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2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS, Malibu Maxx SS and TrailBlazer SS Preview

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Khatir Soltani

Outside, the SS receives monochromatic paint for its sportier front and rear fascias, and it rides on chrome-plated

SS accents brighten up what is otherwise a somewhat dated TrailBlazer cockpit. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)
20-inch wheels, wrapped in wide 255/50WR20 performance rubber.

Inside, SS accents such as a T-bar shifter handle, aluminum interior details, special door sill plates and French stitching on the upholstery, brighten up what is otherwise a somewhat dated cockpit.

With the addition of these three models, Chevrolet will bring the total of SS-badged vehicles from five up to eight. While some offer the guts to back up the nameplate (Trailblazer SS), Chevrolet still hasn't quite proven to the public that all of its nominations are worthy of the legendary double-S insignia (Malibu SS). Expect to see these two cars hit showrooms late this summer. Pricing has yet to be announced, but expect it to be competitive.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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