Review written on 3/1940.
The Compact SUV segment is not for everyone. But the Cairo may be the vehicle for you. Philadelphia Motors sure hopes it is. So this week I took a trip down to Philadelphia Motors's headquarters to test out the Cairo. Luckily we've also tested the Cairo Diesel and the Alisma this year. So we should be able to give you a verdict on how it stands in the Compact SUV community.

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Cairo was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Compact SUV is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 72 hp @ 2971RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 86 mph in an impressive 25.574s 0 to 60 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. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. The Philadelphia Motors Cairo has subpar cornering abilities. There are more nimble Compact SUV on the market to choose from if that's your thing. We're not saying the Cairo kill you if you push it too hard while turning. But we'd advise you not to risk it.

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?

The Philadelphia Motors Cairo's 30 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space is plenty for the typical consumer. It is certainly better than average for this type of vehicle. While there are some areas that could be improved all in all we think the Cairo is good.

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

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

Philadelphia Motors Cairo's 16.0 mpg city and leaves plenty of room for improvement. We do truly believe that the engineers at Philadelphia Motors can squeeze a few more mileage out of this vehicle to get it up to at least average.

Safety is another important topic on the minds of many. The Philadelphia Motors Cairo maintains the average amount of safety features for this type of vehicle. While not overly impressive, it should be enough to keep you alive in most cases. Don't expect miracles however.

In the end the Philadelphia Motors Cairo provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Compact SUV segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.