Review written on 6/1929.
The press around the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE may look more appealing than the Cicala. But is it really a better Minivan? As long as it's not as bad as the Heythrop, Philadelphia Motors should be happy with their results. We luckily have a test model to figure out where this vehicle stands in the market. And if it lives up to what the advertisements are saying about it.

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Minivan is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 60 hp @ 2658RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 65 mph in an impressive 39.340s 0 to 60 mph. We found that with 96 lb-ft of torque this machine can tow an impressive 22 lbs. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. While testing the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE's handling on the track, we found that this Minivan drives like a brick. Many times we were confronted with a corner that the vehicle just couldn't handle. At speed this vehicle may be deadly.

The Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE 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 Tortoise LE is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 52 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

The Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE is so poorly made that there are petitions to prevent the sale or manufacturing of them on the bases of fraud. So be advised, the Tortoise LE is horribly built.

The Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE did very well on our dependability tests. We did not have any major issues in long term testing. The minor issues we did have were easy to resolve and not very costly. We believe that the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE is dependable enough for even the most unknowledgeable owner. It proper care and maintenance, even if done by a shop, the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE should last a very long time.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Tortoise LE awful fuel mileage of 11.3 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

The extra effort from Philadelphia Motors to make the Tortoise LE 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.

Some may be able to point to other Minivan and say this is better. This is prettier. This is the best Minivan. But they would be wrong. Because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Behold the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise LE it may not be everything for everyone. But it is certainly something for someone.