{"id":37115,"date":"2022-03-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37115"},"modified":"2022-03-11T08:31:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T23:31:56","slug":"we-didnt-get-taycan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/we-didnt-get-taycan\/","title":{"rendered":"A Close Call: Considering the Porsche Taycan but Deciding to Stay Put"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30c6\u30f3\u30c4<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/we-didnt-get-taycan\/#Thinking_About_Switching_to_a_Taycan\" >Thinking About Switching to a Taycan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/we-didnt-get-taycan\/#The_Taycan_vs_the_Cayenne_E-hybrid\" >The Taycan vs. the Cayenne E-hybrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/we-didnt-get-taycan\/#Driving_the_Base_Taycan\" >Driving the Base Taycan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinking_About_Switching_to_a_Taycan\"><\/span>Thinking About Switching to a Taycan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The other day, I got a message from our dealer\u2019s representative: &#8220;<strong>How about switching from your Cayenne to a Taycan?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We have a Cayenne E-hybrid at home, and since the rear seats are very spacious and we love how it drives, I said, &#8220;<strong>There\u2019s really no need to switch\u2026<\/strong>&#8221; but I still asked them to send over specs for new stock cars that might suit our family.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_21826\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21826\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_1029.jpg\" alt=\"Porsche Cayenne E-hybrid\" width=\"1200\" height=\"730\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Cayenne E-hybrid<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Right away, I looked over the specs the rep sent, and it was a very cool Taycan: &#8220;<strong>base grade, Crayon body color, fixed panoramic roof, equipped with the Sports Design Package, etc&#8230;<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_28013\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28013\" class=\"wp-image-28013 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iris-1-1280x720.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-28013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Something like this<\/p><\/div>\n<p>My husband was also excited:<\/p>\n<p class=\"well3\">\u201cThis Taycan looks amazing! If the trade-in value for the Cayenne is good and the conditions are right, maybe it\u2019s worth considering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So we decided to seriously consider buying one and arranged for a test drive.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Taycan_vs_the_Cayenne_E-hybrid\"><\/span>The Taycan vs. the Cayenne E-hybrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the end, <strong>we stopped just short of buying the Taycan.<\/strong> The reason? We love our current Cayenne E-hybrid so much, and considering our driving preferences and practical needs as a couple, the Taycan simply didn\u2019t surpass the Cayenne.<\/p>\n<p>The Taycan\u2019s driving and ride comfort were excellent during the test drive, but more than that, the Cayenne E-hybrid felt incredibly versatile&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1737-700x480-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When comparing design, the Taycan was undeniably cooler. Even though I\u2019ve gotten a bit used to seeing it recently, it still has a futuristic vibe and exudes the aura of a serious sports car.<\/p>\n<p>Also, <strong>the ride comfort in the city is outstanding.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I haven\u2019t driven many Porsches or cars in general, but among all the cars I\u2019ve experienced, the Taycan\u2019s ride comfort stood out remarkably.<\/p>\n<p>The current Panamera and Cayenne also have good ride comfort, but <strong>the Taycan is in a league of its own.<\/strong> It\u2019s not the soft, plush ride of a luxury sedan, but rather a sporty, planted feel that grips the road and glides incredibly flat and smooth, which feels fantastic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_1971.jpg\" alt=\"Porsche Taycan\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I honestly can\u2019t imagine anyone disliking this ride.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, when it comes to interior space, the rear seats felt <strong>narrower and lower compared to the Cayenne E-hybrid (which is natural for an SUV)&#8230;<\/strong> I\u2019m 160 cm tall, and when sitting in the back with the panoramic roof, I had to tilt my head slightly toward the window because it felt cramped.<\/p>\n<p>If we were switching from a Panamera or Macan, the difference might not have felt as big, but since we\u2019re used to the spaciousness of the Cayenne, it was hard not to notice.<\/p>\n<p>Also, since our youngest child is only 1.5 years old and still needs a large child seat, the Cayenne felt like the better fit for our family.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"style3a\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_the_Base_Taycan\"><\/span>Driving the Base Taycan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I also felt the acceleration on the highway was a bit lacking.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/entry\/taycan-testdrive-husband-202105\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taycan I test drove before was a Taycan Turbo<\/a>, and its acceleration was so incredible it felt like warping through time and space\u2014I was amazed and thought, &#8220;<strong>Electric cars really are amazing!<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Compared to that, the base model we test drove this time left me thinking, &#8220;<strong>The Cayenne E-hybrid actually accelerates faster.<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2026Well, the base Taycan\u2019s acceleration is still very fast and impressive.<\/p>\n<p>But <strong>the Cayenne E-hybrid accelerates instantly and smoothly without feeling heavy, and it\u2019s really thrilling.<\/strong> If I hadn\u2019t experienced the Cayenne\u2019s acceleration, I probably would have been satisfied with the Taycan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iris-3-1280x720.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regarding motor sound: the test car didn\u2019t have the optional <strong>Porsche Electric Sport Sound (which simulates motor noise).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So overall it was quiet, and my husband and I agreed that <strong>it would be more fun to have a bit more excitement when accelerating or pressing the pedal.<\/strong> However, this Porsche Electric Sport Sound can be added later.<\/p>\n<p>Also, considering the Cayenne\u2019s trade-in value and our charging setup, we decided it\u2019s better to keep the Cayenne for now. <strong>If we do replace it, switching to the facelifted Cayenne E-hybrid seems like a more realistic option.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By the way, my husband said,<\/p>\n<p class=\"well3\">If I were to buy a Taycan, it probably wouldn\u2019t be as a switch from the Cayenne, but rather from the 911 Cabriolet (992 model). But if that\u2019s the case, I\u2019d want a bit more power from the Taycan, so maybe the Taycan 4S would be better. It\u2019s all-wheel drive, so it should have more power on the highway too.<\/p>\n<p>Since our family often travels long distances, if Japan\u2019s charging infrastructure improves a bit more, buying a Taycan might become a more realistic option for us in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thinking About Switching to a Taycan? The other day, I got a message from our dealer\u2019s representative: &#8220;How about switching from your Cayenne to a Taycan?&#8221; We have a Cayenne E-hybrid at home, and since the rear seats are very spacious and we love how it drives, I said, &#8220;There\u2019s really no need to switch\u2026&#8221; but I still asked them to send over specs for new stock cars that might suit our family. 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