Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2005 Review

Overall 4.25 of 5 view all 4 reviews

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Clarence, NY

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Pros

split fold down rear seat, Peppy engine, rear skylights, reclining back seats, Adjustable foot pedal height, hatch back

Cons

pinched rear visibility, CD system tied to car's computer

AUG

2008

i love my mailbu maxx, its the best car i've owned. i outgrew my 2000 cavalier, and set out to find a decent hatchback; in the malibu maxx, i found everything i was looking for and more. its got plenty of room, including a very spacious back seat (something you don't find in slightly smaller hatchbacks like golf or matrix) and plenty of room for cargo in the hatch. the interior is fairly plain, but i only have the base maxx; i'm not sure what's available in higher models. the engine was one of the big draw factors for me; its got a 200hp V6, and it still gets the same average fuel economy as my 2000 cavalier (22city 30hwy)! i've got a thule rack on the roof, and even with a car full of gear and two kayaks on the roof the engine has some decent punch on the highway. i live outside of buffalo, and this car handles great in the snow. the tires are a good size, and the four wheel disc breaks are a big plus. there is also a manual shift option for gears 1-3, which has come in handy once or twice when i almost got stuck in some pretty deep drifts in ski country. the sound system is pretty nice as well for a factory install; my only gripe is, the sound system is tied into the car's computer. if you want to upgrade your CD player, you must also purchase and install a new dash computer! there is NO way to get around this, and it will cost you at least $250 extra! aside from this however, i have no major complaints about the car. in fact, i'm very disappointed that chevy has stopped making the maxx version of this car, i would have bought another one in a few more years when i need a new car!