Vanderhall Laguna - Fast Blast Review - Everyday Driver 

I drove the Venice is Greensboro, NC and it was so fun to drive. I've always been a motorcycle man and said i would would never buy a 3 wheeler, but the test ride changed my mind. During the drive i got more head turning looks then anything that i have driven.

However, the Venice model at 29, 950 is a lot closer in price to a Slingshot and personally, I like the Vanderhalls looks better.

It's an interesting little car, but that price point seems really high. Appreciate that honest review guys!

Good job on this show, really good writing, cinematics, and overall production quality. Looking forward to future releases!

I really wanted to like it, but front wheel drive under steering automatic is a hard sell. I'm glad someone is making crazy things out there though

This vehicle is unique and completely different. For someone who already has a stable full of sports cars, this might be interesting.

That car looks like it will be a beast on the corners. There cornering on it is awesome. The only problem is price is too damn high.

I'm glad that this exists and that someone will like it and buy it. But that's not gonna be me.

Also, the Venice can be had with a slap stick sort of shifter for the slushbox.

very cool thing, cool review.

Curious for more info, I contacted Vanderhall and Daniel Boyer stated that there is now a 6 speed manual transmission version available and the Laguna starts at 49K and tops out at 77K. Matt, you should see if they can loan you a manual production car when you have time.

With AWS, three wheedled vehicles can "track" to gain stability (without leaning) if "The Line" is corrected by a few degrees at the rear wheel. Pull in that tail, you'll get more synergy coming out of the curves.

I'd actually like to see you guys review the Slingshot sometime. As a weekend toy, would a slingshot be a better canyon carver than a modded Miata? Could the Slinghot be used for a weekend road trip like the FRS, or would it be miserable on the highway?

good fair review

Ouch, I really wanted to like this thing. So few vehicle manufacturers are really stretching the limits of vehicle design these days, making me long for years past where safety regulations were few and far between, and designers were given blank checks to create the next sexy sports car. I feel like today, you get two groups of people making cars. Big companies that invest millions/billions into R&D and have to produce something that's a "safe bet" and small companies like this that have the drive and will to "out there" but are hamstringed by the costs and time investments in getting a car approved for the road. The only car released in recent history (to my knowledge) that actually pushes the boundaries of what a road car can be, is the BAC Mono, and that's a big part of the reason that driving (or if I'm lucky, owning) one is near the top of my bucket list. The issue is that I want something sportier than the Laguna. I want something I'll take to a track day and not feel like I'm getting outperformed by everybody else on the track. If I want sporty+FWD, I'll look into a Fiesta or a Golf GTI. Both of those are waaay cheaper than the Laguna, offer much more functionality (like two rows of seating and a proper trunk) while still being sporty enough to take to the track. The Laguna is so unique that I want to love it, but I just can't. If ever given the opportunity I'd certainly take one for a spin, but I doubt I'll ever own one.

we own a 2015 slingshot ls, very disappointed with the vehicle. I saw the Vanderhall in Springville UT what a good looning car/bike.

Looks dangerous. I like it

Paul, I have never seen your work before, but 6:56 is badass! Why not post more of your sketches on the website? Reminds me of something from Akira, my favorite movie ;)

Option a 6 speed manual transmission and some throaty but muffled exhaust. A weekend rental availability in scenic drive tourist areas would be cool.

Nice look

Interesting and strange "car" at the same time. A suggestion for future reviews: How about a '88 Pontiac Fiero GT with MT (proudly owned one for 12 years) and BMW Z1 (wanted one but out of budget) review. Both cars where similar in their construction and ahead at their times.

Compared to it's contemporaries it's bang on the money. A competent rounded package that doesn't require you to suffer for your thrills like many in this category of vehicle.

This vehicle is proof that you can be obsessive about building tolerances, fit and finish, etc. and still produce something that virtually nobody is going to buy. At least in my opinion the market for this car is going to be split, and split very unevenly, in favor of the Morgan and the Polaris. And the split is by and large due to price. The slingshot, at its price point, is fairly unchallenged in terms of market competition. It's in the range that it's attainable by almost anybody. Hell even I could afford one. So somebody looking for an interesting alternative to their daily driver would be well suited there. They're mass produced but that gives the benefit of affordability, aftermarket and dealer support, etc. If you have a few more dollars to spend you can step up to the Morgan. Where you're trading the practicality of the Polaris for true hand built craftsmanship and a glorious pedigree for the additional cost. It's not anywhere near as practical but you'll have a very unique piece that will be respected and loved at all the gatherings you'll inevitably go to in it. Then enter the Vanderhall. Built with mostly factory GM off the shelf components in a fancy chassis and carbon fiber shell. So basically you're buying about $8000 worth of basic car parts (which to their credit should be easily sourcable if you need repairs) You're basically paying somebody $65,000+ to put generic, low rent, GM parts into their tiny chassis. And I get that there is a lot of craftsmanship involved but people with that much money to spend are either going to, as was mentioned at the beginning of the video, spend it on a Porsche, or any number of excellent cars in that price range, from the well crafted and refined Porsche, Corvette Z06, etc. To even more angry options like the Shelby Mustangs, Z28 Camaros, SRT Hellcats, etc. In my eyes you're basically paying over $70,000 for a very fancy Elio.

