For The Panamera rides brilliantly, 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
Does what it does extremely well – it's fast, comfortable, classy and reasonably practical. Trouble is, so is a Jaguar XFR – for a fraction of the price.
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No reader reviews foundThere are 3 Porsche Panamera versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You won't afford a Panamera by scraping together pocket change – even the most basic version costs the wrong side of £70,000 (although cheaper V6-engined versions are coming). For that, you get the 394bhp S, which has satellite-navigation, leather interior, parking sensors, 18-inch alloys, cruise control and Bluetooth.
Other versions cost a lot more, but don't have much more kit. The 4S adds only four-wheel drive and the twin-clutch gearbox, while the 500bhp Turbo adds air-suspension and an upgraded stereo. With our sensible hat on, we'd recommend the S, but we wouldn't blame you if you couldn't resist the Turbo. Just make sure your pockets are very deep indeed.
If they're really deep, you can add all sort 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 Silverstone, where instructors teach you how to get the best from it.
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