2006 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS Road Test

Super practical, sure, and definitely sporty, but Super Sport? I don't think so. I think Chevrolet did almost everything right with this car, but then they went and messed it up by trying to claim it was something that it quite simply is not. You don't put a badge on a car and expect people to buy it just because the badge says it's hot. I feel kind of embarrassed for GM, who now have to live with all the comparisons that will embarrass the Malibu SS. I would cite some examples, but I'm not really much for classic muscle cars, but anyone who loves the SS nameplate of olden days won't likely be satisfied with the meager portion of muscle found under the hood of this tepid rod.