Porsche revs its refined Panamera into generation three, honing the luxurious sports sedan with sharper handling, smarter tech, and more electrified muscle. An evolved exterior clay sculpts tauter proportions while the cabin adopts Porsche’s driver-focused interface. But fundamental enhancements to performance cement the Panamera’s sporting ethos within the luxury segment.
At the helm, a comprehensive active suspension arsenal expands the Panamera’s duality. Optional rear-axle steering tightens turn-in by virtually extending the wheelbase while Porsche Active Ride debuts active anti-roll bars to flatten cornering. This state-of-the-art platform ranges from pillowy compliance to racetrack rigid, adapting to conditions.
On the powertrain front, boosted E-hybrid systems now produce 670 horsepower in the range-topping Turbo variant, hitting 60 mph in 3 seconds flat. Its upgraded electric drive couples with a reworked twin-turbo V8 while enhancements like integrated motors and thermal management optimize the hybrid system. Yet even the base Panamera’s twin-turbo V6 grows more potent.
Visually, the new Panamera gains presence via widened intakes and taut surfacing while Turbo models adopt unique styling cues. Inside, displays and controls coalesce around the driver including a central tach, gearshift, and touchpoints. Front passengers benefit from a 10.9-inch infotainment display enabling features from video streaming to performance telemetry.
Driver assists expand too, covering automated parking, traffic sign recognition, and evasive maneuvers. Porsche melds this technology within its identity, like limiting active cruise control to posted speed limits. Owners also access their digital ecosystem via smartphone pairing and Porsche ID.
When order books open for the 2024 Panamera this November, range-topping Turbo E-Hybrid models will crest six figures while the 335 horsepower Panamera starts from $99,900. As Porsche’s gran turismo gains intelligence and electrification without sacrificing passion, the Panamera promises first-class sustainable performance wrapped in timeless aesthetic allure.
