Review written on 1/1951.
The Coupe segment is not for everyone. But the Mage may be the vehicle for you. Gordon-Brull sure hopes it is. So this week I took a trip down to Gordon-Brull's headquarters to test out the Mage. Luckily we've also tested the everyone else and the Malacca this year. So we should be able to give you a verdict on how it stands in the Coupe community.
The first stop for the Gordon-Brull Mage was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Coupe is built for performance. Gordon-Brull cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 89 hp @ 4113RPMs 2162 cc Flat4 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 110 mph in an impressive 19.700s 0 to 60 mph. With 91 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 174 lbs. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. On the track you can tell that the Gordon-Brull Mage is above average when it comes to handling and driveability. Most Coupe would not be able to keep up with the Mage on twisty and windy roads. It can almost put a smile on your face.
The interior of the Gordon-Brull Mage is nothing short of amazing. It is beyond words to say how perfect this vehicle is. Only the finest materials in the greatest possible workmanship ever seen in this type of vehicle grace the Mage interior. I can not do anything but recommend the Mage for everyone. Gordon-Brull really outdid themselves.
19 cu-ft puts the Gordon-Brull Mage roughly in line with other vehicles in its class. We would consider this to be enough space for everyday use of a vehicle of this type. We certainly wouldn't use it if you're looking to haul a bunch of junk around.
'Spare no expense!' and 'Perfection!' are known to be mottos of Gordon-Brull. And they show this off in their Mage. The build quality is no short of perfectly amazing. Hats off to their hard work.
It is a rare occurrence to see the Gordon-Brull Mage in the shop. These are some of the most reliable vehicles in the segment made. Gordon-Brull knows how to build a machine that will last the ages. No planned obsolescence here.
Are gas prices too high now? What will they be like 10 years from now? What about 50 years from now? Does it matter? If you drive a Gordon-Brull Mage it doesn't. The Mage only uses 44.6 mpg. Which means it rarely needs refuelling and when it does, it's cheap!
You could really tell the engineers at Gordon-Brull designed the Mage to save lives. This vehicle not only reduces the risk of being killed in it, but reduces the risk of being killed from it. This vehicle should be looked at as a marvel of preventative engineering.
When it comes to Coupe there should be only one vehicle to think of. Have you thought of it? Did you read this article? It's the Gordon-Brull Mage the best Coupe I have ever driven! And the best one you've ever read about!