History/Overview
The Porsche Panamera wasn't the first four-door from Stuttgart, but the 911-styled sedan still caught attention when it launched in 2010. For 2021, the car, now in its second generation, got a facelift and other changes listed below.
What's New / Key Changes from Last Year
For the 2021 model year, Porsche has refreshed the Panamera sedan as well as the Sport Turismo wagon based on it. The styling changes are subtle, but reworked fascias and a new steering wheel are the highlights.
Underskin changes include dropping the old 3.0L V6 base engine in place of a variant of the twin-turbo 2.9L V6 of the 4S model. It makes 325 hp, down five from the old base engine. The Panamera V8 options get more power, starting with 473 hp from the GTS and 620 hp for the Turbo S, which replaces the Turbo. E-Hybrid PHEV models are unchanged.
Available Trims
Panamera is offered in base, Platinum Edition, and AWD Panamera 4 (and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition), long wheelbase 4 Executive, and 4 Sport Turismo wagon, all with the 2.9L V6. 4S with a more powerful V6 is offered as Panamera 4S, 4S Executive, and 4S Sport Turismo.
PHEV E-Hybrid is offered as Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, 4 E-Hybrid Platinum, 4 E-Hybrid Executive, 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, 4S E-Hybrid Executive, and 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo.
Panamera GTS is available as sedan and Sport Turismo.
Panamera Turbo S is offered in Turbo S, Turbo S Executive, and Turbo S Sport Turismo, and Turbo S E-Hybrid is offered in those same three variants.
Standard Features
Base Panamera models come with engine auto stop/start, 19-inch wheels, tire pressure monitoring, six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes, electric parking brake, panoramic roof, power tailgate, heated side mirrors, adaptive rear spoiler, front and rear park assist, LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, LED taillights, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, 8-way power front seats, a garage door opener, dual 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster displays, auto-dimming mirrors, a heated steering wheel, navigation, and a 10-speaker stereo.
Higher-spec models come with performance, cosmetic, and suspension enhancements to match their higher-rated engines.
Key Options
Porsche offers an extensive array of interior material as well as colour and wheel choices. It also offers multiple sports seats options including adaptive 18-way seats.
Premium Package includes four-zone climate control, rear heated seats, adaptive air suspension with active suspension management, Bose audio, front seat ventilation, and dynamic LED front lights. Assistance Package includes adaptive cruise, head-up display, and park assist with surround view camera. Carbon-ceramic brakes and rear steering are options. Night vision and lane change assist are standalone options.
Fuel economy
Porsche Panamera fuel economy estimates range from 12.8 L/100 km city, 11.4 highway for base models to 15.7/11.8 for GTS ST models.
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid offers a 31 km range and 4.5 Le/100 km, with Turbo S E-Hybrid offering 27 km and 4.9.
Competition
Competition for the Panamera includes the BMW 7 Series and 8 Series Gran Coupe, the Audi A7 and A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and AMG GT Four-Door models.
