Hello everyone. This is Mina, the administrator of "A Porsche Came to My Home". I would like to share the real voices of various Porsche owners with you! This is the "Porsche Owner's File" project, which was born out of our readers' request to "share the real voices of various Porsche owners! The 14th installment is a review of the 2012 Panamera S Hybrid from "Kazukun," who has purchased the car, its options, and its performance.

〘Owner Information〙
My car: 2012 Panamera S Hybrid
Pen name: Kazuukun
Area of Residence: Hyogo Prefecture
Family members: 1 wife (Wagon R and sometimes Panamera), son (22 years old, owns a Cadillac Escalade), daughter (no driver's license).
Past car history:...
Toyota MA-70 Supra → Toyota Corolla Levin AE86GTV → Cadillac STS → Chevrolet Suburban → Chevrolet C3500dually → Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD → Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
A word to the readers: With the EV Taikan on the way, "I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it.Maybe even a Porsche hybrid?I think it is a "good" car. If anything, it is a very well-made car, although it may be an unpopular grade at the moment.

(1) Background of purchase

From American cars to German cars

I originally drove an American car, but had to give it up for various reasons and lived without a car for a while.

(C3500 initial)

(C3500 color change)

(at the time of purchase of the 3500HD)

."What should I drive next... after American cars, I want my favorite German car...I was thinking, "I'd like to buy a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, or Volkswagen," but there are so many Mercedes, BMWs, Audis, and Volkswagens driving around my neighborhood... (laughs).

Seeing this scene, I realized once again how popular Mercedes and Audi are. However, I had one "obsession" of my own. It was

We don't want to be in a situation where we have to wait at a traffic light and see if all the same cars are lined up in a row."

This is what it is called. Therefore, we have to "make theIf I were to buy a Porsche next, would I go for a Porsche?I had been consciously observing the neighborhood for a few months with a "let's buy a Porsche" attitude...and as a result, I decided to buy a Porsche.

Cayenne or Panamera?

As for the type of vehicle, "For everyday use only.Since I am a "2-door" person, I ruled out 2-doors, and also ruled out the Macan because of its body size. I personally like large-displacement cars.Cayenne and Panamera remain as finalists.I did a lot of test drives on these two vehicles.

In such a situation, I preferred the torque output and ride quality of a supercharger over a turbo car, so the grade was "S HybridThe decision was narrowed down to "the

We were considering between the Cayenne and the Panamera and kept test driving them, but the Cayenne Hybrid seemed a bit mothballed.On the other hand, the Panamera Hybrid has a crisp feeling(probably because of body size and weight)I could feel theI decided on the Panamera S Hybrid.

Thankfully, I have car-related acquaintances here and there, and I was just talking to them.Superlative, closest to what you want, dealer car, left hand drive.We found the "Mere Old Man" and decided to purchase this one.

(2) Options/Specifications

."sports chronoor "want" to put it on later, but can't.sunroof"left hand drive (of cars, etc.)I looked for a "must have". I also wanted seat ventilation, but there are good aftermarket ones available now, so it was at the level of "if it has it, it's OK".

After about six months of searching, I received information from an old acquaintance in the car business in Tokyo and bought it without seeing the actual car (laugh).

Options that are attached as far as we know now.

Sunroof, sport chrono, sport steering wheel, 20" RS Spyder wheels, heated seats, and colored wheel caps. Unknown if standard or not are privacy glass, Clarion factory navigation system, side steps, interior wood paneling, ashtray, and scuff plates with Panamera S lettering.

(3) Process of vehicle delivery

It was more of a "let me know when you get a good one" level rather than an order, so it was generally about six months.

(4) Porsche's performance that you feel when you own one.

(1) Engine

[Satisfactory.
The supercharger is very comfortable. It must be a good match with the V6 engine.Unlike a turbo, the response is direct to the gas pedal, which suits my personality.I have a feeling.

It is also very quiet, so you may find yourself at XXX km/h (laughs).

[Dissatisfaction].
It doesn't bother me when the hood hood is closed, but when it's open.Is there more mechanical noise than American or domestic cars?The engine seems to blow up smoothly for a V-type engine.

(2) Transmission

The parallel hybrid system allows for no loss of power, and the engine cuts out even at high speeds, resulting in very good fuel economy.(16km/L between Tokyo and Osaka)There are no strange shocks when switching between motor and engine.It is so good that you can hardly tell without looking at the tachometer.

Handling / Braking

Brakes are quintessential Porsche.Yes. It works well. I would like to say "I have nothing to complain about..." but brake dust is the only problem. I like the handling of this sedan as much as a sports car, and it has a feeling of steering that is not found in domestic or American cars.

4) Fuel consumption

Although the car has only traveled about 2,000 km, it has yet to drop below 14-16 km/L on highways and 10 km/L in city driving.

(5) Ride comfort, glide taste

I think the suspension is "active air suspension."Comfort mode ride in PASM is good.It is. However, I have heard that the "air suspension fails" and I am a little concerned about that.

Also, the fact that it has a high ride height for a car that claims to be a sports sedan is not cool...

The Sport Plus mode feels like a fun ride on mountain passes with just the right suspension.

Unlike engine cars, hybrid cars have motor priority when they start out.sensation(about 0.5 seconds)There is a time lag with the gas pedal on.I have a feeling. I wonder if it will be comfortable once I get used to it.

I don't feel the "weight of the motor" that is unique to hybrids.On the other hand, I think it is more than sufficient for a mid-size sedan. On the other hand, I think this movement is more than sufficient for a mid-size sedan.

Considering that the Lexus GS-F, for example, "claims to be a sports sedan, but its athletic performance is luxury-oriented,"Panamera is a new genre of Japanese carI guess you could say that "the

(6) Family reaction

The child is "aOh~ it's a Porsche!But I had been driving four American cars in a row, so I said something like, "That doesn't look good on me!" (laughs) The wife said that when we were traveling between Osaka and Tokyo, she said, "I'm not sure I'd be able to do that.Passenger seat is easy.You said, "I'm sorry.

(7) Favorite point

All of them (laughs).

(5) Options I would definitely want to add if I were to purchase a Porsche in the future.

Hmmm...I'm curious about the Matrix LED headlights and PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes).

(6) Areas of concern

I am concerned about the way people look at me...(laugh) I guess getting in and out of the car is a bit of a tight squeeze...well, I guess I will get used to this.

(7) General comments

A long time ago, Porsche was in the supercar category. But after owning a Panamera S Hybrid.Porsche is "in a good way" out of the definition of a supercar in this day and age.I felt that it was a good idea.

Porsche is "theSupercar that can be used for city drivingIt's a very good car. I think this is what makes it different from supercars made by other modern manufacturers.

Nevertheless, Porsche's spirit and seriousness can be clearly seen in the fact that it embodies supercar-like athletic performance, and it is wonderful that these technologies are being fed back to production cars.

8) What is Porsche to you?

For me, Porsche is a mistress? Girlfriend? (laughs)

I am a big believer in taking care of your wife (laughs), but even if you have one, she is the one you want to take care of. I am sure that the gender of our Panamera is female.

〘The blog manager's opinion 〙
It used to be calledWhat do you think of Porsche hybrids?I thought it would be a "nice car", but after reading the evaluations in Porsche Owner's File and the comments from everyone, I can see that it is a very well-made and wonderful car. It is one that I would definitely like to drive! Thank you, Kazukun!