{"id":37463,"date":"2021-03-16T06:00:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T21:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/?p=37463"},"modified":"2021-06-01T23:47:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T14:47:36","slug":"rear-axle-panamera-cayenne-202103","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/en\/entry\/rear-axle-panamera-cayenne-202103\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Rear Axle Steering Option Essential for Porsche Panamera and Cayenne?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Porsche\u2019s Rear Axle Steering<\/h3>\n

The other day, I received this question on the blog.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m currently waiting for delivery of a Cayenne Coupe GTS, but I\u2019m curious about the rear axle steering option<\/strong>. I understand it makes handling easier and parking simpler, and also improves handling and stability at high speeds. However, since it\u2019s an expensive option, I\u2019d like a review on whether it\u2019s essential for the increasingly larger Cayenne and Panamera models.<\/p>\n

That was the question.<\/p>\n

Rear axle steering refers to the system that steers the rear wheels.<\/strong> In the previous generation 970 Panamera, this option was not available, but from the 971 Panamera and the current Cayenne onwards, it can be selected as an option.<\/p>\n

When equipped with rear axle steering, at low-speed corners, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction to the front wheels<\/strong> (up to 2.8\u00b0), improving maneuverability. For example, when parking, the effective wheelbase shortens, reducing the turning radius by about 60 cm, allowing the vehicle to move more nimbly even at low speeds.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

On the other hand, when cornering or changing lanes at speeds above 70 km\/h, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels<\/strong> (with a maximum steering angle about 1.5\u00b0 smaller), enhancing stability. At the same time, straight-line stability also improves.
\n*Source: Porsche Japan \u201cFrom Passive to Active\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

At our home, we have owned the \u201c970 Panamera Edition\u201d and \u201c971 Panamera Turbo\u201d<\/strong> for about five years combined. And for the 971 Panamera, we opted for the rear axle steering option.<\/a><\/p>\n

My husband said when purchasing the 971 Panamera, \u201cI will definitely get the rear axle steering option<\/strong>,\u201d and his reasons were:<\/p>\n

Since the Panamera is a large car, adding rear axle steering will make it easier to maneuver. Also, I want to drive the Panamera sportily on winding roads and mountain passes<\/strong>, so this option is a must-have.<\/p>\n

Indeed, when we switched from the 970 to the 971 Panamera, I felt it was much easier to maneuver<\/b>. (That said, I wasn\u2019t dissatisfied with the 970 Panamera either.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Especially when driving on mountain roads like the Royu Driveway, it felt like the car was smaller, and I was very impressed by how much easier parking became.<\/p>\n

Since the Panamera is a large sedan with a low driving position, it requires more attention than the taller Cayenne. Therefore, having the rear axle steering option makes driving considerably easier<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In particular, for wives or others who may not be confident drivers using the car daily, parking at home or supermarket lots becomes much easier, which is a great benefit.<\/p>\n

Cayenne and Rear Axle Steering<\/h3>\n

So, what about the Cayenne? When equipped with the rear axle steering option, the minimum turning radius reportedly shrinks from the standard 5.7 m to 5.4 m.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Having owned the current Cayenne E-Hybrid,<\/p>\n

I feel the rear axle steering option is not particularly essential for the Cayenne.<\/p>\n

The Cayenne is surprisingly nimble, so even without the rear axle steering option for everyday use, there\u2019s no real inconvenience, and highway lane changes and straight-line driving remain stable. My husband said,<\/p>\n

When I test drove the Cayenne, it turned more sharply than I expected, so I thought I probably don\u2019t need the rear axle steering option. Also, unlike with the Panamera, I wasn\u2019t as focused on driving the Cayenne sportily on mountain roads or winding routes, so I felt it was fine to skip it.<\/p>\n

\"Porsche<\/p>\n

Regarding maneuverability, our \u201cair-cooled Porsche 911 (964)<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cNissan Note<\/strong>\u201d often feel less nimble. In fact, the current Panamera and Cayenne models, which are much larger than the 964 or Note, even without the rear axle steering option<\/span>, are easier to turn and park at low speeds.<\/p>\n

Of course, opinions vary among users, but in our case, the conclusion is: \u201cIf you plan to drive the Panamera or Cayenne sportily on winding roads, it\u2019s better to get the rear axle steering option.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Porsche\u2019s Rear Axle Steering The other day, I received this question on the blog. I\u2019m currently waiting for delivery of a Cayenne Coupe GTS, but I\u2019m curious about the rear axle steering option. I understand it makes handling easier and parking simpler, and also improves handling and stability at high speeds. However, since it\u2019s an expensive option, I\u2019d like a review on whether it\u2019s essential for the increasingly larger Cayenne and Panamera models. 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