all-season	-	-	S	-
Tires - P225/50R18 all-season	-	-	-	S
Tires - P225/50R18 summer performance	-	-	-	O
Wheels - 15" x 6.5" steel, bolt-on wheel covers	S	-	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" steel, bolt-on wheel, fascia, painted sterling silver	-	S	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" steel, deluxe 16" fascia spoke, bright chrome trim	-	O	-	-
Wheels - 16" x 6.5" flangeless machined-face aluminum (included with Sport Package on Sedan)	-	O	-	-
Wheels - 17" X 7" chrome-plated aluminum wheel	-	-	S	-
Wheels - 18" x 7" Ultrabrite aluminum wheel	-	-	-	S
Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)	S	S	S	S
Universal home remote - 3-channel transmitter	-	-	S	-

INTERIOR FEATURES	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Air conditioning - manual	S	S	-	-
Air conditioning - automatic climate control	-	-	S	S
Auxiliary power outlet	S	S	S	S
Cargo panel - rear, 2-sided ajustable and reversible (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Cargo convenience nets - two, rear sides (Sedan)	-	S	S	S
Console - front floor with armrest, storage, front and rear cupholders	S	S	S	S
Cruise control - steering wheel-mounted, electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features	S	S	S	S
Defogger - electric rear-window	S	S	S	S
Floor mats - front and rear, carpeted	S	S	S	S
Heater ducts - rear seat, floor	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - analogue gauges (includes speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauge)	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre (includes clock, exterior temperature display, GM Oil Life System and programmable features)	S	S	S	S
Lights - front courtesy, illuminated entry/exit, delayed illumination and theatre dimming	S	S	S	S
Lights - dual front reading	-	S	S	S
Lights - dual rear reading (included with Comfort and Convenience Package)	-	O	S	-
Mirror - rear-view electrochromic auto-dimming with compass (included with Comfort and Convenience Package)	-	O	S	-
Package - Comfort and Convenience: includes fog lamps, 6-way power driver's seat adjuster, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls, leather-wrappedshifter, power adjustable pedals, electrochromic auto-dimminginterior rear-view mirror with compass, rear reading lights and illuminated passenger vanity mirror	-	O	-	-
Steering column - tilt and telescopic adjustable	S	S	S	S
Steering wheel - 4-spoke	S	S	-	-
Steering wheel - 4-spoke, leather-wrapped with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter (included with Comfort and Convenience Package)	-	O	S	-
Steering wheel - 3-spoke, leather-wrapped with sound system controls and leather-wrapped shifter	-	-	-	S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; non-illuminated vanity mirrors with extensions	S	-	-	-
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated driver vanity mirror with extensions	-	S	-	S
Sunshades - LH and RH padded; illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror with extensions (included with Comfort and Convenience Package)	-	O	S	-
Trim accents - simulated walnut burl (replaces gunmetal trim accents with Ebony interior)	-	O	O	-
Trunk/liftgate - release, power remote	S	S	S	S
Windows - power, driver's express-down feature and rear passenger window lock-out features	S	S	S	S

SEATS	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Cloth reclining front buckets	S	-	-	-
Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats	-	S	-	-
Reclining front bucket seats with UltraLux and leather-accented seating surfaces	-	-	S	-
Reclining front bucket seats with sport cloth and leather-accented seating surfaces	-	-	-	S
Heated, driver and front-passenger seats (includes 6-way power driver seat adjuster)	-	O	S	-
Power driver height adjuster	S	S	S	S
Power 6-way driver's seat adjuster (included with heated driver and front-passenger seats)	-	O	S	S
Manual 2-way driver lumbar adjuster	-	S	S	S
Flat-folding front passenger seat	S	S	S	-
Multi-Flex seating - rear-seat, 60/40 split-folding, sliding/reclining, folding armrest with storage and 2 cupholders (Maxx)	-	S	S	S
Seatback - rear, 60/40 split-folding (Sedan)	S	S	S	S

SOUND SYSTEMS	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
All Malibu sound systems include an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo with seek up/down, digital clock and Theftlock	S	S	S	S
AM/FM stereo with CD player	S	-	-	-
AM/FM stereo with CD player, auto tone control and Radio Data System (RDS)	-	S	S	S
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, auto tone controland Radio Data System (RDS)	-	O	O	O
Rear audio controls with 2 wireless headphones	-	-	S	S
4-speaker sound system	S	-	-	-
6-speaker premium sound system	-	S	S	S
DVD Special Edition Package - includes console-mounted 178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera and video game input jacks, 2 wireless headphones, remote control and power sunroof; requires front to rear head curtain and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags on LT Maxx and deletes rear audio controls on LTZ and SS models (Maxx)	-	O	O	O
XM Satellite Radio - features dozens of channels of commercial-free music as well as the best in news, sports, talk, comedy and more; digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage; includes three free trial months beyond which service fees apply	-	O	O	O

