Porsche Cayenne Turbo (958 late model) test drive review
Published on: 09.10.2019
Cayenne Turbo, test drive
When I recently took my Panamera in for its second one-year service.We were able to borrow a previous generation Cayenne as a loaner car.So, my husband took the Panamera to the Porsche Center, and it went straight toDrove to work in the Cayenne and the next day I was able to drive with him through the winding roads and around town!So, I would like to review Cayenne Turbo, albeit briefly.
By the way, we were lent a copy ofCayenne Turbo (958 Latter)The model is powered by a 4.8-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine. Maximum output is 520ps and maximum torque is 750Nm.
Thoughts on Cayenne (from a woman's perspective)
It was almost a year ago that I was allowed to drive a Cayenne for the first time.New Cayenne Test DriveIt was. Until now, "theEven though it was made by Porsche, it's an SUV, so I guess it's far from a sports car.I had an image of "the first time," but I was surprised when I got on board.
I was astonished at its smoothness, handling, and lightness, and my husband even said, "TheCayenne is soooo good! I want this!He even said, "I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it." (Laughter)
A year later, I was given the rare opportunity to drive the previous generation Cayenne Turbo, and the first thing I felt when I got into the driver's seat was, "This is the first time I've driven a Cayenne Turbo.Good view from the driver's seatIt's a "good" car. This would be quite easy to drive, even for a petite woman. At the same time, I realized how the Panamera I usually drive "feels like crawling on the ground.
I started the engine and found that "Quieter engine sound than Panamera TurboI was under the impression that "the engine sound was much louder as it ran than it was after delivery. Although our Panamera's engine sound became much louder as it ran compared to when it was delivered to us.
Then I stepped on the pedal and checked the seat position.The accelerator pedal is slightly to the right of the cars I normally drive.I felt that it was a good idea. Starting from the position where the heel is normally placed and moving the toes to the right, there is no accelerator pedal there.
When I tell my husband, "Oh, yeah?said, so I wonder if it was just the difference in foot size between men and women. Nevertheless, I was confused at the beginning, but after 10 minutes of driving, I got used to it.
When I started driving again, I felt, "Pedals and steering are generally lighterThat is to say. The Panamera Turbo has heavier steering and pedals.(Of course, if you want to compare it to the 958 Cayenne, you should probably compare it to the 970 Panamera, since they are from different generations.)I thought this would make it easier for women to drive.
However, since the car has a lot of power, if you step on the gas pedal a little harder, you will soon find that the "Boom!The first time I drove the car, I was afraid to do so because I could not get a good feel for the engine.
But as you get used to theThis is so much easier to drive!The Panamera Turbo's PDK system is very direct and responsive, and I found myself driving in a groove.Pashun, pashun.Because of the change of gears with the "I" and the "I", we are also in a battle mode.
On the other hand, the Cayenne I was allowed to drive this time has a "torque converter AT," so its response is not as direct as the PDK AT, but is more gradual. This feeling is good for women and wives who often drive around town, as it allows them to drive without hesitation.
I also went to Ashiari and the handling is amazing. It turns like crazy. "SUVs can turn so much!The car turned surprisingly well, and I was reminded once again that this is indeed a Porsche.
On the other hand, I was curious about "Ride comfort in the passenger seat". ...No, it's not bad at all, in fact, I think it's good. It doesn't pick up every single impact, and it is stable and grounded. It's just thatThe ride of the current Cayenne was so smooth and wonderful.So, compared to that, I felt that there was a lot of yielding.
So, I'd like to move on to the main topic of my husband's review, w
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I wonder if this review feels a little too Porsche-disciplined for a Porsche believer.
Like an automotive journalist.
Japanese journalists and others, because it ultimately turns out to be a groundless sensationalism.
In conclusion, I think that the author is too much biased toward image-precedent reviews, as if Porsche=sport=righteousness and the feeling I have for the comparative (questionable validity) cars I have experienced, before my own skill and knowledge.
It is obvious that the main reason why the Cayenne is a worldwide hit is the brand rather than the performance, and the Cayenne product itself is not outstanding or great compared to other SUVs, in my I don't think Cayenne itself is outstanding or great compared to other SUVs.
