Review written on 8/1964.
The new Glaze looks to put Alpleon on the map against rivals in the Station Wagon segment. This new Station Wagon has some intriguing features, but is it enough to push the Glaze to the top of your buying list above Washington? Or is it such a lemon that it should be forgotten much like the 7456? Let's take a look at the details in this month's Vehicle Review!

As always, our first stop with the Alpleon Glaze was the track. This Station Wagon may wow some people. It's certainly has better power and performance than most of its peers. The 126 hp @ 4369RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is able to put a healthy amount of rubber on the road. When you do this properly, you're able to propel the Glaze to a top speed of 96 mph and drag times of 23.637s 0 to 60 mph are a breeze. The engine puts out 122 lb-ft of torque making it able to tow 22 lbs which is average for this class. Alpleon really did well with the Glaze when it comes to the track. I certainly think this vehicle is better than most in its class. On the track testing the Alpleon Glaze did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Station Wagon it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.

Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Alpleon Glaze and I must say, we were quite impressed. While not the most luxurious vehicle on the market. It is quite comfortable for what it is. There is just enough styling and support to last on long trips and impress friends, while not being overly expensive like hyper luxurious vehicles.

Amazingly spacey the Alpleon Glaze can bost 45 cu-ft interior and cargo space. This vehicle is massive compared to most. It's one of our top choices when it comes to practicality.

While not exactly handmade, Alpleon did put a bit of extra work into the Glaze and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Alpleon Glaze which should last a few generations?

The Alpleon Glaze did very well on our dependability tests. We did not have any major issues in long term testing. The minor issues we did have were easy to resolve and not very costly. We believe that the Alpleon Glaze is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Alpleon Glaze should last a very long time.

The Alpleon Glaze's fuel economy is impressive, but not in a good way. The Glaze's 14.4 mpg is one of the worst in class. This might not be troublesome when you look at the numbers, but it will be when you actually have to pay for it.

With some focus on safety, Alpleon Glaze has been able to outshine most in its class. It almost makes you believe the marketing hype that Alpleon does actually believe in the safety and security of your family.

All in all, the Alpleon Glaze is a good choice among its peers. It checks just enough boxes in our Station Wagon tests for us to give it our recommendation. There are a few other Station Wagon that are better than the Glaze. But for some buyers, the Glaze is still a good choice.