For This is the most economical petrol-powered panamera, averaging almost 40mpg - and more if you specify the low-rolling-resistance tyres.

Against The list price is almost prohibitively high, while the car doesn't handle as well as a conventional-engined model and the engine sounds thrashy when you rev it. Not as economicasl as the diesel.

Porsche Panamera Hatchback

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3 out of 5 stars

Impressive as this is in engineering terms, the sums just don't add up. The diesel-engined model is more economical and much cheaper.

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Key facts

0–60mph
6 secs
Top speed
167 mph
Average mpg
41.5
Tank range
730 miles
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Buyer's notes

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The entry point into the Porsche Panamera range is the the V6 petrol version, which comes with sat-nav, a leather interior, parking sensors, alloys and cruise control.

Other versions cost a lot more, but don't have much more kit. The S has a 4.8-litre V8 engine, the 4S adds four-wheel drive and the semi-automatic gearbox, while the GTS adds more power, air suspension and a sports exhaust. The 493bhp Turbo and 542bhp Turbo S are the most expensive - cars in the range, and we wouldn't blame you if you couldn't resist them. However, we think the 3.0 diesel version makes most sense - it's fast, smooth, doesn't cost the earth to run and still drives like a Porsche should.p>

You can add all sorts of exotic extras. There's a button to make the exhaust louder, carbon-ceramic brakes, or a Sports Chrono Package that includes F1-style launch control. Also, Porsche takes all Panamera buyers to the Silverstone racetrack, where instructors show them how to get the best from their car.

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