I have driven a new bare-bones model of the Cayenne before, so I would like to review it in comparison with my impressions of that model, as well as with the Panamera Turbo that I currently own, and a little comparison with the Macan Turbo that my brother used to drive.
This was my first time in a 958 Cayenne, and when I got into the car, there was a huge center console similar to that of the 970 Panamera. The console is lined with buttons for everything from air conditioning to ride-height adjustment, suspension, engine settings, and more, and retains a strong mechanical and tool-like feel.
The engine isWakes up relatively quiet for a Porsche, but obviously louder than a normal car.The car is a lightweight, lightweight, and lightweight car. When the accelerator pedal is lightly applied, the car moves smoothly and nimbly, as if it were over 2.2 tons.
However, the lightness of this car is slightly different from that of the new Cayenne. In the case of the new Cayenne, the acceleration is more smooth and smooth, but this Cayenne is also nimble in the sense that you do not feel the weight of the body, but the nuance is a little different. This is the "It's a tremendous power source of motive force that moves a big giant body with ease.The impression is that the "I'm not a fan of this".
When the suspension is set to "comfort" and the car is driven at normal ride height, the suspension and body seem to be able to handle large road surface undulations and bumps.
In town, the gas pedal and steering feel is a little lighter than the 970 Panamera.Feel. And the Cayenne is not traditionally PDK.Tiptronic S with torque converter AT is adopted.The Cayenne is very easy to drive in the city. According to what I have heard in the past, the Cayenne is designed for full-scale off-road driving and towing, so it dares to use the Tiptronic system.
The Panamera, for example, has PDK, so although there is almost no shifting shock, the needle on the tachometer drops with each gear shift, and you can clearly see that the gears are changing quickly, quickly, quickly, so you can't help but notice that the "gears are changing quickly.What speed are you in?They are subconsciously aware of the fact that they are "the engine," the sound of the engine, the number of revolutions, etc.
The Cayenne, on the other hand, makes you barely aware of such things. The shifting is smoother and more seamlessly connected, so there is no awareness of how many speeds or RPMs. It's just.It is enough to turn on and off the accelerator pedal, to overtake in the city, and to accelerate and decelerate with only one conscious right foot.It's like a "Cayenne". You might think of the new Cayenne as a more refined version of this ease of driving.
As for ride comfort, it is difficult to describe. It is difficult to say because there are so many different combinations of ride height and chassis settings.
My overall impression is thatOn large bumps and uneven surfaces, the system picks up thumping and rattling noises, but the impact is well rounded and not particularly unpleasant.And my impression is that the impression is a little different between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.
The driver's seat is more comfortable, so to speak, and the passenger seat is a little more prone to vibration than that. "Feels like driving a car with slightly higher air pressureIt may be easier to visualize this if you take it as "the first time I saw a car with a pressure gauge. Since the air pressure was standard pressure on this unit.If you lower it a little and ride it with comfort pressure, it looks a little different.I think.
Probably.If you prefer Mercedes GL, GLS, etc., it may feel a little stiff.I wonder if there are any. Incidentally, my personal preference is for "I like the combination of lowering the ride height by one step and setting the chassis setting to "Sport" the best because it is flat and Porsche-like.It was."
From a toll booth on the highway, I test the acceleration power. The Panamera Turbo feels faster in terms of absolute speed, but it still has tremendous acceleration. In the case of the Panamera Turbo, I feel a sense of acceleration similar to that of the 911, with a sinking rear end.In the case of the Cayenne, four tires give the impression that the entire body moves forward stronglyIt is.
Moreover, the Tiptronic absorbs torque fluctuations well andLong-lasting accelerationThe "Taste of the World" is a great way to experience the world.
The engine is subdued, with the so-called slurping sound of a modern V8.It is more like a V6-like continuous sound.The extension from the mid-range RPMs is breathtaking.That's a very smooth turn.My first impression is that the sound is not as good as it could be. This may be due to the fact that the sound has less sludge. We have not tested the high-rpm range, but with this much power, it is sufficient even if you do not rev it that far.Torque is plentiful from the bottom, and even at low speeds, a slight step on the pedal will bring the car up to speed in a single bound.
I can't make a direct comparison with the new Panamera's 4L V8 since it is PDK and Tiptronic. Therefore, I am only talking about the impression I felt."The V8 of the Panamera Turbo has a slightly stiffer rev feel and a more concentrated sense of power.There is the "I". The Cayenne's V8, on the other hand, has a "Lighter RPM feel, as if power is gained through rotation.received the "I received the "I".
No wonder.There are no concerns about stability on highways.Lowering the vehicle height a notch makes it even more stable and allows the driver to negotiate any curves with ease. The family can travel several hundred kilometers on a long touring trip with no worries. The Macan Turbo from the previous model year also has excellent driving performance, but the difference is that the Macan Turbo is a bit lighter and the Macan Turbo is heavier.
By the way, my personal impression is as follows.
←Heavy 958 Cayenne > Previous Macan ≥ New Cayenne Lightness →
As for the manner of winding down, it is indeed a Porsche. This is more than I can write about.The best way is to actually ride the car and have it attack the winding roads.But I am still impressed. I am still impressed byIf you want a sporty SUV, you should definitely not buy a Cayenne or Macan, but just test drive one!".
Once you have experienced these and have this measure of quality, you should consider SUVs from other manufacturers. That is how different they are from the rest.
When driving normally with the chassis set to Comfort, the "Oh, that's a SUV that turns well.But once you press the Sport or Sport Plus button, you'll be like, "Wow! I was like, "Wow, this is amazing! Of course, the center of gravity is higher than that of a 911 or Panamera, so the cornering speeds are not the same, but the way it turns, its response, and its stability are similar.
It is not just the quickness of the handling that makes it sporty, but thereJust the right amount of "looseness" and "playfulness" are added in perfect balance.The driver can enjoy the comfort of being able to move with ease and at will. This is the same for all models of cars.Porsche-nessIt's like 'I'm not a good person.
Although this is probably the result of a variety of factors such as engine mounts and other various mounts, suspension damping, tire toe and camber angles, steering support rigidity, etc., all of which have been calculated to the fullest extent.I am surprised myself that I, who seem to drive GT3, 911, etc. every day, don't feel disappointed when I drive the Cayenne through the winding roads!Point.
As for the fuel consumption, my usual commuting route (approx. 25km, 60% city highway, 40% down the road), I have been able to get7.2 km/L on on-board computerIt was. I tried to accelerate for a moment, but I ran with the flow of traffic and with the idling stop turned on.
Incidentally, driving the same section with the Panamera Turbo, I get about 8.5 to 10 km/L, and with the GT3 about 6.5 to 7.5 km/L. Well, there is not much difference, but the Cayenne is worse by the displacement. However, with this much power and fuel economy for such a large car, it is probably acceptable.
Buying a Cayenne instead of an SUV from another company is still the most important feature of driving, and we would like to encourage people who are looking for that to drive a Cayenne.
The Cayenne in this case is a late model of the 958, known as the 958.2, and at the time of writing, most used cars on the market are in the 9-10 million yen zone. As is the case with Porsche's turbo models, the price drop from the new car is somewhat larger than for other grades. On the other hand, howeverUsed, such a high performance car at such a great price is a bargain!I think.
If you are considering a luxury SUV around 10 million, you should definitely consider a used 958 Cayenne.
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