2018-2019 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Porsche is expanding the Panamera family with the addition of a new body version: The Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo is celebrating its world première at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, where five different versions will be on display: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S Diesel, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo.
Based on the successful sports saloon, the new version once again makes a profound statement in the luxury segment with its unmistakeable design. At the same time, the Sport Turismo, with up to 404 kW/550 hp, is more versatile than any other model in its class.
With a large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume and a 4+1 seating concept, the new Panamera model offers the perfect combination of everyday usability and maximum flexibility. "For Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forwards into a new segment, but retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche", says Michael Mauer, Director of Style Porsche.
Technical Details :
The range starts with the $97,250 Panamera 4, which delivers 330 horsepower from a single-turbo 3.0-liter V-6. Another $13,000 buys the 440-hp twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 of the 4S Sport Turismo. Our drive gave us seat time in the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (a plug-in vehicle with a 14.0-kWh lithium-ion battery) and the $155,050 Turbo with its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 making 550 horsepower.
The Panamera’s chassis dynamics are indifferent to the powertrain that is installed, however. Both versions we drove (along with non–Sport Turismo variants we’ve previously driven) delivered perfectly weighted steering, nicely controlled body roll, and a firm ride that is never flinty, choppy, or abrupt. Our sole complaint concerns the $105,050 E-Hybrid, where it is a challenge to modulate the braking force, with a vague transition between regenerative braking and the conventional friction pads.
A sporty $100,000 wagon exists within a niche of a niche of a niche. And the niche that the Sport Turismo resides in is remarkably similar to the space carved out by the standard Panamera. That doesn’t appear to be much of a concern within Porsche, however. This brand loves to dream up every conceivable variation and leave the hard decisions to the buyers.
My general point : 9,6/10
My point to exterior design : 9,5/10
point to interior design : 9,5/10
point to front bumper : 9,75/10
point to rear bumper : 9,25/10
point to headlight : 9,75/10
point to rearlights : 10/10
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