Review written on 8/1964.
Competition in the Pickup Truck segment has just gotten a little more heated. Alpleon has launched the Quaker. Is this Pickup Truck enough to unseat the Bunyan or will it be worse than the Adaptor. Don't worry! We have the answers.

Even though the Alpleon Quaker wasn't designed for it, our first test was the track. Right away we knew this Pickup Truck was an under performer. The 126 hp @ 4369RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine was too weak to move us around the track at any decent speed. This lackluster combination could only bring us to a top speed of 84 mph and on the strip do 19.644s 0 to 60 mph acceleration. With 122 lb-ft of torque it can only haul an appalling 1547 lbs... There is not much to say about the Alpleon Quaker when it comes to handling. As a Pickup Truck it's below average. As an everyday driver it'll do its job. In summation the Quaker is mundane.

We were mortified when we began our interior testing of the Alpleon Quaker. This vehicle lacks basic features you'd expect in a toy car, let alone a vehicle that costs this much. The flint stones had more comfortable rides. It is because of the abhorrent lack of oversight by Alpleon that we have no reason to recommend this vehicle when it comes to comforts.

Inside the Alpleon Quaker it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 76 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.

While not exactly handmade, Alpleon did put a bit of extra work into the Quaker and it shows. Panels actually fit and are made to last. The finish doesn't fade in the sun, and all the bolts have washers. It begs the question why buy a lower quality car every 5 years, and not buy the Alpleon Quaker which should last a few generations?

The Alpleon Quaker was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.

At this point in testing we would normally take the Alpleon Quaker out on the roads. However our test driver barely made it out of the parking lot before running out of fuel. The Quaker's ghastly 8.0 mpg means you'll need to take a few jerry cans, scratch that, a few barrels of fuel just to make it to the grocery store.

With some focus on safety, Alpleon Quaker has been able to outshine most in its class. It almost makes you believe the marketing hype that Alpleon does actually believe in the safety and security of your family.

The Alpleon Quaker fits the mold of your prototypical Pickup Truck. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Pickup Truck and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Pickup Truck.