Porsche Panamera (2022) - Ultra-Exotic Luxury Sedan!
- 2 years ago
Highs Lively handling despite its size, quick acceleration, plenty of practicality.
Lows Pricing quickly gets out of control with options, touch-sensitive interior controls are fussy, hybrid model's braking system isn't as refined as it could be.
Verdict If your ideal car is a 911 but you need more space, the Panamera is a good compromise.
Overview
There's no rule that says you can't daily drive a Porsche sports car, but the brand's 911 and 718 two-doors aren't the most practical forms of transportation. Luckily, the 2022 Panamera sedan couples Porsche's fun-to-drive attitude with a four-door body and a premium cabin to create a more balanced option for those who need space for kids and cargo. Most models come with a turbocharged V-6 but a 473-hp twin-turbo V-8 is also available, as is a plug-in hybrid with up to 552 horsepower. The Panamera's handling is engaging and eager, just like the brand's sports cars, and its fastback roofline gives it a racier look than similarly priced sports sedans such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E63. If you need even more practicality, Porsche will sell you a Panamera Sport Turismo station wagon, or if you want more power there's also the Panamera Turbo; we review both of those models separately.
What's New for 2022?
A new Platinum Edition package is now available on 2022 Panamera, Panamera 4S, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid models. The appearance package includes black exterior trim, unique 21-inch wheels with a satin platinum finish, and smoked headlamp lenses. Inside, Panamera's equipped with the package sport Platinum Edition badging on the aluminum door sill protectors. The Panamera also gains the Porsche's updated infotainment system—PCM 6.0—which makes Android Auto a standard feature and also offers wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity and built-in interfaces for both Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
Porsche offers the Panamera in such a wide range of models and prices, your budget and needs should dictate which is best for you. There isn't a dud in the pack, including the base model, which churns out 325 horsepower and starts below $100,000. We're also huge fans of the Executive models, which feature a longer wheelbase and offer considerably more rear-seat legroom than the standard body. For our part, we feel the Panamera 4S strikes the best balance between performance and value, with its 440-hp twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 and standard all-wheel-drive system. Porsche also offers an endless selection of options, but don't skip the adaptive air suspension, which improves the hatchback's ride and handling, or the Sport Chrono package. The latter adds a Sport Plus setting with launch control and dials up the response and performance of the Panamera's engine, transmission, and chassis.
Lows Pricing quickly gets out of control with options, touch-sensitive interior controls are fussy, hybrid model's braking system isn't as refined as it could be.
Verdict If your ideal car is a 911 but you need more space, the Panamera is a good compromise.
Overview
There's no rule that says you can't daily drive a Porsche sports car, but the brand's 911 and 718 two-doors aren't the most practical forms of transportation. Luckily, the 2022 Panamera sedan couples Porsche's fun-to-drive attitude with a four-door body and a premium cabin to create a more balanced option for those who need space for kids and cargo. Most models come with a turbocharged V-6 but a 473-hp twin-turbo V-8 is also available, as is a plug-in hybrid with up to 552 horsepower. The Panamera's handling is engaging and eager, just like the brand's sports cars, and its fastback roofline gives it a racier look than similarly priced sports sedans such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-AMG E63. If you need even more practicality, Porsche will sell you a Panamera Sport Turismo station wagon, or if you want more power there's also the Panamera Turbo; we review both of those models separately.
What's New for 2022?
A new Platinum Edition package is now available on 2022 Panamera, Panamera 4S, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid models. The appearance package includes black exterior trim, unique 21-inch wheels with a satin platinum finish, and smoked headlamp lenses. Inside, Panamera's equipped with the package sport Platinum Edition badging on the aluminum door sill protectors. The Panamera also gains the Porsche's updated infotainment system—PCM 6.0—which makes Android Auto a standard feature and also offers wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity and built-in interfaces for both Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
Porsche offers the Panamera in such a wide range of models and prices, your budget and needs should dictate which is best for you. There isn't a dud in the pack, including the base model, which churns out 325 horsepower and starts below $100,000. We're also huge fans of the Executive models, which feature a longer wheelbase and offer considerably more rear-seat legroom than the standard body. For our part, we feel the Panamera 4S strikes the best balance between performance and value, with its 440-hp twin-turbo 2.9-liter V-6 and standard all-wheel-drive system. Porsche also offers an endless selection of options, but don't skip the adaptive air suspension, which improves the hatchback's ride and handling, or the Sport Chrono package. The latter adds a Sport Plus setting with launch control and dials up the response and performance of the Panamera's engine, transmission, and chassis.