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Test Drive the Porsche Taycan GTS! What Sets It Apart from the 4S Cross Turismo?

A friend recently bought a Porsche Taycan GTS, so I had the chance to ride along. Here’s my test drive impression and a detailed comparison with our own Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. How My Friend Came to Buy the Taycan GTS My friend originally drove a BMW 320i, and after about five years and 50,000 km, was thinking about upgrading to a BMW 4 Series M440i Coupe. However, he suddenly developed an interest in the...

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[Live Stream Summary] Vol.28: Exploring the Charm of Porsche’s Latest Models! From Circui...

The content of the recent live stream radio show “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Headings have been added to organize the topics. If you enjoy the program, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Content 1. Impressions from Circuit Driving at Fuji Speedway Last Week [05:23] Perfect weather and excellent conditions. 53 cars participated. Drove the 718 Cayman T, achieving 5th and 7th place out of 53 cars. Truly felt...

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[Live Stream Summary] Vol.27: Differences and Charms of Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3...

This is a summary article of the recent live stream radio, “Welcome Home, PORSCHE.” Feel free to listen during your commute, school runs, or as a driving companion inside your Porsche. If you enjoy the content, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel! Main Topics and Content 1. Long-Distance Driving Experience with the Taycan [00:59] Drove 450 km from Hyogo Prefecture to Gotemba in the Taycan. There was no charging hassle...

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Clearing Up Misconceptions About the Taycan! The Truth I Learned from Ownership

Misconceptions About the Taycan. Porsche Taycan. About 10 years ago, in 2015, the concept car “Mission E” was unveiled, and later, the Taycan was first revealed at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show as Porsche’s first electric vehicle. (Though Porsche apparently released electric cars even earlier.) I have test-driven the Taycan several times and was always deeply impressed by its performance. But when it came to actually owning one, concerns about resale value and charging issues...

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The Driving Excellence of the Porsche Taycan: What I Learned After a Month and a Half

It’s been nearly a month and a half since my wife bought the Taycan. We occasionally drive it on the Royu Driveway, use it for commuting, and family outings. This time, I want to talk about the driving appeal of the Taycan. I’ll save a detailed report on its usability as an EV for another occasion. Our Taycan is the Cross Turismo 4S. It produces 490 PS under normal conditions, with a maximum output of...

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500km in Half a Month Since Porsche Taycan Delivery: My Honest Impressions

It’s been half a month since the delivery of my Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. Mostly I’ve been driving around the neighborhood, but I also made a round trip of about 50 km to Osaka for work, and in total, I’ve driven over 500 km in these two weeks. The incredible performance of the Taycan’s driving was already covered in a previous test drive review, 夫がポルシェ タイカンを試乗したそうなので感想を聞いてみた   But now that I own it and drive...

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Welcome Home, Taycan! Details on the Delivered Taycan’s Specs and Options

As I wrote in my recent blog post, I purchased a used Taycan 4S Cross Turismo. My first impressions of the driving experience have been very positive, and I plan to share more about that later, but today, I’d like to start by introducing the options and specifications of the Taycan 4S Cross Turismo I bought. Taycan 4S Cross Turismo Specifications The Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (MY2023), right-hand drive, with 8,000 km on the odometer....

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Sold My 911 Carrera T After 8,000km: The Story Behind It and My Next Beloved Porsche

At the very end of last year, just before the year closed out, I parted ways with my 911 Carrera T. The mileage was 8,000 km. It was the first Porsche I bought with my own money—my very own Porsche. I was particular about the specifications, and driving it was an absolute joy. I agonized quite a bit before deciding to let it go, but today I want to share the reasons behind that decision...

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A Close Call: Considering the Porsche Taycan but Deciding to Stay Put

Thinking About Switching to a Taycan? The other day, I got a message from our dealer’s representative: “How about switching from your Cayenne to a Taycan?” We have a Cayenne E-hybrid at home, and since the rear seats are very spacious and we love how it drives, I said, “There’s really no need to switch…” but I still asked them to send over specs for new stock cars that might suit our family. Right away,...

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[Taycan Thorough Test Drive] Is This Really a Porsche? Or Just a Fast Car?

My husband wrote a test drive report on the Porsche Taycan he recently had the chance to drive. Please take a look if you’re interested. First, Experiencing the Porsche Taycan from the Passenger Seat I’ve driven the Taycan several times before. The first time was on a circuit, the second time was in city driving, and this time I was fortunate to borrow it for a bit longer, allowing for a detailed review in various...