MECHANICAL	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Battery - with run-down protection	S	S	S	S
Brakes - power, front disc/rear drum (not available on LT Maxx)	S	S	-	-
Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc; optional on LT Sedan including available anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	-	S	S	S
Brakes - 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS); optional on LT Sedan and included with available 4-wheel disc brakes	-	S	S	S
Drive - front-wheel	S	S	S	S
Engine - 2.2L ECOTEC L4 with MFI (not available on LT Maxx)	S	S	-	-
Engine - 3.5L 3500 V6 with SFI; optional on LT Sedan and includes 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	-	S	S	-
Engine - 3.9L V6 VVT with SFI	-	-	-	S
Engine block heater	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel	S	S	S	S
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel, single chrome tip	-	-	S	-
Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel, dual chrome tips	-	-	-	S
Steering - electric power, variable-effort, rack-and-pinion	S	S	S	-
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion, hydraulic assist	-	-	-	S
Suspension - 4-wheel independent	S	S	S	S
Suspension - Sport	-	-	-	S
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive	S	S	S	-
Transmission - 4-speed automatic with tap-up/tap-down Driver Manual Shift Control	-	-	-	S
Vehicle starter system - remote	-	S	S	S

SAFETY AND SECURITY	LS	LT	LTZ	SS
Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal	S	S	S	S
Air bags - front to rear head curtain with front seat-mounted side-impact	O	O	S	S
Brake/transmission shift interlock	S	S	S	S
Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S	S
Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control	S	S	S	S
Keyless entry system - extended range remote, includes Panic feature	S	S	S	S
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan	O	O	S	O
Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator (included with Comfort and Convenience Package)	-	O	S	S
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children), rear seats	S	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm, audible/visible	S	S	S	S
Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key III+	S	S	S	S
Traction assist - Enhanced Traction System (ETS); optional on LT Sedan including with available 4-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS)	-	S	S	-
Traction control - electronic, full-function, all-speed	-	-	-	S

S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:	Malibu / Malibu Maxx LS, LT, LTZ and SS
Body style / driveline:	5-passenger sedan and extended sedan, unitized body and chassis, front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction:	2-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof)
EPA vehicle class:	Midsize car (Malibu); large car (Malibu Maxx)
Manufacturing location:	Kansas City, Kan.
Key competitors:	Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Dodge Stratus, Hyundai Sonata

Engines

	Ecotec 2.2L I-4 (L61)	3.5L V-6 (LX9)	3.9L V-6 (LZ9)
Application:	std LS and LT sedan	std on LTZ sedan and Maxx, opt on LT sedan	std on SS sedan and Maxx
Type:	2.2L DOHC I-4	3.5L OHV V-6	3.9L OHV V-6
Displacement (cu in / cc):	134 / 2196	213 / 3498	237 / 3880
Bore & stroke (in / mm):	3.39 x 3.72 / 86 x 94.6	3.70 x 3.31 / 94 x 84	3.90 x 3.31 / 99 x 84
Block material:	Cast aluminum	Cast iron	Cast iron
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	Dual overhead cam, 4 valves per cylinder	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, continuously variable inlet and exhaust valve timing
Ignition system:	Electronic platinum electrode tip / platinum core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires	Quick Sync 24X; also coil near plug, composite distributor, iridium-tipped spark plugs, platinum core, low resistance spark plug wires	Quick Sync 58X; direct iridium electrode tip / platinum core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:	Sequential injection with returnless fuel delivery system, and electronic throttle control	Sequential electronic multi-port fuel injection	Sequential electronic multi-port fuel injection
Compression ratio:	10:1	9.8:1	9.8:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):	144 / 107 @ 5600*	201 / 150 @ 5600*	240 / 179 @ 5900*
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	155 / 210 @ 4000*	223 / 300 @ 3200*	241 / 326 @ 2800*
Recommended fuel:	87 octane	87 octane	87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6500	6200	6400
Exhaust system:	Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe	Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe	Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe
Emissions controls:	Close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O2 sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converters; Quick-Sync 24x ignition system; returnless fuel delivery system; fast-response O2 sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel delivery system, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated fuel economy:
Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)	29 / 42 / 33	27 / 42 / 32 - Malibu 25 / 37 / 29 - Maxx	22 / 33 / 25 - Malibu 22 / 33 / 25 - Maxx
L/100km (city / hwy / combined)	9.9 / 6.8 / 8.5	10.6/6.8/8.9 - Malibu 11.5/7.7/9.8 - Maxx	13.1/8.6/11.1 - Malibu 13.1/8.6/11.1 - Maxx

Transmissions

	Hydra-Matic 4T45-E	Hydra-Matic 4T65-E
Type:	4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive (LS, LT and LTZ models)	4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive (SS models)
Gear ratios (:1):
First:	2.96	2.92
Second:	1.62	1.55
Third:	1.00	1.00
Fourth:	0.68	0.70
Reverse:	2.14	2.38
Final drive ratio:	2.2L sedan: 3.63 :1 3.5L sedan: 3.05 :1 3.5L Maxx: 3.29 :1	3.69:1