Porsche, of course, will also use its own brand image as a sports company, and its approach to the Cayenne, Macan, etc., will basically be a strong sports-oriented one.
In this sense, the Macan seems to have successfully embodied this image with its overwhelming performance, but as for the Cayenne, I think it could not leave the framework of a mere large-displacement SUV with the Porsche mark. The Cayenne, on the other hand, is a large-displacement SUV with the Porsche logo on it.
The overwhelming performance does not give it an advantage over other European sports SUVs (GLE, X5, X6, etc.), nor does it provide a comfortable ride. 6, etc.), nor does it offer a comfortable ride. As for usability, it is still inferior to Mercedes and BMW in terms of ergonomics. Porsche's strength is in sports cars, and in the general car category, they are still about two generations behind Mercedes and others. Equipment on par with rivals is an expensive option, and I don't think the Cayenne is a car that has any commercial strength.
Even so, they still sell well because of the brand icon precedence, and I guess the Mercedes Gelende is one such example. I don't think brandism is bad, but I think Porsche is a theorist. But when you become a Porsche devotee, somehow you go from theory to feeling and philosophy at once. I don't want this blog to be like some car magazine that only praises Porsche. Please forgive my negative comment.
Crescent moon
Thank you for visiting our blog.
Also, thank you for writing something that is hard to say.
As I read the comments I received.
I was reminded once again, "Writing a test-drive review is really difficult."
My wife and I love our Porsche.
Even if you try to write an article objectively, I think you will inevitably end up leaning toward Porsche lovers.
It is also more than luxury and ease of use.
Since the emphasis is on sporty driving, the
It is a fact that we are not bothered by things that are generally considered "no" by the public.
I even rented a GLS in the US and rode it for a few days.
It was a great car, no doubt about it.
I was in the back seat the whole time.
I felt like I was being rocked by a bus, and I got a little drunk.
I felt that I would prefer the Macan, which has a harder ride.
But that's not a good or bad thing.
It's solely a matter of personal preference.
To evaluate this area objectively, you need to drive more and more cars and
I guess I need to increase the amount of experience and data in myself and improve the quality of my output.
Currently, this blog is operated solely on Google advertising revenue.
We are not paid by Porsche or any other company to operate, and we do not need to be disciplined by anyone.
It's a blog that's kind of an extension of my hobby.
In that sense, we can write honestly as we see fit.
If we can add further objectivity here, we can
I thought this time that I could make this blog more enjoyable for more people to read.
Thank you very much.
Hmmm...I question whether objectivity can be achieved in the first place.
I'm not a Porsche believer either, so I don't find the Cayenne attractive in the slightest.
I wondered if an objective point of view exists in car reviews, since people have different values.
I think it is only Mr. Mizuno, the GTR developer - from the position of engineering.
So I feel this blog should be positioned as a blog written by someone who loves Porsche.
When I buy a Porsche, I will probably look at this blog to learn the good parts and at the same time look for Porsche negatives to learn the negatives.
I would then be able to make my own decision.
kurumani arabis (ryokanai)
Thank you for everything!
Kurumania's comments always give me pause.
When you blog on a daily basis, you can't help but worry about the number of hits you get.
You may be thinking, "This article was not good enough for the effort I put into it," or "What can I improve on?"
Kurumania wrote.
I feel like this blog should be positioned as a blog written by someone who loves Porsche."
I feel that I was able to get back to the axis with the words
I will do my best to keep my stance, but be flexible to change and make it a better blog.
Thank you for your continued support!
Mina, Husband.
I always enjoy reading your articles. The contrived you tube is heartwarming and good.
Finally, you reviewed a model of the same generation in my house and I finished reading it in one sitting, though it was in the middle of the night.
That's exactly what I did a while after I bought a Range Rover Vogue (BMW 4.4L V8), taking a leaf out of a car magazine.
I will never forget the shock I felt when I test drove the first generation Cayenne Turbo. I was numbed by the overwhelming sense of rigidity and acceleration.
