What do we love?
The entry-level rear-wheel drive model is very interesting.
Second emptying
Disadvantaged
Taycan really makes Panamera hard to sell.
Compared with the size of the vehicle, the trunk is very small.
If you walk into a Porsche dealer and want a car, the first call is to choose between Panamera and Taycan.
Porsche Panamera broke ground in 2009, becoming the brand's first four-door (with tailgate) sedan, and now it has entered the second generation. It has also been renovated recently, gaining more technology and higher price.
The other is also pioneering. Taycan is the first electric car in Porsche history and a four-door car with similar size. It has been sold in Australia since 202 1.
If your budget is less than $200,000, you will consider any range of entry points. If the two are compared, one is $47,200 cheaper. The same car also continued to perform better on paper, and the speed from standstill was 100 km/h, an increase of two tenths.
The key is-faster and cheaper are all electric. Considering Taycan's Excellence, where does Panamera go?
This series starts with our test car, abbreviated as 202 1 Porsche Panamera. The starting price before the road is $203,500, which is $4,000 more than last year's model. Of course, you can order a fruitless car and leave after paying the toll, but the experience can't achieve the goal. In my opinion, in order to inject enough Porsche into your Porsche, you must use the optional manual very freely.
We have a car worth $40,890 in the car. See the table below for a complete list. Although 2 1 inch wheel hub (10480 USD) and GT silver metallic paint (7470 USD) can be replaced by more economical options, sports exhaust device (7 100 USD), color LED matrix headlights (1040 USD) and heated GT sports steering wheel.
I have the cheek to remind you that the cheapest Porsche Taycan starts at $ 156300, giving you enough cash to splurge through the option list "Porscheify".
However, back in Panamera. From here, the scope is extremely complicated. Australia also offers eight other Panamera models with a total cruising range of 9 miles. The investment speed of other models is as fast as the improvement performance, followed by the all-wheel drive Panamera 4, with a price of 265,438,000 +0.37 million, 4 executive 223,654,380 +0.00 million, and 4 E hybrid 249,500.
Starting from here, the Panamera GTS costs $365,438+02,900, and the top Turbo S E-Hybrid costs $426,500, which is more than twice that of our entry-level car. There are few competitors outside Panamera's cab, and cars like Maserati Quattroporte and BMW 8 Series GT may be substitutes.
inside
It feels good to sit behind the steering wheel of Porsche Panamera. The seat position in the hull is low, and the standard heating and cooling sports seat provides various adjustments.
So is the control device. The wheels provide great height and telescopic adjustment. Our car is equipped with a heating "gas turbine" movement, which is a more classic code name for thin-edged tillers. This is my personal favorite, worth $ 1 140.
There is a feeling of being surrounded by a cabin. The tall doorframe and the raised center console support you from both sides. It creates a narrow visibility arc for drivers, which will make some people feel scared when they first contact Panamera.
What is even more difficult to understand is the large number of icons on the raised center console. This is especially true if you choose a series of options to add more functions, such as an expensive but value-for-money sports exhaust device. These icons are substitutes for buttons, which are driven by clever tactile and auditory feedback, turning a flat piece of plastic into something more tactile.
Nevertheless, the arrangement of these buttons instead of icons is still rough. For example, suspension adjustment and traction control icons are located on the passenger side of the center console, not next to the driver, which can be said to be where they should be.
To test my idea, I compared the left cockpit with the right cockpit. The trouble of layout is only focused on the sequelae of driving on the left side of the car, not on the right side. You might think that moving to the touch panel-without physical buttons-means greater layout flexibility, but obviously not.
Another problematic ergonomic decision is to control the adjustment of the vent through the touch screen now. This means that you have to walk around the touch screen to change the direction of the air blowing to you. Porsche Taycan has a similar system, but ironically, its dinosaur juice powered brother got a more intuitive version.
But this is the worst, and the rest are all Grade A materials. Directly in front of the driver is a wonderful combination instrument, which combines analog and digital. In the center is a large-scale tachometer with a classic appearance and a pair of customizable screens on both sides.
