Review written on 6/1947.
The new Cairo looks to put Philadelphia Motors on the map against rivals in the Compact SUV segment. This new Compact SUV has some intriguing features, but is it enough to push the Cairo to the top of your buying list above Limoniades? Or is it such a lemon that it should be forgotten much like the Eustatia? Let's take a look at the details in this month's Vehicle Review!

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Philadelphia Motors Cairo. On the track this thing is fast. How fast? Notice there are no pictures on this page? That fast! This is one of the fastest Compact SUV I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 79 hp @ 3258RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 88 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 24.210s 0 to 60 mph! While the 103 lb-ft of torque you get is not insane it is more than enough to tow 22 lbs which was a decent amount for this class. The handling characteristics of the Philadelphia Motors Cairo is borderline acceptable for a Compact SUV. We wouldn't buy it for a tracking or narrow city streets. But for most people, who care little for driving, it is fine. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

The Philadelphia Motors Cairo is the definition of basic transportation. The seats feel like they're chiseled out of concrete. The dash isn't much better. And features? What features?

The Philadelphia Motors Cairo's 30 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space is plenty for the typical consumer. It is certainly better than average for this type of vehicle. While there are some areas that could be improved all in all we think the Cairo is good.

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Cairo seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

If there was one vehicle I believe would be able to hit 1,000,000 miles easily it would be the Philadelphia Motors Cairo. This vehicle was designed for dependability in mind.

At this point in testing we would normally take the Philadelphia Motors Cairo out on the roads. However our test driver barely made it out of the parking lot before running out of fuel. The Cairo's ghastly 16.1 mpg means you'll need to take a few jerry cans, scratch that, a few barrels of fuel just to make it to the grocery store.

While the Philadelphia Motors Cairo 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.

I was happy with the time I spent in the Philadelphia Motors Cairo. This car is truly magnificent. I think future generations will look back at this vehicle and think, "I wish I owned one of these." It is absolutely one of the best Compact SUV you can buy. An instant classic that others in the segment will be compared to. I wish I could spend more time with the Cairo but it is time for them to take it away. I believe I might go buy one myself.