Sure, the design, the smell of leather, and the appearance are nice, but the overwhelming drive of the Cayenne Turbo drove everything far away.
Then, after many years, I realized that it had been 12 years and the Chinese zodiac had turned a full circle. The Range Rover was gone, and the days of the mom-and-pop bicycle were numbered.
By chance, I had the good fortune to be able to purchase a Cayenne Turbo (previous generation model), which I thought I would never be able to afford.
It's been a little over six months since I bought it. Even now, every time I drive, that time comes back to me.
The sense of gravity of moving a huge body with tremendous power, that's the best way to describe it.
This is one word that makes Porsche seem fun to those who enjoy it.
The wife of the true owner sees more value in a domestic minivan than in a Cayenne Turbo.
From now on, I have to do the math to incorporate my wife into our world, just like her husband.
This blog will be your driving force.
Please keep it as it is, a cushy, dusty Porsche blog.
Mr. Cayenne Turbo 958.1
Thank you for visiting our blog.
And thank you for warmly watching over the car life of a contrarian couple (laughs).
>It's been a little over half a year since I bought it. Even now, every time I drive, that time comes back to me.
>The sense of gravity of moving a huge body with tremendous power, that's the best way to describe it.
That's really true.
The weight of the huge body is not at all heavy, and when you start running, you can even feel a sense of lightness.
I knew that turbo was amazing.
On the contrary, now I am not satisfied without a certain amount of gravitas (laughs).
>The wife of the true owner sees more value in a domestic minivan than in a Cayenne Turbo.
I see! But usually, yes, I would have definitely thought so before.
After all, domestic cars seem to be more user-friendly and itchy.
>Please keep it as it is, a cushy, dusty Porsche blog.
Thank you very much for your time! There are still many things I don't know, so I will continue to look at various cars and absorb knowledge.
I hope to continue to enjoy your blog. Thank you for your continued support.
It is difficult, isn't it?
In the first place, I think journalists are conclusion generalists, not specialists. I think that the part where they are specialists is in the world of journalism, not in the automotive field. That is why I do not rely on them, and what I admire are the articles written by Mr. Mizuno, who speaks from his position as an engineer with a specific focus.
Isn't it almost always the case that journalists are only partially analyzing the specious aspects of your work? After all, journalists are not the people involved, and no matter how much coverage they do, they can only see the surface. Even so, in trying to be objective, they produce flat, uninteresting articles that are of no importance, and then business enters the picture and the articles become even more nondescript.
If that's the case, I think it would be better to write about my position by deciding on an axis, and always start with "in my opinion.
I am from the financial market, and in this industry, analysts are first required to clarify their position.
Well, this is a blog to begin with, so why should I think about such a difficult thing?
In conclusion, I think it would be good to have a blog that gathers a wide variety of opinions and information from various Porsche owners, with the same position as "Life of a Porsche-loving couple" as before.
And it is this variety of information that will later be valuable and give rise to objectivity.
I look forward to your dusty articles as always.
I wrote the Macan review in my opinion and said I would write the Carrera as well, but as Crescent Moon said, what is objectivity? I was not able to write it when I thought about it.
kurumani arabis (ryokanai)
Indeed, it is difficult to write an objective car review written by a human being.
As you say, I think you would have to be a very good writer to write an article that is both objective and subjective, and
If we are too conscious of such things, the article will be bland and uninteresting.
>If that's the case, I think it would be better to write about my position by deciding on the axis of my opinion, and always start with "in my opinion".
>I am from the financial market, and in this industry, analysts are first required to clarify their position.
I see...! Even though it is a blog, that is certainly the first step.
While I make my stance clear, there are many things I am reminded of in the comments I receive, and it gives me something to think about.
I will continue to write dusty articles and other articles.
>I wrote the Macan review in my opinion and said I would write the Carrera review too, but as Crescent Moon said, what is objectivity? I was thinking about it, but then I felt like I couldn't write it anymore.
I understand... it makes it impossible to write (laughs).
However, I am very interested in Kurumania's review of Carrera, so I will be waiting with baited breath (lol).