Review written on 2/1963.
Alpleon just released a new Fastback called the 5381. We've been waiting to see this vehicle in person. And now that we have, we can make our opinions known. Is it truly better than the class leader? The V5894. Or is even the lowly Corsican better than it? Read to find out more!

Is the Alpleon 5381 fast? Uh, No. But is that important? Maybe. For a Fastback the 5381 is well below average. There are many other vehicles in this class that can move better and faster on the track. And because of that we don't consider it to be very good. The 92 hp @ 3679RPMs 1974 cc I6 engine is underpowered for this vehicle. Which ultimately hurts its performance. The 5381 is able to reach a top speed of 85 mph and it does 17.430s 0 to 60 mph on the strip. Hooked up to our test trailer, the 106 lb-ft of torque were able to tow 1898 lbs. And that leaves us with one conclusion. Alpleon Should have probably used a bigger, better engine for this vehicle. But as it is, it will do. The good thing about the Alpleon 5381 is that it's actually handles better than your typical Fastback. Its cornering abilities surpass the norm. So if it's weaving through cars in traffic or trying to do a lap around our track. The 5381 is a good choice.

Looking at the interior we fell in love with the Alpleon 5381. The 5381 has all the features you expect and more. The materials are soft, and the quality is good. Equally impressive was the comfortability of the seats. Alpleon did a great job.

Amazingly spacey the Alpleon 5381 can bost 34 cu-ft interior and cargo space. This vehicle is massive compared to most. It's one of our top choices when it comes to practicality.

Alpleon has really put some effort into the production of the 5381. And it shows in the construction quality of the machine. Panel gaps are non-noticeable. Nothing shakes or rattles when driving down the road. It's a well-built vehicle.

I imagine it'll be rare to find a Alpleon 5381 in repair shops or even junk yards. These things are well built with quality parts. And that will show in the long run.

While the Alpleon 5381 will not win any awards for its fuel consummation. Its 26.7 mpg is better than most vehicles in its class. This means more money in your wallet and a happier long term experience. Alpleon did a good job in this respect.

While the Alpleon 5381 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.

Overall the 5381 is a borderline acceptable vehicle. Alpleon did the bare minimum amount needed to make this Fastback worthy of consideration. Sure, it falls flat in many areas. But it does do some things well. We would still consider this car below average and would only recommend it to consumers who are interested in it. If you are, check out your local Alpleon authorized dealership.