Review written on 6/1929.
We have eagerly awaited the arrival of the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise. The day has finally come. We're looking forward to taking this Minivan out for a drive. After our recent reviews of the Heythrop, any test drive to make us forget it is welcomed! The real question bouncing around the office is if the Tortoise is better than the Cicala. You'll have to read to find out.

I was giddy when I heard we were testing Philadelphia Motors Tortoise. 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 Minivan I've ever been in. As impressive as that sounds, the 60 hp @ 2658RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine is even more impressive. Peddle to the metal, this baby will do 62 mph easily. And in a straight line we hit a 42.143s 0 to 60 mph! If this doesn't drop your jaw, the 96 lb-ft of torque will spin the earth in the opposite direction, the baby can tow 22 lbs which is amazing! In the real world the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise could not even handle a U-turn, let alone our beloved test track. Why the hell would engineers at Philadelphia Motors even put a steering wheel on this train? This has to be one of the worst handling Minivan I have ever driven. Mommy can I keep it? Please?!

Looking at the interior we fell in love with the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise. The Tortoise 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. Philadelphia Motors did a great job.

The Philadelphia Motors Tortoise gives you a sense of home away from home. With 54 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Tortoise feels like a second living room. Which was what Philadelphia Motors was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Philadelphia Motors thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

Philadelphia Motors has really put some effort into the production of the Tortoise. 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 Philadelphia Motors Tortoise in repair shops or even junk yards. These things are well built with quality parts. And that will show in the long run.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Tortoise awful fuel mileage of 10.8 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

While talking with engineers at Philadelphia Motors we found out that the Tortoise was designed to be nuclear bomb proof. While we don't really know if that is bluster, we do sort believe them. Specially when it ran through the concrete brick during crash testing without leaving a dent on the hood.

When it comes to Minivan there should be only one vehicle to think of. Have you thought of it? Did you read this article? It's the Philadelphia Motors Tortoise the best Minivan I have ever driven! And the best one you've ever read about!