All 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 92,800 - 137,000
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Avg Price
Used
$ 125,866
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Review details
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
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By Michel Deslauriers
Thursday, September 27, 2012
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (82%) |
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| Space and Access (70%) |
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| Comfort (90%) |
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| Performance (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (90%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Price climbs very quickly with options
Not much back-seat room
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Exhilirating engine power and soundtrack
Cabin fit and finish
Timeless 911 look
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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
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By Rob Rothwell
Monday, August 06, 2012
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (72%) |
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| Space and Access (55%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (77%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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$124,385 as tested
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Lots of little buttons and quirks
Not the quietest, smoothest or most refined sports car
Awkward rearward visibility
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Best looking 911 to date
Panamera-like cabin
Wicked induction howl
Near savage performance
7 gears to euphoria
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (52%) |
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| Comfort (70%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (85%) |
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| Safety (75%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Nearly useless rear seating
Firm ride
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Grip at all four corners
Cutting-edge AWD technology
Everyday drivability
Outstanding power and performance
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (52%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (n/a) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Barely functional rear seat
Confusing button-mania
Apparent road noise
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Huge power and better economy
Astonishing performance capabilities
Can settle down and be civilized
Striking new design
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (67%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (87%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (87%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (90%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (60%) |
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| Cargo space and access (60%) |
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| Storage capacity (70%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (90%) |
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| Engine output (90%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (80%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Cup holders are terrible
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Back seat is pretty much useless; ok for kids
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Porsche Communication Management now standard on 911
Porsche Traction Management is now standard
Exterior styling is aggressive looking, yet classic
PDK is incredibly smooth and quick to change gears.
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Auto journalist & Consumer Ratings
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