Porsche Reaxle Steering

I recently received this question on my blog.

I'm currently awaiting delivery of my Cayenne Coupe GTS.Rear axle steering optionsI'm curious about the It is said to increase handling and stability at high speeds, not to mention easier handling and parking, but it is an expensive option and I would like a review to see if it is a must-have option for the Cayenne Panamera, which is getting bigger and bigger every year.

This was the case.

Rear axle steering is a rear wheel steering systemIt is. It was not available as an option in the days of the previous generation 970 Panamera, but is now available as an option from the 971 Panamera and the current Cayenne.

With the Reaxle steering wheel on, you'll be able toIn low-speed corners, the rear wheels are opposite the front wheels（The steer angle (up to 2.8°) improves maneuverability. For example, when parking, the virtual wheelbase is shortened and the turning radius is reduced by 60 cm, allowing the vehicle to move more agilely even at low speeds.

On the other hand.When cornering or changing lanes at speeds above 70 km/h, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front wheels.The maximum rudder angle is reduced by about 1.5°) and stability is improved. Straight-line stability is also improved.
Source: Porsche Japan, "From Passive to Active".

In our family, as for the Panamera970 Panamera Edition and 971 Panamera TurboTogether, we have owned the company for about five years. AndThe 971 Panamera has the option of reaxle steering.

When my husband purchased his 971 Panamera, he said, "Definitely install the Reaxle steering wheel option.He said that because of the

The Panamera has a large body, so adding rear axle steering will make it easier to turn around. Also.I want to drive my Panamera on winding roads and mountain passes in a sporty way.I will definitely add this option from the

He said.

And sure enough, when I switched from a 970 Panamera to a 971 Panamera.It's a pretty small turnaround.It seemed to me that the(Although, even when I was driving a 970 Panamera, I had no complaints)

I was very surprised at how much smaller the vehicle seemed and how easy it was to park, especially when driving on mountain passes like the Ashiu Driveway.

The Panamera is a large sedan, so the driver's eye line is lower, and it is more careful to drive than the Cayenne, which has a higher eye line. So.Driving is much easier with optional rear axle steering.I think.

This is especially good for wives who are not very confident in driving, as it makes it much easier for them to park at home or in supermarket parking lots.

Cayenne and Reaxle Steering

So what about the Cayenne? The Cayenne is said to have an optional rear axle steering system that reduces the minimum turning radius to 5.4 meters compared to the standard 5.7 meters.

On top of that, I've owned the current Cayenne E-Hybrid.

The option of a reaxle steering wheel is not so essential for the Cayenne.

I feel that this is a good thing.

The Cayenne turns unexpectedly small, so even without the rear axle steering option in daily use, I have no particular trouble with it, and it is stable in lane changes and straight driving on the highway. My husband is a

When I was allowed to test drive the Cayenne, I wondered if I needed the rear axle steering option because it was much more maneuverable than I had imagined. Also, unlike with the Panamera, I thought, "Driving on mountain passes and sporty driving in CayenneI didn't think it was necessary to put it on because I wasn't that focused on the "I'm a good person" thing.

He said.

As for the small turnaround, we have a "small turnaround" in our house.Air-cooled Porsche 911 (964)and "Nissan NotebookThere are many situations where the "Mere Old Man" feels that the car is not as small as it should be. In fact, the current Panamera and Cayenne, which have much larger bodies than the 964 and Note(without Reaxle steering option)is more maneuverable when turning and parking at low speeds.

I'm sure there are many different opinions among users, but in my family's case, I think we can conclude that "if you are thinking of driving a Panamera or Cayenne in a sporty way on winding roads, you should install the rear axle steering as an option.