Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
With its experience in producing vehicles for fleets and salesmen, Chevrolet dared to offer a particular version of the Malibu Maxx: the SS.
Chevrolet introduced the sixth generation of the Malibu in 2003 on the same platform as the European Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, but with a longer wheelbase. It was more of a stretched version for it. After two years on the market, GM decided to give a stronger engine and place the SS badge for the Malibu Maxx.
The design department installed a new front fascia for the SS version. The headlights were similar to those from the regular model, but the black mesh-grille featured a chromed surrounding and the bow-tie gold badge in the middle. On the lower side of the apron, the carmaker installed a broad grille and two side scoops for the fog lights. At the back, the raked-forward D-pillars sported an angular look. A roof spoiler adorned the top of the tailgate, while in the sporty-looking bumper, the carmaker installed two chromed exhausts.
Inside, everything was black. Its sport bucket seats with high bolstering gave a clue about the car's performance, and the three-spoke steering wheel just confirmed it. Like the rest of the range, the Maxx SS offered plenty of room for the rear seats, which reclined in three fixed positions and slid back and forth to increase the luggage compartment. With the rear split-folding bench collapsed, the carmaker increased the trunk space from 23 to 41 cubic feet (from 651 to 1160 liters).
Under the hood, GM installed a choice of two engines with either a 3.5-liter or a 3.9-liter displacement, which produced 203 hp or 243 hp, respectively.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 4AT (203 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3880 cm3 |
Power: | 149.3 KW @ 5400 RPM 203 HP @ 5400 RPM 200 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 298 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 69.8 in (1773 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.2 in (1,524/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.3 in (2852 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 40.6 cuFT (1150 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.9L V6 4AT (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3880 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 5800 RPM 243 HP @ 5800 RPM 240 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 240 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 325 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/50R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 69.8 in (1773 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/60.2 in (1,524/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.3 in (2852 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 40.6 cuFT (1150 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3620.6 lbs (1642 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |