Porsche

Porsche Panamera

Price $97,300 – $221,700
Fuel consumption 8.0 – 13.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
Surprise! The Panamera is adding a heavenly five-seat wagon known as the Sport Turismo for 2018. The new 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid variant is available in both body types. With a 14.0-kWh battery, it promises an electric range of up to 50 kilometres. As for the Turbo S E-Hybrid, it’s a “green” monster with 680 horsepower and 626 lb·ft of torque. With the exception of the base version, all Panameras are equipped with all-wheel drive.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 83%
Fuel economy 3/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Solid handling
  • Elite SUV for driving experience
  • Superior performance (Turbo and Turbo S)
  • Comfort and quiet ride
  • Superb finish and very solid

Cons

  • Perfectible road manners (4 E-Hybrid)
  • Dizzying price increase when you add options
  • Brakes abruptly in normal driving conditions
  • Lazy eight-speed gearbox

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