Is this the happiness of the rich?
Author: Liang Zhihao
As the owner of a large company, if you want to travel comfortably and have face when talking about business, the most direct way is probably to buy a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a Model like the Lexus LM.
However, face to face, although such a car is comfortable to sit on, it can also highlight the social status of the owner, but for those who do not like to rely on the driver every time they travel, and even sometimes prefer to drive themselves, this kind of executive-grade sedan /luxury MPV is missing at the driving level.
So, is there a car that can provide a good driving experience in daily life, have enough brand power, and at the same time act as a qualified executive-grade sedan when needed? If you have 1.2 million, the answer to that question is: Yes!
The more you scold, the better you sell
As another controversial model after the Cayenne, Porsche's Panamera Paramela series has also been criticized by many people when it was first launched, some people think that this is Porsche in order to make more money with Mercedes-Benz S, BMW 7 Series and other traditional medium and large cars to grab the market, and some people think that the Panamera's design between the coupe and the car is somewhat "four different", and the bloated rear design is not at all the style that the Porsche brand should have.
But sorry, the market is so fond of "punching the face", perhaps the rich really need a more advanced car than the BBA, or perhaps the Panamera's slightly strange design at the time was indeed able to catch everyone's heart, the sales of this car in a piece of scolding continues to rise, and now even become the most visible Porsche model on the street besides the Macan.
With the big sale of the Panamera, Porsche has also launched more subdivisions for it in a timely manner, such as the Panamera 4 executive extended version that we tried this time, which is the model launched by Porsche to better compete with opponents such as mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8L.
big! big! big!
"Executive Extended Edition" - We can know from the name that the size of this Panamera must not be small: the body circumference of 5199/1937/1423mm and the wheelbase of 3100mm, although there is still a certain gap compared with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it is already quite exaggerated for a Porsche.
It is precisely because of its 150mm lengthened compared to the ordinary version, compared with the ordinary version, the side lines of the executive extended version of the model are more slender and calm, and the overall outline is more like a coupe, of course, I dare not rule out that this is only a subjective "bonus" brought about by the logo, after all, I am only a layman.
The 54,900 yuan optional Papaya orange metallic paint and the 67,300 yuan optional 21-inch wheels, with this huge body, are like a fat man wearing a sprinting suit and spike shoes, which is more or less jumpy in the visual.
The fierce headlights and exaggerated liftable tail fins are obviously a bit excessively violent, even out of place, for the target use of this car. But to be honest, cars with exterior designs like the new S-Class and Alpha can make everyone flock to them, which shows that the appearance is far from the focus of this level of models, and the sense of identity and the comfort inside the car are.
small! small! small!
However, although the Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition has been lengthened a lot compared to the regular version, it is still difficult to match the size and wheelbase of the authentic D-Class sedan such as the S-Class, and because of its coupe shape, its head space is not abundant.
But fortunately, in terms of overall ride comfort, the back seat of the Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition is still quite satisfactory, coupled with the rich rear control function, at least after closing your eyes, you can still temporarily forget the set of aviation seats on alpha. After all, no matter how small, its wheelbase is also 3.1 meters, and the basic riding experience is still guaranteed.
The Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition also makes you feel "small", in addition to the back row, there is also the feeling of it opening up.
Although this test drive does not have an optional rear wheel active steering function, it is not cumbersome to drive with a length of nearly 5.2 meters, and it is even quite flexible. Just the right steering feel, brisk throttle response and agile body response actually make this "behemoth" have a good driving pleasure.
Powered, the Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition is equipped with a 2.9T V6 twin-turbo engine with a maximum horsepower of 330 hp and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, with a PDK 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and a four-wheel drive system capable of accelerating 100 km/h in less than 5.4 seconds.
Excellent power and excellent chassis design make the Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition have a driving experience like a small steel cannon, and what's more, the test drive even has a 29,000 yuan Sport Chrono kit, which can provide a 20-second "chicken blood" mode... Slow down! Slow down! Is this still an executive-class sedan?
50: 50 car
"50:50", which is the golden rule for many fans to describe a sports sedan with front and rear counterweights, and the Panamera 4 executive extended version seems to me to be a 50:50 car, but I am not talking about the counterweight, but its positioning.
If the average executive-class sedan will focus 80% of its energy on appeasing the rear passengers, then the Porsche Panamera 4 executive extended version is to make the front and rear rows achieve real "equality", when you are a passenger, you can laugh in the back row to see the storm, and when you hold the steering wheel, you can become the "spoiler" on the road.
But what in the world is the best of both worlds? Even if you hold 1.4627 million yuan (the total price of the test drive option), this is the case. The consequence of wanting to do both ends is likely to be that both ends can not achieve full scores.
Although its suspension tuning is excellent, but because of the weight there, even if the front 275 rear 315 tire width 21 inch wheel is selected, you can feel the limit when cornering, the car can easily enter the working conditions of the tire.
In addition, although the Panamera 4 executive extended version is equipped with high and low and soft and hard adjustable air suspension as standard, but "hindered" porsche brand identity, it needs to take into account the sportiness, so the base damping of the suspension is still relatively high, so compared with mercedes-Benz, BMW's similar products, its rear row is obviously weaker for the road surface isolation.
However, there is a trade-off in terms of comfort, in exchange for the driving experience of a sports car on an ordinary road, and in my opinion, this deal is quite a good deal.
Happy driver with boss?
When you need to attend an important occasion, you can ask the driver to drive a Panamera 4 Executive Extended Edition to take you to the door of the venue, and you will be the focus of attention from the back row, and when the party is over, you need to change your identity and go to a private appointment, you can leave the driver and jump into the driver's seat without hesitation.
This is probably the "best" use scenario that I, who can't afford a Porsche, can make up for the use of this car.
From another point of view, even if the brand is aside, I think That Panamera's "all-round" look at the entire market is indeed difficult to find a rival, from the 973,000 basic version, to the 2.483 million Turbo S E-Hybrid executive extended version, from the car to the executive car to the hunting car, such a rich choice also determines that it can have a strong audience, which is one of the reasons why it can become a major sales pillar of Porsche.
Well, when I have money, I'll buy one too.
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