Review written on 8/1964.
Everyone always says the Pachyderm is the greatest Compact Van made. But you always go against the grain. What about a Q8514? OK stop laughing. Yes we all know the doors fall off when you open them. So what's the solution to setting the newest trend? Ever thought about a Philadelphia Motors? This month we take a look at the new Pachyderm. Is this the Compact Van you've been looking for? Find out!

The first stop for the Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm was the track. I won't lie. I was scared. This Compact Van is built for performance. Philadelphia Motors cut no corners when designing this vehicle for speed. The vomit stains on the carpet prove that the 109 hp @ 5208RPMs 2162 cc I4 engine roars this rocket to a top speed of 92 mph in an impressive 24.981s 0 to 60 mph. The engine puts out 88 lb-ft of torque making it able to tow 22 lbs which is average for this class. I'm guilty wanting to steal this one for my self. The Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm handles smoothly and can really turn a corner for a Compact Van. While it is certainly not a race car, it can handle any real world situation you throw at it.

Looking at the interior we fell in love with the Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm. The Pachyderm has all the features you expect and more. The materials are soft, and the quality is good. Equally impressive was the comfortability of the seats. Philadelphia Motors did a great job.

The Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm gives you a sense of home away from home. With 50 cu-ft of cargo and passenger space the Pachyderm feels like a second living room. Which was what Philadelphia Motors was probably thinking when they made this vehicle. "Lets make a vehicle that people could live in." Well Philadelphia Motors thank you, because after my wife threw me out, this is my new home. And let me tell you, it rocks!

Serious effort goes into every Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm 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.

Reliability of the Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm is not good. It's really dependent on how well you take care of the vehicle and luck of the draw. Almost all Pachyderm have some sort of issue within their lifetime. But it's never exactly enough of a pain to make you regret your purchasing decision. If avoiding the mechanic shop is your priority, it may be best to look elsewhere.

While the Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm isn't the most economical vehicle, it is better than most. At 26.0 mpg, the Pachyderm is fairly close to average. If fuel economy is a major concern of yours, we would recommend another vehicle. Otherwise, it shouldn't be much of a factor in your decision.

While being safe is important, Philadelphia Motors did not believe it was a priority in the Pachyderm. The vehicle does provide enough safety features to be consider average for its class. It does not add anything more than that however.

When it comes down to it, the Philadelphia Motors Pachyderm is one of the best Compact Van on the market. For almost everyone on the looking for a Compact Van, you won't find a much better vehicle than the Pachyderm. It testing team was astonished by the results. We give it our total and complete recommendation.