Review written on 8/1920.
Some say we're never kind enough to Philadelphia Motors. Face it, we don't pull our punches when it comes to vehicle reviews. Just look at what we call the Oribi. That doesn't mean we don't sing praises when someone makes a good Van like the everyone else. So where does the Appalachian Diesel stand in the Van segment? After spending a few days with the Appalachian Diesel. We have made our judgment.

After a morning of coffee and drawing straws, I was chosen one to take the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel out to the test track. Thank god for the coffee! The Appalachian Diesel is a real sleeper. Literally this Van will put you to sleep. The Appalachian Diesel is slower than a three legged donkey with hoof problems. First off the 25 hp @ 914RPMs 3185 cc I2 engine is extremely too weak for this vehicle. It barely can hit a top speed of 18 mph and accelerate in Not Applicable. Now you can see why I fell asleep behind the wheel. With 115 lb-ft of torque, our smoking wheels were able to tow 22 lbs. This is certainly not a race car. When it comes to handling, the Van segment has very few models that are better than the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel. While it's no race car, this vehicle offers above average cornering abilities that will leave a smile on your face. All of that being said, this vehicle should be avoid.

While the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Appalachian Diesel 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.

Inside the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 108 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space ensures that you always have plenty of room to do whatever it is you need to do. And that makes us happy.

'Spare no expense!' and 'Perfection!' are known to be mottos of Philadelphia Motors. And they show this off in their Appalachian Diesel. The build quality is no short of perfectly amazing. Hats off to their hard work.

It is a rare occurrence to see the Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel in the shop. These are some of the most reliable vehicles in the segment made. Philadelphia Motors knows how to build a machine that will last the ages. No planned obsolescence here.

The 8.6 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 Appalachian Diesel needs to squeeze out a little more mileage if it ever wants to be a contender.

When it comes to safety features Philadelphia Motors Appalachian Diesel maintains the bare-bones amount required to keep you safe. While you probably won't survive a major accident. The vehicle shouldn't explode hitting a pothole on poor roads.

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