Reviews & Test Drives

2023.12.17Reviews & Test Drives

Test Drive of the Limited 500-unit Toyota GRMN Yaris｜What Did a Porsche Owner Think?

This time, a Porsche friend of mine was lucky enough to purchase a GRMN Yaris, so I had the chance to test drive it and would like to share my report. What is GRMN? Not just the usual “GR” but “GRMN”—this name holds an important place in Toyota’s motorsport world.This series offered by GAZOO Racing is not just a sports model. It is a designation given to vehicles that have passed rigorous testing and development...

2023.12.17Reviews & Test Drives

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2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

Test Drive Review of the New Porsche Cayenne S Coupe: The Charm of the V8 and Evolved Dri...

New Cayenne S Coupe Recently, I had the chance to test drive Porsche’s new Cayenne S. In this post, I’d like to share my review. As always, this blog contains no promotions, so please read with confidence. Our family previously owned a Cayenne E-Hybrid. This time, I’ll draw on that experience to compare the new and old models. The new Cayenne falls under a minor facelift.The exterior changes are subtle, but the front end and...

2023.12.06Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Cayenne

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2023.11.30Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

Porsche 911 Dakar In-Depth Review [Part 2]: Performance on the Highway and Final Thoughts

Following up on the first part of the article, this time I’d like to share the second part. Highway Performance: Stability and Power Once on the highway, still in the break-in period, I pressed the accelerator a little harder just past the tollgate. As expected from an engine based on the GTS, the power and torque surge impressively from a certain RPM range upward. At low revs, the Carrera actually felt more responsive and quicker,...

2023.11.30Reviews & Test Drives, The Appeal of Porsche, Porsche 911

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2023.11.28Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

Thorough Review of the Porsche 911 Dakar [Part 1]: Experiencing Its True Capability on a ...

The Moment of Delivery: Expectations vs. Reality of the 911 Dakar This time, my younger brother purchased a Porsche 911 Dakar. I accompanied him to pick up the car and then we went on a roughly 900-kilometer grand touring drive together, so this report covers that experience. What kind of impression do you have of the Porsche 911 Dakar? Honestly, I wasn’t very interested in this car. I had the impression it was just a...

2023.11.28Reviews & Test Drives, Touring Reports, Porsche 911

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2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Test Drive of Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) with PASM Sports Chassis, Rear Axle Steering, a...

Fully Loaded 992 Carrera S My younger brother bought another car. He’s the complete opposite of me—he’s a Ferrari fan, loves the G-Class, Lamborghini, Okinawa, Richard Mille watches, and Hublot—basically the textbook “successful guy” in every way (laughs). So naturally, he’s not a fan of understated cars like Porsche that focus purely on driving, and he often complains about Porsche’s minimal features and plain interiors. But this time, he surprisingly bought a Porsche after a...

2023.11.19Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

Test Drive of the BMW M8 Gran Coupe｜How Does It Differ from the 840i and Porsche Panamera?

BMW M8 Gran Coupe Competition Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, so I’d like to share my review. I’ve written about this before on the blog, but I really like BMW as a brand. Especially the M3 (and M4), which I love, and it’s one of the three cars I’ve wanted to own at least once in my life—from youth to old age (Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz SL, and...

2023.11.01Reviews & Test Drives, BMW

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2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

The Charm of the Porsche 997 GT3: Rediscovering the Joy of Analog Driving!

For some reason, this blog has very few articles about the 997 or 987 models.It’s not that I dislike them—in fact, I’m quite interested in these Porsches—but surprisingly few people around me own them, so opportunities for coverage have been limited. This time, a reader kindly requested a feature, so I took the opportunity to test drive one and will share my report.As always, even though it’s a feature, I intend to write honestly without...

2023.10.20Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

Discussing the All-Out Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) – The Ultimate Grade

Recently, I had the opportunity to test drive the 992 Turbo S. I’ve written a test drive report on the 992 Turbo S before, but some time has passed since then, and I believe my experience and impressions have evolved. So, I’d like to share again the true appeal of the Turbo S. Porsche 911 Turbo S For Porsche, the “Turbo” grade doesn’t simply mean a turbocharged car. Proof of this is that even the...

2023.10.04Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche 911

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2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

Is Your Porsche Macan Early, Mid, or Late Model? Thoughts from Driving an Early Macan Turbo

A little while ago, a friend purchased a used early-model Macan Turbo. It’s a very well-maintained example, equipped with air suspension and a sports exhaust. I’ve reported on the early Macan Turbo several times before, but this time I’d like to revisit it and also clarify the differences compared to the mid- and late-model versions. Early Macan Turbo The Macan has a long model history and has undergone two minor facelifts so far. Currently, the...

2023.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Macan

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2023.09.02Reviews & Test Drives

Range Rover Autobiography P530 Test Drive Report

My younger brother, who occasionally appears on this blog, recently purchased a Range Rover Autobiography, so I’d like to share a test drive report. Switching from the GLS580 This Range Rover was purchased as a replacement for the GLS580, which I previously introduced on this blog. Thanks to its long wheelbase, the size is quite massive, comparable to the GLS. However, when viewed from the front, the width doesn’t visually appear to exceed 2 meters....

2023.09.02Reviews & Test Drives