Review written on 7/1932.

Philadelphia Motors is in a unique position with the Cairo. The Compact SUV segment rules the W7153 market. While the Setekh is the worst vehicle in the segment. Where does the Cairo fit between these two extremes? Should consumer celebrate Philadelphia Motors's new Compact SUV? Or is this just another underachieving vehicle in the Compact SUV segment?


On my first track run in the Philadelphia Motors Cairo suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Compact SUV. The Cairo's 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 25.513s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 86 mph. The Cairo is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 86 mph. While the 102 lb-ft of torque you get is not insane it is more than enough to tow 22 lbs which was a decent amount for this class. When it comes to handling, the Philadelphia Motors Cairo is one of the worst Compact SUV we have tested. We fear for our lives any time there is a slight bend in the road. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Compact SUV I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!


The Philadelphia Motors Cairo 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?

Inside the Philadelphia Motors Cairo it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 30 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.

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Cairo seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.


It is a rare occurrence to see the Philadelphia Motors Cairo 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.

Out on civilian streets you'll never be thought of as a eco-maniac while driving your Philadelphia Motors Cairo. With its sub-par 16.2 mpg the Cairo will hit your wallet hard. Don't worry, the gas station clerk is a nice guy!

While being safe is important, Philadelphia Motors did not believe it was a priority in the Cairo. The vehicle does provide enough safety features to be consider average for its class. It does not add anything more than that however.


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