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2018.07.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Touch Panel and Button Operations of the Porsche Panamera – Five Handy Features

Touch Panel Operation It’s been about nine months since our Panamera was delivered. I’ve finally gotten used to the buttons around the steering wheel and the touch panel operations. When I was still unfamiliar, my husband would say from the side, “Why don’t you turn on the idling stop?” and I’d panic, asking, “Wait, where is that!?” But now, that confusion is gone. So today, I’d like to introduce five convenient functions of the buttons...

2018.07.13Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Maintenance Costs

2018.06.23Porsche Maintenance Costs

Calculated Actual Annual Maintenance Costs of the New Porsche Panamera Turbo

ポルシェ パナメーラ（971）の年間維持費をまとめてみました - ガソリン代、オイル交換・補充、タイヤ交換、自動車税、車検費用など。100万円はかからないけれども…！？

2018.06.23Porsche Maintenance Costs

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2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Yesterday, the Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo Came Home!

Finally, Delivery Day! The day before yesterday, on Friday, my brother-in-law contacted my husband saying, “Saturday is the delivery day for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo. I’m going to pick it up at the dealer, can I stop by your place on the way back?” Oh… it’s finally delivery day…! It came sooner than I expected. So yesterday, from the morning, feeling a bit restless… my husband said, “Since it’s such a nice day, once...

2018.06.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo vs. New Panamera: Which One Should You Buy?

Panamera Test Drive Comparison I came across an interesting article on GQ JAPAN. How to Choose Your Porsche Panamera — The Latest Turbo Sport Turismo vs. the Standard Panamera [Part 1] Indeed, when choosing a Panamera in the future, some people might wonder whether to go for the Panamera or the Sport Turismo. However, since this comparison is between the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo and the standard Panamera, it basically becomes a comparison of Panamera...

2018.05.29Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera

2018.05.05Porsche Panamera

Next Audi S8 to Feature Porsche Panamera Turbo Engine – A Comparison of the Two

Panamera Turbo Engine to Power the S8 According to German automotive media outlets Auto Bild and autoevolution, the next-generation Audi S8 will be equipped with the same engine as the Porsche Panamera Turbo—a 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo—and is expected to debut within the year. Since Audi and Porsche both belong to the Volkswagen Group, this move makes perfect sense. The maximum output is said to be slightly lower than the Panamera Turbo’s 550 ps, at around...

2018.05.05Porsche Panamera

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2018.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Driving the Porsche Panamera Turbo in Sport Plus Mode on the Royu Driveway

Sport Chrono Package Our Panamera Turbo came with the optional Sport Chrono Package, which lets you select Sport Plus mode. When you switch to Sport Plus mode, the engine, transmission, and chassis are tuned for maximum performance (the suspension firms up), making it ideal for racing or track use. For more details, see the Car Configurator page. In fact, even though I’d owned the car for six months, I hadn’t really driven it in Sport...

2018.04.10Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2018.04.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Are Porsche’s Catalog Figures Really Accurate? A CG Magazine Test of the Panamera

Porsche Tests in the Harsh Environment of Death Valley The other day, I came across an article titled “The reason Porsche’s 911 GT3 doesn’t have a turbo or hybrid is because customers don’t want it”. Inside was this passage: The GT3 is the only model in Porsche’s current lineup without a turbocharger. Its 4.0-liter flat-six naturally aspirated engine delivers a remarkable 520ps (according to Mr. Preuninger, this figure was recorded during the scorching summer in...

2018.04.09Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

How to Buy a Porsche

2018.03.23How to Buy a Porsche

Which Options Are a Must-Have When Buying a Panamera?

Visual Differences Between the Previous and New Models The first Panamera to arrive at our home was back in February 2016. It was a 970 Panamera Edition (facelift model) in Carrara White. With a naturally aspirated engine, smooth acceleration, and a spring suspension that still offered a comfortable ride, it was truly a wonderful car. Both my husband and I thought, “There’s no way the new Panamera could surpass this.” That’s how impressive it was....

2018.03.23How to Buy a Porsche

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2017.10.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Points to Consider for Breaking in a Porsche Panamera, from a Car-Loving Husband

Do You Do a Break-In Run? In a recent article, I received a question: “Don’t you do a break-in run? Since opinions vary, it would be helpful to hear your husband’s thoughts as well.” My husband said that our trip to the WEC last weekend was partly for the purpose of breaking in the car. Since I didn’t know much about break-in runs myself, I asked him about it. My Husband’s View on Break-In Runs...

2017.10.17Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

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2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera

Test Drive Comparison Review of the New Panamera 4S and New Panamera Turbo

Test Drive Review of the New Panamera I previously went for a test drive in both the new Panamera 4S and the new Panamera Turbo. I even wrote about that experience on my blog, but the Turbo’s acceleration and high-speed stability were so incredible that I got completely overwhelmed and ended up writing a review that didn’t quite make sense… →The story of how I felt utterly defeated after test driving the new Panamera Turbo....

2017.09.21Reviews & Test Drives, Porsche Panamera