Review written on 6/1947.
It is not everyday one gets to drive a new automobile. Typically you find your self stuck with the same vehicle for at least five years before you purchase another one. And with the rate of depreciation and the amount of time we spend in traffic, this makes finding the right vehicle all the more important.
Donut believes their Virbius may be the best Town Car to enter the market. How does it compare other Town Car such as the Gazeru and everyone else? We'll find out in this month's Vehicle Review!
After a morning of coffee and drawing straws, I was chosen one to take the Donut Virbius out to the test track. Thank god for the coffee! The Virbius is a real sleeper. Literally this Town Car will put you to sleep. The Virbius is slower than a three legged donkey with hoof problems.
First off the 16 hp @ 2142RPMs 532 cc V4 engine is extremely too weak for this vehicle. It barely can hit a top speed of 41 mph and accelerate in Not Applicable. Now you can see why I fell asleep behind the wheel. With 33 lb-ft of torque it can only haul an appalling 747 lbs... This is certainly not a race car. In the real world the Donut Virbius could not even handle a U-turn, let alone our beloved test track. Why the hell would engineers at Donut even put a steering wheel on this train? This has to be one of the worst handling Town Car I have ever driven. All of that being said, this vehicle should be avoid.
The Donut Virbius reminds me of jail. The longer you're inside of it the less you want to be there. The interior is drab and non-existent. Devoid of form or functionality. There is nothing there. Nothing to write about. Just horrible, cold, nothingness. And that is how you can best describe the Virbius's insides.
When it comes to cargo, its 31 cu-ft of space is better than most vehicles of its type, but far from the best. We believe there is enough room in the Donut Virbius to fill all your needs without over doing it.
The Donut Virbius has just enough labor of love in it to make it better than most other vehicles. Even though it came off an assembly line you can tell that the employees at Donut love their job. This is reflected in the quality of material and workmanship used to finish the product.
Engineers at Donut managed to make the perfect vehicle. It has absolutely not issues until hours after the warranty expires. We tested this phenomena 5 times on the Donut Virbius and every time they had a major breakdown within a week after the warranty expired. While great for Donut this is probably not a vehicle you should buy if you plan on keeping it. The dependability of the Donut Virbius leaves a lot to be desired.
At 18.0 mpg, the Donut Virbius isn't exactly an economic vehicle. It won't break your bank when fuel prices are low, but when fuel prices are normal or even high, it can be painful at the pump.
With that said, I would not trust the Donut Virbius with my kids. The risk adverse should avoid this vehicle due to its horrible safety features. This is probably why the dealership makes you sign a wavier before driving it.
In summation, the Donut Virbius is not a Town Car you should spend money on. Hell, we don't even recommend it if you got it for free. It's a giant hunk of junk.