Review written on 6/1947.
Philadelphia Motors is in a unique position with the Altoona. The Full Sized Sedan segment rules the 5612 market. While the 1694 is the worst vehicle in the segment. Where does the Altoona fit between these two extremes? Should consumer celebrate Philadelphia Motors's new Full Sized Sedan? Or is this just another underachieving vehicle in the Full Sized Sedan segment?

On my first track run in the Philadelphia Motors Altoona suffered 2 cracked rips and a ruptured spleen. Not from wrecking it, but from the sheer raw power of this Full Sized Sedan. The Altoona's 101 hp @ 3100RPMs 4288 cc Flat6 engine drives you into the seats while you accelerate with an impressive 23.600s 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 84 mph. The Altoona is able to keep this speed all the way up to the the top speed of 84 mph. When we hooked it up to our test trailer the 138 lb-ft of torque was able to move 180 lbs. Which was very good for a its class. The good thing about the Philadelphia Motors Altoona is that it's actually handles better than your typical Full Sized Sedan. Its cornering abilities surpass the norm. So if it's weaving through cars in traffic or trying to do a lap around our track. The Altoona is a good choice. After my hospital visit, I came to the conclusion that this is the best Full Sized Sedan I've ever tested on the track. Buy IT NOW!!!

When it comes to comforts and luxury, the Philadelphia Motors Altoona 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.

Inside the Philadelphia Motors Altoona it feels like they could add an extra row of seats. There is enough room to even lay down, which is amazing! The 45 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space ensures that you always have plenty of room to do whatever it is you need to do. And that makes us happy.

Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Altoona produced. The build quality of these vehicles is amazing! We could not find a single flaw in its construction while we were testing it. Everything fits properly, nothing is misaligned or misplaced. All of us here at GCM commend Philadelphia Motors in their efforts when it comes to the production of this vehicle.

If it wasn't for the price, we would of thought that the Philadelphia Motors Altoona was a disposable car. It literally breaks after use. But no, it's not disposable, and that's what makes it all the worse.

Whether or not the Philadelphia Motors Altoona is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Altoona awful fuel mileage of 13.8 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

While the Philadelphia Motors Altoona is certainly impressive in term of safety, it's not overly designed in this fashion in a way that would imped its enjoyment. Never the less this vehicle is more than safe enough for even the most uptight and poor drivers among us.

The Philadelphia Motors Altoona fits the mold of your prototypical Full Sized Sedan. It meets all the necessary requirements of being a good Full Sized Sedan and at times is quite enjoyable. It may not be the best. But it is still a good Full Sized Sedan.