As for the basic facilities, there are a pair of cup holders with appropriate size, a small storage area with a cover, a narrow door box and a shallow armrest center console with USB-C port.
The second empty space is spacious, and the backrest and B-pillar in the first row are engraved with clever notches, so that your knees can swing freely. It may sound small, but it's very helpful to get in and out.
Once I went in and sat behind the front driver's seat, and the seat was adjusted to fit my 183 cm figure. The empty space was great for fully developed adults. Compared with Taycan, the rear of Panamera provides more spare space, so if you want to find a reason to clear the name of the internal combustion engine, please consider doing it for your children.
Our car chose the seating arrangement of "4. 1", giving priority to the comfort of two outward-facing seats, but still leaving some middle seats for emergencies. If you are a family of four, or plan to never exceed this limit, then this is the ideal configuration. The back row is comfortable and supportive, and the seat is tilted, which can encourage you to calm down and relax-just like the first row.
Additional equipment in the second row includes a rear console with vents, temperature control and buttons for operating the rear sunroof, two USB-C ports, a small storage tray and more vents, this time on the side column.
If there are only two people in the back row, you can also fold the auxiliary armrest to make room for elbows and drinks. The seating arrangement of 4 also provides skis behind the handrails, which is another trump card.
The spare space in the trunk is as high as 467 liters, which is enough in itself, but considering the size of the vehicle, the spare space is very small. However, this is an area with even proportion. A small stroller can travel vertically, with enough shopping space and a big fitness bag. With the descent of the second row, the number of vacant rooms increased to 1306L, and the tire repair package and air compressor were placed under the floor.
Infotainment and connectivity
In the middle of the dashboard is a new 12.3-inch infotainment system, which made its debut in Taycan. MY22 Panamera introduced wired Android Auto connection, which is a happy thing for many people, but so far it has not.
Another advantage is that Apple CarPlay can now be accessed by wired and wireless means. Other features include the unique native integration of DAB broadcasting and Apple Music to provide a richer user experience.
It also has intelligent data connection and Internet power supply. Porsche provides 14 speaker Bose audio as standard configuration, which does not seem to save audio. Although the brand is flashy, I find that it is mediocre and slightly muddy in rock or other high-pitched remixes.
Safety and technology
As a small-batch and high-cost car, Panamera has not passed the localized ANCAP crash test. The same is true all over the world. Neither NCAP in Europe nor NHTSA authorities in the United States have conducted collision tests.
Standard safety features include lane keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors at both ends and a 360-degree panoramic parking camera.
But as an entry-level product, you can find some good things in the list of options. One of them is called "night vision assistance system" (US$ 5,370), which enables Taycan to see the place beyond 100 meters that headlights can reach, and display the image in front of the driver in the dashboard. Although it is expensive, it is still worth it for those who travel between home and state property.
be good value
The biggest challenge of Panamera's cost-effective proposition comes from the stability of the brand itself. Its fans also like and yearn for the latest technology, which is why the entry-level Taycan, which is much cheaper, hopes to provide more services to the same potential customers.
It is not only brand-new and future-oriented, but also cheaper and faster on paper. First of all, its list price of $65,438+056,300 is $47,200 cheaper than Panamera's $203,500. On demand, you can choose a high-performance battery pack of 65,438+068,380 before going on the road, which is still cheaper than the most affordable Panamera.
Almost. It's stronger now. The entry-level Taycan equipped with enhanced batteries can generate 280 kilowatts of electricity every day and 350 kilowatts of huge electricity under launch control. This is far from Taycan's fixed and fairly old 6400 rpm 243 kW.
For some people, scope will be a problem. If official data is used, the enhanced Taycan can travel about 400 kilometers with full charge, while Panamera can travel more than twice, that is, about 800 kilometers. It can also supplement its voyage in many parts of Australia in about four minutes-not yet for Taycan.
The other is empty, and Panamera can provide more empty ones. But it's hard to cut into other aspects. From a more objective and rational evaluation, Taycan is eclipsed by Panamera.
driver
Interestingly, the entry-level and namesake Panamera are the only rear-wheel drive options in this series. This is the work of purists, and its foundation is more in line with the original concept of GT cars.
