Review written on 8/1964.
Several months ago I thought to my self. "Donut should really make a Sedan that is better than the Republique." Someone at Donut must of been reading my mind because I got my hands on the latest Berliner and gave it a test spin. I hope it's not as bad as the 772 but the real question is: "How far behind does it lag to the Republique?"

On my first track run in the Donut Berliner suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Sedan. The Berliner's 139 hp @ 4767RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 19.908s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 110 mph. The Berliner is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 110 mph. While the 123 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. There is not much to say about the Donut Berliner when it comes to handling. As a Sedan it's below average. As an everyday driver it'll do its job. In summation the Berliner is mundane. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Sedan I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!

When we got to interior testing on the Donut Berliner we found it to be below average. While you wouldn't want to use this vehicle on a road trip, it is comfortable enough for short rides and tiny commutes.

The Donut Berliner's 34 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 Berliner is good.

Donut really cut corners when making the Berliner. You can tell in our test model. Only a few days old and parts are already starting to wear. But you get what you pay for. And if you buy gaps in paneling, leaky doors, and crackling speakers, well you're going to get gaps, leaks, and crackling. And the Donut Berliner has all three in abundance.

The Donut Berliner 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 Donut Berliner out on the roads. However our test driver barely made it out of the parking lot before running out of fuel. The Berliner's ghastly 17.0 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.

If safety was your priority, then this isn't the best on the market. That being said it's better than a lot of vehicles as well. The folks at Donut didn't make safety their focus, but there are enough features here to keep most people's minds at ease. And that's pretty much the jest of the thing. The Donut Berliner is average in all respects.

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