Porsche Cayenne Coupe

the other dayI was able to test drive a Cayenne coupe.In June, my children started elementary school and kindergarten, and I finally had some free time in the mornings, so my husband and I decided to take a test drive during that time.

It's been years since my husband and I have gone on a test drive together.... Usually with the kids.I want to play, I want to drink juice, I want to go to the bathroom.It's hard to deal with all the things they say, but I was impressed at how smoothly things went when there were only two adults (laughs).

We had the opportunity to test drive theThe Cayenne S Coupe arrived in Japan this year.The body color is Quartzite Gray Metallic. When I first saw the Cayenne Coupe at the dealership this year, I thought, "The silhouette looks cool, even though it's an SUV, the height of the vehicle looks low.I thought, "I'm not sure what to expect," but looking at it again that day, it was sporty and beautifully styled.

The Cayenne S Coupe we test drove this time was loaded with options.

Two-tone leather interior, air suspension, PASM, rear axle steering wheel, sport exhaust, 21-inch Cayenne Exclusive Design wheels, Matrix LED headlights, automatic anti-glare mirrors, privacy glass, heads-up display Comfort Access, soft-close doors, ambient lighting, 18-way electric adaptive sport seats, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, Smoker Package, Alcantara roof lining Aluminum Interior Package, BOSE surround sound system...etc.

The total cost of the options is expected to be approximately $3,000,000. The total cost of the options, which is of interest to us, isThat's about 5.3 million yen...!

The Cayenne S Coupe is 14.85 million yen, so including options, it is over 20 million yen.... Frankly speaking, "If you're going to pay that much for options, you might as well just buy a GTS or a turbo...I thought, "I'm sorry.

So I am currently pregnant(8 months pregnant)Therefore, I would like to first write about my impressions of the test ride from this perspective, although I will inevitably focus more on ride comfort than usual.

Cayenne Coupe

(1) High quality ride quality

I've had the pleasure of driving the current Cayenne a couple of times now.I think the current Cayenne is the most luxurious ride in Porsche's lineup.It is just smooth and of high quality.

."Hey, has this road you always drive on been cleaned up after construction?It went so smoothly and uneventfully that I thought, "I can't believe I'm going to be able to do this. I have ridden in several SUVs from other companies, but this is by far the most comfortable among them.(Oh, the Bentley Bentayga was even higher quality, but that one was priced too differently to be exceptional...)

My husband says.The ride is much more comfortable than the previous generation Cayenne.Yes.

I think Porsche is a car that offers a different ride and comfort for the driver and the passenger, but(Better in the driver's seat)As for the Cayenne, the passenger seat was also comfortable. In particular, theI'm a pregnant woman with a big belly, so every time the car shakes, it's very hard for my stomach to take the strain, and I'm more sensitive than usual to ride comfort, but even for me, the ride is very comfortable and pleasant!It is.

My husband, too.

The ride quality of the Cayenne is amazing. It's the most comfortable Porsche I've ever ridden.

He was driving around saying.

After driving through the town for a while, we went to Ashiu Driveway. Ashiu Driveway has many tight curves.With the Cayenne, it was easier to feel the roll when going around curves than with other Porsches.I was not sure if I was going to be able to get a job. However, my husband, on this matter.

When I drove a Cayenne with PDCC before, it didn't roll so much, so I would prefer to buy a Cayenne with PDCC.

He said.

However, the Cayenne has a triangular grip handle for off-road driving, so it is convenient to grab it and support yourself.

Next, I rode in the back seat, which was naturally comfortable, but felt a little firmer than the front seat. My husband said

SUVs are designed to carry a lot of luggage in the back, so the rear is often a little stiffer.

The Panamera is said to be more comfortable than the Panamera. As for rear seat comfort, the Panamera may be smoother.

However, I was allowed to ride for a few days before.Mercedes-Benz GLS450The rear seat was much less bumpy than in the first two models, and I did not get drunk on the mountain road at all.

Also in the coupe.Rear seat space is large and the ceiling is high.Even when I sat deeply in the seat and put my head on the headrest, there was enough space above my head for two fists. Well, compared to a regular Cayenne, it may seem low, but I don't think it's likely that you will feel "cramped and low" when you first get into a coupe.

