The similarly priced (# 65,784) Cayenne S E-Hybrid offers a lot of technology for the money and a promise of running costs far smaller than you'd
expect for such a big car.
Still, the G8's packaging is a bit of a letdown (not enough people / stuff
room for such a big car), road noise is somewhat distracting at highway speeds, and the funky Aussie controls require a bit or extra familiarization (which shouldn't dissuade potential owners).
The rear is still
snug for such a big car, but scallops taken from the lower roofline and the longer wheelbase ensure that adults are a little more comfortable.
Admittedly, the Cadillac CT6 doesn't quite have the edge of the class - leading Porsche Panamera, but the Cadillac is nevertheless quite an entertaining car as a result of its responsive steering, good grip and well - controlled body movement (with the body lean when cornering being remarkably well
suppressed for such a big car) putting the Cadillac CT6 on par with vehicles like the Jaguar XJ and Maserati Quattroporte.
Lengthy spans between a vehicle's front and rear wheels can hurt agility by curbing the chassis» eagerness to change direction, but thanks to careful tuning led by former BMW M boss Albert Biermann, the Stinger feels
nimble for such a big car (even if it is ultimately tuned for safety - first understeer).
If you need extra performance, dial up sport mode, which tightens up the suspension, and it sticks surprisingly well around a
corner for such a big car.
In town, the standard parking sensors, reversing camera and light steering make the Kia easy to
park for such a big car, but more advanced features including park assist and a 360 - degree surround - view cameras are reserved for the top - spec KX - 4 model.
As for the new V8 S, it provides the best blend of handling (
superb for such a big car), but still with the ability to waft along.
On the road, the Flying Spur is quiet and relaxing when you want it to be, yet it handles surprisingly
well for such a big car.
They can go as high as 1.5 g. Flying through corners was very
impressive for such a big car, it responded instantly to steering commands and stayed balanced and level throughout the corner.
For such a big car, the 7 - series chassis handles the corners and bumps incredibly well.
Though largely irrelevant to 99 per cent of Panamera customers, it performed amazingly well
for such a big car and was actually fun to hustle around the Ascari Race Resort's fast and challenging track.
Only the most severe road defects upset the smooth as glass ride and it handles surprisingly well
for such a big car.
For such a big car, the Volkswagen Touareg handles well.
For such a big car, the V6 with 304 hp felt powerful, but I would appreciate a deeper exhaust note.
For such a big car it is still very rewarding to drive, and you'll never grow tired of that V - 12 — except, perhaps, when filling up the tank.
For such a big car, the CT6 has hilariously small side mirrors, which are just plain bad for rearward visibility.