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The all-new third-generation Porsche Panamera improves on what makes it exceptional with new looks, a smoother, sportier ride, and new levels of luxury.
As Sportier Sport Sedan
This month, Porsche unveiled the third-generation Panamera sport sedan. Some changes are incremental (new headlights) while others feel more substantial (major suspension upgrades). Large and small changes add up to a new Panamera that will be quicker, swankier, and more efficient.
As is Porsche’s wont, they chose evolution over revolution in transitioning the looks of Panamera to its third generation. The headlights get a subtly more aggressive inward taper. The grille is reworked with larger intakes, shifting the Panamera a little closer to the 911 in countenance. The rear end too gets minor tweaks as well. Most radical are new optional center-locking wheels, a first for the Panamera.
Another more sweeping change is the introduction of Porsche’s new Turbonite trim feature. Turbo versions of the Panamera will get the Turbonite treatment which swaps the traditional gold-colored badging for a new satin metallic grey. Additionally, this Turbonite coloration will be applied to other trim pieces including wheels, switchgear, contrast stitching, and more. The Turbonite trim is planned to expand to all Porsche turbo models.
Trims, Sans Wagon
The third-generation Panamera debuts with three trims (plus more to come): the base Panamera, the all-wheel drive Panamera 4, and the most powerful and efficient of the bunch, the plug-in hybrid Turbo E-Hybrid. Sadly, Porsche says the Sport Turismo wagon version of the Panamera will not be surviving into the third generation. While enthusiasts gush over German sport wagons as end-all-be-all vehicles, real world Porsche buyers just haven’t ticked that box all that often, resulting in its cancelation. The Panamera might not have a wagon option, but the Porsche Taycan EV will still offer its Cross Turismo/Sport Turismo wagon variants.
Hot Hybrid
Both the base Panamera and the Panamera 4 will be powered by the same turbocharged 2.9L V6 making 348 horsepower and 368 lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to sixty times split out to 5.0 seconds for the rear-wheel drive version and 4.7 for the all-wheel drive version. An eight-speed PDK dual clutch automatic will be the sole transmission option.
The Turbo E-Hybrid will reportedly be one of four different hybrid variants for the Panamera. Its plug-in hybrid, all-wheel drive powertrain consists of a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 paired to a PDK integrating a 187-horsepower electric motor. Combined output reaches 670 horsepower and 685 lb.-ft. of torque. The Turbo E-Hybrid carries a 21.8-kWh battery pack with an 11-kWh onboard charger. Porsche says the Turbo E-Hybrid should scoot from zero to sixty in 3.0 seconds and offer up to 30 miles of electric only range.
Suspension, Interior Upgrades
Quick and powerful aren’t the only worthy adjectives for the Panamera, suspension upgrades add athletic and serene to the list. New two-chamber air springs combine with active dampers to make the car smoother and more agile in its base form, with optional rear steer to further augment cornering. An even more pronounced advancement is available on the Turbo E-Hybrid. Active Ride swaps in single-chamber air springs and pairs them with hydraulically linked cylinders. This set up grants the Panamera 1.2 inches of dynamic play, virtually eliminating dive on breaking or swat under hard acceleration. It also gives the Panamera 2.2 inches of vertical lift to ease ingress and egress.
The interior of the Panamera is also getting revamped. While the exterior of the Panamera edges closer to that of the 911, the car’s interior now closely emulates its electric stablemate, the Taycan. Unsurprisingly, the new Panamera’s dash gets the requisite massive digital gauge cluster, measuring 12.6 inches and can be complimented by one or two 10.9-inch infotainment screens. New seats are also in the offing which, combined with the new suspension, should make the third-gen the most comfortable and luxuriously-riding Panamera to date.
Pricing
The base Panamera will start at $101,550. Adding all-wheel drive bumps the price up to $108,550. Pricing is not yet confirmed for the Turbo E-Hybrid, but the current 2023 model year starts at $197,850. The current second-generation Panamera offers 10 different trims, so expect to see a considerably wider assortment of trim options by the time it hits dealerships.
