Porsche Panamera Hatchback 4.8 V8 S 5dr

For The cheapest V8 model is plenty fast enough, and still treats you to a slick ride, great handling and gorgeous cabin. It's not far behind the more expensive versions for kit, either.

Against It might be practical for a Porsche, but rival fast saloons are better on that score. It's massively pricey to buy and run.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

You usually buy a Porsche with your heart, not your head. This Panamera makes the most financial sense of the lot, though, and it's still massively impressive.

Key facts

0–60mph: 5.6 secs
Top speed: 177 mph
Average mpg: 22.6
Tank range: 398 miles

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Features

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View the whole Porsche Panamera Hatchback range

Cheaper

Hatchback 3.6 V6 5dr
£59,746
Hatchback 3.0D V6 5dr
£62,134
Hatchback 3.6 V6 PDK 5dr
£62,134
Hatchback 3.6 V6 4 PDK 5dr
£65,412
Hatchback 4.8 V8 S 5dr
£78,221
Hatchback 4.8 V8 4S PDK 5dr
£84,129
Hatchback 3.0 V6 S hybrid 5dr
£86,476
Hatchback 4.8 V8 GTS PDK 5dr
£90,409
Hatchback 4.8 V8 Turbo PDK 5dr
£103,807
Hatchback 4.8 V8 Turbo S PDK 5dr
£122,623

More expensive

Hatchback 3.6 V6 5dr
£59,746
Hatchback 3.0D V6 5dr
£62,134
Hatchback 3.6 V6 PDK 5dr
£62,134
Hatchback 3.6 V6 4 PDK 5dr
£65,412
Hatchback 4.8 V8 S 5dr
£78,221
Hatchback 4.8 V8 4S PDK 5dr
£84,129
Hatchback 3.0 V6 S hybrid 5dr
£86,476
Hatchback 4.8 V8 GTS PDK 5dr
£90,409
Hatchback 4.8 V8 Turbo PDK 5dr
£103,807
Hatchback 4.8 V8 Turbo S PDK 5dr
£122,623

The Porsche Panamera Hatchback full review Read in full

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

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The entry point into the 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.