Review written on 8/1920.
Some say we're never kind enough to Philadelphia Motors. Face it, we don't pull our punches when it comes to vehicle reviews. Just look at what we call the Athletic. That doesn't mean we don't sing praises when someone makes a good Phaeton like the Magdala. So where does the Phillie stand in the Phaeton segment? After spending a few days with the Phillie. We have made our judgment.

After a morning of coffee and drawing straws, I was chosen one to take the Philadelphia Motors Phillie out to the test track. Thank god for the coffee! The Phillie is a real sleeper. Literally this Phaeton will put you to sleep. The Phillie is slower than a three legged donkey with hoof problems. First off the 6 hp @ 976RPMs 752 cc I3 engine is extremely too weak for this vehicle. It barely can hit a top speed of 27 mph and accelerate in Not Applicable. Now you can see why I fell asleep behind the wheel. The engine puts out 28 lb-ft of torque which can haul 22 lbs. This is certainly not a race car. There is not much to say about the Philadelphia Motors Phillie when it comes to handling. As a Phaeton it's below average. As an everyday driver it'll do its job. In summation the Phillie is mundane. All of that being said, this vehicle should be avoid.

When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Phillie isn't going to win any awards. It barely meets what you need in a vehicle. The seats are hard and uncomfortable for long trips. Features are a little barren, but it has the basic necessities. Material quality leaves a bit to be desired. We would not pay a premium price for this interior finish, but if you're looking for A to B transportation, it is almost tolerable.

In terms of passenger and cargo space the Philadelphia Motors Phillie's 25 cu-ft could be considered quite adequate for its class. The seats are roomy enough for almost every person, it can store what you would expect, and there is still enough room left over to have a bunch of knickknacks. It's hard to see where Philadelphia Motors could improve this car. It's good. Very good.

The manufacturing process of Philadelphia Motors has really found something. The Phillie seems like a hand built car through and through. The workmanship is amazing. Only fine artisans could produce something like this.

It is a rare occurrence to see the Philadelphia Motors Phillie in the shop. These are some of the most reliable vehicles in the segment made. Philadelphia Motors knows how to build a machine that will last the ages. No planned obsolescence here.

The 16.8 mpg city and might not look great. And it isn't. But there are worst options out there. That is no excuse however. The Philadelphia Motors Phillie needs to squeeze out a little more mileage if it ever wants to be a contender.

Safety is another important topic on the minds of many. The Philadelphia Motors Phillie 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.

All in all, the Philadelphia Motors Phillie is a good choice among its peers. It checks just enough boxes in our Phaeton tests for us to give it our recommendation. There are a few other Phaeton that are better than the Phillie. But for some buyers, the Phillie is still a good choice.