Closer to 911 than Panamera, Taikan

In fact, before and after this test drive of the Taikan, we drove the same course with a 911 Carrera S and a Panamera GTS. Based on this, what kind of car is the Taikan? I would say that it isI thought it was close to the Panamera, but my impression was that it was "overwhelmingly close to the 911".

I remember a staff member at a previous exhibition of the Taikan saying that it felt similar to the 911 Carrera 4S, and after actually driving and comparing the two, I was convinced of this impression.

After the test drive, I had a chance to talk with Alex from Porsche Japan, and when he asked me what I thought, I opened withWhen I told him, "It feels more like a 911 than a Panamera," he said with a big smile, "Isn't that right? with a big smile on his face.It was.

To be a little more specific, I'm not talking about mere acceleration or dynamic performance.The chassis behavior and seasoning are very similar.The body of the 992 911 is very similar to the 992 911 in terms of the sense of stuffiness and the richness of the driving experience. One of the main reasons for the resemblance is the low center of gravity and the low roll when the car is driven in sport mode at high speeds and corners on a circuit.

Now, let's see if we can't find a way to getHow is it different from the Panamera GTS?I felt no difference in feeling, especially in the corners.Compared to the Taikan and 911, it feels a bit more hip. The chassis is also different in terms of its density and sense of being filled with substance.

I especially felt the difference in the outer front ground contact, for example.

I know it's just a feeling, but compared to the 911 and the Taikan, which are packed to the gills with 1001 TP3T, the Panamera seems to have just a little bit of a gap. I think this is because the Panamera is set up to serve as a luxury sedan.Panamera and Taikan look similar on the outside, but drive quite differently.That is the conclusion.

So, what kind of vehicle is the Taikan positioned for? This is what we are wondering.The compactness of the rear seat makes it not the kind of car you would drive with customers.I think the Taikan is positioned as a personal sedan, leaving that to the Panamera, which is a higher-end model. It is a sedan for personal use rather than for family use, such as commuting to work, shopping, or driving in the neighborhood.

If I had my hands on a taikan.It would not be a replacement for a Panamera or Cayenne, but would be used like a 911I think. I think that most people will ride it alone for commuting or weekend drives, to enjoy the sense of power of the electric motor and the amazing handling produced by the ultra-low center of gravity of the chassis.

During this test drive, I felt that although the power and 0-100km/h acceleration time of the Taikan car are more noticeable, it is the power and acceleration time of the Taikan car that are more noticeable.The real attraction is in its chassis performance.I think it is a great car. If readers are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to test drive one in the future, I encourage them to focus on its chassis performance and how it feels.