To offset missing the torque multiplication of a conventional automatic transmission, the first gear is extremely short for quick takeoff. But the global take rate for the manual transmission is low. Five percent of rear-drive Panamera buyers—a manual is not available on all-wheel-drive cars, which includes the AWD-only Turbo—opt to shift for themselves full time. The least-powerful Panamera also is the best-handling one, partly due to the fact that the V-6 is some 60 pounds lighter than the V-8, according to Porsche, removing some heft from the front of the car.
Further adding Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control effectively eliminates body roll, and a torque-vectoring system makes the Panamera feel more agile via targeted braking on each rear wheel. With the full set of options, the Panamera feels as if it could drive circles around other luxury sedans. Turn-in is precise, although we think the speed-sensitive Servotronic steering should have more weight at lower velocities.
But you always feel in control, and there is none of the artificial feel that can characterize the active steering in some Audi and BMW models. As for the PASM settings, comfort delivers precisely what it says, as well as a bit of body roll but not excessive softness; most drivers could leave it here for good even during the occasional spirited run. The Panamera 4 has a weight penalty of or so pounds, and there are the inevitable parasitic power losses in the drivetrain.
See the Chinese market for evidence of this. The seating in the rear is deep and comfortable. We really like the dashboard and the interior.
If needed, you can fold the rear seats for more luggage room, and the hatchback offers additional practicality rare in most luxury sedans, much less in a Porsche car.
Porsche of course announced long, long ago that it would be introducing a hybrid version of the Panamera featuring a supercharged Audi engine teamed with an electric motor, but we doubt that package will be as agile and fun as this unexpectedly great, entry-level V-6 is. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. The Panamera wears massive six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes, with optional carbon ceramic rotors.
Panamera V6 models, since most of the chassis underpinnings are carried over unchanged from V-8 S models, can easily handle what's on tap and actually have a slightly better weight distribution, because of the V-6's slightly lighter weight and farther-rearward center of mass.
And the electronic driver aids to leave a bit of fun to be had, and a bit of slip angle to play with, helping to keep the Panamera's sporty feel intact. You sure wouldn't expect to find the rear seats are more comfortable than the front chairs in a Porsche, but it's true here. There's plenty of room and support in either set of buckets—and the driver's seat is the one you'll arm-wrestle for—but the rears have more width, thanks to the slimmer center console, and plenty of headroom and foot room, too.
The Panamera has lots of legroom for two tall passengers to feel really comfortable and sprawl their legs out with an average driver ahead. And the seats fold forward; it's a hatchback, after all. In front, the lower positioning and tightly cocooned feel is very like they're great in their own right , but the rear seats sit higher and have a great view of the road, thanks to narrow front seatbacks.
Behind the backseats of the Porsche Panamera is a cargo area that's roomy enough for four roll-aboards, and it can be easily accessed from a power tailgate with a rear window shaped like those on Porsche sports cars. All four doors have unique holders that maintain a set position on any incline, for easy exits and entries.
The backseats also flip down to expose The Panamera has a beautiful, sumptuous interior that simultaneously has both an aggressive coupe-like feel and maintains an airy cabin. Some might find it cluttered, while others will think of it as sensible and less distracting. Though disorienting at first, even after a few hours it felt familiar and we found having dedicated buttons for nearly everything to be refreshing and, we believe, less cognitively involving than memorizing menu structures.
The available three-spoke sports steering wheel also adds a bit more coupe feel if you're the kind to pretend you're in a Ride quality is comfortable in most modes, with a distinct sense of tire motion and reactions making its way through the steering.
It's akin to the ride quality of the tightest BMWs, and it's well suited to the Panamera's stunning capabilities. Both of the Panamera models we drove were equipped with the optional Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM system, which smartly and quickly firms up the dampers only when needed; it can be set to Comfort, Sport, or Sport Plus modes. Base Panamera V6 models come with a steel-spring suspension, but Porsche didn't provide any cars for comparison.
And as with all modern luxury cars, safety is a top priority for the Panamera. Standard passive safety features include dual front, side, knee and curtain airbags, an active pop-up hood to minimize pedestrian injury, and rear side airbags are optionally available. Active safety starts with Porsche's excellent stability and traction control features, but also includes rearview cameras to help when backing up, and hill-start control keep the car from rolling backwards on steep inclines.
Rearview cameras assist when backing up, and the multifunction display in the gauges allows drivers to toggle through car functions and displays, including navigation, while keeping more focus on the road ahead. All-wheel drive is a safety benefit on its own, even more so in the ferociously powerful Panamera Turbo-and Porsche permits drivers to cycle through various traction and stability control modes for all kinds of driving situations.
A hill-holder feature keeps the car from rolling back on inclines when starting. Meanwhile, the PTV Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus system works with the chassis and stability control and helps make the Panamera steer with greater security near the limit by gently modulating individual brakes in a way that will keep the vehicle more stable. The system works as a controlled rear differential on slippery surfaces. Among the options are a choice of wood, carbon-fiber, aluminum, or piano-black trim the matte wood finish is particularly fine ; a rear-seat entertainment system; custom-fitted luggage; four-zone climate control; a speaker, 1,watt Burmeister audio system; XM Satellite Radio; and the Sport Chrono package, which adds another dash-mounted gauge and lets drivers watch their cornering and speeds improve via a special display on the dash screen.
Adaptive cruise control is available, as are sport seats and heating and ventilation for all seating positions. Choices of interior trim include several kinds of wood, carbon fiber, aluminum or piano-black trim, though the matte-finish wood is especially attractive.
A rear-seat entertainment system offers many possibilities, while XM satellite radio and four-zone climate control help keep everyone happy. While other German car companies have moved to centralized functions and a balky controller, Porsche uses lots of buttons for vehicle functions—actually a decision to be applauded.
Though perhaps less elegant from a design perspective, it's certainly welcome in terms of usability. And the roller controls on the steering wheel set the standard for tuning audio and entertainment features on the go. The base sound system is one of the few disappointments we could find with the Panamera; while watts should be enough, it seemed to lack proper bass support when we turned it up.
We strongly recommend the available Burmester premium surround-sound system, as well as the nice, snug Adaptive Sport Seats, which have plenty of side support without feeling constraining. Dual-zone climate control is standard, but if you'll be carrying finicky passengers a four-zone system is available. Other options highlights include front and rear park assist, heated and ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control and, of course, a seemingly endless list of accessories, trims, and appearance packages.
Standard equipment isn't that much different between the two. Research By Category Body Style. Start a Loan Request Form Today! Used Cars. By Make. New Cayenne Macan. Panamera Taycan. Used Spyder Boxster. Carrera GT Cayman. New By Year. Used By Year. Reviews Specs Photos Inventory. Dislikes Styling isn't sexy from all angles Sea of buttons inside Lots of electronics lend an almost artificial driving feel. Buying tip We strongly recommend the available Burmester premium surround-sound system, as the base sound system is a disappointment in a vehicle that otherwise feels so opulent.
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