Review written on 8/1964.
Many vehicles come and go. Most are duds like the 469 but a few stand out like the Arrow. So this month, we'll be looking at the Arrow to see where it stands out among the crowd. Is this new Alpleon a keeper? Or should it rust away with time?

On my first track run in the Alpleon Arrow suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Shooting Brake. The Arrow's 195 hp @ 4582RPMs 4976 cc V4 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 17.056s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 117 mph. The Arrow is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 117 mph. With 179 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. The Alpleon Arrow has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Shooting Brake on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Arrow kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Shooting Brake I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!

While the Alpleon Arrow won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Arrow does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.

When it comes to cargo, its 41 cu-ft of space is better than most vehicles of its type, but far from the best. We believe there is enough room in the Alpleon Arrow to fill all your needs without over doing it.

Serious effort goes into every Alpleon Arrow produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Alpleon in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

The Alpleon Arrow was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.

Whether or not the Alpleon Arrow is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Arrow awful fuel mileage of 14.3 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

While the Alpleon Arrow is certainly impressive in term of safety, it's not overly designed in this fashion in a way that would imped its enjoyment. Never the less this vehicle is more than safe enough for even the most uptight and poor drivers among us.

When it comes down to it, the Alpleon Arrow is one of the best Shooting Brake on the market. For almost everyone on the looking for a Shooting Brake, you won't find a much better vehicle than the Arrow. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.