I wish they had used that front end styling but ripped off Caterham for the rear end.

It looks like a cross between a Prowler, Caterham 7, Mini Cooper Roadster hardtop and the front 2/3rds of a BMW 3 series.

No mention of the Reliant Robin? :)

I like that cockpit way better than the newer one in the venice. None of the 2018 models even have doors do they? How did they go from $50k base in 2016 to just $29,995 in 2019?

Would love to trade my bike in on one wish they hade a dealer around hear

Nice

Vanderhall, Ever consider a vehicle based around the current WRX' drivetrain? All three wheels powered!

77 grand and you get the gauges from the Sonic?

That's not how this works... That's not how any of this works.

+everydaydriver hey guys i love your channel, and i was wondering if you guys could get your hand on a gto from 04-06 to review? I have been looking into one of these, and i would love to hear what you guys think.

of all the 3 wheelers, this is the only front wheel drive. interesting!

The smoking tire's review seemed more honest about the power train not being cooperative and not being very fast

I want the vanderhall Carmel and the Laguna 😊

It'd be cool if like the Elise, they put a high revving Toyota or even Honda vtec engine in this. Id rather have that than a tuned up turbocharged 1.4 chevy sonic motor. Makes same power but at what cost...

I'm sure its fun and there is a market for it, but this thing's biggest problem is the price. 77k will get you countless other top notch performance vehicles.

i would take the morgan anyday ever this

Can't you left foot break to help cornering?

Jay Leno might buy one... for his museum...

The loudness and fancy little details like the shifters making promises of sports car/bike performance that it couldn't deliver made it impossible to enjoy it for what it was. The other major mistake was mixing in higher-end more costly components with lesser ones which wound up inflating the cost without making it better. What would have been the practical and cost-effective solution would be to take a 1970s VW rabbit, chop it in half, add the single rear wheel, and stick a cool shell on it. Still not a sports car, but losing all that weight would give it some zip, and there are tons of aftermarket upgrades available.

Any one know if those headlights are an off the shelf part? They are sweet looking!

I think it costs about twice what I would expect and even at that price it'd still be very niche. Unique tho for sure.

Dude, where's the rest of my car?

I saw this thing on smoking tire and you could tell Matt hated this thing. At half the price they wouldn't sell any

Front wheel drive? Auto? Really...:-/ Understeer is no fun.

Awesome video, disappointing car. 'Nuff said.

Think I'd rather just buy a sling shot for 1/2 to 1/3 the price. While sure, the slingshot feels much more plasticky than this, I like the aggressive look more and also it comes with a proper gearbox which is much appreciated for blasting around the canyons. This is more of a bar hopper / beach car, IMO.

so for 77k, you get a hacked up spark missing a wheel. did i miss anything?

So,...a GM Chevy Sonic with one less wheel no muffler and some in the region of $77,000.00,...really ? By the way guys, you've never heard of a Can Am Spyder?

I just adore it, mostly. I'm just thinking wistfully of how nice it would be with 4 wheels, a Prowler-style bustle back, a trunk, and roll-up windows. Hell, even side curtains. Making it 3 wheeled strictly for compliance is its downfall.

There is also the Elio, which costs less than $7,000 and it's lighter.

bring it to South Africa it's a beautiful and there is a big market for it

At $77K, I don't think they are after the Harley audience. I would buy a Can-Am Spider at $25K instead. BTW, it would be fun if you did a review of the Elio 3 wheel car.

Total missed opportunity an automatic fwd car that's made for cruising but has an obnoxious straight pipe exhaust that sounds poor at best. At least stick an amazing motorcycle engine in it

cool in isolation, but absurd at nearly 80k even well built. interesting you can get 200hp out of that gm 1.4 though.

For the money of this Laguna, I'd rather buy the Polaris Slingshot and a Mazda MX-5 if I needed doors and A/C, and pocket the rest for a great road trip.

