Review written on 2/1963.
The new Amoeba looks to put Donut on the map against rivals in the Microvan segment. This new Microvan has some intriguing features, but is it enough to push the Amoeba to the top of your buying list above F8665? Or is it such a lemon that it should be forgotten much like the P5187? Let's take a look at the details in this month's Vehicle Review!

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Donut Amoeba. On the track this thing is fast. How fast? Notice there are no pictures on this page? That fast! This is one of the fastest Microvan I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 184 hp @ 4560RPMs 4976 cc V4 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 105 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 15.092s 0 to 60 mph! If that wasn't enough with the 170 lb-ft of torque will melt the tires off the rims. When hooked to a trailer, this baby will haul an amazing 130 lbs! When it comes to handling, the Donut Amoeba is one of the worst Microvan we have tested. We fear for our lives any time there is a slight bend in the road. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Donut Amoeba's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Donut was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

The Donut Amoeba is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. With 35 cu-ft of cargo and passenger room you should never have any issues with transportation. Even if you have to move an elephant...

The workmanship put into the Donut Amoeba is unparalleled in this market. From its hand finished panelling to ultrahigh quality materials the Amoeba is truly a work of art that should last a life time. It seems Donut has perfected the perfect.

If it wasn't for the price, we would of thought that the Donut Amoeba was a disposable car. It literally breaks after use. But no, it's not disposable, and that's what makes it all the worse.

At this point in testing we would normally take the Donut Amoeba out on the roads. However our test driver barely made it out of the parking lot before running out of fuel. The Amoeba's ghastly 15.2 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.

From the looks of things, the engineers at Donut took the bare minimum approach. The Donut Amoeba has just enough safety features and quality materials to keep you and your family safe in most instances. But don't expect much if it effected their bottom line. There is enough there to product their liabilities, thus protecting them from lawsuits. No more, no less. If you are focused on keeping your family safe, this is not the vehicle for you.

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