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Porsche Panamera Hatchback 3.0D V6 5dr Review

For The Panamera handles brilliantly, has enough space for four and goes like a bat out of hell - just the job.

Against It's practical for a Porsche, but rival fast saloons are better on that score. It's pricey to buy and run, and the centre console is cluttered.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Does what it does extremely well – it's fast, classy and reasonably practical. Trouble is, so is a Jaguar XFR – for a fraction of the price.

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Key facts

0–60mph: 6.8 secs
Top speed: 150 mph
Average mpg: 43.5
Tank range: 766 miles

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The full Porsche Panamera Hatchback 3.0D V6 review

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Power isn't in short supply
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Excellent handling; firm low-speed ride
Refinement
5 out of 5 stars
Barely any noise at all
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
You'll need to be loaded
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Superb cabin; should be dependable
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Minimum of eight airbags
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Good driving position; cluttered dash
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Good – for a Porsche
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Lots of toys – as you'd expect for the price

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

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.