It seems however that this time 'round the design team said, bugger it, let's use a lot more 911 – cos the 911 works. So, does it work for the new Panamera? Hells yes it does. I never thought I'd say it, the Panamera is beautiful. Cheque, please!
The design mob have really done a good job – whilst making a leaner design, rear cabin space isn't compromised and the boot is even bigger than before. At the front, though; oh boy, you're in for a treat. The Panamera was always known for it's luxurious and functional interior but this new design is off the hook. No more big buttons but touch surface integration and only some switches. The new 12.3" screen interface has taken over a lot of the chores and the driver information setup gets you two 7" displays either side of the tachometer.
The variants
The 4S: 440hp twin turbo 3.0ltr V6. The 4S Diesel: 420hp twin turbo 4.0ltr V8. The Turbo: 550hp twin turbo 4.0ltr V8. Each model has a ZF eight-speed, dual-clutch transmission. No more manual, bye-bye.
Later additions:
An entry level model will come after with a 3.0ltr V6 single turbo and furthermore a 3.0ltr V6 diesel and a V6 hybrid. A Turbo S model will join the crew whipping its tail out with 600hp.
Tech specs can be viewed on the Porsche website link below, and they're pretty great. The new Panamera looks set to be a real winner and has finally turned into a swan.
Porsche Panamera Overview - Porsche Australia