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Porsche Panamera

5 Reasons Why Many People Choose the S-Class Over the Porsche Panamera

Panamera vs S-Class One day, I suddenly wondered. “The Panamera is such a great car, so why do so many people buy the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the same class?” Recently, on a TV program featuring motor journalist Goro Okazaki, Porsche Japan’s president Shigemiki Shichigoshi mentioned “The new Panamera is selling very well.” So compared to the 970, the 971 Panamera might be gaining popularity. Still, on the streets, I see the S-Class overwhelmingly more often,...

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Porsche Panamera

Is it true that Porsches can’t carry much luggage? — The Panamera’s trunk is actually qui...

If you’re not satisfied with minivans… Many people end up changing cars when they have kids or their family grows. I often meet people who used to say things like “Driving is so much fun” or “The engine sound is amazing”, but a few years later, they’ve completely changed and say things like “Minivans can carry so much stuff! They’re super convenient!”. If you genuinely want a minivan or a one-box car and are happy...

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Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera Glides Like It’s Running on Rails

Panamera Line Yesterday, I had work in Kyoto, so I headed there in the Panamera. It’s long been said that “Kyoto gets insanely congested on the 5th and 10th of the month,” and sure enough, yesterday was no exception with traffic jammed everywhere. Although I was able to cruise relatively smoothly on the highway, it ended up being a drive where I didn’t even tap into 5% of the Panamera’s power. (Oh, right — I...

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Porsche Panamera

Goro Okazaki’s Test Drive Review of the New Panamera Hits the Mark Perfectly

Goro Okazaki Takes the New Panamera for a Spin My husband sent me a URL during work with the message, “Goro Okazaki is test driving and reviewing the new Panamera!” I watched it right away, and just like when he spoke at the new Panamera preview event, his explanations and descriptions are incredibly clear. I’m neither a motor journalist nor particularly eloquent, so I can only describe the Panamera’s greatness as “Amazing! It has the...

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Porsche Panamera

Why I Prefer the Panamera Over the Porsche 911 – A Car Fit for a Champion in Life

The 911 Is an Amazing Car When you think Porsche, you think 911. I believe most Porsche fans out there feel that “Porsche is definitely the 911.” When I test drove a 911 (991.2) at a dealership before, I was so impressed by how easy and fun it was to drive that I thought, “Wow, this is an incredible car! No wonder it sells so well!” Even someone like me, who isn’t very confident behind...

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Porsche Panamera

The Difference Between the Porsche Panamera and BMW 7 Series Felt in Just 2 Seconds

Considering the BMW 7 Series Our 970 Panamera Edition arrived at our home as the new family car at the end of February 2016. But at first, I had no plans to buy a Panamera. At the start of 2016, I was almost certain that “the new family car would be the new BMW 7 Series”—until a huge last-minute twist changed everything. Back then, I was definitely rooting for the “new BMW 7 Series.” ・The...

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Porsche Panamera

Launching the Porsche Panamera Blog! – Welcome Home, PORSCHE

What Inspired Me to Start This Blog… Yesterday, I had a lunch meeting for work in Umeda, so I decided to take my newborn daughter along in the Panamera. Since the Panamera is over 1900mm wide, the parking options are naturally limited. Parking garages with lifts are basically out of the question. I ended up parking at the relatively affordable and spacious Hankyu Umeda Station parking lot (1-1-2 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). Is...