2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx review from North America
"Good to very good"
General comments?
I am a fan of hatchbacks and as there are no import dealers in my area, the Maxx was a good bet.
The ride and handling are OK. The seats are comfortable and have good side support for an average size person.
The engin has very good passing power at highway speeds, but lacks low end torque. Lots of pedal travel to get it to move off the line.
A few things that I don't care for are the cargo light in the back should be overhead as the side location does not provide enough lighting.
Also the wipers tend to accumulate a lot of ice. The windshield defroster hits too high and does not keep the wiper area warm enough to melt water that runs down and accumulates on the wipers. Very poor winter wiper performance.
Side windows could be tinted more. A rear wiper should be standard.
Otherwise generally pleased with the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Previous car | Audi A6 |
| Date of Entry | 15th December, 2006 |