Good morning all.

[Form follows function]

Just signed on as I’m seriously thinking about getting a 2027 Cayenne S as my next daily driver.

I’m torn between the up-coming BMW IX5 and the Cayenne S.

The Porsche speaks to the driver in me, it has spirit and controls I can wrap my head around.

The Beemer speaks to the practical me. It’s got the range, the creature comforts and price point. The fully computerized dash is going to be a hurdle for me and a source of complaints from my very analog co-pilot/wife.

What are your thoughts? Were probably all Porsche people here, so I’m guessing I can already read the Tea leaves.

Thanks in advance for your $.02

 

[Booster]

Our current cars are a BMW XM and an X5 50e. The XM is mine and is being replaced with a Cayenne S coupe.
My wife loves her X5 and it was always going to be another X5 for her after this one but whilst we haven’t seen one in the flesh, the photos and videos of the new one are a disappointment. I’m not keen on BMW’s new interiors and the design quirks of the new X5 such as the lights and door handles are odd.

UK tax changes in April 2028 mean that hybrids are effectively finished for company car drivers and electric is the only way to go. The BMW electric offerings don’t float my boat at all so after 15 years of BMWs, I’m jumping ship!