Review written on 3/1940.
The Sedan segment is not for everyone. But the Independence may be the vehicle for you. Philadelphia Motors sure hopes it is. So this week I took a trip down to Philadelphia Motors's headquarters to test out the Independence. Luckily we've also tested the Beaufort and the Orange this year. So we should be able to give you a verdict on how it stands in the Sedan community.

On my first track run in the Philadelphia Motors Independence suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Sedan. The Independence's 105 hp @ 3121RPMs 4976 cc V4 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 22.732s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 88 mph. The Independence is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 88 mph. We found that with 142 lb-ft of torque this machine can tow an impressive 22 lbs. The Philadelphia Motors Independence has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Sedan on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Independence 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 Sedan I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Philadelphia Motors Independence's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Philadelphia Motors was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

The Philadelphia Motors Independence is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 40 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Independence 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 Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

The Philadelphia Motors Independence is not exactly dependable. It won't last a million miles, but it will get you down the road. Do expect a few issues over the lifetime of the vehicle. But most are fixable.

The 17.0 mpg city and might not look great. And it isn't. But there are worst options out there. That is no excuse however. The Philadelphia Motors Independence needs to squeeze out a little more mileage if it ever wants to be a contender.

The extra effort from Philadelphia Motors to make the Independence feel safer pays off. The reinforced frame makes the vehicle much more impact resistant. Don't go driving into walls your self, just take our word for it.

In the end the Philadelphia Motors Independence provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Sedan segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.