Porsche has experienced renewed success with models like the Cayenne and the Panamera. The latter in particularly has skyrocketed sales for the German car maker and now the company is focusing on the next generation model of the car. This is where the new models of the Panamera enter the picture: this includes the Diesel, Hybrid and Turbo versions.
The Diesel powerhouse
The Panamera Diesel version comes equipped with a 3.6 litre V6 engine. The performance of the diesel Panamera is testament to the fuel type that comes with the car. It can go from 0 – 60 mph in 6.8 seconds and it has a top speed of over 150mph. This model comes with an 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission. The Diesel version won’t come with the PDK gearbox because the Tiptronic transmission does all the hardwork anyway. The Panamera Diesel comes with steel springs in the suspension system. The Panamera Diesel is said to be one of the best Porsche’s to drive because of its handling. Reports suggest that the Panamera Diesel is also most popular Panamera on the market in the UK, with these performance statistics, we can see why.
The S E-Hybrid
The S E-Hybrid comes with plug-in technology for the technologically-focused drivers who want a hybrid that can go the distance. The V6, 3.0 Litre engine is supercharged and it has an electric motor with 416 hp capabilities. Fuel consumption is low at 3.1 litres per 62 miles while the top speed soars at around 167 mph. This incredible hybrid can go from 0 – 60 mpg in just 5.5 seconds. The S E-Hybrid comes with the 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox which allows it to glide seamlessly when the car is on the road. The good news keeps on coming for this hybrid because it is exempt from the congestion charge and no road tax is charged either. Petrol driving can also be used so that the battery can be charged in the E-charge option. Drivers can accelerate in the E-Power mode in order to save battery while the hybrid mode can also be chose to drive in longer distances. The S E-Hybrid has proven itself to be a car that can be trusted for long distances as well as short thanks to the detailed modes to drive the car in.
The Turbo
From A to Z, this Porsche model does the Panamera justice. It has a 4.8 litre biturbo V8 powerhouse underneath an unassuming exterior. It can go 0 – 60 mph in 4.1 seconds with a top speed of over 188 mph. The Turbo comes with the PDK gearbox which is said to reduce revs as well as improve fuel economy. The suspension of the Panamera is powered by the Porsche Active Suspension Management, also known as PASM. PASM was introduced to melt the line between comfort and the sporty personality of the car. The Turbo is said to be a car that reacts to everything with razor-sharp precision and it is also said to have a lightning fast gearbox, according to automotive reviewers. This is a car for people who want to be seen and heard.
Style
The interior matches the glossy exterior design of the Panamera. This car looks like something that esteemed automotive designers would love to draw and sketch all day long if they could. There is even a smartphone app in the car called Porsche Car Connect that helps to control functions in the interior such as checking if the car is locked. The cabin is centred around the driver and it is draped in the finest leather hides that Porsche could find.
From the glossy Turbo, the industrial Panamera Diesel and the futuristic S E-Hybrid, the Panamera is proving that it is one of the most versatile car models in the market thanks to the innovative brand that is Porsche.
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