Before you think it is better, because it must be lighter, please think again-the all-wheel drive model only weighs 40kg. We are dealing with the weight of 1900 kg, so the extra 2% will cause zero damage to the all-wheel drive version.
However, purists will like these two driving wheels. They will also enjoy the fun without electric assistance. They only have an old-fashioned 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, which can generate 243 kilowatts of power and a stable 450 nanometers at the speed of 65,438+0,800-000 rpm. This is a rough engine, which provides powerful torque for most speeds.
Although it does not show a clear throttle response level related to 9 1 1 and 7 18 models, it still moves under the pedal. Activating the motor response and kicking the internal organs will make it wriggle and sway under pressure, especially in the cold and humid morning, and it will tilt slightly. It is these moments that make the rear-wheel drive version full of fun and vitality.
To activate Express Mode, you need to choose Sport Chrono Kit ($3,950) for your Panamera. This is achieved by introducing a driving mode switch on the steering wheel with a small round button in the middle. Pressing it will give you a 20-second countdown, and you can freely explore a small window with extra performance.
By officially reducing the duration of the sprint from 5.6 seconds to 5.4 seconds, the speed can be increased from 0 to100 km/h. After several trial runs, we can confirm that the claimed time is completely within the realistic range. Despite the many advantages provided by Sport Chrono, the engine remained stable and made three barks in the process.
Part of the reason for choosing Panamera over Taycan is the engine, so choosing an optional sports exhaust device (our car sells for $765,438+000) feels mandatory. After activation, V6 sounds louder, but there is no melody. If you buy it, please don't listen to Audi RS4 or RS5, because they will make the same engine sound more aggressive. I think it's better this way.
The fuel consumption of the loan for one week is 1 1.7 liters/100 kilometers-more than two liters higher than the official 9.2 liters/100 kilometers. Enjoy the performance, but use it carefully in the same way on the highway.
Weight control and calibration are just right, which is exactly what you expect from Porsche. The steering system is rich in details and trustworthy, and it has done a good job in helping the big and heavy four-door car feel flexible. Air-air suspension also supports this goal, which provides excellent bump suppression and duality that springs can't provide in this kind of vehicle.
In the most comfortable environment, every road is smoother than the actual situation. Due to the poor structure, only part of the surface is wavy, which makes Panamera feel uneasy. I bet this feeling is due to the optional heavy-duty 2 1 inch wheels and the worn thin tires of our car, not its suspension.
Increasing hardness will greatly improve the control of the body, but sometimes it will lack calmness. On a very familiar road, I felt a big bumpy turn in the middle of the curve. Please note that this is the worst bump. It turns faster than usual, which makes many others feel uneasy. More interestingly, compared with the polite behavior of the car in the previous hours, how does this incident stand out? Once again, my intuition tells me that those big wheels are the culprit.
No matter how you decide to customize your entry-level Panamera, it is always a luxury station wagon with extremely fast speed, which can accommodate four adults and suitcases, and the internal combustion is comfortable. The latter point may not be the most disturbing, but it will be a little.
conclusion
Some people will say that it is written on the wall. Compared with the entry-level Panamera, the faster and future-oriented all-electric Porsche sedan is nearly 25% cheaper, specifically, it is $47,200 cheaper. In view of the list of options on our test car, you can personalize Taycan through the list of options, and you can still put the change in your back pocket.
So, what is the attraction of Panamera?
The first and second rows are better. If you are the kind of person who shows sympathy, cares about the comfort of the back seat, or considers spending time there more selfishly, then there is a reason.
The other is obviously the wake-up brought by the engine and high-power internal combustion. The obvious reason needs no explanation. The last reason may be your lifestyle-the places you often go and the reliable facilities you can use.
Anyway, this decision won't make you climax again and again, because Panamera is still an incredible GT car and a very naughty entry-level rear-wheel drive car.
However, checking sales data is an objective way to look at things. For every Panamera sold this year, the brand sold 65,438+06 Taycan. Maybe that's all you need to know.
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