Driving on the highway in a Cayenne

The other day, I took the Cayenne E-Hybrid to Awaji Island with my family. We didn't have any particular errands to run, but my husband was

"It's really great to drive the Cayenne on the highway. It's very comfortable and runs very well. Why don't you go to Awaji Island today? Why don't you drive the Cayenne on the highway?

So he said.To a park called "Wellness Park Goshiki" on Awaji IslandI decided to go.

The distance from home to the destination is about 180 km round trip, most of which will be on the highway. This time.Hybrid Auto modeand first took the Hanshin Expressway Route 3 Kobe line, which usually has heavy traffic, and used ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) during that time.(I'll follow up with an article on ACC in Cayenne)

Later, as we crossed the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge over to Awaji Island, traffic became much less heavy, so we tried driving in sports mode there.

On top of that, I would like to write about what I felt this time.

Driving the Cayenne

High comfort level

The first thing I felt when I drove the Cayenne E-Hybrid down the highway was.It is its comfort level.The Panamera we used to have at home was very comfortable on the highway, and I was impressed every time I drove it, but the Cayenne felt even more comfortable than that.

andWhat I found particularly amazing was how quiet it was.The Panamera we previously had at home was a Panamera Turbo, and the sound of the engine was ferocious when you stepped on it, giving a strong impression of a sports car driving, but this Cayenne is a hybrid and does not have a sports exhaust, so it was just quiet while driving.

Of course, engine noise can be heard when accelerating during merging or overtaking, but it is not loud at all. Since wind noise and road noise were virtually inaudible, the couple was able to drive comfortably and leisurely while conversing with each other.

And, combined with the high eye level and the quietness of the place.I didn't feel any faster than the Panamera.The Panamera is lower in height and closer to the ground than the Cayenne, so I had the sensation of sinking into the ground when accelerating.

I loved the acceleration of that Panamera, butI guess the Panamera is a sports car when you think about it, even though it's a sedan.I thought again.

Grounded and nimble

I used to have no interest in cars at all.I'm too scared to drive a car that doesn't have a good grounding.I have come to think that if the car does not feel like it is touching the ground, and if the ride is fluffy, I am a little afraid to drive.

We really have become extravagant people...

In this respect, Porsche's suspension is so solid that all models have a strong sense of ground contact, and the sense of security that comes from this is amazing. The Cayenne is no exception.

Prior to driving the Cayenne, he was a member of theCayenne is an SUV, so I guess it's quite susceptible to crosswinds.I thought, "I'm going to be able to get to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge," but there was no problem at all, even with the windy Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which was also affected by a typhoon.(although it ran as far as the flow of cars around it)

Also, I had an image that the motor and heavy battery would make the car feel heavy to drive, but this was not the case at all; in fact, the car ran very lightly.

From the start of driving to the moment of acceleration, it is truly smooth and fluid, with no sense of lack of power at all.

An auto critic once wrote, "Porsche hybrids are amazing in that the motor assists the driver to experience a powerful driving experience that gasoline-powered cars do not have. Don't look for fuel economy.I think that's really true, though.

Until a few years ago, I was a paper driver, and all I did on the highway was mope around in the driving lane.I was once again amazed that I was able to drive normally, even in the overtaking lane, and that Porsche cars are truly amazing.

Fuel economy is not as good as I thought it would be.

This time, I drove the car with the Hybrid Auto mode and the Sport mode set to about half and half, but the fuel economy was not as good as I had expected.

Average fuel consumption: 10.4 km/l, Average E-fuel consumption: 16.6 kWh/100 km, Travel time: 3 hours 45 minutes, Distance traveled: 187 km

Just about this.It would be different if they ran more aggressively in E-Power mode.I am sure it will change more as I try different driving styles and accumulate more data, since I only have a little experience on the highway.

By the way, my husband has a good point about highway driving in the Cayenne.

It's a very comfortable car.I have been saying since the new Cayenne came out that the ride is great, and it really is a great car!I think it's a great car. The stability is excellent, and the front end doesn't fluff up and down at all like a typical SUV.
It has the right amount of heft, is crisp and flat, and runs like an arrow. German cars with this kind of ride quality are getting fewer and fewer nowadays...It's great for long-distance family travel.I think.

I really wish I could drive the Cayenne to Fuji Speedway on my own!(Can we get there next spring?)

My husband has been driving this Cayenne on various roads, so I hope to introduce a review by him later.