2022 Porsche 911 review in-depth - NEW tech & colours for the 992 | What Car?

Watch our in-depth 2022 Porsche 911 review to find out if this sports car icon is still the king - or is the new 992 version a bit of a letdown? Will Nightingale drives the entry-level Carrera to find out.
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[@neiljoseph904]

Great review, Will and WhatCar team! It’s such an iconic machine - beautiful. Would be good to see a comparison of this model against a Cayman GTS 4.0....

[@itguru2037]

GTS is much better

[@Firestorm637]

I owned a 911 turbo but dropped back down to standard Porsche. You reach triple digits too fast with the Turbo. More fun to drive a slower car fast vs a faster car slow.

[@mattreid8755]

Scott this car is hardly slow!

[@landonbarretto4933]

I did too - you can't drive a turbo the way it's intended to be driven. I had a '99 and 5 minutes after I drove it off the lot I got a damn ticket.

[@beardedgarage]

@@landonbarretto4933 I was with my buddy when he picked up his new turbo. 8 miles from the dealership we got pulled over at 130 in a 65. Amazingly we got out of it with “I literally just bought it. Have you seen this thing”

[@Eddie-qs2co]

Agree 100%

[@itguru2037]

This is why I have a Porsche Cayman

[@foesfly3047]

When I was shopping for a 997.2 or 991.1, I wondered why anyone who was buying new, would 'settle' for the base model. I thought my 911 would HAVE to be at least an S model to be interesting. Then I happened to notice performance figures for a base model 991.2 were better than for a 991.1 in S trim. And the bonus is that purchase prices on the preowned market could be less for the newer 'base' model. I wonder if insurance and state registration fees might even be lower. For those who are inclined to add aftermarket exhaust systems and/or ECU Tune, the base model offers more headroom for very affordable performance gains. This is only my second Porsche 911 but I've come to appreciate the substantial performance value the base model offers. Just 1 thing... must have upgraded wheels. Don't settle for the base wheels.

[@maxflight777]

I drove one back to back on a track with a V10 R8 … I came away bitterly disappointed by the Audi (which was no more fun to drive than a 5series BMW … ) but the 911 .. wow ! Just wow ! You could tell it was lighter than the Audi and so much nicer to steer and helm.

[@auchen888dolly8]

brilliant no frills explanation of a truly great sports car .

[@BamieJurke]

Have a 992 Turbo S and it’s the best all-round supercar available today. Frighteningly fast, German reliability, practical as rear seats are perfect for kids and reasonable running costs/strong residuals.

[@TheMusicFan1297]

Do your floor it sometimes? 😏

[@ed389]

Jamie, I am ordering a 992 Turbo S. What options did you get and are they worth the cost? The liteweight glass is no longer an option unless you order the liteweight package. I am ordering all the suspension and sport options. I do plan on replacing the cat back exhaust and getting free flowing cats as well. Also going to lower it for a better stance. Looking at the 527FMR wheels as well.

[@BamieJurke]

@@ed389 Hi Ed - I deliberately didn’t upgrade the sport exhaust as the quad pipes look so much better, I’ll look at an aftermarket soon to improve the sound. I got the front end lift and it’s ok but in hindsight not sure it’s worth it for 10mm, as clearance is quite good unless you leave active front spoiler down. I have an Instagram page 911_turbos_porsche 👌🏻

[@BamieJurke]

@@TheMusicFan1297 sometimes 😉

[@ed389]

@@BamieJurke Thanks, will check out your instagram. Yah 10mm is nothing. LOL

[@iosdeals]

well, it's the A 911 plate, these are always reserved for the base modes in the press fleet.

[@alanwayte432]

I think most people are aware of that

[@PhilbyFavourites]

@@alanwayte432 funnily enough I wasn’t….. I only remember 911 HUL - no idea what trim level that defines, perhaps you can enlighten me

[@beatles4sale2007]

Great review, add a manual box and probably the most pure 911 you can get without all the epic options....

[@resnonverba137]

It's not an option unless you buy a Carrera S.

[@Acquit808]

Are those seats with the full leather available on the base 992 in the US? Don’t see it on the configurator. It’s a nice spec, especially for no additional charge.

[@TheRausing1]

Love those simple alloy wheels. Gives it more of an old school sports car feel.

[@lipinglin1994]

Looking at this video makes me miss the old days where I own a 991.1. That feeling of driving up and down the mountain roads in the San Jose mountain range and the breeze of the California air. Really reminds me of how awesome a 911 can be.

[@alexandernicholas5309]

Eagerly waiting for 911, 2022.

[@jamesmorgan2465]

Nice review.👍In most cases, the Base 911 model is more than one can chew unless you are going on the race track. Most people who generally criticize everything about the Base 911 Carrera can't even afford one.

[@geoffreyhughes9979]

Great car, classic design.

[@chaehong7555]

i have the base 2021 carrera (without sports chrono package) and it has launch control reving up to 4000 RPMs . . you sure the 2022 does not?

[@michaelangel8133]

Had a 1990 5 speed four wheel drive carrea, great in the snow and ice, mountains, night here in heavy traffic as a daily driver

[@TheRussianLondoner]

Amazing car, LEGENDARY

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

Great video...thanks for making this. I am a big fan of entry level trims like this. They're still fast enough, and tend to handle better than their bigger trim level siblings. Though, with the 911 line, there are few heavy 911s.

[@alanwayte432]

I am sorry the quality of FTYPE interior has improved I have 992 but my wife had accident damage to her Fpace and was given courtesy FType whilst being more analog the seats , steering wheel, and touch points are very very close to 911

[@elsemm1245]

I own a 992 C2S. Lovely car if you can live with the awful ride quality. It simply doesn't suit British roads. It has 2 suspension settings but you'd never use sport other than on a track (which I have done). Just needs slightly softer suspension so you can push it around country lanes......or drive it to the supermarket!

[@jimward8749]

I have a 2020 911 4s cabrio. Much better ride quality than my previous 2009 911s cabrio. This car will never be a Mercedes or Lexus ride. I’d say it’s a daily driver. However be prepared that is not a luxury sedan.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Waitrose I hope

[@elsemm1245]

@@PhilbyFavourites Funnily enough yes!

[@dawidos117]

@@jimward8749 correct! I guess, OP has too big expectations. My Lexus was boat like to drive, so I’ve changed it’s air suspension to coilovers. Now I like the ride! I guess I would love to drive a PORSCHE 911. I know I would! 😌

[@beardedgarage]

Great review, I love the 992

[@AGC828]

I like your approach to reviewing this car. As a driver that will drive it in everyday situations realistically. By that I mean...having a lot of the available tech and the ability of the soon to be released 2022 GT3 is for most pointless. 99 percent of 911's will not be pushed. Owners won't have the skill or know how. And the cars will spend their lives in stop and go traffic. So while 911's are considered the best handling sports cars...only performance most will enjoy is straight line 0 to 60 MPH performance. Safely. So perhaps the TURBO cars are still worth buying if one can. GT cars are the cars meant for real world driving for any one with the money to buy a 911. Or maybe more honestly the Carrera S is the "most 911" any one needs. Honestly. Too bad its not available with a naturally aspirated engine. I heard the 2022 GT3 will have a self parking feature. One that would allow the driver to step out of his car, press a button on the fOB or smartphone app...and the car will park itself. Perpendicular and parallel. Didn't the base Carrera have this feature?

[@spacemarine8289]

Basic trim here in Australia we pay AU$280,00 thanks to the government luxury tax of AU$80,000. Thank you government. I can buy a whole car with that 80K.

[@alansgarage8545]

great review

[@DavidEvans_dle]

Bet you could sell after market metal door handles, with the Porsche logo on it. :)

[@Icanchange1200]

As a potential buyer I really appreciate this video.

[@christophermills6465]

Excellent review!

[@stevosd60]

Interesting how once you've done sufficient research from the Porsche websites and the countless 'experts' and press wallers online you realise that many of them don't know what they are advising you on. 1. Keyless entry puts your car at risk from high tec thrives Launch control is on all 992 models - you just set it differently without sports crono Etc, ect, etc Otherwise a good review.

[@day105]

EXCELLENT REVIEW !

[@theHAL9000]

First-rate informative review.

[@espaudio]

Great review. GT3 is a 6 speed manual BTW unlike the Carrera S...

[@hirad3539]

I got a 911 turbo and its my dream car i was wondering if i change it with an electronic new Porsche and i ask a relative to let me drive with his but man it's no even close to my car the vibe and the excitement that driving my car gives me is beyond any e-car i promise myself to re new my car every 5 yrs and it won't be electronic ever

[@felicianomedel]

Great video 👍🏽

[@loladinah724]

Lovely review

[@TheBAT69]

I think your review is the most pratical one for practical persons like myself. Great great tips. Great review as well. i am eyeing this base model in basic Black color.

[@akcamelot]

nice concept for the content :-) helpful and pragmatic approach

[@LuiS-vi9fl]

Why did you mention the Jaguar F-crap in a 911 review?

[@Eddie-qs2co]

Great video!!!!!

[@nbb6609]

Did I just hear the reversing camera is an optional item?

[@mattreid8755]

Sound like it’s not an essential so why not?

[@brewtalityk]

he may have misspoken as the rear camera is standard on Boxster/Cayman

[@Wadson]

There's no link at the top of the screen

[@TheWombatCredenza]

In my experience the light weight noise insulating glass cuts down dramatically on road noise. Very easy to have a conversation or listen to music with that.

[@stevosd60]

Is that because the glass is all round? He said, the side windows ?? On the spec you can only have the glass with tint top of windscreen and no rear wiper... Suggesting it's all round ?

[@TheWombatCredenza]

@@stevosd60 yes it’s dual pane front sides back

[@stevosd60]

@@TheWombatCredenza Thanks Wombat. I've got a 992 on order and am considering noise insulating glass, but couldn't find many reliable reviews of it, until now. Thanks

[@johannespeters6076]

Very well explained. Has been a pleasure to listen.

[@shelloiluk]

I have the 992 S. And love it

[@Bambotb]

What business do you have

[@shelloiluk]

@@Bambotb banking software

[@Bambotb]

@@shelloiluk you sell it to banks ? Can you show me your website please

[@nicholasstathos1387]

@@Bambotb ...

[@artyraptis695]

Are the upgraded wheels worth getting?

[@afcgeo882]

Or just give to a charity and feel like a decent person.

[@brunodrawings5022]

@@afcgeo882 lol

[@MrB590]

I did went with the carrera classic rims.

[@raymondbedborough8522]

Best presenter

[@bourbontraveler]

Just bought a new cab My 4th porsche They just keep getting better

[@mattreid8755]

Hmmm I like the 991.2 more but that’s because it’s lighter, prettier and has a nicer and better made interior

[@msubaii]

Great car ... thanks

[@pumarolz]

It’s worth every penny ,although expensive the driving experience is like no other, just tell me on which car with a dual clutch you can press both paddles and dump the clutch, as far as I know no car can do that

[@definingslawek4731]

What is dumping the clutch?

[@pumarolz]

@@definingslawek4731 seems you’ve never driven a manual car, well it’s when you get in gear press the clutch , increase rpm in the engine release the clutch super fast and make the wheels spin

[@afcgeo882]

@@pumarolz Nothing damages the flywheel, clutch and transmission like dumping the clutch. It doesn’t even get you there any faster. You must have all the maturity and ego of a 12 year-old boy.

[@auchen888dolly8]

My favourite car in the world just brilliant review interesting no noise insulating glass and go for 14 way not 18 way ...

[@seinsmeld13]

I nought the 2020 718 Spyder instead of the 911 as it far more practical. Cheers!

[@baruchya]

Beautiful spec!!!!!!!!

[@tomonaut]

2022? As in released next year or?

[@v-gun9735]

2022 911, it's only April 2021, makes you wonder when the 2023 model will arrive?

[@wernerdanler2742]

They get earlier every year so next Christmas. Lol

[@smiles1151]

2:12 GT3 has a 6-speed manual

[@SuperDukeSthlm]

Drove the 991s for a while when it was rather new. What I’ve realized skimming through comments on videos like this, is that so many mistakingly thinks that the Carrera is a sports car. It’s a GT wagon, and a darn good one! Judged as a sports car it’s underpowered, feels heavy and lack feedback (compared to Lotus, GT-series Porches etc). As a GT wagon though, it’s frikking brilliant!

[@landonbarretto4933]

I just ordered a 2022. Takes a year to get because of the circuit board shortage.

[@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube]

A base 992? Nice pickup!

[@landonbarretto4933]

@@Ididntaskforahandleyoutube - Not a base. The base is automatic. I can't drive a 911 with an automatic. You have to order at least an S model to get manual.

[@hughfh]

@@landonbarretto4933 A thousand thumb's ups for your choice. I hope the car comes to you sooner than expected as a good surprise ☺.

[@landonbarretto4933]

@@hughfh - I doubt it. It's the circuit board shortage affecting all car manufacturers. Doesn't matter. I found an '89 928 GT in June, totally mint condition, only 16 thousand miles on it. Bought it. I'm going to drive it until the beginning of Oct and then park it and start driving it again in March of next year and wait for the 911.

[@hughfh]

@@landonbarretto4933 Awesome supersub until the new one arrives, congratulations. Always had a soft spot for the 928 especially, like yours, in manual.

[@FreeKittensLA]

No manual is a deal-breaker for the base, which is a shame because I prefer it to the C2S.

[@danrook5757]

Manual is done, dead

[@resnonverba137]

I don't like the light-bar at the rear, the two vertical brake lights in the venting or the small gear-selector. I also prefer the smaller size of the 997. Overall though, it's a great car.

[@giannidileo]

If I only had the money...

[@Waiting4sn0w]

That’s not a base interior. Get the build sheet for the car and review properly. There are a ton of reviews out there. I don’t think reviewers have room to make mistakes like that.

[@Waiting4sn0w]

The whole interior is optioned. That color combination, the leather on dash with stitching...there’s like $5-6 grand in costs.

[@hughfh]

Wrong. This is a UK channel of a UK magazine reviewing a UK car. The full leather interior is STANDARD EQUIPMENT in the UK even on the base car. This also includes the Sport-Tex option as shown in the review although if you go this route you are obliged to also pick one of the upgraded sports seats, which is chargeable.

[@pizza88]

Can somebody explain why do we call it 992 and 991? I'm confused

[@pedrocastillo6991]

Those are the different engine names . They are like iOS. iOS 13 vs iOS 14 Same iPhone different software Same care different engines

[@JoeKolinger]

Great review.

[@gustavbroen4098]

That sport-tex interior is not free, atleast not in sweden.

[@nasosnasos8054]

Love love

[@blarkdexture8899]

I want a standard 911 just a 911

[@6325358]

379 HP is more than enough for me

[@mattreid8755]

`GTS for me , the bucket seats and GTS interior are sublime

[@alanwayte432]

The sports seats plus are actually much more comfortable on a long trip

[@auchen888dolly8]

Interesting I am Six foot three do you think that will still be 5he case was going to go for the 18 ways would love your advice

[@waltermyersiii]

@@auchen888dolly8 14-way.

[@JIMMIROUS]

Anyone notice how every time someone talks about a car they always say “this is the best (___)car selling on the marks”

[@Murad2804]

My son is 12, average size, and he has no problems sitting in the rear seats.

[@tomingrassiaimages8776]

Leather on dash is an option.

[@waltermyersiii]

Worth it!

[@hughfh]

Standard equipment in the UK even on the base car.

[@voodookingmighty8778]

Thank you god

[@pipolebnene]

Porsche options are silly expensive

[@jonasirwin2409]

Amazing vehicle (minus the wheel being on the wrong side)

[@MrB590]

Different country mate that's why

[@TheMusicFan1297]

Why do you need to have an S for a manual, weird

[@talkingwithgenz1912]

Many experts prefer the 911 S for the Dynamic Chassis Control but personally I have had zero issues driving the entry level 911 in rain/snow just by clicking the Wet button. The S specs out for 25K more and you don’t really need it. FYI if you really want to go fast avoid the Turbo S and just buy the faster ludicrous Tesla plaid!!!

[@ioannovichful]

👍👍👍

[@freegw1]

I’ve always thought the Porsche was a VW on steroids.

[@mattreid8755]

Strange man

[@afcgeo882]

It is, sort of.

