Updated Porsche Panamera Revealed

Now includes Turbo S model.

Porsche has unveiled its new Panamera facelift and quickly given us the prices. We’re already familiar with the Panamera let’s look into what’s new with this facelift model.

With regards to the appearance, Porsche has changed very little. There are new large side intakes and noticeable changes to the front and rear lights. New colours have been added to the range as well as some new 20 and 21-inch alloys wheels.

Porsche focused a lot more on the performance side of things, the Porsche Panamera GTS has an updated V8 biturbo engine producing 353kW and 620N.m. If you are looking for something more there is still a Turbo S version, which also has an updated 4.0-litre V8 biturbo that pumps out 463kW and 820N.m, that surely is more than enough. Acceleration from 0-100 is dealt within 3.1 seconds and can go on to a top speed of 315kph.

Inside the Panamera the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) includes additional digital functions and services such as the improved Voice Pilot online voice control, Risk Radar for up-to-date road sign and hazard information, wireless Apple CarPlay and many other Connect services. Other features include Lane Keeping Assist with road sign recognition, as well as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control, Night Vision Assist, Lane Change Assist, LED matrix headlights including PDLS Plus, Park Assist including Surround View and a head-up display.

The facelift Porsche Panamera will be available in October 2020 and these are the prices;

Porsche Panamera: R1 602 000
Porsche Panamera 4: R1 701 000
Porsche Panamera 4 Executive: R1 927 000
Porsche Panamera GTS: R2 389 000
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid: R2 529 000
Porsche Panamera Turbo S: R3 253 000

Images: Porsche

Siyabonga Manzini
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