Next-Gen 718 to Offer Both EV and Gasoline Models
次世代718はEVもガソリンも出す二刀流モデルに。だがユーロ7の規制下で718スパイダーRSの咆哮を超えられるのか。両方を所有する立場から、EVを続ける意味と電動718への期待を語る。
次世代718はEVもガソリンも出す二刀流モデルに。だがユーロ7の規制下で718スパイダーRSの咆哮を超えられるのか。両方を所有する立場から、EVを続ける意味と電動718への期待を語る。
This article summarizes the recent live stream radio episode of “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Key Topics and Highlights Stream Kickoff and Driving the Taycan Turbo GT [00:00] The stream aired on Sunday; originally planned for Saturday but postponed due to a busy schedule. For the first...
In our garage today, two mid-engine open-top Porsches stand side by side. One is my longtime companion, a 981 Boxster GTS that I’ve been driving since new for nearly 10 years, now with over 63,000 kilometers on the clock. The other is the latest marvel, the 718 Spyder RS, delivered just this past June. The 981’s naturally aspirated flat-six delivers a sensual soundtrack, while the Spyder RS houses the heart of a GT3 midship. Alternating...
This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to enjoy it during your commute, school runs, or as a driving companion inside your Porsche. If you like the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Highlights Theme of the Episode: If You Could Keep Only One Porsche, Which Would You Choose? [00:16] First broadcast in two weeks. This...
After completing the 1,500-kilometer break-in period with the 718 Spider RS, I switched back to my beloved 981 Boxster GTS for the first time in a while. The Spider RS’s incredible drivability made me briefly wonder, “Do I even need the 981 anymore?” But after driving both, it became clear they have completely different personalities. Even though they’re both Boxster models, the differences surprised me. It’s like choosing between eating yakiniku with sauce or with...
Lately, there have been frequent reports about securing production slots for the 718 and new deliveries being made. Amidst this buzz, various speculations about the future of the Porsche 718 series are circulating. Is the gasoline engine version truly being discontinued? Or is there a chance it will be sold alongside the upcoming EV model? Based on the latest overseas media reports and statements from Porsche insiders, we’ve compiled the facts known so far. To...
This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Highlights First Impressions After Driving the 981 Boxster GTS Again [07:00] After getting used to the Taycan Turbo GT, driving the 981 Boxster GTS still delivers a...
Looking Back at the Cars We Drove in 2024 With just a few hours left in 2024, it’s time to reflect. As usual, we’re excited to present the annual “Test Drive of the Year” here at “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Although it was a busy year with fewer opportunities to test drive, here’s a recap of the cars I drove in 2024: Toyota GRMN Yaris Tesla Model 3 Performance Toyota Crown Sport Porsche 991 911 50th...
This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or while driving your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Content Inspection of Porsche 981 Boxster GTS [02:53] The inspection cost for a 2015 November-registered 981 Boxster GTS was about 440,000 yen Extended warranty was about 190,000...
Touring in the Boxster – New Discoveries The other day, I went on a tour with my 981 Boxster GTS after quite some time. Having had the chance to drive various Porsches, I was reminded once again of the unique charm of touring in the Boxster. During this trip, I found myself deeply reflecting on the question, “What makes a Porsche truly enjoyable?” and decided to share my thoughts in this article. 【ライブ配信まとめ】Vol.51:ポルシェ・ボクスターで行く絶景ツーリング! On long-distance...