2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS , , Exterior, This Malibu was the first Chevrolet model to display the company's next-generation family look. The automaker calls this "expressive styling," which blends corporate heritage with European influence. The car features a chrome front bar and a gold bowtie emblem. Other badging was eliminated for a cleaner appearance., , Compared with its predecessor, the current version has a slightly wider stance. Mounted on a 106.3-inch wheelbase, the Malibu is 188.3 inches long overall. Those dimensions are comparable to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry's, two of the Malibu's foremost competitors. Base and LS models ride 15-inch tires, and the LT gets 16-inchers. LS and LT models sport aluminum wheels., , Interior, Five occupants fit inside the Malibu, which has a flat-folding front passenger seat and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. The trunk holds 15.4 cubic feet of cargo., , Adjustable brake and accelerator pedals are standard in the LS and LT and optional in the base model. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, a six-way power driver's seat and automatic climate control are installed in the LT sedan.