Chassis/Suspension

Front:	Independent MacPherson coil-over-strut strut (gas pressurized), coil springs, tubular stabilizer bar, full frame isolated front chassis cradle
Rear:	Independent 4-link design, twin-tube gas shock, dual rate (non-linear) mini block coil spring, solid stabilizer bar, adjustable toe and camber
Steering type:	Electric, power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion (LS, LT and LTZ); hydraulic variable assist (SS)
Steering ratio:	LS, LT and LTZ: 15.9:1; SS 16.2:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	LS, LT and LTZ: 3.1 turns; SS 2.75 turns
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):	LS, LT and LTZ: 36 / 10.9 sedan, 37.6 / 11.4 Maxx; SS TBD

Brakes

Type:	LS and LT: power-assisted front disc, rear drum LTZ and SS: power-assisted front disc, rear disc Anti-lock braking system and traction control with Dynamic Rear Proportioning and active wheel-speed sensors - std on V-6 models, opt on four-cylinder models
Front rotor (diameter x thickness, in / mm):	LS, LT and LTZ: 10.87 x 1.02 / 276 x 26 sedan; 11.65 x 1.02 / 296 x 25.9; vented discs (Maxx and SS models)
Rear drum (diameter x thickness, in / mm): Rear rotor (diameter x thickness, in / mm):	9.05 x 1.57 / 230 x 40 (drum) 10.63 x 0.55 / 270 x 14 (disc)
Total swept area (sq in / sq cm):	front: 224 / 1444 sedan, 208.3 / 1343 Maxx and SS rear: 88.6 / 572 (drum) 97.2 / 627 (disc)

Wheels/Tires

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx	Malibu SS and Malibu Maxx SS
Wheel size and type:	LS: 15-inch with full cover	LS: 16-inch with full cover	18-inch aluminum alloy, Ultrabrite machined
	LT: 16-inch 5-spoke painted (std); 16-inch 5-spoke bright chrome: 16-inch flangeless alloy (opt)	LT: 16-inch 5-spoke painted (std); 16-inch 5-spoke bright chrome (opt)	--
	LTZ: 17-inch aluminum alloy, clad, bright chrome	LTZ: 17-inch aluminum alloy, clad, bright chrome	--
Tires:	LS: P205/65R15 blackwall all-season	LS: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	P225/50R18 blackwall all-season (std); P225/50R18 "summer only" high-performance (opt)
	LT: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	LT: P215/60R16 blackwall all-season	--
	LTZ: P225/50R17 blackwall all-season	LTZ: P225/50R17 blackwall all-season	--

Dimensions

Exterior

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx
Wheelbase (in / mm):	106.3 / 2700	112.3 / 2852
Overall length (in / mm):	188.3 / 4783	187.8 / 4770
Overall width (in / mm):	69.9 / 1776	69.8 / 1773
Overall height (in / mm):	57.5 / 1461	58.1 / 1476
Track (in / mm):	front: 60 / 1524 rear: 59.3 / 1506	front: 60 / 1524 rear: 60.2 / 1529
Minimum ground clearance (in / mm):	6.1 / 154	6.1 / 154
Curb weight (lb / kg):	LS: 3174 / 1440 (4-cyl) LT: 3297 / 1495 LTZ: 3315 / 1504 SS: 3415 / 1549	LS: 3458 / 1569 LT: 3476 / 1577 LTZ: 3476 / 1577 SS: 3620 / 1642
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	62 / 38	60 / 40

Interior

	Malibu		Malibu Maxx
	front	rear	front	rear
Seating capacity:	2	3	2	3
Head room (in / mm):	39.6 / 1006	37.6 / 955	39.4 / 1001	39.4 / 1001
Leg room (in / mm):	41.9 / 1064	38.5 / 978	41.9 / 1064	41 / 1042
Shoulder room (in / mm):	56.7 / 1440	56.1 / 1425	56.7 / 1440	55.5 / 1410
Hip room (in / mm):	53.2 / 1351	52.4 / 1331	53.5 / 1359	52.4 / 1331

Capacities

	Malibu	Malibu Maxx
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / L):	101.4 / 2871	106 / 3002
EPA interior volume (cu ft / L):	116.6 / 3302	128.5 / 3639
Cargo volume (cu ft / L): With second-row seat folded down (Maxx):	15.4 / 436 -	22.8 / 646 41 / 1161
Trailer towing maximum (lb / kg):	LS, LT and LTZ: 1000 / 454; SS: TBD	LS, LT and LTZ: 1000 / 454; SS: TBD
Fuel tank (imp.gal / L):	13.4 / 61	13.5 / 61.7