Porsche Cayenne Turbo (958 late model) test drive review
Published on: 09.10.2019
Cayenne Review by Porsche Rider Husband
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I have driven a new bare-bones model of the Cayenne before, so I would like to review it in comparison with my impressions of that model, as well as with the Panamera Turbo that I currently own, and a little comparison with the Macan Turbo that my brother used to drive.
This was my first time in a 958 Cayenne, and when I got into the car, there was a huge center console similar to that of the 970 Panamera. The console is lined with buttons for everything from air conditioning to ride-height adjustment, suspension, engine settings, and more, and retains a strong mechanical and tool-like feel.
The engine isWakes up relatively quiet for a Porsche, but obviously louder than a normal car.The car is a lightweight, lightweight, and lightweight car. When the accelerator pedal is lightly applied, the car moves smoothly and nimbly, as if it were over 2.2 tons.
However, the lightness of this car is slightly different from that of the new Cayenne. In the case of the new Cayenne, the acceleration is more smooth and smooth, but this Cayenne is also nimble in the sense that you do not feel the weight of the body, but the nuance is a little different. This is the "It's a tremendous power source of motive force that moves a big giant body with ease.The impression is that the "I'm not a fan of this".
When the suspension is set to "comfort" and the car is driven at normal ride height, the suspension and body seem to be able to handle large road surface undulations and bumps.
In town, the gas pedal and steering feel is a little lighter than the 970 Panamera.Feel. And the Cayenne is not traditionally PDK.Tiptronic S with torque converter AT is adopted.The Cayenne is very easy to drive in the city. According to what I have heard in the past, the Cayenne is designed for full-scale off-road driving and towing, so it dares to use the Tiptronic system.
The Panamera, for example, has PDK, so although there is almost no shifting shock, the needle on the tachometer drops with each gear shift, and you can clearly see that the gears are changing quickly, quickly, quickly, so you can't help but notice that the "gears are changing quickly.What speed are you in?They are subconsciously aware of the fact that they are "the engine," the sound of the engine, the number of revolutions, etc.
The Cayenne, on the other hand, makes you barely aware of such things. The shifting is smoother and more seamlessly connected, so there is no awareness of how many speeds or RPMs. It's just.It is enough to turn on and off the accelerator pedal, to overtake in the city, and to accelerate and decelerate with only one conscious right foot.It's like a "Cayenne". You might think of the new Cayenne as a more refined version of this ease of driving.
one's feeling while riding
As for ride comfort, it is difficult to describe. It is difficult to say because there are so many different combinations of ride height and chassis settings.
My overall impression is thatOn large bumps and uneven surfaces, the system picks up thumping and rattling noises, but the impact is well rounded and not particularly unpleasant.And my impression is that the impression is a little different between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.
The driver's seat is more comfortable, so to speak, and the passenger seat is a little more prone to vibration than that. "Feels like driving a car with slightly higher air pressureIt may be easier to visualize this if you take it as "the first time I saw a car with a pressure gauge. Since the air pressure was standard pressure on this unit.If you lower it a little and ride it with comfort pressure, it looks a little different.I think.
Probably.If you prefer Mercedes GL, GLS, etc., it may feel a little stiff.I wonder if there are any. Incidentally, my personal preference is for "I like the combination of lowering the ride height by one step and setting the chassis setting to "Sport" the best because it is flat and Porsche-like.It was."
Highway driving
From a toll booth on the highway, I test the acceleration power. The Panamera Turbo feels faster in terms of absolute speed, but it still has tremendous acceleration. In the case of the Panamera Turbo, I feel a sense of acceleration similar to that of the 911, with a sinking rear end.In the case of the Cayenne, four tires give the impression that the entire body moves forward stronglyIt is.
Moreover, the Tiptronic absorbs torque fluctuations well andLong-lasting accelerationThe "Taste of the World" is a great way to experience the world.
The engine is subdued, with the so-called slurping sound of a modern V8.It is more like a V6-like continuous sound.The extension from the mid-range RPMs is breathtaking.That's a very smooth turn.My first impression is that the sound is not as good as it could be. This may be due to the fact that the sound has less sludge. We have not tested the high-rpm range, but with this much power, it is sufficient even if you do not rev it that far.Torque is plentiful from the bottom, and even at low speeds, a slight step on the pedal will bring the car up to speed in a single bound.
I can't make a direct comparison with the new Panamera's 4L V8 since it is PDK and Tiptronic. Therefore, I am only talking about the impression I felt."The V8 of the Panamera Turbo has a slightly stiffer rev feel and a more concentrated sense of power.There is the "I". The Cayenne's V8, on the other hand, has a "Lighter RPM feel, as if power is gained through rotation.received the "I received the "I".
No wonder.There are no concerns about stability on highways.Lowering the vehicle height a notch makes it even more stable and allows the driver to negotiate any curves with ease. The family can travel several hundred kilometers on a long touring trip with no worries. The Macan Turbo from the previous model year also has excellent driving performance, but the difference is that the Macan Turbo is a bit lighter and the Macan Turbo is heavier.
By the way, my personal impression is as follows.
←Heavy 958 Cayenne > Previous Macan ≥ New Cayenne Lightness →
Winding Driving
As for the manner of winding down, it is indeed a Porsche. This is more than I can write about.The best way is to actually ride the car and have it attack the winding roads.But I am still impressed. I am still impressed byIf you want a sporty SUV, you should definitely not buy a Cayenne or Macan, but just test drive one!".
Once you have experienced these and have this measure of quality, you should consider SUVs from other manufacturers. That is how different they are from the rest.
When driving normally with the chassis set to Comfort, the "Oh, that's a SUV that turns well.But once you press the Sport or Sport Plus button, you'll be like, "Wow! I was like, "Wow, this is amazing! Of course, the center of gravity is higher than that of a 911 or Panamera, so the cornering speeds are not the same, but the way it turns, its response, and its stability are similar.
It is not just the quickness of the handling that makes it sporty, but thereJust the right amount of "looseness" and "playfulness" are added in perfect balance.The driver can enjoy the comfort of being able to move with ease and at will. This is the same for all models of cars.Porsche-nessIt's like 'I'm not a good person.
Although this is probably the result of a variety of factors such as engine mounts and other various mounts, suspension damping, tire toe and camber angles, steering support rigidity, etc., all of which have been calculated to the fullest extent.I am surprised myself that I, who seem to drive GT3, 911, etc. every day, don't feel disappointed when I drive the Cayenne through the winding roads!Point.
fuel consumption
As for the fuel consumption, my usual commuting route (approx. 25km, 60% city highway, 40% down the road), I have been able to get7.2 km/L on on-board computerIt was. I tried to accelerate for a moment, but I ran with the flow of traffic and with the idling stop turned on.
Incidentally, driving the same section with the Panamera Turbo, I get about 8.5 to 10 km/L, and with the GT3 about 6.5 to 7.5 km/L. Well, there is not much difference, but the Cayenne is worse by the displacement. However, with this much power and fuel economy for such a large car, it is probably acceptable.
Cayenne (958) General Comments
Buying a Cayenne instead of an SUV from another company is still the most important feature of driving, and we would like to encourage people who are looking for that to drive a Cayenne.
The Cayenne in this case is a late model of the 958, known as the 958.2, and at the time of writing, most used cars on the market are in the 9-10 million yen zone. As is the case with Porsche's turbo models, the price drop from the new car is somewhat larger than for other grades. On the other hand, howeverUsed, such a high performance car at such a great price is a bargain!I think.
If you are considering a luxury SUV around 10 million, you should definitely consider a used 958 Cayenne.
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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).