2005 Chevy Malibu Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

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

　　

zzdcar says

　　Roomy, affordable and well equipped, the Malibu delivers excellent value but lacks some of the performance and refinement of the class leaders.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$146/mo  for Malibu Base

　　Malibu Base

　　4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 4A) - $19,200 MSRPLS 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $21,265 MSRPLT 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) - $24,060 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2005 Malibu Highlights

Trim: BaseLSLTBase

　　

Base MSRP	$19,200
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$146/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles