Review written on 5/1954.
Several months ago I thought to my self. "Donut should really make a Coupe 2+2 that is better than the Redwood." Someone at Donut must of been reading my mind because I got my hands on the latest Lavendar and gave it a test spin. I hope it's not as bad as the Bathurst but the real question is: "How far behind does it lag to the Redwood?"
The day started right when I was picked to drive the Donut Lavendar on the track. The Lavendar is a is pretty fast for a Coupe 2+2. Its 87 hp @ 4441RPMs 2551 cc I4 engine response great and is the perfect size and power for this vehicle. It left a smile on my face when I was able to top it out at 95 mph. And then on the drag strip I was able to crank out a 23.474s 0 to 60 mph. Some may have their doubts, but the Donut Lavendar is a fantastic track Coupe 2+2. On the track testing the Donut Lavendar did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Coupe 2+2 it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.
Once we were done playing on the track, we got a good look at the Donut Lavendar and I must say, we were quite impressed. While not the most luxurious vehicle on the market. It is quite comfortable for what it is. There is just enough styling and support to last on long trips and impress friends, while not being overly expensive like hyper luxurious vehicles.
When it comes to cargo, its 24 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 Lavendar to fill all your needs without over doing it.
It may not be much in this day and age, but the Donut Lavendar is above its class average when we looked at the physical quality of the machine. While other manufacturers cut corners, Donut looks to keep their image and public perception high. They do a good job at that with the Lavendar.
I imagine it'll be rare to find a Donut Lavendar 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 Donut Lavendar is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Lavendar awful fuel mileage of 21.7 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!
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 Lavendar is average in all respects.
The Donut Lavendar fits the mold of your prototypical Coupe 2+2. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Coupe 2+2 and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Coupe 2+2.