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2017.09.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

What’s the Difference Between the Panamera Turismo and the Panamera?

Panamera Turismo, Announced A few days ago, Porsche announced the “Panamera Turbo SE Hybrid Sport Turismo.” I thought, “Oh, interesting,” and checked the Porsche Japan website, but the Panamera Turismo wasn’t listed in the lineup yet. By the way, on that day my husband was making a big fuss about the “911 GT3 Touring Package (no large wing, 6-speed MT only) being released!!” Then, when my husband excitedly told Mr. H from the Porsche dealer—who...

2017.09.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.09.25Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

Impressions of the BMW 523i Loaner Until the Panamera Turbo Delivery

Farewell to the Panamera Edition Yesterday, the Panamera finally left our home. Our dealer representative, Mr. H, was scheduled to pick up the Panamera at 1 PM, so around 12:45, I went to the garage to grab something I’d left in my pocket, only to find Mr. H already waiting. He had arrived early and was kindly waiting in front of the house. “I’m sorry to keep you waiting,” I hurriedly called my husband, grabbed...

2017.09.25Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive Comparison Review of the New Panamera 4S and New Panamera Turbo

Test Drive Review of the New Panamera I previously went for a test drive in both the new Panamera 4S and the new Panamera Turbo. I even wrote about that experience on my blog, but the Turbo’s acceleration and high-speed stability were so incredible that I got completely overwhelmed and ended up writing a review that didn’t quite make sense… →The story of how I felt utterly defeated after test driving the new Panamera Turbo....

2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.08.23Reviews & Test Drives

First Time Test Drive of the Toyota Prius – Pros and Cons Compared to the Panamera

My Family’s Car, the Prius Yesterday, I had the chance to drive my family’s Prius for the first time. Well, it was only for about 20 minutes, swapping driving duties with my dad at a highway service area until we got off the expressway… The Prius at my parents’ house is about 10 years old, so it’s quite an old model. Also, just based on image alone, I thought the Prius might feel light and...

2017.08.23Reviews & Test Drives

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2017.07.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

In Conclusion, the Porsche Panamera Is a Sports Car

I Love the Panamera This blog subjectively expresses how wonderful the Panamera is, but when asked, “Why do I love the Panamera so much?”, I find it hard to explain clearly. I once wrote something like this in a previous blog post: Its commanding presence in the parking lot, the aura of a champion, acceleration merging onto the highway, the engine’s tone, the unity of driver and machine in handling, the feeling of acceleration that...

2017.07.28Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.06.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

970 Panamera Edition – Actual Best Fuel Efficiency is 12.0 km/l, Worst is 5.0 km/l

Actual Best and Worst Fuel Efficiency of the Panamera The Panamera’s fuel efficiency can’t really be called good. It’s no surprise, given it moves nearly a 2-ton giant. Maybe my driving skills aren’t great either… With lots of city driving, frequent stops at traffic lights, and heavy traffic, the fuel efficiency just keeps dropping. I don’t know about the new Panamera, but for the 2016 Panamera Edition, it’s roughly around 7 to 8 km/l. Sometimes,...

2017.06.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.06.22Reviews & Test Drives, 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...

2017.06.22Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.06.21Reviews & Test Drives, 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...

2017.06.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.06.15Reviews & Test Drives, 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...

2017.06.15Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera