Test Drive of Porsche Cayenne Coupe (Part 2)｜How do you evaluate the engine and driving performance?
Published on: 2020.06.27
Cayenne coupe, engine, handling
The engine is very quiet while running.Road noise and engine noise are quite well insulated and very comfortableThe car is equipped with a sport exhaust system, so I turn it on. The car is equipped with a sport exhaust system, so I turned it on, and it is still quiet. If it is this quiet, the sport exhaust may not be needed much. At least that's how I felt with the windows closed in the car.
I roll down the windows, move the place to a winding road, and rev the engine a little in sport mode. Kuhn! I hear a nice, full-grained sound that is typical of a V6. It is not so audible in the low and mid RPM range.The sound becomes very good around the time it reaches high rpm. It seems to have less treble than the Panamera 4S with the same engine, and the mid-range is stronger.It sounds like a
I think the engine power is in line with the catalog value of 0-100km/h in 5 seconds. Nowadays, the number of cars that can hit the 3-second mark is increasing, so my senses have become a little numb, but a decade ago, this would have been an overwhelmingly high-performance car.This doesn't make it slow or underpowered.And I don't think I'm likely to be disappointed that I was bumped off on the highway.
Torque delivery is natural, and when the car is turning, the driver is not even aware that it is turbocharged. On the other hand, as mentioned above, when accelerating from kick-down, the torque output seems a little abrupt. This can be a good or bad thing depending on the road conditions and situations, so it is difficult to say whether it is good or bad.
As for handling, it's hard to generalize about the Cayenne because of the many combination patterns of ride height and mode.Driving on the winding roads in the sportiest Sport Plus mode, the athleticism of the vehicle is still "SUV-independent".The roll is minimal, and the driver can clearly feel the tightness of the entire body. Roll is minimized, and the driver can clearly see that the entire body feels much tighter.
Among the Porsche's.The Cayenne S Coupe is the one that has a clear difference in mode.I think.
The driver does not need to be particularly conscious of the fact that the car will take a turn as expected with a firm load just by operating the steering wheel. If you drive alone, you can enjoy winding roads with this car. I would say that in a situation like this, it would be a good idea to use aEven if it is an SUV, it is still a "Porsche".
So what about driving on winding roads in normal mode? I think it would be appropriate to say that it feels like driving a competitor's SUV in sport mode.The roll is larger than in Sport Plus mode, and the car behaves in a more relaxed manner, but this does not mean that the understeer is terrible or anything like that.
It can handle the level of high pace on ordinary roads, and I think it can be driven fast by anyone.
Cayenne S Coupe, General Comments
When I used to know Porsche, I did not like the Cayenne.It's a Porsche, but it's an SUV; it's a Porsche, but it's taller and bigger.Such a thing is not a Porsche, and I didn't see the point in going out of my way to buy a Porsche SUV. So, there was a time when I was not very enthusiastic about test-driving a car at the dealership and declined the offer.
But since then, I have actually purchased a Boxster, a GT3, and a Panamera, driven them all from commuting to the track, and have been fortunate enough to experience a variety of Porsches, from air-cooled Porsches to the classic cars of yesteryear.
When you drive a Cayenne after such an experience, you feel that this is not a halfway car.It is a "Porsche" car. It is not a "Volkswagen Group car in Porsche's skin" made simply because of the SUV boom or because it is profitable.I can see now that they took "Porsche" very seriously.The first is the "I" in "I".
So I don't think there is any need at all to feel guilty about not being a 911 if you buy a Cayenne, on the contrary, I would even suggest that if you buy a Cayenne, don't buy it thinking you are buying an SUV.I want you to think that you are buying a "Porsche" and driving a "Porsche," and I want you to be aware of that.I think.
This Cayenne S Coupe is a very well-made 'Porsche'. It is probably one of the most luxurious in the Porsche lineup, the Panamera is also a luxury car, but I think it has an even more luxurious character than that.If the GT series such as the GT3 is the pinnacle of sporty Porsche, the Cayenne series is the pinnacle of luxury.I think.
It has such a comfortable and easy ride. On the other hand, even within that, the solid handling, the mysterious feeling that makes you want to drive wherever you want to go, the overwhelming performance and the super controllable brakes are truly "Porsche" itself.
The Cayenne S Coupe, with its beautiful roofline and low-slung silhouette, would be ideal for those who value acceleration, power, and engine feel at high speeds more than city driving.
Personal Evaluation
| Handling: |  (4.0 / 5) |
| Straight line stability: |  (5.0 / 5) |
| Comfort at low speeds: | (5.0 / 5) |
| Comfort at high speeds: | (5.0 / 5) |
| Engine Feeling: | (4.0 / 5) |
| Engine sound: |  (3.9 / 5) |
| Brakes : |  (4.8 / 5) |
| Transmission : |  (4.3 / 5) |
| Average: |  (4.5 / 5) |
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Mina.
I read your husband's review with interest.
I too did not like the rolling ride of SUVs, but after test driving the 959 Cayenne, I decided I wanted one.
I also used to think that SUV coupes were cars with no policy that pandered to the market, but after seeing the Cayenne coupe, I have changed my mind. I am aware that I am too much in love with Porsche in this area.
I am currently driving a 970 Panamera PHEV and the 971 Panamera PHEV was my next most likely candidate, but now I am feeling more inclined to the Cayenne PHEV or the Taikan. I am assuming PHEV because I feel that the Tiptro might be a better match for the motor than the PDK, and the practicality of the rear seats. Another reason is that the Panamera tends to go too fast because it's hard to feel it when it goes fast. (This is the rider's problem, not the Panamera's).
The Taikan has been highly rated in various review videos, and even if there are some lanterns, I expect it to be quite good, but I am concerned about how the charging infrastructure will work in Japan when I am out and about, so we will have to wait and see. The Taikan has been announced as a sedan and station wagon, but I am sure that it will be expanded to include SUVs and other vehicles, so I think it will be fine after the EV lineup is expanded a bit more.
I've never driven a Cayenne with or without PDCC, but if I were buying a new car, I would definitely put it on. I'm interested to know if PSCB has the same level of hole dust as PCCB, and how much braking power it has. I am also interested in the braking power of the PSCB. The color cashmere beige looks classy and I'm curious to see it in person. I am concerned about stains on the interior beige, but the exterior beige is surprisingly easy to manage as stains are not noticeable.
Mr. Ishi.
As you say, I am very interested in the Cayenne Hybrid and the Taikan.
My husband also said that if we were to buy a Cayenne, he would like a hybrid.
He said, "The price drops quite a bit, so I wish I had a used car instead of buying a new one, but it's hard to find a PDCC..."
And the PSCB, I'm curious!
I spoke with a marketing person from Porsche Japan once who told me that the Cayenne's PSCB was pretty good.
I'd like to test drive a Cayenne with it to see how good it is (although I've been test driving Cayennes so much that I've not yet bought one...).
That is how I feel these days.
I always enjoy looking at your site.
In my case, I know very little about modern AT's.
> When you want to overtake lightly in town, or when you want to get in front of someone quickly, etc.
If this is the case, I think it would be smoother to shift down a gear with a constant accelerator pedal than to kick down in an old AT car.
I am wondering how the Cayenne Coupe S handles and accelerates in this area. Since it is a Porsche, I would expect to be able to get various acceleration sensations from the various controls.
The most recent experience was with a Mercedes B-Class, which I drove as a loaner car, and it was also smoother to drop the gear with the paddles. However, the acceleration I could get with the paddles down was limited.
PorscheDreamer.
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>I think it would be smoother to shift down a gear with a constant accelerator pedal than to kick down in an old AT car.
Yes, even though it is an AT car, it will be more fun if I can operate it somewhat well by myself.
>The most recent experience was with a Mercedes B-Class, which I drove as a loaner car, and it was also smoother to drop with a paddle.
I see! The latest AT cars seem to respond quickly to paddles and allow me to drive the way I want to drive.
While I was looking around, I wanted to test drive other cars besides Porsche ^^;
Thank you very much.
Mr. PorscheDraemer.
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＞I think it would be smoother to shift down a gear with a constant accelerator pedal than to kick down in an old AT car.
I am wondering how the Cayenne Coupe S handles and accelerates in this area.
I'm not talking about the Cayenne in this regard, but rather the PDK in my previous 981 Boxster GTS and the Tiptro in my current 970 Panamera PHEV, but I think kicking down is smoother than downshifting with the paddles. I have the feeling that the car is making more appropriate judgments about what speed to drop to for this acceleration than I am. Therefore, in my case, I rarely have to operate the paddles during acceleration anymore. I do use the paddles to select a gear to activate the car's embracing when going downhill, but that's about it.
In normal mode, acceleration may feel a little lacking in response to accelerator pressure in some situations, but in sports mode and above, the driver can accelerate as expected with just the accelerator pedal without touching the paddles.