I mean, my hair has lost so much color that it's not good. I need to go to a hairdresser. ....

(2) Easy to drive

We had to switch driving duties halfway through the trip.Anyway, it is easy to drive anyway.When starting off, the car starts off very smoothly and moves forward smoothly and comfortably.

The accelerator pedal is not too light and has just the right amount of comfort, and the brake pedal has a firm weight to it. Every time you step on the brake pedal, you can feel the "thump" of the brake pedal.That feels good...!I was so excited that I couldn't stop myself from saying, "I'm so happy to be here.

The Cayenne S Coupe also has a width ofIt is longer than the previous generation Cayenne at "1983mm", but I did not feel such a huge body at all.The high line of sight made it easy to drive, and to be honest, it felt smaller than the Panamera.

The Cayenne is, of course, a high level "as only a Porsche can be.Running, turning, stoppingThe performance of the "I feel absolutely safe when I drive".If you surrender yourself to the car, you can drive with ease and comfort without having to think about difficult things.

And compared to this Cayenne, I was reminded that the Panamera is still a sporty car.

Oh no, this is so much easier to drive--that should sell Cayennes--a Cayenne for the wife's everyday use would be super awesome!

I drove for a while saying, "I'm used to a Cayenne that's so easy and pleasant to drive.Definitely makes me a poor driver of GT3s and air-cooled Porsches.I guess... (laughs)

(iii) The whole family will be satisfied.

In the case of Porsche's sports car models, the "Very enjoyable for the driver, but not so comfortable for the passengers.I think there are many models that say "I'm not sure.

While the husband was excited to be able to enjoy the Porsche's driving experience, the wife in the front passenger seat was not so comfortable, and she was getting less and less excited.... For the normal 911, it is comfortable for the front seat passengers, but a little cramped for children in the back seat.(Not many people use the back seat of a 911 to begin with...)

Also, even if the interior of the car is comfortable, the trunk capacity is small, and for mothers with growing children, it is "not enough.Porsche is a difficult car to use because it can't carry any luggage at all.It is often the image of "the

On the other hand, when we talked to a father who owns a minivan or SUV because he values his family's comfort, he said, "The spacious interior is very comfortable for the family, but the driver does not enjoy driving, and long distances are tiring."The father simply serves as a driver to get the family to their destination.I think many people are saying, "I don't know.

In other words, "A car that meets the needs of everyone who rides in it.It is actually quite difficult to find and purchase "the right one".

In such a situation, Cayenne was able toA car that can satisfy the needs of all passengers as much as possible.I think it's a "good" car. The family is comfortable with a high quality, smooth ride and spacious interior, and once you step on the accelerator to accelerate, the engine sound, acceleration, straight line stability, and lane changes at high speeds are ".That's what I'm talking about, Porsche!It makes me happy to be able to drive a Porsche, and the driver is happy to be able to enjoy the Porsche in all handling and braking.

And a family of five can travel, ski, go to the beach, or anywhere else, and pack a lot of luggage. I learned for the first time that the car has a detailed off-road setting, so it can be used for off-roading.(gravel, mud, sand, rock)The front and rear drive distribution and ride height can be changed by pressing a button depending on the road surface conditions.

As a passenger, I didn't notice that big of a difference, but my husband, who was driving, could see the change very clearly.With a feature like this, I'd dare to drive on a road with bad footing...w

The Cayenne is also a luxury SUV that can be used for outdoor activities, but can also proudly go to inns and expensive hotels.

If there is one point that makes it difficult to use, it is the width of the car (body size).Is it? Many people have not switched from the previous generation to the current model because the width of the current model exceeds 1980 mm, making it just barely impossible to fit into the parking space of their condominium.

The body size is not a problem when driving, but in Japan, the parking problem is a problem....

Also, with the Panamera, it is possible to change various settings on the touch panel even while driving, but with the Cayenne we were allowed to test drive this time, there were some parts that could not be operated while driving.

But other than that, it was a really versatile car, and I found the Cayenne to be a real charmer. After our test drive, my husband was

I still want a Cayenne... Well, if I buy one, it would be more realistic to buy a new 320i, but then my family's car lineup would be full of Porsches...

He mumbled something like, "W

Well, I hope to be able to follow up later with my husband's impressions of the test drive.