Reviews & Test Drives

2022.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

One Week with the GLB200d 4MATIC: First Impressions After 1,000 km

GLB200d 4MATIC While there are many reviews of the GLB250, the front-wheel-drive GLB200d without 4MATIC, and the GLB35 on YouTube, magazines, and web media, detailed reviews of the most popular and best-selling 4MATIC GLB200d are quite rare. This time, for those considering purchasing the GLB200d 4MATIC, I’d like to share my review after about one week of ownership and roughly 1,000 km of driving. The 202301 Model GLB200d 4MATIC The one that came to our...

2022.12.11Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2022.11.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Discovering the Charm of the Early Macan!｜This Is Porsche’s SUV!

Recently, I was able to borrow a Porsche Macan S (early model) for about a week, so I’d like to share my review. The Macan is broadly divided into three generations The Porsche Macan (95B model) has been on sale since 2014, undergoing several minor updates, making it a relatively long-lived model. It can be broadly categorized into early, mid, and the current late generation, with the early Macan’s distinctive feature being that the rear...

2022.11.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2022.11.10Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

Test Drive Review of the Mercedes-Benz GLS580｜How Does the E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL Perform?

GLS580 4MATIC My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, bought a car as usual. This time, it’s the Mercedes-Benz GLS580 4MATIC Sport Chauffeur Package. As of the time of writing this blog, the GLS580 has already been removed from the Japanese lineup, and currently, the only new models available are the GLS400D and the AMG GLS63. Previously, I considered purchasing the GLS400d and even test drove it. At that time, I was somewhat...

2022.11.10Reviews & Test Drives, Mercedes-Benz

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2022.11.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

Test Driving the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS: Let’s See What the GT4 RS Can Really Do

Recently, among Porsche’s new models, the one that has caught my personal attention is the 718 Cayman GT4 RS. I’ve put in an order, but with production slots being quite limited, I’ve almost given up hope (laughs). This time, I had the opportunity to test drive the 718 Cayman GT4 RS, so I’d like to share my test drive report. 718 Cayman GT4 RS This is the top-tier grade of the Cayman, enhancing the performance...

2022.11.03Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayman

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2022.10.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Testing the Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S Cabriolet with PASM Sports Chassis

PASM Sports Suspension I’ve driven many current 992-generation Porsche 911s, but this time it’s a somewhat rare model equipped with the PASM sports suspension. The PASM sports suspension, also known as the PASM sports chassis, features a ride height lowered by about 10mm. The spring rates are increased, making it an option designed to boost performance even further. This PASM sports suspension is standard equipment on GTS models from 991.2 onward (except the Targa), as...

2022.10.26Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2022.10.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster

Thoughts on Owning Two GTS Models: Boxster (981) and 911 (991 Pre-Facelift)

Two Beloved Cars I want to keep every Porsche I own forever, but there are two in particular that I especially want to hold onto. Those are the Boxster GTS (981) and 911 Carrera 4 GTS (991 pre-facelift), both made around the same time. Both are the ‘GTS’ grade, standing for Grand Touring Sport, and both feature naturally aspirated flat-six engines from before noise and environmental regulations became as strict as they are now. The...

2022.10.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911, Porsche Boxster

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2022.10.12Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the New Chevrolet Corvette (C8)｜Beyond All Expectations

The Coolness of American Sports Cars I haven’t been able to travel recently due to COVID, but I usually go on business trips to the U.S. once or twice a year. Whenever I do, I always rent a slightly higher-grade car and try to travel by car as much as possible. For example, I’ve done grand tours from LA to Las Vegas and then to San Francisco, which is one of the pleasures of business...

2022.10.12Reviews & Test Drives

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2022.09.29Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

MINI JCW (MINI John Cooper Works) Test Drive Review

MINI John Cooper Works The other day, a friend purchased a BMW MINI JCW (John Cooper Works), and I had the chance to take it for a test drive. This time, I wanted to review it with as few preconceptions as possible, so I didn’t do any prior research before the day arrived. The JCW I saw for the first time had a completely different vibe from a regular MINI. The first things that catch...

2022.09.29Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2022.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Test Drive Report of the New Macan (3rd Generation Base Model)｜Winding Roads & Summary

Testing the New Macan (3rd Generation) on Winding Roads Continuing from the previous article, this is a review of the new Macan (3rd generation). This time, I’m reporting on my impressions when taking the Macan onto winding roads. When you think of the Macan, it’s a very sporty SUV, and calling it merely sporty doesn’t do it justice—it’s a car with the athleticism that makes you want to call it a ‘sports car’. The strong...

2022.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2022.09.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Test Drive Report of the New Macan (3rd Generation Base Model)｜City and Highway Review

New Macan (3rd Generation) This time, I borrowed the current new Macan (3rd generation, also called Macan 3 or facelift model) as a loaner for my 991 Carrera 4 GTS, so I’d like to share an honest review after driving it for about a week. This Macan is the latest current model, the simplest base model. It has only minimal options, mainly just the 14-way comfort seats with memory function. The wheels are standard 19-inch,...

2022.09.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan