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IT Home reported on November 8 that Porsche has announced a major “performance” upgrade for the 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne. This time, however, the improvement is to the computing power of the in-car system, not engine output.
Porsche unveiled a new generation of its Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system this week, with up to 5 times the computing power of the previous generation. Thanks to a new hardware architecture, the in-car system starts up and loads apps faster, and runs more smoothly when multiple apps are open at once.
In addition to improving responsiveness, the new system adds several features. Porsche is bringing the digital interaction system first introduced in the all-electric Cayenne to the 911, Taycan and Panamera, as well as the gasoline-powered and hybrid Cayenne. The new interface offers 5 themes, customizable home-screen widgets and a 3D vehicle model generated to match the owner's actual car.
For Porsche owners who like admiring their cars in the garage, it will now be possible to take a good look at them while sitting inside. The central display can show a 3D model in the same color as the actual car. Drivers can rotate it freely to inspect it and tap the model to adjust certain vehicle settings.
Porsche has also upgraded its AI voice assistant. Developed using a large language model, the new-generation voice assistant can understand everyday speech, answer follow-up questions and carry out instructions that require multiple steps. Drivers can use their voice to control navigation, the entertainment system, certain vehicle functions and compatible apps without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
The upgraded Navigation Plus also provides 3D maps and real-time traffic information. In all-electric models, the charging planner can schedule charging stops along the route and account for the need to precondition the battery.
After upgrading to the latest PCM system, owners can use Apple Music directly from the Porsche App Center. Compatible BOSE and Burmester sound systems also support Dolby Atmos spatial audio. The new system also improves smartphone connectivity and supports over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
According to IT Home, the new in-car system will be introduced gradually in newly produced vehicles. Availability depends on the model, market and production date.