Say hello to the all-new third-generation Porsche Panamera, set to arrive in 2024 with more tech than ever before.
There’s a lot to unpack about the new luxury sedan, but we wanted to start off with its design as it isn’t all that different from its predecessors’. However, that’s something that has worked quite well for the 911 throughout its life and so it should do with the Panamera.
The new model is almost the exact same size as the previous generation car, albeit a few millimetres longer at 5052mm (5202mm for the long-wheelbase ‘Executive’ variant), but its width and height stay the same at 1937mm and 1423mm (Executive: 1428mm) respectively.
Up front, there’s a new set of standard-fit matrix LED headlights and an additional air intake above the number plate, while changes have been made to the window line on each side of the car. At the back, the outer edges of the rear window are flush with the body, sitting atop the full-width taillight.
There’s a mix of digital and physical switches inside the cabin, including a driving mode selector on the steering wheel and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. The driver gets a 12.6-inch curved display, while an optional 10.9-inch screen is available for the passenger.
Four hybrid drivetrains accompany the Panamera on its journey to becoming the most efficient iteration of the model ever, with the most powerful of those being found in the plug-in Turbo E-Hybrid.
At its core, the Turbo features a “fundamentally revised” 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor that combine to make a total system output of 500kW and 930Nm of torque. The e-motor has been integrated into the housing of the eight-speed PDK gearbox, helping the car save around 5kg.
It also features a 25.9kWh battery which means it can travel up to 91km in fully electric mode and can be recharged in two hours and 39 minutes courtesy of an 11kW AC charger.
Out on the road, the top-of-the-range model can achieve a 0 to 100km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 315km/h. It also features Porsche’s new ‘Turbonite’ crest and grey-toned trim pieces, a distinction reserved for the brand’s Turbo models.
A standard Panamera and all-wheel drive Panamera 4 are also on offer, each featuring a twin-turbocharged 2.9-litre V6 that makes 260kW and 500Nm.
Unfortunately for the wagon lovers among you, Porsche no longer offers the model as a Sport Turismo.
Each variant comes with dual-chamber two-valve air suspension, as well as Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) as standard, and can also be optioned with all-wheel steering. Active suspension is available as an option on the E-Hybrid models too.
Overseas deliveries of the new Porsche Panamera will begin next March, with New Zealand deliveries likely arriving shortly after.
Porsche New Zealand will offer the 2024 model in Panamera, Panamera 4, and Panamera Turbo E-Hybird specifications, with local pricing available on request.
