The other day.Part I article about test driving the Cayenne Coupe.This time, we would like to finally introduce my husband's impressions (Part 2), which we have been waiting for.
One day during a break in the rainy season, in unusually fine weather, I had the opportunity to test drive the new Cayenne Coupe.The grade will be the S model, officially named the Cayenne S Coupe.
It has a more gently sloping roofline than a normal, non-coupe Cayenne, and its slightly lower overall height makes it look quite sporty as it stoops lower and wider. The silhouette from the side also closely resembles the traditional roofline of the Porsche 911. The difference is obvious, especially when compared directly with a normal Cayenne.
I've test driven a stock Cayenne before, but that Cayenne was a bare-bones Cayenne.How different is the S from the bare? And also, how different is the driving experience with the different options?In this review, I will focus on the following.
this (something or someone close to the speaker (including the speaker), or ideas expressed by the speaker)The Cayenne S Coupe is equipped with a 2.9L V6 engineIt is. This is without the help of Volkswagen.Designed in-house by PorscheThis is a gem that is said to be the best of the best. I have not experienced this engine since I test drove the current Panamera 4S, and I personally remember having a very positive impression of it.
At that time, I was impressed by the light V6 sound and the rev feeling was very sporty and light. This time, since the V6 was installed in a Cayenne rather than a Panamera, I turned the ignition switch, looking forward to seeing how it would be seasoned.
The bare-bones Cayenne (3-liter V6) I drove before had a very quiet starting sound, so I dared to listen carefully. Then, I heard a "Fawn!The V6 engine was awakened by the light sound of
It is not like other Porsches where the tachometer needle jumps up and howls "BOOM! and the needle of the tachometer jumps up and howls like other Porsches.It is louder than the bare Cayenne model, but it is only a gentle awakening.This car is equipped with a sport exhaust system, but it is surprisingly quiet.It was.
Nevertheless, they are braver than ordinary passenger cars and sedans.
I put my foot lightly on the gas pedal and stepped down, and here again I felt a difference from the bare Cayenne. Though, I am not so sure, as this was a memory from a while ago.I have the impression that the accelerator pedal of the bare Cayenne was much lighter.It is. In comparison, thisThe accelerator pedal of the Cayenne S Coupe has a moderate weight, typical of Porsche.This would make it easier to maintain a constant speed even when cruising at high speeds.
It's not PDK.Cayenne's traditional Tiptronic S (8-speed) starts very smoothly.I think this is quite noteworthy. I think this is quite remarkable. The connection of power at the start and the sensation of the first roll of the tires are of a very high quality, better than that of a poor luxury sedan.
Driving around town in normal mode, you will find yourself immediately in 5th or 6th gear. If you step on the accelerator pedal gently, the torquey engine will carry you up to speed. In most cases, this is sufficient, but there are times when it is a bit too much work.When the accelerator pedal is pressed a little more, two gears are dropped at once, and the car enters a furious dash.The first is the "I" in "I".
The power delivery at that point may seem a bit over the top and some may find it difficult to drive. This isIt is very similar to the behavior of the Panamera Turbo.
Usually gentle, but once it gets its fangs into gear, the turbo's boost comes on all at once, and combined with the downshifted gear ratio, it may try to accelerate beyond what the driver wants. That's fine if you're dashing out of a tollbooth or something.It sometimes feels a little overpowered when you want to pass lightly in the city, or when you want to move quickly ahead.The first is the "I" in "I".
To avoid this, you can always keep the car in sport mode and run it smoothly if you run it in a lower gear and with less kick-down to begin with, but that would not be good for fuel economy or the environment. Therefore, it is recommended to use theThe behavior in town is easier to drive with a plain Cayenne.I thought.
As for the ride quality, it is outstanding.Excellent. I recognize that the new Cayenne is one of the most comfortable cars you can buy today, and I have driven many SUVs from other manufacturers, but I don't think I have ever had a ride that is so flat and smooth rolling on the tires.
In the pastWhen I experienced the bare CayenneAlthough I marveled at the comfort of the ride on theI was also surprised by the Cayenne Coupe this time.Both are hard to say which one rides better, but...It is wonderful that this ride can be achieved with 21-inch optional wheels.
Also, adjusting the ride height will greatly change the range of ride comfort, so those who want to have a wider range of ride comfort should choose air suspension.
Incidentally, compared to the previous generation Cayenne, the ride and comfort are quite different.The previous generation had a strong SUV feel, in a good way, with SUV-like behavior, such as swaying at low speeds.My impression.The new Cayenne is even flatter, more upscale and sportyThat is my impression.(It's like the nimble, sporty Macan added to the previous generation Cayenne.)
The car we tested this time was not equipped with PDCC. On the other hand, the bare-bones Cayenne I drove before had PDCC.Is there a difference? If you ask me, I think there is clearly a difference.The one with PDCC is much flatter. Since the car has a high ride height to begin with, even though it has a flatter ride than the Panamera and other cars, there is still some sway from side to side. However, it is not so easy toCars equipped with PDCC are considerably suppressed and do not sway with little vertical movement from side to side anyway.That's the difference. That is the difference.
Nevertheless.The new Cayenne rides flat enough without PDCCAnd I think there are very few people who think the shaking is weird. HoweverI wonder if people who want to get even more flatness in the Cayenne at the sedan or coupe level should add PDCC.I think. By the way, I would love to have PDCC because I like a super flat ride.
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