{"id":37453,"date":"2021-03-26T06:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T21:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37453"},"modified":"2021-06-01T23:49:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:49:54","slug":"porsche-cayenne-to-fuji-202103","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/porsche-cayenne-to-fuji-202103\/","title":{"rendered":"I Prefer the Cayenne Over the Porsche 911 | Thoughts from Owning Both"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driving to Fuji Speedway in the Cayenne<\/h3>\n

The other day, I wrote an article about my husband participating in a track day hosted by the magazine “911DAYS” and driving the 992 in wet mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Fuji<\/p>\n

As for me, I followed along in the Cayenne E-Hybrid, driving nearly 1,000 km round trip from home to Fuji Speedway (including transfers to the hotel, etc.)<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Most of the journey was on the highway, but it was my first time driving such a long distance alone in the Cayenne.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Previously, I had driven round trips to Fuji Speedway in a Panamera Turbo<\/a> and a BMW 320i<\/a>, so this time I want to share my impressions including how the Cayenne compared to those experiences.<\/p>\n

By the way, the Cayenne had winter tires on during the winter, but I switched to summer tires just before the trip.<\/p>\n

Impressions of Driving Long Distances in the Cayenne<\/h3>\n

In short, my impression of driving long distances in the Cayenne is that it\u2019s extremely comfortable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Smooth Ride and Quiet Cabin<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve written many times on this blog about how smooth the ride of the current Cayenne is, but the ride on the highway was truly smooth and seamless, and the cabin was very quiet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among all the Porsches I\u2019ve driven, this one had the least road noise and wind noise, and I realized that not hearing those sounds greatly enhances comfort on long drives.<\/p>\n

High Driving Position<\/h4>\n

The higher driving position allowed me to drive comfortably over long distances, and I didn\u2019t get as tired as I expected. When I drove the Panamera on a long trip before, I also felt it was not very tiring<\/strong>, but the Cayenne was even more relaxing.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche

We hit heavy traffic on the way, but ACC made it easy<\/p><\/div>\n

Looking back, compared to the Cayenne, the Panamera\u2019s driving position is lower and it has a stronger sports car feel.<\/strong> Also, since our Panamera was a Turbo, I think it put me in a \u201cmode where I just want to press the accelerator and go fast<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n

In that respect, the Cayenne allowed me to drive with a more relaxed mindset.<\/p>\n

Stability on Any Road Surface<\/h4>\n

Both on the way there and back, the crosswinds were quite strong, but as expected from an all-wheel-drive vehicle, the Cayenne was very stable. Sometimes when the wind was really strong, the steering wheel did wobble a bit, but it was never at a \u201cscary\u201d level.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

The Panamera also had great stability with AWD, but the SUV Cayenne added a reassuring \u201coff-road capability<\/strong>\u201d that made me feel very confident no matter what kind of road I was on.<\/p>\n

When we went out for dinner locally, it was pouring rain and windy like a typhoon, but the Cayenne handled puddles without any trouble. As long as I drove safely within common sense speeds, there was absolutely no problem.<\/p>\n

This trip made me realize once again that the Cayenne is such a trustworthy car.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fast<\/h4>\n

The Cayenne E-Hybrid is fast.<\/strong> When accelerating on the highway, putting it into Sport mode and pressing the accelerator firmly results in powerful yet smooth and seamless acceleration.<\/p>\n

Despite weighing over two tons, and with three kids in the back seat plus heavy suitcases in the trunk, there was no feeling of sluggishness during acceleration.<\/p>\n

My husband\u2019s acquaintances and the dealer have said, \u201cThe Cayenne E-Hybrid has smooth yet quick initial acceleration<\/strong>,\u201d and I can truly feel how amazing the motor assist is.<\/p>\n

Also, our previous Panamera Turbo would squat and accelerate with terrifying force like it was scraping the ground<\/strong> when you pressed the accelerator hard, but the Cayenne accelerates with just the right amount of power, which felt very pleasant.<\/p>\n

Fuel Economy Is Poor for a Hybrid<\/h4>\n

Porsche\u2019s hybrid cars are said to prioritize performance enhancement through motor assist over fuel economy<\/strong>, so you probably shouldn\u2019t expect great mileage\u2026 but the Cayenne E-Hybrid\u2019s fuel economy is not good.<\/p>\n

When fully charged (our car shows about 28\u201330 km of electric range)<\/span>, it can run without using gas, but pressing the accelerator hard or climbing hills quickly drains the battery, so this trip was mostly gasoline-powered. (We drove in hybrid auto mode with a set destination, but the charge ran out quickly.)<\/span><\/p>\n

I wish it could run about 50 km on a single charge.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the hotel on the first night had charging facilities, so we were able to fully charge in about three hours, but the charge was gone again the next day.<\/p>\n

Because the Cayenne E-Hybrid is heavier due to the motor, the overall fuel economy on the way back without charging was under 10 km\/l.<\/p>\n

I Might Like the Cayenne More Than the 911<\/h3>\n

During the trip, I swapped driving with my husband who was driving the 911 Cabriolet, but honestly, the Cayenne was so comfortable that I quickly asked to switch back.<\/p>\n

Wow…<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

After driving the Cayenne, getting into the 911 felt so stiff and low-seated, and the moment I started the engine, it was like the car was saying, \u201cAlright, let\u2019s go!<\/strong>\u201d which made me hesitate thinking, \u201cNo, I\u2019m not really in that mood right now…\u201d (laughs)<\/p>\n

Maybe the 911 is better for winding roads, but for long stretches on the highway, the Cayenne is definitely more comfortable and relaxing. It\u2019s stress-free in every way, doesn\u2019t tire me out, and the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) is smart, so I could drive for hours. (Though I mostly drove myself this time because driving is fun, so I barely used ACC.)<\/p>\n

My husband said,<\/p>\n

What\u2019s up? You really like the Cayenne lately. You like it way more than the 911 now.<\/p>\n

And he\u2019s absolutely right. Lately, I feel like I\u2019ve been tamed by the Cayenne, my wild side softened (laughs).<\/p>\n

That said, when I get behind the wheel of the manual Boxster, I\u2019m sure I\u2019ll be thinking, \u201cWow, this is so much fun!<\/strong>\u201d again. Porsche models are so irresistibly attractive that every time I drive one, I\u2019m completely captivated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Driving to Fuji Speedway in the Cayenne The other day, I wrote an article about my husband participating in a track day hosted by the magazine “911DAYS” and driving the 992 in wet mode. As for me, I followed along in the Cayenne E-Hybrid, driving nearly 1,000 km round trip from home to Fuji Speedway (including transfers to the hotel, etc.). 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