Cons: Prices start in the stratosphere and go up; big car seats only four[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2020 Porsche Panamera adds 10 Years Edition models, but is otherwise unchanged. Panamera is a premium large 4-door hatchback or 4-door wagon (Sport Turismo) with seating for four that was redesigned for 2017. In addition to the standard-length Panamera 4-door hatchback, there is an extended-wheelbase Executive version with more rear-passenger room. The base engine is a 330-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter V6; the three step-up non-hybrid engine options are a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 that makes 440 hp, a 453-horsepower twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, and a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that puts out 550 hp. There are two Hybrids. The base plug-in E-Hybrid has a twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 paired with an electric motor for a combined 462 hp. The high-performance Turbo S E-Hybrid combines a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with an electric motor for a combined 677 hp and is said to be capable of 192 mph and accelerating 0-60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Both hybrids can travel up to 31 miles on electric power alone. Porsche says the 2.9-liter V6 Panamera 4S has a top speed of 179 mph and is capable of 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, and the V8-powered Panamera Turbo tops out at 190 mph and does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. All engines are mated to an 8-speed automated-manual transmission. The base V6 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; the other engines come standard with AWD. Rear-wheel steering for sharper turn-in and high-speed stability is available. Available features include adaptive cruise control, blind-spot alert, night vision, lane-keep assist, LED headlights, heated/ventilated/massaging front and rear seats, and adaptive suspension. Although prices are steep, the Porsche Panamera has a high level of performance and precise suspension control.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Premium Large Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback, 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 4 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | Base hatchback: $88,550 Base 10 Years Edition hatchback: $104,650 AWD 4 hatchback: $93,150 AWD 4 hatchback 10 Years Edition: $108,850 AWD 4 Sport Turismo wagon: $99,350 AWD 4 Executive hatchback: $99,850 AWD 4S hatchback: $106,350 AWD 4S Sport Turismo wagon: $112,550 AWD 4S Executive hatchback: $117,650 AWD GTS hatchback: $130,650 AWD GTS Sport Turismo wagon: $136,850 AWD Turbo hatchback: $154,350 AWD Turbo Sport Turismo wagon: $158,350 AWD Turbo Executive hatchback: $164,750 AWD 4 E-Hybrid hatchback: $105,150 AWD 4 E-Hybrid 10 Years Edition hatchback: $118,250 AWD 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo wagon: $109,150 AWD 4 E-Hybrid Executive hatchback: $109,650 AWD Turbo S E-Hybrid hatchback: $189,050 AWD Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo wagon: $193,050 AWD Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive: $199,450 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (Base, 4) |
| Horsepower 330 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated-manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-27 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 (4S) |
| Horsepower 440 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated-manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24-26 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 (GTS, Turbo) |
| Horsepower 453 (550 in Turbo) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated-manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 22-25 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 2.9-liter V6/electric (E-Hybrid) |
| Horsepower 462 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated-manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA Gas Engine Combined (mpg) 23 |
| EPA Electric Engine Combined (MPGe) 51 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 4.0-liter V8/electric (Turbo S E-Hybrid) |
| Horsepower 677 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated-manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA Gas Engine Combined (mpg) 20 |
| EPA Electric Engine Combined (MPGe) 48 |
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