New Porsche 911 Test Drive

In a previous post.I'm considering a Porsche 911 (992).I wrote about this, but then our sales representative, Mr. H., said, "Since you're here, please come and test drive the 992.He said.

As for the 992, I was allowed to test drive it briefly at a Porsche driving school.(although I didn't spend a minute behind the wheel myself)My husband had never had a chance to test drive one, so he decided to take the opportunity.

We were provided with a car to test drive.911 Carrera 4S in aventurine green metallicIt is.

This aventurine green metallic is a new color from 992, but it was really cool to see it in person.

At last year's test drive fair, there were so many people who wanted to test drive that they were only allowed to test drive in town, but as expected at this time of year, it is not particularly crowded, so they told us to take our time and test drive to our heart's content.

So this time, I'd like to start by saying that I've been working on aI bet the wives of the world would feel this way if they rode the 992...I will write about my impressions from the wife's point of view. And next time, I will ask my husband to write a full-fledged test-drive review of the car.

Impressions from the 992 test drive

Comfortable to ride

Driving the 992, my first reaction was, "It's as gutsy as a GT3.It was called "the The stiffness and rigidity of the car is amazing. I had a chance to test drive a 991.2 911 Cabriolet a long time ago, but it was much stiffer than that, and my 981 Boxster GTS felt softer.

Also, because of the gutsy "Is there a time when the ride is not as comfortable as in GT3, picking up the impact of rough surfaces?This is not the case at all.The ride is smooth and comfortable despite the stiffness.The couple commented that it was smoother than the 991.2 911 Cabriolet they had previously test-driven and the 991.1 Carrera 4S they had driven in Germany.

It's amazing that they can achieve this chunky feel and smooth ride.

."Porsche looks like a bad ride.Even his wife, who has an image of being "aOh? That looks pretty good, doesn't it?I think people will think, "Oh, my God.

However, of courseThe Panamera and Cayenne are still much more comfortable to ride in.So, I hope they will keep in mind that "911 is a sports car" when they drive it.

Easy to drive

The 991 was easy to drive, but the 992 is just as easy to drive.As one would expect from a Porsche, the driver can drive as he or she pleases, and even feels as if he or she has become a better driver.

If your wife normally drives a large sedan, this 911 "The feeling of being able to drive the car the way you wantI wonder if the "Mere Old Man" will be impressed.

The steering wheel of a sports car may give the impression of being a bit heavy, but this is not the case with modern Porsches, and even women can drive without problems.(I wonder if it's partly because the test car had power steering+)

In addition, the steering wheel of this test car is one size smaller than the usual one.GT Sports SteeringThe fact that it was a "one-shot" show made it feel even better, as I had the feeling that I was in control of it.

Also, some sports cars sometimes have brakes that are so heavy that you have to step on them hard.(The McLaren 650S we used to have at home had very heavy brakes and was scary)The 911's brakes are very easy to handle.Of course, the gas pedal responds as much as you step on the gas pedal, making this a sports car that even women can drive without concern.

Comfortable passenger seat.

I don't want to compare it with the GT3, but... the GT3 is not very comfortable for the passenger seat. So, unless you have a wife who loves cars very much, you may not be interested in going out with her. I think.

However, once you are in the driver's seat and behind the steering wheel, you will realize the awesomeness, fun, and charm of the GT3. So, I personally think that the "The GT3 is a very different car, the way the driver and the passenger feel.He feels that "the

However, in the case of the 992, the passenger seat was also comfortable. On mountain curves, the 992 was also sharp enough, although the GT3 naturally cut into the curve more sharply, but for some reason, the 992 just didn't feel "right."With 992, I feel the lateral G's a bit stronger...Although there were times when the ride was "not so comfortable," the passenger seat is comfortable and comfortable enough for city driving.

Cup holders are in the center console.

Previously, the 911 only had a small, soon-to-be-broken cup holder tucked into the dashboard...The 992 has one cup holder in the center console.(In the picture, the key is locked away.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

This is very much appreciated. I had previously read "My wife says, if Porsche is so expensive, why are the cup holders so cheap? She says.I've heard people say, "I've heard that," and I have an image of many wives driving gracefully with a cup of Starbucks coffee.(It's a self-serving image.)The cup holders in the center console are a welcome addition.

Incidentally, the passenger cup holder is located at the dashboard.

Front seats are easy to fold down

The 911 is a two-door, four-passenger car, so in order to get into the back seat, the front seats have to be folded down. Until now, there was a kind of lever on the side of the seat, and it took a lot of force to push this lever and fold down the seat.

howeverIn this 992, that lever is a strap type.If you pull on this strap and topple it, you can easily topple it without much effort.

It's a small detail, but I thought this would be easy for women to handle.(I forgot to take a picture)

Park assist camera is easy to see

The Park Assist function with Surround View Camera is standard equipment in this 992. For a woman like me who is not good at parking, this is a very welcome feature.

Moreover, the Park Assist screen was very easy to read this time.

The top view of the right half is particularly clear. Now, the 971 Panamera has a similar feature, but

More importantly, the images were more easily viewable. This feature is really appreciated by wives who are usually forced to park in crowded supermarket parking lots or narrow parking spaces.

Loud road noise

I've written about the good points so far, but the only point I'd like to mention is...Road noise is quite loud.It was a "gurgle. Combined with the low-pitched engine sound, the car seemed to be constantly roaring while driving.

We have an air-cooled Porsche at our house, so I've been working on a "This engine sound and road noise is like air-cooling. In fact, the 992 is designed to be air-cooled in many parts.I thought, "I'm sorry, but I don't think many wives have experienced air-cooling, and I felt that they would think it was too noisy if they drove the 992 in that condition.

992, General Comments

Overall, the 911 (992) is just so easy to drive and comfortable to ride.It is really a wonderful car that even women can drive without careI was reminded of this.

But there's a part of me that's just too honors oriented.I prefer a car with more quirks."I want a car that is more driving oriented.It may not be enough for a wife who says, "I'm not a good person, but I'm a good person.(I wonder if there are many people like that...)It was a great car, at least for someone like me, more than enough to fill the bill.

Thank you, Mr. H. at the dealership for letting us test drive the car!