It’d be awesome tho if it was 3 wheel drive but most of the power is to the rear

trying to make one lean. there might be hope for them yet

it needs a better front design

I'm sorry, no car with a 4 cylinder should have 8 exhaust pipes.

Morgan 3 Wheeler for me.

Why did nobody mention the T-Rex from Canada?

77 grand..................................77 grand.......................................77 freaking grand. Theres a sucker born every minute

I see alot of polaris slingshots in my area. Ugly as hell. But I think we have a new winner. If I want a 3 wheel car I'd get a morgan.

I'm guessing it'd be way more interesting with AWD.

Ouch!$ I'm thinking a Cayman or Boxster! Polaris is doing ok because their price point is closer to correct. Unfortunately, I think this thing is destined to fail. Interesting review though.

No love for the Campagna T-Rex ?

So it's a chevy sonic in carbon fiber body

the gear knob looks really close to the seats

How much, vanderhall ?

ughh ... thanks for the objective review, now I know it's a 77k POS.

I would take a Morgan 3-wheeler by a mile over this. At 2:52 you see the door doesn't line up properly yeah that is some serious build quality... Damn for 77k I expect more.

I have taken the time to dig through ALL of these comments and I did not find ONE person that would buy this thingamajig. The negatives outweigh the positives on this car in EVERY SINGLE WAY! I didn't even think that was possible till I saw the reviews on this thing. Want a cruiser? Too Loud. Want a stable high speed machine? Has 3 wheels and is geared to go 125mph(I am guessing since an auto Sonic turbo goes 125mph). Want a fun light to light go-getter? Crappy automatic and is front-wheel drive. Want a track toy? Again, crappy automatic and horrid traction control. Want something good looking? Looks like a surfboard on wheels and uses CHEAP GM sourced interior parts. Want to drift something unique? Traction control won't let ya and is front-wheel drive. Want something to take the family in? No room or storage. Want something you can drive without worrying about road conditions? Not all-wheel drive, uses summer rubber and weighs next to nothing. Want to be that guy who doesn't care what he buys but buys it because he has money? Then the Vanderhall Laguna IS FOR YOU!

Lo único que no me gusta es que tiene fwd, aunque tiene buena potencia. Por lo demás es un bonito auto, interesante diseño, fuera de lo común

it looks like a elio motors hot rod only $60k more 3 times the power and actually in production

$77k? Easy pass. And I've been looking at Vanderhall because I like the look and the availability of a top in the event of rain. Maybe another model than the Laguna then.

I don't think it looks good, kind of like you couldn't afford to add a fourth wheel... Quality seems decent, but doesn't looks cool or inspiring. Sounds great though! Thanks for the video guys!

Just dont flip it,notice on all videos drivers head is way above the roll bar:>(

I would buy that car as a kit car.

What a bizarre car. Is it basically a sonic RS but with a bespoke body and only one rear wheel?

Why does it sound like a tractor?

EXTENDING THE BODY OVER THE REAL WHEEL WOULD HELP PROPORTIONS A LOT.

On the face this seems pretty cool, but then you get down to the details, FWD, automatic, $49-77k, too loud for most people, and it doesn't make the right sound to warrant being loud (hello GT350R, or Z06).

I predict that these won't be made in a few more years. It's just silly to pay that much money when you can get so much more for around that same price. But if you have money to burn, then why not? Personally, I would get a Mustang GT convertible. Then take the money I saved and get really hot sport bike.

well watching this video, keep in mind that this thing is more expencive than a alfa romeo 4c.

A Slingshot with AC? Sounds good except price.

That was so funny when you said do i want one-you struggles to SAY NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEEMS loud but the lower trim seems ok and less than half the price!

Howard you manage to get your hair at 3 different lengths ?

The starting one is 25k not sure how they added 50k to the top tear.

the lights could be beter

you guys and the ones commenting dont get the point of this thing, its nor for guys with limited amount of money that can have one toy. its for those who already have a performance car, and or bike and just want something else. Front end could be better resolved a bit but i get it and loved, hope they sell well

to answer a question of what else is out there? For that price a Corvette C 7 convertible. I have a Harley and a Vette and alternate driving each....the convertible is open air...not like a bike...but still very enjoyable.....and sorry to say the price is better on the Corvette. I mean 77k? hmmmmm

Meh, it's a curiosity, not much more. Good review.

Electric?

great honest verbage

The vanderhall is beautiful but the lagunas’ roof is alittle too long for its body. The Venice looks better which is great because it’s cheaper

77 k ?? I think I would get a Shelby GT350 and a 4runner

Front wheel-drive automatic? LOL dude are you serious