Reviews & Test Rides

How does my husband rate the Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid? How does it compare to the Cayenne?

Panamera, also experience the Sport mode.

The engine in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid is not a GTS or turbocharged V8 engine.2.9L V6 engine, same as 4S, etc.It is. This is probably why the nose is light and turns quickly.

And will the movement be somewhat RR-like due to the heavy battery under the trunk?

Originally, Porsche must have a secret sauce for controlling rear-heavy cars, which was cultivated with the 911. Perhaps they made full use of this know-how in the tuning of this hybrid model.

No kidding, the level of finish is admirable.It is.

from the middle (of)Switch to "SPORT" mode.The V6 engine wakes up suddenly and, as if tuned to the motor's rotation, instantly adjusts its rpm, suppressing shocks caused by torque fluctuations and smoothly connecting power.

This is the place.The Tiptronic in the Cayenne is great, but the PDK in the Panamera is also wonderfully controlled.It is. I think the engineers in charge of the control programming of this PDK are quite talented. It is almost as good as Tiptronic.

At least in normal driving, you can't tell the switch between motor and engine. If you drive in a consciously jerky manner, you will indeed feel it a little more than the Tiptronic, but it is wonderfully smooth.

The V6 engine, with the motor assisting, is very powerful.The PDK is a very fast gearshift system. Even with manual control of gear shifting via paddle shifters, the speed of shifting that only PDK can provide is still there. The Cayenne's Tiptronic is also quite fast here, but it is indeed a PDK.

As the engine speed is increased, the motor boosts and the torque increases considerably.While not quite the violent acceleration of the Panamera Turbo, it feels on par with the 4S and GTS in terms of experience.

And the engine sound is great. This unit does not have a sport exhaust.The muffler is stock, but the tone of this 2.9L V6 engine is very pleasant.The higher the rpm, the louder the sound, and the more audible it is even with the stock exhaust.

Incidentally, the 3.0L V6 in the Cayenne E-Hybrid is a completely different engine from the 3.0L V6 in the Cayenne E-Hybrid, although the displacement is similar.Comparing the 2.9L V6 to the 3.0 V6, the 2.9L sounds and feels sportier.The 3.0 engine is also good enough, but this one seems to be a bit more torque-oriented or more focused on practical usability.

Step on the brake before a corner to decelerate.The solid deceleration power that lives up to the Porsche name is still present here.It is. In the case of the hybrid model, much of the deceleration is done using regenerative braking, and finally the car is stopped by a physical braking device, which seems to feel a little different in the Cayenne and Panamera.

becauseCayenne has stronger regenerative braking.It is probably tuned to try to recover more electricity. Therefore, the Cayenne's brakes are quite strong, not to say PCCB. In contrast.The Panamera does not have that much regenerative strength.

You can think of it as having the same braking power as a regular Porsche.

According to the owner, "Panamera seems to be tuned to improve fuel economy by not slowing down rather than regenerating.He said, "I'm not a fan of this.

However, theReally sporty sedanThe Panamera was originally designed to be taken on a winding road. Originally, the Panamera could be taken on a windingIt feels like you are driving a smaller car, but this hybrid model is much stronger.

It feels nimble like a 992 911, with torque and handling characteristics that make it easy to drive anywhere in town.

This is probably due to the motor's instantaneous maximum torque. It gives the driver a world view and feeling that cannot be achieved with an engine.

I had the opportunity to test drive this car and I really liked it. My wife is also a big fan of this car.If I had been on this when I bought the Cayenne, I honestly would have been lost.If I didn't have to be aware of the 5 seater, I would have gone with the Panamera. I think it is such a well-made car.

If anyone is looking to buy a Panamera.E-hybrid models are recommended.It's a good idea. Because it is cheap, fast, and fun. If I were to buy a Panamera again, I would definitely consider the E-Hybrid model first.

Let me assure you that it is such a great car.

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