[@martinzoellner6115]

Well that's an old story...try to be a passenger on a race track in a GT3. You'll never forget this!

[@voodookingmighty8778]

Word of wisdom uh uhh beautiful

[@jasonhutchinson8060]

This is not a 2022 model but a 2020 which is now 2 model years behind your video tag. False video tagging to get more YT clicks. Bad form.

[@fzr1000981]

Porsche makes an absolute killing on these options, it doesn't cost them much more to produce an S but look at the price delta. Buy VWAGY stock. I'm sticking with 650 American hp for now (ZL1, and yes it turns better lap times)

[@Bambotb]

You really can't have an adult in the back if imu push front seats ?

[@brewtalityk]

gotta get the convertible lol

[@SuperDukeSthlm]

This is why my last three girlfriends all are below 160cm tall.

[@trekintech473]

The rear makes me sad, 991 is so much prettier

[@BobbyDazzler888]

na

[@mattreid8755]

@@BobbyDazzler888 ya

[@TheSteinbitt]

991.2 is basically the same though.

[@trekintech473]

@@TheSteinbitt completely disagree theyre easy to tell apart

[@porscha901]

Is what car a disa

[@gjohnint]

911 gets more boring as the years go by. Nothing like the old air cooled 911s

[@danielatlas5544]

I guess you will say that it is fair game since most car companies were going bankrupt in the 70 ties and 80 ties but since then they have learnt how to screw us blind,took away my love for the f...ing things and the crooked car companies tht remain!

[@afcgeo882]

How many ties is that in total?

[@numbnerve]

@@afcgeo882 100 & fifth tie 👔

[@joshmcallister8463]

You should go on millenial money with Graham

[@twoskaters9144]

Porsche dealers Annapolis MD

[@filb911]

Never trust a review that compares a 911 with a Jag.

[@hantusmostert]

Real Porche Drivers prefers Manual unless you lack an arm or two !!! Loose that f.. cup holder in the middle. Also like the eagle speedster

[@kevindurand7230]

Wear a mic next time please, I had this at full volume and was still straining to hear

[@pbr2424]

I had one but felt guilty and sold it. I now sponsor hungry children with the money and drive a cheap pickup.

[@billymania11]

There are so many good performance cars at a much lower price. Porsche is pricing themselves into irrelevancy.

[@darkknightsds]

Give me the 718 over the 911

[@mattreid8755]

Give me both pls but if you only give me one the 911

[@itguru2037]

Same. I own a base cayman and it’s so much better

[@jobam9881]

This model is bad, the speedometer and the cam shaft is different from the s version, on the dnyo the performance loss on the high end.

[@BertoniBertone]

What do you possibly think you’ve added to canon of reviews on the 992 ? “Brilliant” ? No, really: who knew... And we can’t even buy one through you. No way: would never have known. I’d stick to reviewing Kia’s.....

[@drumminham]

Don't listen to these Bozo the clowns. You have to go up to the S so you can get 3 pedals. 2 pedals= Broken 3 pedals=Perfection

[@TheSteinbitt]

Pay more to have a slower car?

[@drumminham]

@@TheSteinbitt pay more for a more engaging and fun car

[@PhilbyFavourites]

The absolute question is - do you have one? The internet is full of opinions, the only worthwhile ones are from those who put their hands (or their company’s hands) deep into their pockets and buy one!

[@drumminham]

@@PhilbyFavourites Yes, I have a Cayman S manual

[@hobby_dude_]

Watching this car spin out uncontrollably and having to pay $100,000 is ridiculous. I would take a model 3 performance which runs a second and a half faster to 60 and will not spend a tire and put all the power in the ground and handle just as well on the track.

[@mkkravist11]

Anyone buying a Tesla over a car with an engine, especially something like a Porsche, lacks something the rest of us probably won’t be able to explain. Who ever looks at a Tesla and gets goosebumps at the thought and anticipation of driving it?

[@the1beard]

Cheap interior headlining and sun visors More Renault Quality than Porsche imho

[@alexioannidi7503]

sooo boring as all porsche

[@fgcpeak9591]

The 911 will always be one of the ugliest sports cars ever made... for that alone I would pick the F-type