Review written on 5/1954.
The press around the Donut Shop may look more appealing than the everyone else. But is it really a better Coupe Utility? As long as it's not as bad as the 4765, Donut should be happy with their results. We luckily have a test model to figure out where this vehicle stands in the market. And if it lives up to what the advertisements are saying about it.

As always our first test is the track. Right off the bat I knew that the Donut Shop was not going to be a show stopper. The vehicle is sluggish, specially for a Coupe Utility. However it does what it has to. Get you from point A to point B. And while getting there quickly isn't a priority, with all the traffic these days, could you really enjoy anything faster? The 104 hp @ 3892RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine does struggle, but there is enough there to do the job. The Shop tops out at 90 mph and can accelerate in 22.656s 0 to 60 mph. So while not fantastic, enough for a daily driver. With this 113 lb-ft of torque can tow 22 lbs. Once again. Not great, but not bad. On the track you can tell that the Donut Shop is above average when it comes to handling and driveability. Most Coupe Utility would not be able to keep up with the Shop on twisty and windy roads. It can almost put a smile on your face.

While the Donut Shop won't win any awards, It won't turn heads, and it certainly doesn't have a wow factor. The Shop does have a very well design interior. It may not be top end, but it is more than enough for long trips and everyday drivers. It makes you feel good about life. Without feeling pompous.

The Donut Shop gives you a sense of home away from home. With 47 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Shop feels like a second living room. Which was what Donut was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Donut thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

The manufacturing process of Donut has really found something. The Shop 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 Donut Shop in the shop. These are some of the most reliable vehicles in the segment made. Donut knows how to build a machine that will last the ages. No planned obsolescence here.

At this point in testing we would normally take the Donut Shop out on the roads. However our test driver barely made it out of the parking lot before running out of fuel. The Shop's ghastly 15.5 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.

In some sense the Donut Shop reminds us of an over protective parent. One that wraps you in damage proof forcefield that prevents all interaction with the outside world. While the Shop isn't that safe. It is still quite comforting to know that nothing can hurt you.

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