Porsche Panamera

Exterior

The Porsche Panamera new model looks a whole lot nicer than the car it replaces; it looks far more proportionate. At the front, it features a bonnet with two sharp creases on it. The LED headlamps incorporate four-point LED DRLs. And right below them lie bar lamps that are used as turn signal indicators. Viewed from the side, the roofline slopes like a 911's, giving it the look of a coupe. There are also cooling air vents on the front fenders. At the rear, it gets a retractable spoiler and a sloping tail with LED tail lamps linked with an LED strip in the middle.

Variants

The Porsche Panamera variants are as follows: GTS, GTS Sport Turismo, Turbo, Turbo Sport Turismo, Turbo Executive, Turbo S E-Hybrid, Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo and Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive. Features include automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, four-zone automatic climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, paddle-shifters, cruise control, rear parking sensors, rear parking camera and climate control. On the safety front, as you expect from the Porsche Panamera price, it is equipped with multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ESP and traction control.

Interior

Inside the cabin, you'll notice how well put together it is: quintessentially German with a lot of curved design elements around. The portion around the gear lever isn't cluttered with buttons; there's a pressure-sensitive touch panel that works rather well. Then there is the 12.3-inch touchscreen that provides a lot of information. All functions can be accessed via the buttons on the touch panel. The instrument cluster boasts of an analogue tachometer, along with two 7-inch displays that show you the trip data, navigation and speed. The seats at the front and rear are very comfortable, while the rear occupants have access to all kinds of technology – like the adjustable climate control settings and the touchscreen to control the media. Legroom too, is pretty decent, however, not class-leading for the Porsche Panamera on-road price.

Engine Specifications & Performance

The Porsche Panamera is powered by a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 that produces 542bhp and 770Nm of torque, and is paired to an 8-speed PDK gearbox. The Panamera pulls instantly, and power delivery is linear. And the transmission responds well and offers quick shifts. With the optional Sports Exhaust system, the engine sounds really good. It comes with four drive modes: Normal, Sport, Sport Plus and Individual. Thanks to the adaptive air suspension, the Panamera has three ride heights: low, medium and high. In Normal model, the suspension is a bit on the stiff side, but it soaks in the bumps well. It has all-wheel-drive and the optional rear-axle steering; it simply stays planted around corners. However, mention must be made of the Sport Response button on the steering, which gives the best performance the Panamera can offer.

Mileage

The Porsche Panamera's ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure is rated at 10.75kpl for all the variants.